*NOOBIES* The "I am new here,but have a question" thread..(post your questions here)
#3361
#3362
such a noob question im gonna post it here
ive got some mitsubishi eclipse rims that apparently fit 3rd gens, its just that i need coned bolts. do most tire places have the coned bolts or do i need to order them from Nissan?
ive got some mitsubishi eclipse rims that apparently fit 3rd gens, its just that i need coned bolts. do most tire places have the coned bolts or do i need to order them from Nissan?
#3364
coned bolts? the lugnuts on your car already should have a tapered end on them to help center the wheel. i assume this is what you mean. All wheels designed for a car with M12-1.25 lugs SHOULD have the same taper, so you should be fine with what you have.
#3365
weird, i took it to one place and they said i would need coned bolts for them to fit. that was dead winter and now that its summer i can throw them on since they have racing rubber on them
it it matters at all its these rims. i'll throw them on monday or tuesday
it it matters at all its these rims. i'll throw them on monday or tuesday
#3366
well you can't attach a wheel to a maxima with a bolt... some cars do use bolts (like some BMWs i think) rather than lugs and lugnuts. but we have lugs and lugnuts, so just throw them on and that should be that.
#3368
cool, i'll throw them on then
they also said that theres no way they will fit since theyre 17's, and they said nothing over 15" will fit a stock height maxima. i know 3 people in the city here with 17's and 18's????
they also said that theres no way they will fit since theyre 17's, and they said nothing over 15" will fit a stock height maxima. i know 3 people in the city here with 17's and 18's????
#3369
You can fit larger wheels on ANY car as long as you trim down the profile of the tire. Stock is what, 205-65-15? I run 225-50-17 (middle number is the profile.. multiply it by width to get the section height) on my car and they fit just fine.
to convert tire size to outside diameter use this forumla (25.4mm = 1in):
P(width)/(profile)R(rim_diameter) -> (2*profile/100*width/25.4)+rim_diameter
My P225/50R17 tire is (2*50/100*225/25.4)+17 or ~25.9"
A stock P205/65R15 tire is (2*65/100*205/25.4)+15 or ~25.5"
so you see by making the middle number smaller, you can keep the outside diameter basically the same.
#3370
good thing i know now, i almost sold the mitsubishis. i got them for killer cheap and in mint condition but i figured if theyre not gonna fit i may as well try to get back what i paid for them rather than them sitting in the garage.
the place that told me that doesnt know much, they even said a magnaflow cant go on a maxima??? went to a different place, 2 hours later full new magnaflow exhaust on the 92
the place that told me that doesnt know much, they even said a magnaflow cant go on a maxima??? went to a different place, 2 hours later full new magnaflow exhaust on the 92
#3372
what part? the one with no bolts?
i think you are just supposed to pull,im not sure since i havent attempted to take it off in a while
#3373
if you are trying to unplug the harness from the maf, there is a little clip, which can be undone with a small flat-head screw driver(be careful not to let it go flying...)
#3374
if you are trying to remove the tube from the air box, you uscrew the clamp, and twist a little. if you are trying to remove the adapter from the air box, there are some screws that you undo, or rivets that need to be drilled(can't remember, only looked once or twice).
if you are trying to unplug the harness from the maf, there is a little clip, which can be undone with a small flat-head screw driver(be careful not to let it go flying...)
if you are trying to unplug the harness from the maf, there is a little clip, which can be undone with a small flat-head screw driver(be careful not to let it go flying...)
#3375
Wont start
I have a 91 maxima and it has been acting up last night it was hard to start so I replaced plugs and fuel filter and it ran smooth as silk I come home turn it off and now it will not start at all! so I changed the coil and wires & cap & rotor button still nothing ! im getting spark on the plugs and fuel to the filter but it acts like theres no gas to the injectors . I just installed new injectors last month and all has been fine until now . Could the fuel preshure regulator cause this ? please HELP
#3376
I have a 91 maxima and it has been acting up last night it was hard to start so I replaced plugs and fuel filter and it ran smooth as silk I come home turn it off and now it will not start at all! so I changed the coil and wires & cap & rotor button still nothing ! im getting spark on the plugs and fuel to the filter but it acts like theres no gas to the injectors . I just installed new injectors last month and all has been fine until now . Could the fuel preshure regulator cause this ? please HELP
#3377
my friend gave me a pipe that imma make into a intake and i was wondering what is this on the stock pipe? it looks like something with the egr.
would it be a good idea to weld a tip like that to the pipe im making?
oh and what is the difference on the end of the shifters?
maxima
old rx7
would it be a good idea to weld a tip like that to the pipe im making?
oh and what is the difference on the end of the shifters?
maxima
old rx7
Last edited by vgkid; 04-19-2009 at 08:19 PM.
#3378
code 51
So I have error code 51 - fuel injector circuit open. I don't really know what that means, and how that would help me considering there are 6 cylinders. The car runs really well and there are no other trouble codes. How do I clear it? I suppose if it comes back I will have something to fix.
#3379
my friend gave me a pipe that imma make into a intake and i was wondering what is this on the stock pipe? it looks like something with the egr.
would it be a good idea to weld a tip like that to the pipe im making?
oh and what is the difference on the end of the shifters?
maxima
old rx7
would it be a good idea to weld a tip like that to the pipe im making?
oh and what is the difference on the end of the shifters?
maxima
old rx7
the difference between shifters is that on many (not all... z32 being an exclusion) RWD cars have the shifter attaching DIRECTLY into the aft end of the transmission, whereas on all FWD cars (and some RWD cars) you have either rods (like we do) or cables (like the Eclipse and 3.5L Maxima) that remotely control the transmission. Cliffs: that RX-7 shifter wont work, period.
Last edited by CapedCadaver; 04-19-2009 at 10:26 PM.
#3380
So I have error code 51 - fuel injector circuit open. I don't really know what that means, and how that would help me considering there are 6 cylinders. The car runs really well and there are no other trouble codes. How do I clear it? I suppose if it comes back I will have something to fix.
#3381
pull your spark plug wires (if you have a VG) or coilpack harness wires (if you have a VE) one at a time until you find a cylinder whose unplugged-ness doesn't cause the idle to dip for a second. Turning off/unplugging the IACV will make it more apparent because the ECU can't try and fix the idle if the IACV is unplugged.
Ugh. I see that injector replacement is a fairly involved process, how long could it take a first timer?
#3382
that pipe on the intake is for the idle air control valve. you need to have that attached to the intake so that all air entering the engine through that valve is accounted for by the MAF. The EGR pipe is the metal pipe going from the front exhaust manifold up to the disc-shaped valve underneath the front driverside of the intake manifold.
the difference between shifters is that on many (not all... z32 being an exclusion) RWD cars have the shifter attaching DIRECTLY into the aft end of the transmission, whereas on all FWD cars (and some RWD cars) you have either rods (like we do) or cables (like the Eclipse and 3.5L Maxima) that remotely control the transmission. Cliffs: that RX-7 shifter wont work, period.
the difference between shifters is that on many (not all... z32 being an exclusion) RWD cars have the shifter attaching DIRECTLY into the aft end of the transmission, whereas on all FWD cars (and some RWD cars) you have either rods (like we do) or cables (like the Eclipse and 3.5L Maxima) that remotely control the transmission. Cliffs: that RX-7 shifter wont work, period.
so im guessing that i shouldnt even attempt to ghetto rig it by cutting and welding. now to save up for a sts instead
#3383
I'm sorry to post this here but how would you know if the calipers are bad? I have a 92 GXE and recently my RPM is at 2500-3000 when driving 55-60MPH and then it would drop after about 20-25 minutes. This always happen after a cold start, warm up for 5min and drive 10min in city w/ street lights and when I hit the freeway it happens.
Would greatly appreciate your responses.
Would greatly appreciate your responses.
#3384
I'm sorry to post this here but how would you know if the calipers are bad? I have a 92 GXE and recently my RPM is at 2500-3000 when driving 55-60MPH and then it would drop after about 20-25 minutes. This always happen after a cold start, warm up for 5min and drive 10min in city w/ street lights and when I hit the freeway it happens.
Would greatly appreciate your responses.
Would greatly appreciate your responses.
#3385
if you work straight through you could finish an injector replacement in a day. just make sure you have everything you need ahead of time, like o-rings (if you are replacing individual injectors), new fuel injector line on the rails (do it while you're in there, better to fix a leak BEFORE it starts), intake gaskets, towels to stuff the intake ports while the intake is off, gasket scraper, etc. be super careful with the screws on the rails, they are soft and easy to strip. I think they are a #3 screwdriver instead of a #2 like you were probably gonna try and use.
#3386
nope. just bake your stock shifter in the oven to soften the ball then slide it to suit your needs. sliding it up makes throws shorter, but the angle of tilt will be very small. sliding the ball down makes the throws longer but increases the angle of tilt.... but if you then cut the shifter, you will shorten the throws regardless which way you moved the ball. I did the latter (ball down, cut shaft) and i had to do a LITTLE bit of grinding on the top of the rod to get it to clear a nut on the shifter base, but it wasn't too bad.
#3387
(these 3 posts should be moved to the n00b section next mod that sees this)
i dunno, sounds like normal T/C lockup to me. driving along at 2500rpm then drops after the tranny warms up peter, when you are driving along at the higher rpm, teasing the gas pedal DOES slightly change the RPM (maybe +/- 150 rpm depending how much you tease the pedal) but question is, AFTER the rpm drops, does teasing the gas pedal still have the rpm changing slightly or does it stay dead-on like a stickshift car?
i dunno, sounds like normal T/C lockup to me. driving along at 2500rpm then drops after the tranny warms up peter, when you are driving along at the higher rpm, teasing the gas pedal DOES slightly change the RPM (maybe +/- 150 rpm depending how much you tease the pedal) but question is, AFTER the rpm drops, does teasing the gas pedal still have the rpm changing slightly or does it stay dead-on like a stickshift car?
#3388
dont know how stupid this is going to sound, but would it be possible to rig up Skyline tail lights on a 3rd gen? ive always liked the way skyline tail lights look. im getting my 3rd gen painted this summer and getting the whole useless tail light part that is on the trunk painted over so just the actual left/right tail lights will be left and just swap them out
something like this. would i need alot of rewiring?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-N...Q5fAccessories
something like this. would i need alot of rewiring?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-N...Q5fAccessories
#3389
Rebuilds?
hello I'm a newb here (obv) and my brother had picked up a maxima (91) a long time ago for a project for $75 but never got round to it, and he's giving it 2 me once I have room...
anyways, are there any complete engine rebuild threads, or complete car rebuild threads on here? I did a search, but only found threads that were asking how much it costs... I'm a DIY type of person, and ddon't want to send anything into the shop if I can help it (though might have to let it get bored..)
any links?
anyways, are there any complete engine rebuild threads, or complete car rebuild threads on here? I did a search, but only found threads that were asking how much it costs... I'm a DIY type of person, and ddon't want to send anything into the shop if I can help it (though might have to let it get bored..)
any links?
#3390
dont know how stupid this is going to sound, but would it be possible to rig up Skyline tail lights on a 3rd gen? ive always liked the way skyline tail lights look. im getting my 3rd gen painted this summer and getting the whole useless tail light part that is on the trunk painted over so just the actual left/right tail lights will be left and just swap them out
something like this. would i need alot of rewiring?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-N...Q5fAccessories
something like this. would i need alot of rewiring?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-N...Q5fAccessories
(wiring those would be nearly as easy as wiring a new radio, to give you an idea of how hard that would be)
#3392
hello I'm a newb here (obv) and my brother had picked up a maxima (91) a long time ago for a project for $75 but never got round to it, and he's giving it 2 me once I have room...
anyways, are there any complete engine rebuild threads, or complete car rebuild threads on here? I did a search, but only found threads that were asking how much it costs... I'm a DIY type of person, and ddon't want to send anything into the shop if I can help it (though might have to let it get bored..)
any links?
anyways, are there any complete engine rebuild threads, or complete car rebuild threads on here? I did a search, but only found threads that were asking how much it costs... I'm a DIY type of person, and ddon't want to send anything into the shop if I can help it (though might have to let it get bored..)
any links?
between the Haynes manual, and the FSM (available here, download them all), you should have enough info to get one rebuilt to factory specs.
you may also want to expand your search to http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor-61/, which is geared more for HP than DD.
#3393
(this is a little easier, tho... just a little sheet metal to work)
#3394
nope. just bake your stock shifter in the oven to soften the ball then slide it to suit your needs. sliding it up makes throws shorter, but the angle of tilt will be very small. sliding the ball down makes the throws longer but increases the angle of tilt.... but if you then cut the shifter, you will shorten the throws regardless which way you moved the ball. I did the latter (ball down, cut shaft) and i had to do a LITTLE bit of grinding on the top of the rod to get it to clear a nut on the shifter base, but it wasn't too bad.
ill try that as a summer project
oh for the ve lsd swap what else do i need besides the tranny and shafts
#3395
well, an engine is an engine, so if you believe you can build it, you can take general info from other engins(ford, chevy, honda), and apply it to a vg engine.
between the Haynes manual, and the FSM (available here, download them all), you should have enough info to get one rebuilt to factory specs.
you may also want to expand your search to http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor-61/, which is geared more for HP than DD.
between the Haynes manual, and the FSM (available here, download them all), you should have enough info to get one rebuilt to factory specs.
you may also want to expand your search to http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor-61/, which is geared more for HP than DD.
tanks alot for the info just asked becouse I have allready done some reading and it seams a bit more advanced then the Buik 3800 I'm familiar with. also I enjoy looking at what I have 2 work with before starting..
and on a side note.. is there no rep system on this site? (or else I would have given you a +rep..)
thanks
#3396
what i really want is a RWD 3rd gen that would cost so much though that i could just buy a freakin skyline instead
#3397
do you already have a 5spd, just a VG? if so, you need the tranny of course, and then you need to either swap the VE hubs onto your car (if the bearings are good, just swap the whole steering knuckle), or to pop the outer joints off your VG axles and install them in lieu of the outer joints that came on your VE axles (so you can keep your VG hubs)
#3398
#3399
well, an engine is an engine, so if you believe you can build it, you can take general info from other engins(ford, chevy, honda), and apply it to a vg engine.
between the Haynes manual, and the FSM (available here, download them all), you should have enough info to get one rebuilt to factory specs.
you may also want to expand your search to http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor-61/, which is geared more for HP than DD.
between the Haynes manual, and the FSM (available here, download them all), you should have enough info to get one rebuilt to factory specs.
you may also want to expand your search to http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor-61/, which is geared more for HP than DD.