5speed conversion on 3rd gen
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5speed conversion on 3rd gen
its been done before rite? juss wondering
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max. i was wondering if anyone has done the 5speed conversion. im assuming its simlar to a 4th gen 5speed swap but anything i should know or look out for? thanks for the tips.
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max. i was wondering if anyone has done the 5speed conversion. im assuming its simlar to a 4th gen 5speed swap but anything i should know or look out for? thanks for the tips.
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Re: 5speed conversion on 3rd gen
Originally posted by Turbo95Max
its been done before rite? juss wondering
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max. i was wondering if anyone has done the 5speed conversion. im assuming its simlar to a 4th gen 5speed swap but anything i should know or look out for? thanks for the tips.
its been done before rite? juss wondering
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max. i was wondering if anyone has done the 5speed conversion. im assuming its simlar to a 4th gen 5speed swap but anything i should know or look out for? thanks for the tips.
you of all people should know that:
1. this has been done...countless times..
2. the search button exists for that very purpose..
![Wink](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
now search before you get spanked...too much info to spill out on one page...your best bet is to sift and read through them all.
good luck.
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Re: 5speed conversion on 3rd gen
Originally posted by Turbo95Max
its been done before rite? juss wondering
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max. i was wondering if anyone has done the 5speed conversion. im assuming its simlar to a 4th gen 5speed swap but anything i should know or look out for? thanks for the tips.
its been done before rite? juss wondering
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max. i was wondering if anyone has done the 5speed conversion. im assuming its simlar to a 4th gen 5speed swap but anything i should know or look out for? thanks for the tips.
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the general jist is that it CAN be done on just about any car... its just the level of difficulty that varies from car to car
kaleb, mykizism, dmontzsta, (and me in about a month) are a few people you can talk to who've swapped 3rd gens
kaleb, mykizism, dmontzsta, (and me in about a month) are a few people you can talk to who've swapped 3rd gens
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Re: 5speed conversion on 3rd gen
Originally posted by Turbo95Max
its been done before rite? juss wondering
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max.
its been done before rite? juss wondering
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max.
Originally posted by Chris91SE
reread his post
reread his post
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What is it about that statement that doesn't say Pathfinder motor swap and 5-speed conversion on a 91 Max to you?
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Re: Re: 5speed conversion on 3rd gen
Originally posted by Lordrandall
What is it about that statement that doesn't say Pathfinder motor swap and 5-speed conversion on a 91 Max to you?
What is it about that statement that doesn't say Pathfinder motor swap and 5-speed conversion on a 91 Max to you?
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Is this the VG33E or VG30E swap? The pathfinder is supposed to have a better IM however I don't see how. I still makes the same power as the VG in teh Z31 and 3rd gen, however the torque is about the same as the 3rd gens too. VG33 would own though
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Originally posted by Nismo87SE
Is this the VG33E or VG30E swap? The pathfinder is supposed to have a better IM however I don't see how. I still makes the same power as the VG in teh Z31 and 3rd gen, however the torque is about the same as the 3rd gens too. VG33 would own though
Is this the VG33E or VG30E swap? The pathfinder is supposed to have a better IM however I don't see how. I still makes the same power as the VG in teh Z31 and 3rd gen, however the torque is about the same as the 3rd gens too. VG33 would own though
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What is the difference in the engines really besides the fact that it's 3.3L? I'm thinking about doing something similar (What I'm planning I actually need 2 different engines, 3 will make it easier) and I'm trying to do a little bit of research before I start seriously thinking about it
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Re: 5speed conversion on 3rd gen
Originally posted by Turbo95Max
its been done before rite? juss wondering
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max. i was wondering if anyone has done the 5speed conversion. im assuming its simlar to a 4th gen 5speed swap but anything i should know or look out for? thanks for the tips.
its been done before rite? juss wondering
we're in the process of doing a pathfinder motor swap and 5speed conversion on a 91 Max. i was wondering if anyone has done the 5speed conversion. im assuming its simlar to a 4th gen 5speed swap but anything i should know or look out for? thanks for the tips.
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also about this tranny swap is it worth it to pick up a pathfinder tranny for my car ,would it fit, or should i just pick up one from my car and swap that one ......thanks any help would be fine ....i would use the search but reading from up front knowhow for me is better...thanks again
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Taegost- I'll know for sure when it all goes in, but the only differences that I can think of are the displacement, the heads (the 33e heads are a bit more open), the intake manifold (though our vg30e manifold fits on), the oil filter placement (Which can be switched back to orig.) and the oil pan. It seems like a pretty simple swap as far as engine swaps go.
sndmaxx- I'm using a 96 pathfinder engine- not the transmission. The pathfinder is RWD or 4WD- so it has a different transmission and different engine positioning. You'd be best off using one from an 89-94 GXE.
sndmaxx- I'm using a 96 pathfinder engine- not the transmission. The pathfinder is RWD or 4WD- so it has a different transmission and different engine positioning. You'd be best off using one from an 89-94 GXE.
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Re: Re: 5speed conversion on 3rd gen
Originally posted by lophix
you of all people should know that:
1. this has been done...countless times..
2. the search button exists for that very purpose..![Wink](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
now search before you get spanked...too much info to spill out on one page...your best bet is to sift and read through them all.
good luck.
you of all people should know that:
1. this has been done...countless times..
2. the search button exists for that very purpose..
![Wink](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
now search before you get spanked...too much info to spill out on one page...your best bet is to sift and read through them all.
good luck.
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