Go Big With Nissan Power!
Nissan engines offer some of the most legendary performance platforms in automotive history. From turbocharged four-cylinders to high-torque V6 and inline-six options, swapping a Nissan engine into a Toyota Corolla creates a unique blend of reliability, tuning potential, and motorsport heritage. This guide covers the most popular Nissan engine swaps for Corolla builds, comparing power potential, swap difficulty, and aftermarket support.
VQ35DE Engine Swap (Nissan)
VQ35DE 340PS Supercharger Tune👈
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| A VQ35DE motor |
A VQ35DE
Go Big With Nissan's V6s!
The VQ35DE is Nissan’s flagship V6 engine, delivering strong naturally aspirated performance and excellent torque. Found in the Altima, Maxima, 350Z, and G35, this engine brings modern V6 power to a compact chassis.
Engine Overview
- 3.5L (3498cc) V6
- DOHC 24-valve
- Aluminum block and heads
- Bore x Stroke: 95.5 mm x 81.4 mm
- Compression ratio: 10.3:1
- Factory output: 228–305 hp
- Torque: ~274 lb-ft
Why Choose the VQ35DE?
- Strong NA torque delivery
- Smooth V6 powerband
- Large aftermarket support
- Proven reliability
Swap Considerations
- Extensive wiring and ECU integration
- Custom mounts and axles required
- Cooling and braking upgrades essential
- Transmission compatibility planning
Power Potential
- NA bolt-ons: 300–340 hp
- Supercharged setups: 400–450 hp
- Turbo builds: 600+ hp
Aftermarket & Modding Notes
The VQ platform offers supercharger kits, turbo kits, forged internals, and standalone ECU support. Companies like HKS, Greddy, and Stillen provide proven performance solutions for street and track builds.
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| A VQ35DE engine |
A VQ35DE
The VQ Series is very popular among many car enthusiasts. The Nissan world has a large aftermarket for these engines alone. A VQ engine can be rebuilt for NA power or for force feed induction fun. A modified force inducted VQ35DE is known to make big power. Like the 2GR-FE, a VQ35DE has potential in it's own league at monstrous power. A daily tuned VQ35DE, with low compression pistons, can make up to 375PS with a customed/blot ons, decent turbo, supercharger kit, or 350PS using a high compression piston kit/NA mods. Many customed or blot on parts can be found at HKS turbokits, Greddy, importperformanceparts, turbokits, maxpeedrods, car-part, Retrex, or get the VQ35DE GT Supercharger kit.
SR20DET Engine Swap (Nissan)
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| A SR20DET motor |
An SR20DET Silvertop Motor With Transmission
The SR20DET is Nissan’s most famous turbocharged four-cylinder engine, prized for its balance of power, weight, and reliability. Found in vehicles like the Silvia, 180SX, and Avenir, the SR20DET is an excellent performance swap option.
Engine Overview
- 2.0L (1998cc) inline-4
- DOHC 16-valve
- Factory turbocharged
- Aluminum block
- Compression ratio: 8.3:1 – 8.5:1
- Factory output: 201–250 hp
- Torque: ~220 lb-ft
Why Choose the SR20DET?
- Lightweight turbo platform
- Strong aftermarket support
- High revving characteristics
- Proven track and drift reliability
Swap Considerations
- Custom mounts and axles required
- ECU and wiring conversion needed
- Turbo heat management is important
- Fuel system upgrades recommended
Power Potential
- Bolt-on upgrades: 300 hp
- Built turbo setups: 500–700 hp
- Fully built race engines: 1000+ hp
Aftermarket & Modding Notes
The SR20DET aftermarket remains strong, with turbo kits, manifolds, standalone ECUs, and forged internals readily available. Like the Toyota 3S-GTE, the SR20DET is a proven high-boost platform capable of massive power.
Aftermarket for the SR20DET is pretty large. There are customed or bloted parts at turbokits, Greddy, importperformanceparts, turbokits, ptuning, maxpeedrods, or car-part. Prices can be compared for your likings. A modified force inducted SR20DET, is known to make serious power. Like the 3S-GTE, a built SR20DET can make well over 1000+hp. A lighty modifed and tuned daily SR20DET can still produce up to 300PS.
RB25DET NEO Engine Swap (Nissan)
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| An RB25DET motor |
An RB25DET NEO Motor
The RB25DET NEO is one of Nissan’s most respected turbocharged inline-six engines, known for smooth power delivery, strength, and tuning potential. Sourced from the R34 Nissan Skyline, this engine brings legendary JDM performance into a lightweight Toyota Corolla chassis.
Engine Overview
- 2.5L (2498cc) inline-6
- DOHC 24-valve
- Factory turbocharged
- Bore x Stroke: 86 mm x 71.7 mm
- Compression ratio: 9.0:1
- Factory output: ~280 hp
- Torque: ~267 lb-ft
Why Choose the RB25DET?
- Iconic Skyline heritage
- Smooth inline-six powerband
- Strong iron block bottom end
- Excellent turbo upgrade potential
- Proven motorsport durability
Swap Considerations
- Custom mounts and transmission required
- Wiring and ECU integration needed
- Cooling and braking upgrades recommended
- Weight balance considerations
Power Potential
- Stock turbo tune: 300–350 hp
- Upgraded turbo: 450–600 hp
- Built engines: 800–1000+ hp
Aftermarket & Modding Notes
The RB platform has massive aftermarket support worldwide. Turbo kits, standalone ECUs, forged internals, and drivetrain solutions are widely available. A properly built RB25DET can reliably handle extreme power while retaining daily drivability.
KA24DE Engine Swap (Nissan)
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| A KA24DE motor |
The KA24DE is Nissan’s torque-focused naturally aspirated four-cylinder, offering simplicity, reliability, and affordability. Originally found in vehicles like the Nissan Altima and 240SX, the KA24DE is a solid budget-friendly swap option.
Engine Overview
- 2.4L (2389cc) inline-4
- DOHC / SOHC variants
- Aluminum head / cast iron block
- Bore x Stroke: 89 mm x 96 mm
- Compression ratio: 8.6:1 – 9.5:1
- Factory output: ~155 hp
- Torque: ~152 lb-ft
Why Choose the KA24DE?
- Strong low-end torque
- Affordable and widely available
- Turbo-friendly long-stroke design
- Simple engine management
Swap Considerations
- Custom mounts and transmission needed
- Wiring and ECU conversion required
- Fuel and cooling upgrades recommended
Power Potential
- Naturally aspirated builds: 180–200 hp
- Turbo builds: 300–500 hp
- Built engines: 600+ hp
Aftermarket & Modding Notes
The KA platform is popular among grassroots builders. Turbo kits, forged internals, and standalone ECUs are readily available. With proper supporting mods, the KA24DE is capable of reliable boost and strong street performance.
A Nissian engine swap will never be a direct fit although some were fitted with different layouts. All the electronics/ECU are different and they are more of a challenge. All the proper equipment from the donated car including a suitable or modified transmission is needed for a successful swap. These swaps requires a lot of customization including customed motor mounts, suspension, custumed high proformance axles, shifter, fuel system, cooling system, A/C/power steering, intake/exhaust, suspension/brakes, and tires.
These swaps were done to the MR2, Celica, and Toyota Corolla. There are custom fitted parts for these motors at importperformanceparts, car-part, maxpeedrods, driveshaftshop, gatorracingaxles, or turbokits. Rotrex and Eaton has a Series of superchargers that can work on these motors. Aftermarket for these engines is quite large. Turbo or supercharged applications may require upgraded injectors, upgraded ECU, a blot on or customed built manfold, fuel pump, and boost controller.
Every motor and transmission has a weakness. It is very important to address your motor and transmission for weaknesses before modifying them.
Check with your local laws and regulations before modifying, swiping motors, and transmission..👈
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- VQ35DE Engine Swap
- SR20DET Engine Swap
- RB25DET Engine Swap
- KA24DE Engine Swap
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