RWD 2nd gen Maxima..

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Mar 2, 2011 | 04:02 PM
  #81  
love what you did with the timing belt cover.
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Mar 5, 2011 | 01:05 PM
  #82  
more pic and updates..


made motormounts...





when i pull out the motor ima beautify them

suspensin is done, had to cut off about 3 inches on each side and brace the left side due to it being soo close to the sway bar bolts, the right side i cut at the welds so no need to brace there.






more goodness to come
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Mar 8, 2011 | 08:57 PM
  #83  
Quote: love what you did with the timing belt cover.
I've been thinking of doing something like that but not exact, more of an inspection panel....
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Mar 9, 2011 | 05:43 PM
  #84  
Quote: I've been thinking of doing something like that but not exact, more of an inspection panel....
or maybe have these poking out

http://www.z31parts.com/engineparts.html
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Mar 11, 2011 | 02:33 AM
  #85  
started building my tunnel today, will post pics, latah!
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Mar 11, 2011 | 04:59 PM
  #86  
Quote: or maybe have these poking out

http://www.z31parts.com/engineparts.html
Yeah, I thought about buying these same cam sprockets to give me optimum adjustability since I'm running Isky cams, Customized Pacesetter headers, Custom JWT CAI, AFR, Mallory Ignition, etc...running cams with a slight bit of advance is like nite & day especially down low and thru midrange rpm.....at any throttle position.....



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Mar 11, 2011 | 07:16 PM
  #87  
^ how hard are cams to install? considering getting some JWT VG30E ones

Big E needs moar pics
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Mar 11, 2011 | 08:51 PM
  #88  
Quote: ^ how hard are cams to install? considering getting some JWT VG30E ones

Big E needs moar pics
Easy as hell out of the car....you might have to remove the Xmember and exhaust and jack the engine upward to slide them in......no removeable cam bearing....
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Mar 11, 2011 | 08:52 PM
  #89  
out of the car as in the engine out right? is it worth it?
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Mar 11, 2011 | 08:54 PM
  #90  
Quote: out of the car as in the engine out right? is it worth it?
Let me see if you can insert from the rear of the head.......
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Mar 11, 2011 | 09:09 PM
  #91  
No them can only slide from the sprocket/timing belt side.....in> Yes it's worth it but I'm sure you can angle the engine upward enough to insert them....I love mine, they're The Isky .425" lift/256* duration...I purchased Thru Courtesy Nissan (Nissan Motorsport) they compliment the JWT ECU, and headwork really well, the beast is extremely tracteable and throttle sensitive.....step into it about 1/4" throttle and you're by yourself....I also run about 15* BTDC ignition as well! Sorry I'm taking over your thread E-DOG!!!!!!
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Mar 12, 2011 | 03:44 AM
  #92  
dont trip i got a thread reclaim photo coming soon!!
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Mar 12, 2011 | 12:56 PM
  #93  
the redemption!!!


tunnel shroud being mocked up,



rear part of the tunnel almost complete




the metal supply and goods/tools to keep me goin





still wondering what to do with this support frame might cut it and support it from the bottom



suggestions??
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Mar 12, 2011 | 01:47 PM
  #94  
I say drill some holes along it and foam fill it.
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Mar 12, 2011 | 05:14 PM
  #95  
Time for some D.O.T. tubing or that wonderful square tubing!!!!! Ladder frame the floor....dude or lower that powertrain more!!!!!!
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Mar 18, 2011 | 04:31 PM
  #96  
bump!!!











tunnel is almost done!!!
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Mar 18, 2011 | 07:17 PM
  #97  
You don't think you need to box that lateral brace together and not relyon those floor panels to carry those forces....The floor will crack?
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Mar 18, 2011 | 07:22 PM
  #98  
Nice work though!!!!!
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Mar 19, 2011 | 03:48 AM
  #99  
Quote: You don't think you need to box that lateral brace together and not relyon those floor panels to carry those forces....The floor will crack?
right where the lateral bar is there is a brace on the bottom, i shouda took a picture of that, but since i got the tunnel figured out, im going to use a hoop design to continue the bar ovet the tunnel.


thinking about making a "X" member.....
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Mar 19, 2011 | 04:51 PM
  #100  
Quote: right where the lateral bar is there is a brace on the bottom, i shouda took a picture of that, but since i got the tunnel figured out, im going to use a hoop design to continue the bat ovet the tunnel.


thinking about making a "X" member.....
Yeah that's the ticket...the hoop design will maintain the unibody rigidity in the flooring
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Apr 17, 2011 | 08:27 PM
  #101  
bump....










bay sprayed with rubberized undercoating, seam sealed the tunnel and sprayed the bottom
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Apr 21, 2011 | 04:30 PM
  #102  
fiberglassed and carbon fibered the tunnel

oh **** LOL!!




dont think ima wrap the entire tunnel in carpet, gonna let some of the carbon fiber shine.
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Apr 21, 2011 | 06:49 PM
  #103  
Dude, do you s*** out carbon fiber? I always see you using a crazy amount for other goodies on your car. It's coming out nice btw, very nice work.
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Apr 22, 2011 | 08:13 AM
  #104  
nice work
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Apr 24, 2011 | 08:44 PM
  #105  
awwwh hell might as well finish the tunnel, gonna give it a few days to cure then ill put in rivets to atach it to the tunnel more securely






as it sits now with the valve covers removed for paint







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Apr 24, 2011 | 09:12 PM
  #106  
What are those 2 black hoses fuel lines or coolant heater hoses?
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Apr 24, 2011 | 09:57 PM
  #107  
But why do the DETT when you can make 600+ with the VG30ET? Simply sick man. I've always wanted to see a RWD Maxima.

And please tell me this is on Z31P. I don't recall seeing it but I suppose I missed it somehow...
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Apr 25, 2011 | 12:31 PM
  #108  
Quote: What are those 2 black hoses fuel lines or coolant heater hoses?


the ones with the AN fittings are for the cooler and the other 2 are for the filter relocation, just havent cut it yet
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Apr 25, 2011 | 04:06 PM
  #109  
Quote: But why do the DETT when you can make 600+ with the VG30ET? Simply sick man. I've always wanted to see a RWD Maxima.

And please tell me this is on Z31P. I don't recall seeing it but I suppose I missed it somehow...
That looks like a VG30ET or a VG30E with a Different intake!!!! It's definitely a SOHC V6....not a DOHC!
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Apr 25, 2011 | 08:33 PM
  #110  
Quote: I don't recall seeing it but I suppose I missed it somehow...
its a VG30ET from a Z31
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Apr 26, 2011 | 02:50 PM
  #111  
So what is the OP talking about in #107?
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Apr 26, 2011 | 02:58 PM
  #112  
Must have confused the motor? They two are pretty different in looks though, no idea.
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Apr 26, 2011 | 11:21 PM
  #113  
yeah im lost too with post 107, the 2nd gen was a FWD VG30ETT and now its going to be a RWD VG30ET with a Z31 turbo engine

Big E has legendary Maxima status lol
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Apr 27, 2011 | 12:09 AM
  #114  
This is crazy, another person turning FWD to RWD. Keep it up man.
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Apr 27, 2011 | 08:02 AM
  #115  
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Apr 27, 2011 | 08:04 AM
  #116  
Quote: That looks like a VG30ET or a VG30E with a Different intake!!!! It's definitely a SOHC V6....not a DOHC!
I know that. Read his original posts. He talks about doing the VG30ET now and the DETT later on.


Quote: Must have confused the motor? They two are pretty different in looks though, no idea.
Do none of you guys read?


Quote: ppl said the same thing when i said i was gonna go twin turbo.


heres the plan, swap in a z31 turbo vg30et and tranny get the project up and running, then move ing on to bigger and better things, vg30dett.


i love a good challenge!
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Apr 27, 2011 | 08:27 AM
  #117  
Cant wait to see the video of it running..
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Apr 27, 2011 | 05:32 PM
  #118  
Quote: I know that. Read his original posts. He talks about doing the VG30ET now and the DETT later on.

none of you guys read?

I guess not everyfreakin word to the "T".....lot's of orgers kinda float around and check up on things like I do!!!!!!
Yeah from post#9....just saw it guess I forgot about that small post.....
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Apr 28, 2011 | 09:05 PM
  #119  
Man this is coming along great bro!! I look forward to the next update!!!
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Apr 29, 2011 | 03:34 PM
  #120  
Quote: But why do the DETT when you can make 600+ with the VG30ET? Simply sick man. I've always wanted to see a RWD Maxima.

And please tell me this is on Z31P. I don't recall seeing it but I suppose I missed it somehow...

My maxima is RWD lol this is one sickk build. cant wait to see some drifting videos or somthing hahah
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