monstorc28

93 maxima se 3rd gen.

2004 nissan maxima VQ35 67k on motor
3.0 timing assembly
95 maxima 5 speed non-LSD
95 ECU
98 harness
93 spindle with modified 2000 inner axle with 93 abs axle.
XTD stage 3 clutch
untuned, no track time, no dyno yet.
modified 04 maxima TB with 98 TPS.
95 modified IACV
All emission working, no engine light.
Running perfect


It's not the best quality for now, the camera was a 4.2 mp, not very good. But i'm planning to do a better one over the weekend. i included the links.


http://youtube.com/watch?v=seU2gxuTHmg

http://youtube.com/watch?v=7UKrPTKeUoY

HM_Motorsports

iTrader: (1)

Year of Car: 1996 Federal Spec GLE
Transmission Type: 5MT(open for now)
Year of Engine: '02
Engine Modifications: 3.0 timing equip/ECU, SSIM, 4.6L Mustang TB and TPS, short ram intake with K&N filter, UDP, Aeromotive AFPR, 170* T-stat, 3.0L exhaust manifolds, 3" cat and full exhaust, no EGR but retained all other emissions equipment.
Transmission Modifications: Fidanza Flywheel, 5th gen clutch.
Dyno Numbers: TBA
Tuned (Yes / No): Not yet.
Track Times (List Type of Tire, i.e. Street Tires / Drag Radials / Slicks): TBA
Problems After Swap: None so far.
(1) Picture: will post later.

accordingtou

iTrader: (41)

95 5 SPD
2002 3.5
Debuloz cams
Refinished heads
Viton valve seals
Arp:
Head studs
Rod bolts

Cometic Hg
SSIM
Ported LIM
Pftb
Aeromotive fpr (return style)
Aluminium radiator
No emissions equipment
Fidanza flywheel
Ebay shorty headers/ypipe
Warpspeed 3" y pipe back
01 vlsd
Clutchnet 3x pp 6puck sprung disk
Poly filled mounts
Es tq mounts
Z32tt maf
NX wet kit 100 shot
SafcII
Zt-2 with map sensor
Dyno tuned with fp @ 50 psi made 217whp 209 wtq (dynojet)
Now street tuned fp@ 34 psi with 13.- 13.4 afr @ wot
Weight=3080lbs
N/A=13.9@100MPH
NX =12.9@111MPH

Problems:Jumps in next lane during initiial wot....Not fast enough.lol
A few oil leaks.lol


UPDATE: Blew to bits while on my way to dyno tune
"I saw my wrist pin skip down the street...." True story

ghostmax301

iTrader: (7)

1995 GXE FED spec(Maryland)
auto converted to 5spd
2002 motor(maxima), 3.0 timing equipment
VQ30de headers,full exhaust, VAFCII,intake JWT ecu w/7200 rev limit,PFTB
trans: New internals/rebuilt
Dyno: n/a
tune: slight street tune
track times coming soon
cold start problems sometimes(think its due to bad CPS)
other:PFTB drilled to fit 02VI(no adapter plate and runs fine WITH IACV)

t6378tp

iTrader: (69)

1997 Pearl White GLE
Transmission Type: 5-speed swap
Year of Engine: 2002 maxima
Engine Modifications: ssim, headers, y-pipe, exhuast, 3.0 timing, 3.0 upper and lower oil pan
Transmission Modifications: rps clutch
Dyno Numbers: not yet
Tuned: street tuned with a vafc2
Track Times: 14.0@99.98 n/a and 13.4@110.7 on nitrous
Problems After Swap: tps moves @ wot with the converted tb, switched to a pftb and problem solved
Other: Phila, Pa

NYC32798

iTrader: (3)

1996 Fed Spec
Tranny: 5-speed
Motor: VQ35DE out of a 2003 max
Engine mods:

- Deluboz cams
- ARP rod bolts
- ARP head stud kit
- Cometic head gaskets (.051 thickness)
- Cattman headers
- Cattman cat-back
- DE-K injectors
- Port and polished lower and upper manifold
- SSIM
- Pathfinder TB
- Custom Intake
- Pathfinder IACV
- 1995 ECU (NO CEL)

Transmission Mods:

- Fidanza lightened flywheel
- Spec stage 2 pressure plate
- ACT street clutch disk

Dyno: not yet

Tuned: No

Track numbers: Not yet

Problems after swap: None. Runs great and idles as it should. Could definately use a tune but other than that, it's running great with no drivability issues.

adriena

iTrader: (6)

1999 Fed Spec
Tranny: 5-speed
Motor: VQ35DE out of a 2002 maxima
1996 ECU

Engine mods:

- warpspeed y-pipe
- custom cat-back exhaust
- greddy sp2 muffler

Transmission Mods:

- XTD stage 3 clutch

Dyno: not yet

Tuned: No

Track numbers: Not yet

Problems After Swap:10 engine codes. All maintenence issues really besides the fuel and air being all messed up. Knock sensor code, o2 sensors codes, egr and evap codes, intake air temp temp sensor, whole bunch of crap really.

93altima

iTrader: (5)

1995 Pearl White GXE
2002 Maxima Engine w/ 31k

Engine Mods:


New Setup
2002 Maxima Vq35DE w/ 31,000miles
SSIM
Pathfinder Throttle body
Polly Filled Mounts
Ebay Short Throw Shifter
Cold Air Intake
Warpspeed Y-pipe
Test Pipe
N1 Cat-Back
Apexi SAFC-1
Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
StephenMax Cam Adapters
NWP VIAS Block off Plate
3.0 Timing Equipment
3.0 Upper and Lower Oil Pans

Transmission Mods: none

Dyno Numbers: none

Problems: My Strut Bar wont fit anymore lol

Location: Philly

Tuned: Safc1

Track Times: 14.0 @100mph

schwartzy

2003 Sentra se-r
6 Spd LSD
2006 altima se-r engine
Custom SRI Headers w/custom y pipe. greddy evo 2 cat back. JWT 350z Flywheel and Clutch.

1997 GA16DE

iTrader: (3)

I'll join:

Year/Model of Car: 1999 Sentra
Transmission Type: 6 speed
Year of Engine: 2002
Engine Modifications: I/H/E, Standalone, removed butterfly valve, Nismo FPR.
Transmission Modifications: Needed B15 Clutch petal and custom hyd. line
Dyno Numbers: 260whp, 240tq SHEET, VID
Tuned (Yes / No): Dyno Tuned
Track Times (List Type of Tire, i.e. Street Tires / Drag Radials / Slicks): Street tires 13.0 @ 115 (lousey 60')
Problems After Swap: Originally, coil problems and AEM injector driver failed. Both fixed.
Other: Daily Driver.
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one_fast_max

iTrader: (4)

i wanna join the list

97 5spd
Engine from a 2002 maxima. i got it with 8000
SSIM, headers, Spacers, PFTB, EU

no track times yet...with edit them in later on

daily driver

Aaron92SE

iTrader: (128)

Time to add the NWP Engineering 92 Maxima Project Car to the list!

This is the first known FULL ECU 3.5L swap into a 3rd gen Maxima.

1992 Maxima SE
Original Automatic (RE4F04V) w/ 203K miles on it (had to swap TC housings from a VQ30 trans)
Engine from 02 Maxima with 49K miles
FULL ECU swap with 02 Maxima ECU, NATS, ignition switch, steering wheel, and cluster all from same vehicle
4th gen crossmember was attached to custom brackets made by NWP then welded to frame of car
4th gen passenger axle was used in order to use the VQ passenger axle support bracket
Stock 3rd gen hubs and stock driver's side axle

Engine Modifications:
Headwork (valve seats lapped, full port and polish job) by NWP
JDM Camshafts
SSIM by Goodwin Motorsports
TB, Elbow, UIM, and LIM all fully ported by NWP
NWP Engineering Thermal Intake Spacers
HR head gaskets w/ coolant passage modified on block
HR valve springs dbl shimmed
HR head bolts
New valve seals
Revup oil pump
ARP rod bolts
Nismo SR20DE adjustable fuel pressure regulator mounted on fuel rail for a return style system
Currently running stock 02 Maxima ECU, UTEC soon to be installed
McCord Power Plate electric exhaust 2.5" cutout
3.5L Altima eBay headers
Custom Mandrel bent equal length Ypipe from Headers to Cutout
PLX Devices M300 wideband (may need to get a Turbo XS Tuner wideband to work with UTEC)
Polyurethane filled 4th gen Maxima engine mounts
Solid custom mount on timing cover side of engine
Stock 3.5 Tstat slightly modified (w/ spacer) for reduced opening temperature

Transmission Modifications:
Original VE30DE transmission (203K miles) from 92 Maxima with 4th gen TC housing
Maximum Tuning VB recalibration
Suprastick TCM running as full standalone
Manual engagement of TC lockup and Overrun Clutch
EdgeRacing High Stall Torque Converter 3000 stall

12.76 @ 108 mph ALL MOTOR in 85 degree weather. Low 12s soon to come!

Problems After Swap:
Engine fired up the VERY FIRST TIME without any problems! The only other issues I ran into was getting the stock TCM to work. Had to buy a Suprastick.



Please visit the 3rd gen Swap Progress Thread which should tell you everything you need to know:
http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor/5...ss-thread.html

ajcool2

iTrader: (43)

Year of Car: 1997 GLE
Transmission Type: 4AT
Year of Engine: '02
Engine Modifications: 3.0 timing equip/ECU, NWP Block plate, Pathfinder TB and TPS, short ram intake, Ebay AFPR, SS Autochrome ypipe and headers, no EGR
Transmission Modifications: None
Dyno Numbers: 210whp 213tq
Tuned (Yes / No): Not yet.
Track Times (List Type of Tire, i.e. Street Tires / Drag Radials / Slicks): 13.58@103 Drag Radials
Problems After Swap: Forgot to put the center o-ring on the block which caused a major oil leak. Pulled the motor and took everything apart and installed the o-ring and its not leaking any more.
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Product_Of_Korea

iTrader: (8)

Year of car:1996 SE fed spec
Transmission:5 speed w\exedy clutch
Motor used for swap:2003 Maxima engine 78k miles
Engine Mods: DE-K Fuel rail, DE-K Injectors, Converted cable driven TB,3.0 coils(all from the Front bank) Return style fuel system.
Transmission Mods: Stock
Dyno #'s : none
Tuned: As soon as i get another WB o2
Track times: none as of now
Problems during the swap: lol where do i start. But in reality all of them where pretty much caused by me being a newbie lol.

Thermostat was leaking due to not replacing the gasket
had a rough start up due to vaccum leaks and old spark plugs
Had to extend one of the ignition coil harness to reach the #1 piston
Figuring out how to make a bracket for the TB cable
Had dipstick stuck inbetween the upper oil pan and the block

Nealoc187

iTrader: (23)

Completed mine Nov, 2007.

Year of Car: 95 SE

Transmission Type:5spd

Year of Engine: 2003, was told 33k miles

Engine Modifications: intake, ypipe, 3" exhaust, stock 4th gen upper and lower intake manifold, stock 3.0L cams, 370cc side feed injectors because I was still using stock 4th gen IM at this time, Aeromotive AFPR, 3.0 timing equipment and ECU. After I completed 3.5IM swap in July, 2009, I used a JabaayFab intake adaptor pipe to mount the IACV and stock 4th gen throttle body, rather than remote mounting the IACV and modifying/hacking up the 3.5 Throttle Body. stock 350z injectors used after IM swap.

Transmission Modifications: PPG 3rd and 4th straight cut gears, Quaife LSD, deburred, detailed, polished, and shot peened 1st, 2nd, 5th gears, input shaft, main shaft and ring gear, ACT HD Pressure Plate, Clutchnet 6 puck sprung hub disk.

Dyno Numbers: unknown, 185whp/220wtq estimated

Tuned (Yes / No): AFR tuned, timing is not advancable with Emanage blue. using stock 4th gen timing

Track Times (List Type of Tire, i.e. Street Tires / Drag Radials / Slicks): 13.26 @ 103mph slicks, 13.60 @ 102mph street tires (these are 3.0L Intake Manifold times, new times coming soon with 3.5IM installed)

Problems After Swap: had a tiny coolant drip coming from water pump weep hole immediately after swap, but the drip went away within a day and has not shown itself since. 3.5IM fitement with 3.0 valve cover as described below.

Other: I used 3.0 valve covers in the front and rear because the 3.5 valve covers were broken. I would definitely NOT suggest doing this. In order to use 3.0 valve covers, the 3.5 cam caps have to be irreversibly modified (you need to do some grinding on them to make the 3.0 valve covers seal against them). in using the 3.0 valve covers I made it very difficult to install the 3.5 intake manifold. the 3.5 intake manifold needs to be raised up with a spacer approximately 7/8" and you need to use a VQ30 front coil in for the middle rear cylinder (because the intake manifold barely clears the low profile VQ30 front coil, and will NOT clear a stock 3.0 rear coil or stock 3.5 coil, you MUST use a VQ30 front coil in the rear if you do the swap this way. my advice is do it right the first time with 3.5 valve cover on the rear). I finally completed the intake manifold swap to the stock 3.5IM in July, 2009.


Picture taken after completing the 3.5 Intake Manifold swap in July 2009.

mtrai760

iTrader: (19)

Year of Car: 1998

Transmission Type: 5 speed

Year of Engine: 2002

Engine Modifications:
VQ30 timing components
VQ30 upper/lower oil pans
Mocal oil cooler
Revup Cams
ARP rod bolts
Cattman headers
Stephenmax Cam spacers, IACV adapter, and PF TB Adapter
Pathfinder throttlebody
Full emissions equipment kept, upper IM tapped for EGR
Ported/polished upper/lower manifolds
AEM FPR
UDP
VIAS delete

Transmission Modifications:
Fidanza Flywheel
Quaife
Southbend Stage 3 Clutch
Rebuilt w/new bearings/seals/syncro's

Dyno Numbers: Not yet

Tuned (Yes / No): No. Emanage Ultimate installed, but was tuned for the Supercharger, currently disconnected. Will be tuning soon as I get my laptop fixed.

Track Times: Hopefully before the end of summer.

Problems After Swap: None.

LONERANGERSR20

iTrader: (2)

Year of car:1995
transmission type: 5 speed
year of engine: 2007(4200 miles)

engine mods:
nwp IM spacers
vq30 lower/upper oil pans
vq30 timing components
stephenmax cam spacers
mmg23max modified vq35 throttle body

clutchmasters stage II clutch

inthebackofthemax

i see that you said you did the swap yourself is there anyway you can give me some pointers on doing this swap. Im trying to doing the swap myself

3.5pearlmax

Help!!! im in the process of my 3.5 swap and im stumped on what to do about the cps for the flywheel side....do i make the 3.0 one fit? you need to use the right sensor with the right starting ring? any info or pointers would be great thanks

MDeezy

iTrader: (27)

wat??

are you doing a hybrid swap? or the full swap? either way the answer is pretty straight forward.

I'll assume you're doing the hybrid swap. use your 3.0 sensor and 3.0 upper oil pan then install everything normal like you would on a 3.0 including sensors

also this is the wrong place to post your question. this is a thread for those who completed their swaps to post their specs. I'd suggest posting in an existing. 3.5 question thread. or read the stickies then delete your post from here before its deleted for you.

NCSU_MAX

iTrader: (36)

98 Maxima

06 Maxima VQ35 motor with 43xxx miles
VQ30 timing components
VQ30 lower oil pan
Converted 5th gen TB
StephenMax Cam adapters
SSIM with NWP block off plate
Stock headers, full 2.5" exhaust back
Blehmco grounding kit
Custom IACV adapter
5-spd tranny with Exedy Clutch
Redline MT-90 tranny fluid
Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil

Mods coming in the very near future:
NWP Spacers and Torque Link
UDP

Will be tuned with the next few weeks with Emanage Ultimate

Problems after swap:
Initial knocking until oil built pressure
Rough idle till temp is reached.. gotta go over my vacuum lines
Code 1302 (MAP/BARO) - again, gotta go over vacuum lines
Slight exhaust leak at header/front bank.. shoulda used new gaskets.
Car runs a 10.2 AFR at WOT.. easy fix with EU

maxboy01AE

no body ever done a 3.5 swap in there 5th gen anyone?

MDeezy

iTrader: (27)

wrong place to post your question, but same process minus soldering injector clips...

Remminator

iTrader: (1)

Body: 1995 GXE 5 Speed, black on black 153k Miles ALL options
2008 VQ35 w/1400 miles
VQ30 ECU and Timing
VQ30 Upper and Lower oil pans
VQ30 Thermostat
Stephen Max's cam spacers
Pathfinder TB with Stephen Max's adapter and IACV adapter
Fidanza Flywheel
ACT 6 Puck Clutch
Warpspeed Y-Pipe with 2.5 after market cat and 4" pipe
SS Clutch Line
SS Brake lines with slotted/drilled rotors
UDP
NGK Platinum Plugs
2 Ga Negative battery cable direct bolt to tranny
Kyb agx shocks w/tein rear and intrax front 2" drop
G35 18s
Updated Pioneer Head unit
Clear Corners

nismology

iTrader: (8)

This thread is now closed to general posting. If you would like to add your 3.5 swap entry pm me your setup and I'll open up the thread on a temporary case by case basis. Thanks.

skweaky

iTrader: (3)

98 fed
i30t vlsd 5speed
2002
SSIM, NWP spacers, 350 pistons, 350z cams, HR head gasket, ARP bolts, VAFC-II, Budget Y.

ACT stage 2 clutch kit. Fidanza LW Flywheel.

Dyno Numbers: None yet

Tuned (Yes / No): Rough VAFC tune. getting closer

Track Times : Possibly this Friday

Problems After Swap: Hard to start up for the first time. Couple of unplugged sensors and hoses.

Other: Need much more tire for this setup. Kuhmo ecsta's are not enough.

jmartin2k5

Should I replace my clutch on my engine swap 3.0 to a 3.5 on a 1997 Maxima SE

AUmax96

1996 SE
6 speed transmission with stage 2 clutch
T3T4 turbo
Front mount intercooler
600cc injectors
AEM Wideband
Pro 48 EFI
3" exhaust turbo back w/Megan racing carbon fiber muffler
Walbro 255 Fuelpump
SSQV blow off valve
External wastegate
https://ch1prd0202.outlook.com/owa/a...AAAAA&attcnt=1

max_35

99 SE FED SPEC
5SPD STOCK
04 MAX ENGINE 90k
PF TB
3.0 HEADERS
WSP DOWNPIPE

J2FRESH

iTrader: (8)

Year of Car (Optional: Fed or CA Spec):
1998 CA Spec

Transmission Type:
96 I30 5MT LSD

Year of Engine:
2007 or 2008 L32 (don't know cause it was suppose to be a 04 Altima VQ35 lol)

Engine Modifications:
3.0 Timing/ECU
Modified L32 TB
StephenMax Cam Adapters
IACV adapter plate
OBX V2 Headers
Custom 2.5" Straight Pipe Exhaust
Tomei AFPR
Ebay Short Ram Intake
CXJ Performance B.O.P.'s
CXJ Performance Thermal Spacers (Not Installed)

Transmission Modifications:
Center Force Dual Friction Clutch
Fidanza Light Weight Flywheel
B&M STS

Dyno Numbers:
N/A (Coming Soon)

Tuned (Yes / No):
No (Coming Soon)

Track Times (List Type of Tire, i.e. Street Tires / Drag Radials / Slicks):
N/A (Coming Soon)

Problems After Swap:
Nope

Other:
ES Motor Mounts

Picture:

zig1ner

need a list of things i would need to do swap. your help would be deeply appreciated,thanks

Zwolf30

Alright, so I had performance and styling do a VQ35 swap in my 99 maxima in September and since then I've had some issues with it. I can drive my car for about 10 minutes and then it starts to act up. The car starts to buck really hard while driving, I will try to get on the gas and it acts like I'm not and then it will buck forward and this will continue on. Any ideas? When I had my swap done the kid said my exhaust was "hacked up" but I don't hear anything blocking or clogging my exhaust. This phenomenon started happening after I took it on the highway for the first time.

Fakie J Farkerton

iTrader: (51)

97 GLE
2002 maxima 3.5 milage unknown
From auto to 5 speed VLSD
3.0 timing
Tuned with JWT ECU
Pathfinder TB
5 piece NWP
Home made block off plate
Short ram Popcharger
eBay headers
Warp-y
Pacesetter catback.
Adding on as I go. I have lots of parts to put in. My problems were many, easier just to refer you all you "joining the 3.5 swap club" thread. Haven't tried any track day or dyno...yet. I've got lots of photos uploaded here.

KDZS

I have not puilled coil packs yet to see if there is spark or not. I borrowed an OBDII reader and it stated NO codes which is very odd because before I did all this work there were codes on there for the cats due to me having aftermarket ones, so Im not sure if computer cleared them after having no power for over a week or what.

95naSTA

iTrader: (10)

Year of Car: 98 i30 Fed
Transmission Type: 5MT VLSD

Previous-
Year of Engine: 2003
Engine Modifications: 3.0l timing, drilled intake cams, 3.0l lower oil pan, 3.5" Intake, Q45 MAF, Aeromotive AFPR, SSIM, Cattman headers, 2.5" Cattman exhuast.
Tuned: via VAFC II
Track Times: 14.1@102, 2.3 60', street tires w/ 18s.



Current-
Year of Engine: 2008 Altima
Engine Modifications: 3.0l timing, upper and lower oil pans, drilled intake cams/sprockets, 09' Maxima upper intake and (75mm) TB, 3.5" Intake, Q45 MAF, BPI flow stack, Aeromotive AFPR, Cattman headers, 3" SS exhaust Y-back.
Tuned: With EMU
Track Times: 13.6@104, 2.2 60'

Danny_Harris

You could be onto something here. For everybody that posts, please put the year of your auto, transmission slot, dyno results or track times, and any viable appropriate data like reseller's exchange cams, secondary selling fuel pump, grasp utilized, intake/exhaust setup, motor administration, and so forth. Bear in mind to post up your outlines or Timeslips in the event that you have them.

Fakie J Farkerton

iTrader: (51)

DAFQ?
Gotta love a noob.
Timestamps can be posted in your profile.
Have you swapped?

schmellyfart

iTrader: (46)

Year of Car: 97 Fed
Transmission Type: 5MT
Year of Engine: 2003
Engine Modifications:
Swap Related:
3.0 timing, stephenmax cam adapters, 3.0 oil pans, 3.5 fuel rail, DE-K injectors, DE-K fpr, return fitting.
Everything Else:
Stock 3.5 intake with cone filter, redrilled pathfinder tb, pathfinder iacv, NWP 5pc spacers, NWP BOP, Altima headers, 2.25" to 3" y pipe, Vibrant 3" ultra quiet resonator, Cattman 3" catback.
Dyno: 236.96whp/221.51wtq

Tuned: No
Track Times: 14.265@100.43 Street Tires, Elevation:1080ft, Density Altitude:2130ft
Problems: Throwing a code for a crank sensor on OEM 97 5MT ECU. Code does not appear on 95 or 96 5MT ECU's

4drsportscarenthusiest

hey fellas! so im doing an engine swap on my 2000 max. but ive ran into some problems! my max is a 5 speed. and the engine I got came from a 2000 automatic and some things arnt lining up. like the manifold and the flywheel and some mounts.. anyone got anything for me

ajcool2

iTrader: (43)

Year of Car: 1995 Max
Transmission Type: 4AT
Year of Engine: '02
Engine Modifications: Stock 3.5 engine and ECU(Full Swap) short ram intake, Ebay AFPR, OBX headers
Transmission Modifications: None
Dyno Numbers: Not Yet
Tuned (Yes / No): Not yet.
Track Times (List Type of Tire, i.e. Street Tires / Drag Radials / Slicks): Coming Soon
Problems After Swap: Just a few CAN codes and emission codes. Currently running a 6sp ECU and the car goes into safe mode at redline
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