Cheap Nissan 350Z Inlet Manifold
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Choosing the right used Nissan 350Z inlet manifold
Used inlet manifolds vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does the Nissan 350Z have an inlet manifold?
Yes, every Nissan 350Z was fitted with an inlet manifold as standard — the car used a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine (VQ35DE or the later VQ35HR) that relies on an inlet manifold to distribute air to the cylinder heads. There is no diesel or turbocharged variant of the 350Z sold in the UK, so this is a universal feature of the model. You are looking for the right part.
Will a 350Z inlet manifold from a 2003–2005 car fit my 2006–2009 model?
This is the key boundary to be aware of: the 350Z used the VQ35DE engine from 2003 to around 2005–2006, then moved to the revised VQ35HR engine from around 2006 onwards, and these two engines use different inlet manifold designs that are not directly interchangeable. The VQ35HR manifold has a revised port layout and will not bolt straight onto a VQ35DE and vice versa. Always confirm the engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check before buying, and ask the breaker to match the part to your specific code rather than just the year.
Does the trim level affect which inlet manifold I need — for example, is there a difference between a standard 350Z and a GT or Track edition?
No — trim level makes no difference to inlet manifold fitment on the 350Z. The GT, Track, and other UK trim variants all shared the same engine family, so the manifold is determined entirely by your engine code (VQ35DE or VQ35HR), not the badge on the car. You may find cosmetic differences in the engine bay between cars from different years, but the manifold itself follows the engine, not the trim.
How do I know whether my 350Z has the VQ35DE or the VQ35HR engine?
The engine code is stamped on the block and should also appear on your V5 logbook or can be confirmed via a HPI or VIN check — this is the single most useful detail you can give a breaker when sourcing a used inlet manifold. As a rough guide, earlier cars (roughly 2003–2005) tend to have the VQ35DE, while later cars (roughly 2006–2009) tend to have the VQ35HR, but there is overlap around the changeover period so always verify against the actual code rather than relying on the year alone.
I've found a used inlet manifold from a Nissan 350Z — are there any ancillary fittings or sensors I should check before buying?
It is worth checking that any sensors, vacuum ports, and mounting brackets present on the used part match what is on your own engine, as there can be variation in ancillary fittings across the production run. Rather than stating these as definite rules, we would recommend confirming the specific part against your registration number directly with the breaker, as they can cross-reference the details to your car. Never assume all fittings will be identical just because the core manifold and engine code match.
Does the gearbox type — manual or automatic — affect which inlet manifold fits a 350Z?
No, the gearbox type has no bearing on inlet manifold fitment. The manifold is determined by the engine code alone, and both the six-speed manual and the five-speed automatic 350Z used the same engine family, so the same manifold applies regardless of how the car is driven. Just confirm your engine code (VQ35DE or VQ35HR) with the breaker and that is the main detail needed.