AWD VR Transmission swap 2010 Infiniti G37xS

This is a step by step process on how to swap the AWD VR 7 speed transmission into any VQ37x G37. We show you how to swap over the extension housings, the TCM, what the differences are and what we do for transmission mounts and driveshafts. It is a long video but its everything you need to know!!!

[@VanMan89]

DRIVESHAFT MEASUREMENTS if swapped to the 4 bolt rear differential companion flange, and keeping your vq transfer/crossmember are 1255mm/ 49 7/16" for the rear. The front driveshaft needs to be lengthened 19.25mm/ 0.758". This is for the AWD sedan, I am not yet sure if the Coupe is different.

[@THEMOSTHATED203]

Will definitely be in touch in the future

[@jarvond21]

You are amazing!!

[@Vq.H3rc]

What shaft brand was used in the rear? Along with the measurements please?

[@VanMan89]

How did you deal with the pinion flange to get rid of the rebro joint on the rear driveshaft?

[@ryanshivram9496]

Hey as far as electrical wise, is it completely plug and play just wondering because the mechanic I have that would do it said he doesn’t mine but if car doesn’t read it or all the electricals don’t add up he cannot do anything about it

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

I have an FX50 would this be benificial vs rebuilding if the time comes?

[@IDKWHYIDOTHISSHIT]

Question for you sir, my RWD 08 g35 trans is toast , I found a AWD same year . Will this work if I switch over valvebody, TCM and tail end housing ?

[@tomscott9102]

Been wanting to get this done. So happy to hear you say you do this for customers... then I realized you're in Canada😭

[@jfpautomotive6654]

Ah shoot eh.

[@tomscott9102]

Do you happen to remember the exact length the drive shaft for the awd sedan would have to be for this swap?

[@VanMan89]

@@tomscott9102 I will have this information asap. Doing the driveshafts next week.

[@tomscott9102]

@@VanMan89 that is awesome to hear. Ill be waiting paitently. Its my only car and i cant have it down for to long which is why i would like yo know everything i need in advance.

[@VanMan89]

@@tomscott9102 Hi Tom. With the 4 bolt companion flange on the differential, the exact measurement for the rear is 1255mm / 49 7/16". The front will need to be lengthened 19.25mm/0.758".

[@VanMan89]

Don't forget to mention lengthening the slot in the parking selector rod, and all 6 holes in the crossmember need to be wallowed to prevent binding (remove the metal and rubber bushings and grind holes in crossmember accordingly).

[@nathansmith4774]

for AWD at least, the VR30 crossmember bolts right up without modification/wallowing.

[@895juice]

Can you do this for a 2008 g35x sedan?

[@VanMan89]

To get the output shaft back in, the transmission has to be verticle. Put the bellhousing face down on the ground and it will go in. I am taking my bellhousing to a welding shop to have the old cps hole filled in today, now to figure out the companion flange for the rear differential.

[@pablogutierrez7841]

that’s badass

[@VQVaughn]

How did you extend the front shaft?

[@MemosGarageAZ]

Just finished doing this job on an RWD G37 sedan. Very cool to see that this swap also works on the AWD trans, how's she holding up? Nice job man 😃👍

[@jfpautomotive6654]

Still works like a dream. The owner is looking to run boost next year on it and so far the last one we did that was boosted, but RWD, loved the power and handled it super nicely.

[@MemosGarageAZ]

@@jfpautomotive6654 Good to know as I'll be going boosted as well in the future, thanks for the info 😃.

[@hezharanya]

I had it done this swap for my ipl at soho motorsport ,currently is installing the rotrex SC

[@sylxyc5555]

How much did it cost to get done?

[@hezharanya]

@@sylxyc5555 about 4k

[@nv1685]

Crank sensor location? The VQ37VHR AWD long block have it marked on the right side? The VR30DDTT AWD crank sensor have them close or on the exact area? 2017 VR30DDTT AWD Transmission (400)

[@jfpautomotive6654]

The VR crank sensor location is in a different location than the VQ. VQ is slightly lower on the passenger, VR is closer to the top.

[@kluethomas2052]

How much do you charge for this type job.

[@marcsolorzan9487]

Hello, I just bought a brand new surplus 2013 g37 coupe transmission ($1050 eBay), and it's currently in shipping, but my mechanic will attempt putting in my 2013 sedan (no one can confirm fitment even dealer, and they have different part numbers). We predict there will be no issues. I think all G37 and 370z auto transmissions are interchangable , by simply swapping housings , and hardware. Can you give tell me what you know on this? Thanks!

[@jfpautomotive6654]

If it's from the same year they are the same from coupe to sedans.

[@gustavedorantejr4372]

This isn’t do able on the HR engine right

[@willitohernandez1094]

Can this also be done with 2006 G35x Sedan (All Wheel Drive)

[@joelreynoso30]

I’d like to know the same thing

[@1JuJuBanks]

Wats the price for something like this

[@ericpeterson3742]

How much different would this be in an AWD vq37 q50

[@VanMan89]

The exact same, just a different interior on the cars.

[@alexandre7633]

Hi I have exactly the same vehicle same year and same transmission also I need the exact measurements you had to have a custom motor shaft and the adapter also thank you very much

[@alexandre7633]

Drive shaft and adaptateur plate

[@verefiedxL]

How did you extend the front driveshaft? And was the rear one piece shaft aftermarket? I thought all the AWD VQ rear driveshafts are one piece…

[@jfpautomotive6654]

Sent it to a driveshaft shop that performed the extension. I've had a driveshaft shop shorten the factory 2 piece one and have also had new 1 piece driveshafts made. This AWD was still a 2 piece.

[@bennett4881]

@@jfpautomotive6654 Hey Joel, at 1:13:20, you claim that the driveshaft you installed is a 1-piece and that you used it in place of what you call the "traditional" 2-piece driveshaft (which obviously means OEM), but on this comment reply thread, you claim that you use "a 2 piece" on the G37xS in this video. So why do you say in the video that you installed a 1-piece when in the reply you made above explicitly says this AWD G37 received the 2-piece? I'm just confused, so clarification would really be appreciated. thanks

[@jfpautomotive6654]

@@bennett4881 we had another one on the go right after this one and I had mixed up which one we did the 1 piece on and which one we shortened the factory one. My mistake. The one in the video did receive a 1 piece as it's U Joints were no good and are not serviceable.

[@thatdude7896]

@@jfpautomotive6654 How much shorter was it compared to the oem 2 piece?

[@nv1685]

I've got a low mileage VR30 AWD Transmission, came with the transfer case and Torque Converter. Would an '08 350Z driveshaft accommodate? And how much more of an extension for the AWD T-case shaft is needed? In your video, you swapped the VHR solenoids into the VR30, is that right? I am looking for a straightforward swap, and running into a majority of RWD swap versions. Will be using the whole VR30 AWD Transmission, just looking for clarification on continuing this swap. This is going in a '11 G37xS sedan - VR30 AWD Transmission (complete) - 350Z driveshaft

[@naturallyaspirated3810]

Use the full vr30 transmission complete with the transfer case included , use the same vr30 transmission Mount and bracket , you can use your oem driveshafts , you will probably need a spacer for the front.

[@nathansmith4774]

I’ve read mixed comments on using the T case and the Vr30 mounts, has someone done and confirmed this makes it even easier direct bolt on?

[@naturallyaspirated3810]

@@nathansmith4774 I know a person who used the full vr30 transmission. So yes it’s a direct bolt on.

[@nv1685]

Drilling the bell housing for crank sensor relocation fun....do I still need to swap the solenoids, asking for a friend. (Just me asking) AWD 7AT 4life

[@nv1685]

What's the torque lbs for the housing bolts from the transfer case to transmission???

[@mathewcarpenter4272]

When buying a VR tranny I noticed there's a 300hp version and a 400hp version of the 3.0Tt engine. Does it matter which engine it comes off of or is a VR a VR a VR...? Thanks!

[@jfpautomotive6654]

I have only done the 300hp versions. From my knowledge you can do the Redsport transmissions, they are just harder to find.

[@VanMan89]

@@jfpautomotive6654 do you happen to know if there's any difference to the internals of the redsport?

[@nathansmith4774]

They are exact same

[@pushka_g37]

Do you have to use the vr30 transfer case or can you use the one that’s on the g already?

[@jfpautomotive6654]

You have to use your VQ transfer case and extension housing on the VR trans.

[@pushka_g37]

@@jfpautomotive6654 thank you

[@nathansmith4774]

It is easier if you use the vr30 tailhousing, xfer case, trans cross member and trans mount. Then the front shaft is perfect fit as is no extension needed, the cross member 4 holes line up perfectly to the car, the rear shaft going to rear diff is 7/8” too short and needs a spacer or lengthened, I just opted for a custom 1pc that’s stronger and less slop though.

[@bennett4881]

Great work JFP, I just have some questions about critical information to this swap that was breezed over / not covered in the video and causing confusion in the comments. All about the driveshafts and transmission mount. 1. how much of a length extension is needed for the front driveshaft to connect to the front axle (in approximate length)? 2. I saw you told a commenter in this thread that you had this car's front driveshaft extended by a driveshaft shop, but is there an available spacer that measures the required thickness to fit the front axle? Or am I flawed in my understanding of how driveshaft lengths are extended... (I don't know how driveshaft lengths are extended). 3. for the rear driveshaft, you stated in the video that you were not going to use the OEM 2-piece and instead run a shorter aftermarket 1-piece in order to fit correctly. In one of the comments, you replied to @nic slayer saying you sent this G37x's rear driveshaft in to get shortened by a shop and on a separate occasion ordered a new 1-piece. My question is, which 1-piece do you speak of and where can I buy one for direct bolt on? 4. Please explain what you mean by "straddling" the mounting points of the MOUNT. You breezed over the driveshaft lengths and mount, which are arguably as important as the TCM. I'm lost in terms of what you meant by "elongating the holes" on the mount. It is unclear which holes on the transmission you bolted into through new holes you drilled on the mount or which holes on the mount itself that lined up with the threads in the tailstock.

[@jfpautomotive6654]

1. Approx 3/4" is the difference in length 2. I have always opted to have the front shaft lengthened for every swap, however you could have a custom size spacer make by a machine shop to make up the difference.

[@jfpautomotive6654]

3. There is no 1 piece available of the shelf, the one we had was custom made to fit as per our length and had serviceable u joints installed.

[@jfpautomotive6654]

4. Elongated the holes in the cross brace that straddle the frame rails to hit various holes on the Body that are there from factory for either AT or MT trans.

[@bennett4881]

@@jfpautomotive6654 thanks so much for replying. I means a lot. I have first gen VQ Q50, and i verified through part numbers that the tailstock housing on all Q50 models 2014 launch and up possess the VR style tailstock with the newer bolt pattern that mates up to transfer case. Since you used the phased out G37 tailstock that is longer than the VR tailstock, your 3/4" figure doesn't apply for me unless you could also tell me how much longer that old VQ tailstock is than the VR one. This would enable me to subtract that tailstock difference from your 3/4" and get an accurate figure. (This is all assuming that the drivetrain measurements of the G37 and Q50 are exactly the same, which I'm not entirely sure of).

[@jfpautomotive6654]

@@bennett4881 this is very interesting. I've not done the swap on the newest chassis so that is for that little tidbit. As for drivetrain dimensions I'm not sure on the similarities to them for total drivetrain component lengths.

[@jhu9417]

The 300hp version used in your video? Is it different from the 400hp version?

[@VanMan89]

I used the 400 hp version

[@nathansmith4774]

the non redsport (300hp) and red sport (400hp) transmissions are the exact same.

[@VanMan89]

@@nathansmith4774 they have different part numbers, but are the same. I got so lucky finding a 2017 redsport with 38km.

[@nathansmith4774]

Betweem Q50, Q60, RWD, AWD and 2016-22 years, numerous configuration of red sport and non red sport share the same part number. There is nothing inherently special or better about a red sport trans vs non red sport trans exact same internals, however chances are people will try to sell trans out of RS for more for no reason, and in fact I’d prefer a non RS as it means the trans has been less abused at least from a power standpoint. I got a 19’ 30k mile full awd w/ xfer case for my swap.

[@VanMan89]

@@nathansmith4774 according to Infiniti, they have different part numbers. But we could not see any differences on the schematics between the two part numbers.

[@edgarmaeda3401]

Very important video, wouldn’t it have been easier to just buy the vr30 transmission Mount and bracket ?

[@jfpautomotive6654]

They are completely different. We had the wrecking yard include the VR trans mount to the vehicle and it was very different.

[@edgarmaeda3401]

@@jfpautomotive6654 Did you ever get the transfer case for the VR30 ?

[@jfpautomotive6654]

@@edgarmaeda3401 no we didn't, just the transmssion. I'm not sure what the capability is between the VR t case and the VQ. Would be curious to know if the electronics are the same though and it could be directly swapped in as the computer for the T case is mounted inside beside the ECM.

[@edgarmaeda3401]

@@jfpautomotive6654 there’s people out there that used the full vr transmission , transferred the TCM and just needed spacers for the shafts. That’s why your video was very interesting. As long as it’s working either way, good job.

[@nathansmith4774]

I am in the process of getting ready to vr30 trans swap my g37x coupe, trying to get as much info as possible. I have heard the same thing but it is unclear if the spacer is for front or resr shaft or both, or do you use vr30 front and or rear shaft? Do you have any more info or links or contacts of people with g37x vr trans swap?

[@joelreynoso30]

Can this be done with g35xS v36 ?

[@jfpautomotive6654]

Yes.

[@VanMan89]

@@jfpautomotive6654 are you sure? The G35 has a 5sp. Not sure how the ecm/tcm would jive with the extra gears.

[@raullara1594]

That’s awesome you’re a great mechanic!! How much does this cost to do it on a 2011 g37 sedan rwd I think my tranny is starting to skip the shifts too fast..

[@jfpautomotive6654]

Shoot us an email and I'll get a quote sent out to you.

[@jfpautomotive6654]

Jfpautomotive AT gmail.com

[@LuisAguilar-nx2cs]

Could this be the reason my g37 won’t start?

[@raullara1594]

@@LuisAguilar-nx2cs if it doesn’t start it could be many different reasons. Check your battery or alternator or starter.. it could also be your throttle body’s might be dirty mine wouldn’t want to start one time bc of that so I cleaned them by following a video on here

[@corvettezr1ism]

Hi i am located in the GTA. Id like to get this done for my car. What would be the total cost if i bring my car to you ? I have a 2015 q50s awd (3.7L)

[@christians8114]

Do you use a G37x or q50 and transfer case?

[@jfpautomotive6654]

G37X transfer case

[@nathansmith4774]

much easier to use the VR30 tailhousing with the VR30 Xfer case, front shaft is direct fit, rear shaft is 7/8" too short if you do that. get a spacer or lengthen rear shaft, front shaft needs no modification though.

[@VQVaughn]

@@nathansmith4774great info bro I got an awd g coupe I seen on z1 site they sell aluminum one piece shafts for the vr30 awd red sport trans would I have to modify it still?

[@nathansmith4774]

@@VQVaughnyeah, that wont work, I just got a custom 1pc shaft from a shop online for about $700. You could try making some sort of spacer though.

[@VQVaughn]

@@nathansmith4774 yea soho sells the shaft spacer it goes on the transfer case out put shaft I have the vr30 trans as well so I should be good eithe the spacer right the trans comes with everything including crossmember

[@TheGuruStud]

Swapping xfer case is just more time causing bigger problem

[@coolsteff94]

How much would this service approximately run for? Pretty cool

[@jfpautomotive6654]

Email us for an estimate as there's a few different options to consider while doing this as upgrades.

[@Christianswogger]

@@jfpautomotive6654 what’s your email?

[@nolimittv1093]

Can I Call you to ask questions about this job , I’ll pay for your time If Needed

[@g37x5]

How much for it? Im interested as well, let me know! Appreciated!

[@marcsolorzan9487]

I'm re watching this, and I cringed watching chips fly off that drill with the torque converter opening so close facing up to the chips ☔

[@BERFINSPICKLE]

Interesting you call it tyranny fluid like me. Most Canadians say gear oil which always throws me off 🤷‍♂️

[@patrickjp5727]

would love to do this to my G37 x coupe awd … can i get ur email?

[@kluethomas2052]

How much do you charge for this type job.