Used Nissan 350Z Throttle Body

Yes, the 350Z is fitted with a throttle body as part of its naturally aspirated VQ35DE V6 engine's intake system, controlling airflow into the engine in the conventional way. All UK 350Z models used this same VQ35DE engine throughout production (2003–2009), so every variant does have a throttle body. If you were looking at forced-induction parts like a turbo or intercooler, those are not standard fitment on the 350Z – but the throttle body is a genuine part on every example.

The 350Z ran in one generation from 2003 to 2009, with a facelift arriving in 2006 that brought styling and interior updates but retained the VQ35DE V6 engine code throughout. Because the engine code is what drives throttle body fitment, a unit from either side of the 2006 facelift boundary may well interchange, but there were detail revisions to ancillary components during the production run that could affect direct bolt-on fit. Confirm compatibility with the breaker by providing your registration or VIN, as they can cross-reference the exact spec of both the donor and your car.

Trim level does not affect throttle body fitment on the 350Z – the GT, Touring, and other UK trim designations are differences in equipment and interior spec rather than engine differences. All UK 350Z trims used the VQ35DE engine, so the throttle body is the same unit across the range. Focus on the engine code and model year rather than the trim badge when sourcing a used part from a breaker.

The most useful thing you can supply is your engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check, alongside your full registration number and the model year of your car. The engine code is the single most reliable way for a breaker to match the correct throttle body to your vehicle, as it cuts through any ambiguity from trim or minor production changes. Also be aware that questions around ECU pairing or whether the replacement unit needs coding to your car are best confirmed directly with the breaker or a Nissan specialist before you buy.

The 350Z uses the VQ35DE and the 370Z uses the larger VQ37VHR, so these are different engine families and the throttle bodies are not the same part. Other Nissan and Infiniti models also used VQ35DE engines, and there may be cross-compatibility with some of those, but this varies by generation and specification of the donor vehicle. A breaker experienced with Nissan engines will be able to advise whether a unit from another VQ35DE application will fit your 350Z.

Used throttle bodies from breakers can be good value, and on the 350Z the main things to check are that the throttle plate moves freely without sticking and that the wiring connector and sensor housing are undamaged. Throttle bodies can suffer from carbon build-up over time, but this is usually cleanable rather than a reason to reject an otherwise sound unit. Ask the breaker about the mileage and condition of the donor car, and confirm whether any adaptation or resetting procedure will be needed after fitting, as this may require a diagnostic tool.