Infiniti Q50 build UNDER $5,000 | VQ37 build tips!

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[@jinojacques2607]

Underrated isn’t even the word. Keep it up brotha Q

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Thanks man!

[@theglassarrow_]

just my opinion. #1. Brakes on a street car don't trend to make a big deal, most stock brakes are limited by tires before the actual brakes. I wouldn't bother with them right away and just keep them up-to-date. #2. Coil-overs are a basic need on these cars. the stock wheel gap is horrible. Lowering springs from what I've seen have greatly decreased shocks life spam since their heavy cars. Also doing some research into the right wheel size for these cars are worth it, slight wider wheels (cant remember the exact size of the top of my head) and 20'inch greatly makes the car look better after lowing it. #3.I don't really have a big opinion on filters/in-takes. do as you please, just keep in mind don't expect higher hp over them. exhaust has been a more limiting factor. I've been running $20 filters in my q50 and its a 205k miles, I don't think premium brands will change much in life time or power. #4. 100% upgrade the suspension. if you ask me they have a bit to much body roll, but still at stock its enough for me to know when I'm pushing the car and its going to loose grip if I go any farther. don't have experience with upgrading it, but it would be an improvement. #5. Make the exhaust sound the way you like, what I've seen from these engines is that exhaust trends to be the most limiting factor when tunning with bolt ons, so when upgrading try your best to keep as much flow as you can. #6. I hate the open diff. please everyone do a conversion. its a real game changer. The open diff with tracksion control has never made me felt in danger in anyway, but I definitely don't already trust it and practicing how to handle it when you lose tracksion is a good idea (in a closed safe area). My personal list of what to hit first, coils, wheels, exhaust, diff. after that bushings and rollbars. then go for more hp, while upgrading the brakes at the same time. Dont cheap out on tires for these cars, their heavy and need as much grip as you can give them.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

This is why I said keep the brakes simple-stainless lines and better pads. Quite inexpensive and will make a big difference. Wheels and tires is always a priority, but a good set would dramatically reduce the budget. I would also hope, at this point, most of the Q50 3.7 out there likely have different tires on them from the stock run flats which are terrible. Literally any tire is better than those lol.

[@theglassarrow_]

@@SpeedCultureStudiosTheres definitly some good budget options under 1k. the stock tires always get a bit undershot on cars since they trend to go with a big brand name. Didnt even know q50's could come stock with run flats, I think I got mine on some Michelin Super Sports. my biggest grip about tires is though that they put the wrong size stock rims on the cars. they really could go with wider tires for more grip since they weight so much, and larger diameter, since their weel arch is so big. you can get some solid treds if you really hunt for around $800, and bigger tires for $1000. a lot of "reps" get crapped on for just being a different brand, but even fitment industries is a rep brand, with good wheels. I do get with a budget that close to $2k that is a lot of it. but its one of the biggest things between you and the road, and has the largest impact in driving a car.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@theglassarrow_ The 2015 Q50s came with 265/35/19 in the rear which is plenty of tire - if they were actually a decent tire. The factory run flats were a joke. I took them on one hard day in the mountains and literally shredded the side walls. But assuming most people have changed out the run flats by this point, the average person will likely not outdrive their tires-even in stock size. Unless they have the narrower non-sport tires. But even then, you have to drive quite hard to meet their limits. So that’s the main reason I suggested to focus on the main components. Even with my list, it left $1,000 on the table to find some good shoes.

[@theglassarrow_]

@@SpeedCultureStudios sorry chef I started with the base tire size (non-sport, 18'inch). I've definitely been in a few cases over the years where I meet the limit of the tires before acceloration or braking. By then I had the car along enough where I felt comfortable pushing to the upper limits.

[@RR-nl2ep]

Ok, I always respect what you say. I just want some extra power added to my Q50 RS without compromising the engine too much. I don't want a tune neither. I just want 500 TQ/500 HP which I would be happy with. The extra power is not for continuous racing. I just want the power to have or use if needed. I am trying to do the same with my G70 3.3 T Sport as well.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

You can’t get more power-especially 500 without a tune.

[@RR-nl2ep]

@SpeedCultureStudios Darn... I knew you were going to say that! JB4, cold air intakes and upgraded exhaust is just not enough huh😔

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@RR-nl2ep I mean you can do JB4, it’s just not ideal.

[@ramiijo]

should i get a 2014 INFINITI Q50 Premium with 73k miles for $14k

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Sounds like a good deal!

[@tristanoliver2911]

Turbo kit and manual swap it really livens it up

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

😂

[@freewrrld1845]

Got into your channel because i have a G37, but you make me want to upgrade to the Q50! Awesome car and vids!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Hell yeah!

[@huhSHUA]

The question I have that mind boggles me is why is it so hard to find someone do an x pipe or even an h pipe? I mean the mismo comes with an h pipe. I’m not opposed to a y pipe. But I’d love to hear the difference in an h and x pipe for gods sake lol

[@theglassarrow_]

they share the same 3.7vq as the 370z, im sure you can find a video of someone running that set up if you widen your scope. I'm sure there's a shop willing to do it as well, so long as you have cash.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

In what complete configuration? Most people will do a complete catback system which most have a form of x or h in one way or another. I don’t think anyone replaces only the mid pipe. The difference in tone would be quite minimal between the two if not indistinguishable assuming you have stock cats and factory resonators muffler.

[@huhSHUA]

@@theglassarrow_ of course I’ve looked at z’s and G’s it’s the same engine lol. But still hard to find. I know anyone can install them im saying I’d like to hear the difference

[@huhSHUA]

@@SpeedCultureStudios no specific configuration really just wanted to hear the difference. But that makes sense if stock cats are on I guess it would be hard to tell. I’m just surprised it’s not more common lol

[@theglassarrow_]

@@huhSHUA installing them isnt something that is cheap to do, not shocked someone wont install them without you paying just to hear. best bet is google "my car exhaust set up" and just make a list of a few different setups and listen to them back to back. even then you will find difference in mic quality.

[@thegoat4232]

Thank you I appreciate this video

[@JM-ku2in]

Do you think it's a good idea to add a dedicated radiator for transmission oil? This so that, together with its maintenance, it prevents the failure of the valve body.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

There is no reason to believe trans fluid temp has anything to do with valve body failure. They just fail. Aside from that, unless you are racing/tracking the car hard for extended periods, there isn’t much of a need for a trans cooler.

[@theglassarrow_]

I have 205k miles, redline my q50 daily. I highly doubt my trans that shown no issues to this day, needs a radiator. their good for another 150hp-ish on top of what the stock engine puts out.

[@jayt9661]

I saw the sway bar was for (RWD) is there some for (AWD) ?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yes. Rear is the same. Awd already has a robust front sway bar so not really needed

[@Lookatthatqq]

Thanks again for keeping the Q50 in your content mix. I have a question about the LSD. If they send my differential for in house instillation does that mean all that will be needed is to swap it out, plug and play style?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Sort of. You don’t send them the whole assembly. You have to actually pull out the internals like I showed in my install video.

[@tyevalentinoVQ]

Only 4 minutes into the video but I keep hearing VQ37 (VQ37HR) but I thought Q50s come with a VR30 motor, I got an M37x with a VQ37 so when did the Q50s have VQ37s?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I think I said it right away in the video 2014-2015 Q50 was a 3.7. Slightly different cam and exhaust manifold design from the 3.7 in the g37 from years before. Moved to the 3.0t in 2016.

[@lilyugi1680]

What was your 1/4 mile number like off a dig with the set up you had done with the vq3.7

[@Vetaii]

bro i went to inman muffler and they wouldn’t install my full z1 down pipes ik your in sc area i have a 3.0t, you know anyone that wouldn’t quote me 1000?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Soho motorsports might do it. Lot of shops won’t remove cats now days

[@lilyugi1680]

What you think about the rear turbo mount set up? & also running nitrous with the stillen kit will be safe?

[@jalenvenette2535]

what are key differences between the 3.7 premium and the sport? I heard sport gets leather seats, bigger brakes, meaner looking bumper, different wheels but other than that what would make you get the sport rather than the premium if there is anything else ?

[@lilbot3807]

Premium has 360 degree camera

[@lilbot3807]

And navigation

[@tehmassy]

Wait are you sure ? I must have thought wrong about my car I thought I had the premium AWD comes with leather seats but maybe im wrong? I have a 2015

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

That’s basically it. Paddle shifters.

[@jalenvenette2535]

@@SpeedCultureStudios ok but i could put paddle shifters into a premium though correct ?

[@mikegar2118]

Hi J, whats your opinion on maintainence replacing the timing belt at 100k on my 2015 q50 ?

[@SlateBlue_VQ]

Would you recommend going with the TC LSD kit if you have a 6mt G37 that comes with the VLSD?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

You can’t install the kit in a vlsd so you’d have to change diffs. But chances are your vlsd is no good or won’t be for much longer. They weren’t that good to begin with and they just don’t function properly over time.

[@Ando_818]

I’m 16 I have a list for first cars leaning towards Q what do yall think? Chrysler 300 SRT8, Cadillac CTS-V, Audi a4, Infiniti Q50, Ford fusion

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Q50 out of that group for sure

[@Jerry-mm6md]

Where could I get a good Y pipe for my 3.7 q50

[@chrissingleton4441]

How much from this video can I take and apply to my 2019 Q50? New Q50 owner and this is the first car I’m interested in moding….but as soon as you said it, I feel like the rear sway bar should definitely be on my list.

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Pretty much all of it. Suspension and sway bars, intake and exhaust. An upgraded heat exchanger should be priority for the 3.0t as well to prevent heat soak and will be an important mod if you plan to increase power.

[@chrissingleton4441]

Thank you so much man. You’ve been the first guy I’ve followed since I got my car and I really appreciate you getting back to me. Will keep tuning into your vids man!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@chrissingleton4441 I appreciate that!

[@82mjoseph]

You should get a q60

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Considering it!

[@SlateBlue_VQ]

@@SpeedCultureStudiosdon’t consider it just do it

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@SlateBlue_VQ KZbin doesn’t care much about the Q60. I’d have to consider if it would make sense

[@huhSHUA]

Have you ever had issues with the key fob not working? Mines stop for a while. I fixed it and now I notice when I lock it with the key fob the mirror sequentials just do a quick blink. Maybe 3 lights on the mirror light up. If I lock it right after leaving the car the mirror is will go thru the whole sequential. Has this always happened n I’m just noticing now or is it not supposed to happen

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

No I can’t say I ran into that.

[@theglassarrow_]

in 4 years of ownership, the only problem I've had is the batteries dying a bit to quick in the fobs. never heard of this issue before. Might be a problem with the programing of the fob and the car going in and then out of anti theft mode?

[@huhSHUA]

@@theglassarrow_ I think that’s what it may be. Keeps saying key not detected

[@huhSHUA]

@@SpeedCultureStudios so would you say the sequential mirror lights should always do the full animation when locking? Or it’s normal for them to do a quick flash of half the animation after more than 20 second or so of shutting the door?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@huhSHUA I don’t recall what is normal honestly. I want to say that lock was short and unlock was full. I really don’t remember. You could check with the supplier of the lights

[@kingkp6075]

Hey bro I have 2014 awd, does the open diff still have the same effects?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yes. You just don’t feel the negative impact of an open diff in awd as much as in RWD

[@lilbot3807]

If I get bc coil overs, should I upgrade controls arms? Or stock arms should be just fine? I want flush fitment and want to hit canyons hard

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I ran stock arms for quite awhile with bc Coilovers. If you go lower than about 1.5-2” you’ll start getting out of alignment

[@-ysl]

is the lsd worth it if i have awd

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

If you’re having traction issues then I’m yes

[@alanrosales5953]

I bough a 2017 q50 hybrid premium, would you recommend me to modify it?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I’d focus on suspension and braking

[@alanrosales5953]

@@SpeedCultureStudios just that?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@alanrosales5953 you can do an axleback to get a little more exhaust tone, but with no real tuning options, there is no sense on doing an performance mods in terms of power. It’s a great car and will feel/look totally different if you focus on suspension and cosmetic stuff

[@alanrosales5953]

@@SpeedCultureStudios ohhh okay got it thank you so much man, I been following you since I bought the car thanks for your content:)

[@omar301eclipse1]

You sold yours man which I don’t why

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Had it for a long time and was ready for something else!

[@carlosmartinez-lp4hi]

yo lemme tell u u dont know what ur talking about

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

😂 ok

[@Ho-lb4qz]

18 and ur my sole teacher on building my Q thanks bro!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I appreciate you man!

[@theglassarrow_]

man let me tell you, theres a part for every goal on the Q. you just have to do some digging to find them. the new Z shares the same frame, and bolt points for the trans and engines since the 350z, which means they got it on easy. you can find ways to fit all that stuff, and more on the Q as well. one of the first things I would say change, is an ls-diff. I hate the open diffs they come with. After that it goes pretty standard with upgrades, wheels, suspension, then add hp. don't forget that the engine has the same mounting points as a 370z so I'm sure you can figure out a way for an ls swap as well if you want. Best wishes, I'm sitting at 205k miles on mine, been such a low maintenance car for what I've put it though. only thing I've touched in the engine bay is a rotted coolant line.

[@brandyn7806]

would getting a 2015 3.7 be worth it nowadays considering it's coming up on 10 years old or would you say that doesn't matter

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I thinks so for sure!

[@toofreshbaby8339]

What’s up man I’m thinking of buying an Infiniti 2015 premium 3.7 awd with 82k miles they asking for 12.5k? Should I go for it?!

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Sounds like a good deal. Check the typical stuff and make sure it’s in good shape!

[@toofreshbaby8339]

@@SpeedCultureStudios it’s in alright condition a lil dirty and scratched up it’s from a dealer tho ima tellem to lower the price cause of them scratches

[@MPG-1355]

My air filter housing broke (one of the clips) where can i buy another one

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Salvage yard or Nissan/Infiniti

[@VQmack]

Best 'bang for your buck' mod has been GEARS on my g37s, imo. Went from 3.36 to a 3.69 diff from a g35x. Its a difference that can be felt at any rpms. More than you will get from $300 in power mods for the vq37 😢

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

That’s a great mod for the g/z but not available for the Q unfortunately

[@VQmack]

@@SpeedCultureStudios red sport diff?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@VQmack nah the 3.7 Q already has that same gearing.

[@VQmack]

@@SpeedCultureStudios that's unfortunate. Great mod for the dollar. Now I have an open diff for that TC kit 😎

[@trentonhall9567]

Do you have to have the gears with the lsd kit or is it optional

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

You can use your own gears but they have to be machined down to accommodate the kit, so it’s not a bad idea to just buy the gears already done.

[@kaigoat]

would you recommend the sway bars for awd??

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yes. At least rear. The front on an awd is already pretty beefy

[@marquismartin9558]

Is the q50 3.7 worth it in 2024 as of right now in march and beyond?

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Yes! Tons of a great deals right now.

[@theglassarrow_]

I have one with 205k miles. great car, only thing I would say sucks is gas millage off the high way. I'm getting 12mpg with city driving, though I have a lead foot. Car has also required pretty close to no maintenance outside of normal wear, while being beat on. had a bad coolent line, outside of that just oil. If you are worried about the value of the car, honestly I only see the q50's going down, but they will never leave you stranded (at least the 3.7, cant speak on the 3.0, which I heard more mixed feeling on). entertainment system is lacking though, but there's mods that keep the OEM screen in tack while updating it.

[@jeanalvarez7051]

I got a awd one so most of these don’t even go for me lmao so sad

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

What? Literally every single one of them applies to the awd 😂

[@jeanalvarez7051]

@@SpeedCultureStudios the axles and the diff don’t apply no maybe I am wrong

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

@@jeanalvarez7051 I don’t think I mentioned axels, but the rear diff is the same so the lsd conversion still applies

[@DonOmar31]

Hey SCS can you link your full exhaust I’ve tried the links from your other video but they won’t seem to load for me ! Thank you

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

I don’t have a single links. The links in the original video should be good-I updated them just recently

[@derisreyes4783]

Need a video for the red sport 😝😌

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Coming up!!

[@geraldcarter9921]

Red sport suggestions would be great 🙏🏽

[@krazykanedude6362]

i tried doing the scs cat back exhaust and almost every shop in my area does it for $600+ and im not going to spend that much on it

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

That’s pretty reasonable. What were you expecting?

[@SteevWest56]

Buy your own pipe and do it yourself

[@krazykanedude6362]

@@SpeedCultureStudios something around $500

[@Pro-habits]

Just say 500 if not walk away

[@SteevWest56]

@@Pro-habits even 500 are a lot 300 is responsible price