--- title: "There Are a Bunch of Gently Used Nissan Indy Pro V8s for Sale on Facebook" description: "If you're looking for an engine for your race car, a seller is looking to get rid of several gently used, rebuilt Nissan Indy Pro V8s." date: "2023-03-12" modified: "2023-03-12" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/there-are-a-bunch-of-gently-used-nissan-indy-pro-v8s-for-sale-on-facebook" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Nissan News" --- # There Are a Bunch of Gently Used Nissan Indy Pro V8s for Sale on Facebook ![]() If you're looking to build a race car but are in need of an engine, you're in luck. A [seller in Indiana]() is looking to move a bunch of gently used, rebuilt [Nissan ]()Indy Pro racing V8s that are just waiting to race again. More specifically, the engines are Nissan VK45 610A IRL (Indy Racing League) 3.5-liter 32-valve V8s that were originally used in the[ Indy Pro ]()Racing series in the late '90s and early '00s. Every engine comes with full spec sheets and history records, including their mileage and rebuilds. They've all been used a bit since their last rebuilds, though they only have a few hundred miles on each. All engines also come with the requisite wiring but not their original ECUs. However, they will work with your typical Motec, or similar, ECU. Being proper IRL racing engines, they feature aluminum blocks and heads, with Sonny Bryant crankshafts, titanium valves, Carillo connecting rods, a multi-state dry sump oil system, a custom fuel injection system, and a 10.5:1 compression ratio. In their current state, the engines make 450 horsepower and 304 pound-feet of torque, while revving to 8,200 rpm. In the 2002 Infiniti Pro Series, a developmental league for the Indy Racing League, these engines helped provide a top speed of over 225 mph. ![]() Each engine costs $15,000 and can either be shipped or locally picked up in Indianapolis. However, these are proper racing engines, so it isn't recommended that you swap one into an MX-5 track car (although that would probably be awesome). However, if you're in the process of building a genuine race car, or are looking into one, buying one of these engines could be a great way to get started. Not only do these Nissan V8s make good power but their rebuild records prove their reliability and they come with prestige of being proper Indy Pro racing engines. *Got tip? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()