Nissan 370Z Engine Replacement Parts

The 370Z was sold in the UK from 2009 through to 2021 as a single generation, all built around the VQ37VHR 3.7-litre V6, so on paper the engine family is shared across that entire run. However, ancillary fittings, mounting points and engine management details can vary across a production run of that length, so you should confirm with the breaker whether the specific donor unit matches your exact registration before buying. Always cross-reference the engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check to be sure.

The GT is a trim level rather than a different mechanical specification, and trim level does not affect engine fitment on the 370Z — all UK-market variants used the same VQ37VHR engine code. You may find minor cosmetic or equipment differences between donor cars from different trim levels, but those have no bearing on whether the engine itself will drop in. Confirm ancillary and ECU pairing details with the breaker against your registration, as these are not straightforward to state as universal fact.

UK 370Z models use the VQ37VHR engine code, and this code is the single most reliable identifier when sourcing a used unit from a breaker. Matching the engine code rather than just the model year or badge means you are comparing like-for-like mechanically, which matters far more than body colour or trim name. You can find your engine code on your V5 logbook or through a VIN check, and you should always quote it when requesting a quote on Findapart.

The VQ37VHR engine itself is the same unit regardless of whether the donor car had a six-speed manual or a seven-speed automatic gearbox, so the short engine is not gearbox-specific. That said, ancillary components such as the flywheel, starter motor position and wiring loom connections can differ between manual and automatic cars, so tell the breaker which gearbox your car has when requesting a quote. This is especially important if you are buying the engine with ancillaries rather than just the bare unit.

Nissan updated the 370Z's styling during its production life, with a notable refresh around 2013, but the VQ37VHR engine code remained consistent across pre- and post-refresh cars throughout the UK production run. Because the engine code did not change at that boundary, the core unit is the same, but whether ancillary mounting and sensor configurations are identical across that point is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration. Quoting your engine code and reg to the breaker is the safest way to get a confident answer.

Body style does not affect engine fitment — the VQ37VHR engine code is what determines compatibility, not whether the donor car was a coupe or a roadster. Both body styles shared the same engine throughout the 370Z's UK production run, so a unit from either is mechanically equivalent at the engine level. Always confirm ancillary and ECU pairing details with the breaker, as those are the variables most likely to differ between individual cars.