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11-24-2001, 06:17 PM

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upgrading the 1992 GXE engine to the SE engine

I have a friend that whants to upgrade his 1992 maxima GXE engine (3.0L 160hp V6) to the SE version (3.0L 190hp V6). What needs to be done in order for him to do this?

11-24-2001, 06:50 PM

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LOL

Let's see...
1) screwdriver (phillips AND flathead)
2) WD-40
3) LOTS of Double sided tape...

This ought to do it, right guys? Tell me if I left anything out...

PJ

11-24-2001, 08:59 PM

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well if the tranny will mate up, just buy the motor, mounts (if they're different), ECU, and any lines that may be different. go ahead and buy a CAI cause you'll need the intake. . . .am i leaving anything out? just sell it and buy a VE with a 5spd. . . .

11-24-2001, 10:43 PM

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well if the tranny will mate up, just buy the motor, mounts (if they're different), ECU, and any lines that may be different. go ahead and buy a CAI cause you'll need the intake. . . .am i leaving anything out? just sell it and buy a VE with a 5spd. . . .

He's asked me to find out if the trans did match or not, what if any lines needed to be changed, etc. He does not want to buy the engine just to find out he doesn't have the money buy another trans, etc.

11-25-2001, 08:19 AM

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if he doesn't have the money to do what is necessary, then he shouldn't do the swap. i guarantee while you do any engine swap you will find unexpected things. . . . just my .02

11-25-2001, 02:12 PM

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Re: upgrading the 1992 GXE engine to the SE engine

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I have a friend that whants to upgrade his 1992 maxima GXE engine (3.0L 160hp V6) to the SE version (3.0L 190hp V6). What needs to be done in order for him to do this?

The transmission will not bolt up so he would have to do a tranny swap as well as other stuff. For the amount of money your friend will have to spend, he could sell his GXE and buy and SE and it'd be much cheaper...

11-25-2001, 03:47 PM

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Re: Re: upgrading the 1992 GXE engine to the SE engine

Not only is the transmission not the same, but the harness,
computer, mounts, and axles would all have to be swapped out.
The spindles are also different on the VE...

I agree with what has been already said, it would be better to sell the GXE and buy a SE if said friend must have VE power. There still are ample mods for a VG however...

11-25-2001, 04:10 PM

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VG autos are hurtin though. today i was playin with a 3rd gen GXE on the highway and man it was night and day. He kept lookin at me like "how do you keep doing htat" pulling on him that is

11-25-2001, 04:11 PM

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Tell him to just buy a 92-94 SE 5spd....who wants a VE when they can't have a 5spd anyways

11-25-2001, 07:12 PM

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i'm sorry but i just don't understand what this guy is thinking? why would you do a swap like that? just sell it and buy an SE. it just seems like common sense to me.

11-26-2001, 07:03 AM

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Re: upgrading the 1992 GXE engine to the SE engine

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why in the world would he wanna do that?

if he has the VG might as well swap to VG30(turbo).

Besides if he wants 190hp. with money he will spend on the swap he can easily mod his 160 to 190.

11-26-2001, 07:20 AM

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Re: Re: upgrading the 1992 GXE engine to the SE engine

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why in the world would he wanna do that?
if he has the VG might as well swap to VG30(turbo).

Besides if he wants 190hp. with money he will spend on the swap he can easily mod his 160 to 190.

how's your turbo project coming along?

11-26-2001, 07:39 AM

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how's your turbo project coming along?

11-26-2001, 07:53 AM

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how's your turbo project coming along?

I posted few weeks ago about it, right now im not sure whats going to hhappen with my car, because im waiting for a check, if its a big one then im just going to buy a 1991 300ZX TT , if not then i will start the turbo project for my car, but right too much is going on and i have no time , plus i need money for new years and cancun for spring break. But i will let you guys know what is happening.

11-26-2001, 08:14 AM

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I posted few weeks ago about it, right now im not sure whats going to hhappen with my car, because im waiting for a check, if its a big one then im just going to buy a 1991 300ZX TT , if not then i will start the turbo project for my car, but right too much is going on and i have no time , plus i need money for new years and cancun for spring break. But i will let you guys know what is happening.

yeah..i'm waiting for my checks to come in too...

11-26-2001, 09:21 AM

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yeah..i'm waiting for my checks to come in too...

I dont wanna think about anything during the winter, ill wait till the winter is over then ill see what to do, I do love my max but if i get enough $$$$ from my lawyer then Z it is..

11-26-2001, 11:34 AM

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yeah..i'm waiting for my checks to come in too...

me three

11-26-2001, 09:53 PM

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Is everybody getting Z's these days? Its incredible how many .org people have gotten Z32's lately (myself included; 90 TTZ 5sp yeah baby)

11-26-2001, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by speednsound007
Let's see...
1) screwdriver (phillips AND flathead)
2) WD-40
3) LOTS of Double sided tape...

This ought to do it, right guys? Tell me if I left anything out...

PJ

duct tape.. always need duct tape

11-30-2001, 09:44 PM

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Re: Re: Re: upgrading the 1992 GXE engine to the SE engine

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Not only is the transmission not the same, but the harness,
computer, mounts, and axles would all have to be swapped out.
The spindles are also different on the VE...

I agree with what has been already said, it would be better to sell the GXE and buy a SE if said friend must have VE power. There still are ample mods for a VG however...

That is exactly the type of info i was looking for thank you. His idea was to upgrade the car he has right now sence he already has a emotional tie to it plus sence the insurnce would still consider it a older car his rates would not go up like it was a new car. plus doing the upgrades over time would make money less a issue. He also was thinking of the suspention, exhost, audio (already half done), etc. he put in the ultra white bulbs, a clarion reciever, amp new speakers he just likes to improve the car he already loves.