sebastian2041

*already posted in the motor part of the site but idk how active people ate there*
So lastnight all my oil leaked out (idk how) but i didnt notice so i drove the car :'( and the engine seized so now im looking to put a mew motor into it. Which bring me to the question i have read plenty on the subject so what vq35de engine is the best to swap in to my 02 maxima? I know 09 and up is not recomended so im looking for 02-08 and just want to know which year is better!

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

You have quite the nemesis.

07+ Altima version

sebastian2041

Yes i do, as soon as i start buying prts something breaks ... 07 altima with 70k mile for $700?
I also work at a shop so i might catch a lil bit of a break

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

Whatever the sweet spot is for miles/price. Go for it!
It's not difficult. Darren deleted his thread, but most of the info is in mine and I can probably answer any questions.

mclasser

Damn man that sucks

sebastian2041

Thats good right now my shop is worried on how difficult the upper and oil pans swap will be and how the sensors switch will work... While i have the engine out im thinking of maybe putting an 04 tranmission since i dont like 3rd gear and no lsd... Is there any dofficulties in putting an 04 lsd into it?

sebastian2041

Also i troed searchig but too many pointless threads but what are the main things that will need to be done to have an 07 fit... I read upper and lower oil pan swap and the two crank sensors what else will need to be swapped

Child_uv_KoRn

iTrader: (7)

https://maxima.org/forums/all-motor/...to-2002-a.html

It's not very organized, but the info is there.

sebastian2041

Wait thats an HR swap ... Is there no difference?

sebastian2041

So looked at the forums and i would love to do the 5.7 swap but honestly i feel bad im getting the job done by co workers and me for basically no charge and the extra work seems like im using their time to do extra stuff

sebastian2041

After lots of research this thread helped alot
https://maxima.org/forums/5th-generation-maxima-2000-2003/693170-intro-possible-5-7-engine-swap.html

cornholio

iTrader: (1)

here's that same members detailed 6th gen swap thread, looks less involved than the 5.7

https://maxima.org/forums/5th-genera...gine-swap.html

sebastian2041

Another good source so far depending on what my co workers at the shop think i will choose between 5.7 or just a simple swap

http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/member-rides/329977-5-7-gen-maxima-02-maxima-09-maxima-vq.html#/forumsite/20547/topics/329977?page=3

sebastian2041

Yep did read it but the whole oil consumption and rattle plus no good engines with low miles locally