Anyone do a JDM Engine swap on 92 SE?
06-20-2005, 04:27 PM
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Anyone do a JDM Engine swap on 92 SE?
Considering doing a JDM swap on my 92 SE - anyone done one of these and are there any "gotchas" involved?? I know the engines are from Japan and there may be some differences - just want to get some feedback before I dive in....
Mike
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06-20-2005, 05:06 PM
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I believe the crank angle sensor is different, but other than that, it's pretty much the same
I hope you're not expecting any more power from it because they are still rated at the same 190HP as the US version.
I hope you're not expecting any more power from it because they are still rated at the same 190HP as the US version.
06-20-2005, 05:07 PM
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read the stickies
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....85#post3124785
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....85#post3124785
06-20-2005, 09:05 PM
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Mine has a JDM engine in it. Like MrGone said, read the stickies. Jeff and Keelan (spipedong90) are both very thorough with their information. Jeff did the work on mine and everything he did was top notch.
The cam position sensor, coil packs and some of the smog equipment are different. I also noticed that the IACV is a little different. I still have my JDM coil packs and they work fine, but Jeff swapped all of the other stuff I mentioned. In order to pass smog regs you will likely have to swap over your upper intake. If you have a 5-speed, you should do that anyway, to keep the power valve for the variable intake.
Another good idea is to replace everything that you can while the engine is out -- put in all new manifold studs, new seals, water pump and gaskets.
The cam position sensor, coil packs and some of the smog equipment are different. I also noticed that the IACV is a little different. I still have my JDM coil packs and they work fine, but Jeff swapped all of the other stuff I mentioned. In order to pass smog regs you will likely have to swap over your upper intake. If you have a 5-speed, you should do that anyway, to keep the power valve for the variable intake.
Another good idea is to replace everything that you can while the engine is out -- put in all new manifold studs, new seals, water pump and gaskets.
06-21-2005, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
Mine has a JDM engine in it. Like MrGone said, read the stickies. Jeff and Keelan (spipedong90) are both very thorough with their information. Jeff did the work on mine and everything he did was top notch.
The cam position sensor, coil packs and some of the smog equipment are different. I also noticed that the IACV is a little different. I still have my JDM coil packs and they work fine, but Jeff swapped all of the other stuff I mentioned. In order to pass smog regs you will likely have to swap over your upper intake. If you have a 5-speed, you should do that anyway, to keep the power valve for the variable intake.
Another good idea is to replace everything that you can while the engine is out -- put in all new manifold studs, new seals, water pump and gaskets.
The cam position sensor, coil packs and some of the smog equipment are different. I also noticed that the IACV is a little different. I still have my JDM coil packs and they work fine, but Jeff swapped all of the other stuff I mentioned. In order to pass smog regs you will likely have to swap over your upper intake. If you have a 5-speed, you should do that anyway, to keep the power valve for the variable intake.
Another good idea is to replace everything that you can while the engine is out -- put in all new manifold studs, new seals, water pump and gaskets.
06-21-2005, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by momaxima92
No smog regs in Alabama!!!
06-21-2005, 08:08 AM
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Anyone know?
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