What do you think about this Big Job
#41
FYI, JDM engines use forged internals, rather than cast, like USDM engines.....which is the MAIN reason people want JDM swaps.....forged parts > cast parts.
just research the source of the engine, and check the warranty/support and you should be in good shape.
and also, VG-Auto is doomed to fail anyways, so why not swap in a VE-5 Tranny with your VG engine?
just research the source of the engine, and check the warranty/support and you should be in good shape.
and also, VG-Auto is doomed to fail anyways, so why not swap in a VE-5 Tranny with your VG engine?
Read up jDm rIcEr bOi!!..
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ternals+forged
Though the ve has more forged internals vs. the vg..
#42
USDM vg's and ve's have forged internals...
Read up jDm rIcEr bOi!!..
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ternals+forged
Though the ve has more forged internals vs. the vg..
Read up jDm rIcEr bOi!!..
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ternals+forged
Though the ve has more forged internals vs. the vg..
hmm....pistons? valves? camshaft? what of them? are they forged in USDM applications ****? (short for richard)
#43
Refer to me as "****" one more time punk and you WILL have problems posting on this forum for about a month,got it?
#44
Ok, ok, hugz. This VG on VE crime is making me sick. The clackers are picking on the slackers. Can't we all just... get along?
BTW I hope in some time soon that there will be a wiki or sticky page on VG vs VE. The benefits and cons of both. But I understand that the VG is older technology, and someone need study the VG engine to maximize its potential. Maybe it wasn't paired with the right transmission. 6 speed autos are now becoming widespread.
BTW I hope in some time soon that there will be a wiki or sticky page on VG vs VE. The benefits and cons of both. But I understand that the VG is older technology, and someone need study the VG engine to maximize its potential. Maybe it wasn't paired with the right transmission. 6 speed autos are now becoming widespread.
#46
Ok, ok, hugz. This VG on VE crime is making me sick. The clackers are picking on the slackers. Can't we all just... get along?
BTW I hope in some time soon that there will be a wiki or sticky page on VG vs VE. The benefits and cons of both. But I understand that the VG is older technology, and someone need study the VG engine to maximize its potential. Maybe it wasn't paired with the right transmission. 6 speed autos are now becoming widespread.
BTW I hope in some time soon that there will be a wiki or sticky page on VG vs VE. The benefits and cons of both. But I understand that the VG is older technology, and someone need study the VG engine to maximize its potential. Maybe it wasn't paired with the right transmission. 6 speed autos are now becoming widespread.
#47
Hey guys I think I've found a good deal! A tranny just rebuilt for $950 with a year of warranty! I think this one is better than a used one for $650 with 90 days warranty right?
I even told mechanic and he said I should go for it, since it's a tranny that has been rebuilt already and with a year of warranty is more reliable than the used one which nobody knows if will last a couple of years or couple of weeks.
I even told mechanic and he said I should go for it, since it's a tranny that has been rebuilt already and with a year of warranty is more reliable than the used one which nobody knows if will last a couple of years or couple of weeks.
Last edited by rmdl51; 01-23-2008 at 01:22 PM. Reason: typo
#49
i am not a mechanic, either, but for something problematic like the vg auto, i would say its a better deal than the used.
is there a core charge, and if so, is this after the charge? if you do not know, ask, may be worth it!
#50
I didn't know anything about the core charge, but I asked and they told me they have to keep my old tranny indeed, otherwise there will be a core charge of $100, anyways I don't think I can keep my old tranny and have no use for it and no room, so, it will be $950 after giving them the old tranny.
#51
I didn't know anything about the core charge, but I asked and they told me they have to keep my old tranny indeed, otherwise there will be a core charge of $100, anyways I don't think I can keep my old tranny and have no use for it and no room, so, it will be $950 after giving them the old tranny.
#53
Hey guys I think I've found a good deal! A tranny just rebuilt for $950 with a year of warranty! I think this one is better than a used one for $650 with 90 days warranty right?
I even told mechanic and he said I should go for it, since it's a tranny that has been rebuilt already and with a year of warranty is more reliable than the used one which nobody knows if will last a couple of years or couple of weeks.
I even told mechanic and he said I should go for it, since it's a tranny that has been rebuilt already and with a year of warranty is more reliable than the used one which nobody knows if will last a couple of years or couple of weeks.
So, as many VG-auto drivers can attest, the sluggish shifting of the VG-auto is just almost horrible. What do I mean? When I drive, sometimes, I need that quick burst to accelerate. Situations arise in cases where I'm on the highway on-ramp. When it "downshifts" and jerks the way it does, I pray this one time isn't going to be the one where the tranny explodes and leaves all my stuff on the on-ramp.
Second, it also sucks when you're driving a little fast (say 45-50) and then you come to a somewhat quick stop, and try to re-accelerate, there's a big delay before it seems the tranny decides to be in the correct gear.
BUUUUTTT! I understand your situation with no garage, etc. I'm in the same boat. So, if you're going to get a rebuilt transmission, ask if the Valve body was upgraded/addressed. Level10 is one of the sites that describes what the VB modification is. I believe any reputable tranny shop can do it, but may not necessarily be a "modification" in their eyes, rather a upgrade/change. A tranny shop I took my car to get a VB upgrade said it wouldn't be a good idea to do it on a possibly already unhealthy transmission, as the VB upgrade can worsen the tranny. However, they said with a rebuilt tranny, the VB upgrade is a good idea. So, check to see if the rebuilders did any "upgrading" to the VB.
good luck... sorry for the long posts again. If you're like me (ADD), you hate reading so much, but if it's a good topic, I'll read it like a novel!
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