Ive decided to say screw it, and make my max a pretty fast daily driver. Its gonna take a while, but i got some plans started. First, i need some nice brakes. Im thinking some ebay slotted rotors with new stock calipers, and braided line, any ideas? Then new cables for the E brake, anyone know where to find them? i would also like a Handle that extends and bends up so when you pull it it pulls toward you, any ideas? After that, i would like to throw in a new front sway bar, performance/upgrade since i have no rear one. (Exhaust) Then, my max is rusted to nothing, onlt the frame is good, if anyone knows any parts that would help to be rplaced after they age, let me know, tie rods? ends? control arms? anything. After i have a solid car to run off, i would like to make some solid motor mounts, i basicly got the idea but if anyone has any tips thatd be great. And while i have the mounts off i was gonna pull the cross member and put on a new oil pan because mine leaks. Then i want to start looking for a VG30ET, i heard thats a good strong motor that'll bolt into my maxima. Once i get the block, i want to build it up, heads, valves, everything, the best. If anyone knows where i could get the block, or parts for the block or my car, let me know. websites are great. I did some researce, but dident find much on a 89 nissan maxima. Thanks everyone.

 

Why don't U check out Custom Maxima.com, they have some cool suspension stuff like strut tower braces, some brake stuff. I think Warp speed performance in the name of the site that has a complete exhaust parts that bolt right onto our whips, no welding, plus will see some gains as far as torque/horse power. Tie rod ends, control arms/lower balljoints I like Rockauto.com, good prices and timely deliveries. Rockauto also have strut mounts, which are good 2 replace and not 2 expensive. If U Google alot of things you'll find what your looking 4 alot of times. Sounds like u got your head on straight, start with getting your Max 2 it's original condition, meaning getting your Max to ride like it did when it was brand new. I know it's far away and very hard to imagine but U can try 2 get her as best U can 2 run like new if you put in the time/chedder. When U get her there, then U can start doing upgades/modifications, I believe this is called stage 0. Just doing that(involves alot of motivation) u will see major gains in your ride as a whole. Good Wrenching bro!!.

 

Thanks! Anyone else have any ideas?

 

Dude, you asked like a gazillion general-knowledge questions in your post... seriously, people generally really, really hate that. The rest of your post is full of statements, so what do you expect people to say to that?

I'm nicer than most so I'll answer a few questions:

-eBay slotted rotors with stock calipers won't make a darn of difference, and you'll be wasting your money. If you really want to "upgrade" your brakes, you need to genuinely upgrade them (for example, see the Mazda Millenia rotor/j30 caliper thread for a truly budget performance brake upgrade)

-You don't know where to find ebrake cables? Did you even try to look? Check RockAuto.com for ALL your parts needs. Their catalog is top-notch, even if you don't buy from them (although no reason not to, they have the best prices by far - plus, they're based in WI)

-If your Max is rusted to nothing, and only the "frame" is good - you need to start over with a fresh/good body.

-Yes, you wan't to ideally replace your tie rod ends, control arm bushings, ball joints, struts, strut mounts, end link bushings, etc (but again, that goes for any aging car)

-No need to "drop" a VG30ET into your car, it's kind of redundant. Just turn your VG30E into a VG30ET.. tons of info here about that

Also, p.s. - I've been through Rhinelander!

 

Oh. So a VG30E block is the same? I want to buy a block that i can build up over time and still drive my car. So im looking for the best engine that will drop right into my 89 maxima after im done with it. And the statements were just what im thinking about doing, and i wanted some opinions on that. sorry if i **** anyone off lol im just tryin to figure out what to do. And i looked forever on E Brake parts and couldent find any. Ill try rock auto.

Ha yea rhinelander is a pretty small town. Why were you goin through?

 

It sounds like you have a serious rust problem. I would address that first. That is something you can't really replace, unless you are good with welding and body work.

As for the rest, you need to buy another Maxima engine. If you want to build it, you can do that while the engine is out of the car, but you will need to make a choice between NA or turbo.

Please use the search function and look through all of the "stickies." If you take about 30 minutes and go through some old threads, you will find tons information on all of the things you are looking for.

Search for brake upgrades, 300zx brakes, suspension, sway bars, filled mounts, springs, struts, turbo, etc.

There are only a few companies that even make parts for these cars, so it isn't that hard to get information. The hard part is finding good deals. Start scoping the used parts section and see if anyone is selling items.

This website is going to be the best one you will find for a 3rd generation Maxima. Virtually every idea, component or modification starts here or is linked through this site.

 

I go to Rhinelander a few times a year to eat.

 

I've spent alot of time in WI this spring/summer. Most of it in the La Crosse and Holmen area, but some of the time all over WI and MN

 

yeah it's the same block more or less. the maxima engines are W-block designation, which is a little better than the A/B block types (floating wrist pins on the W) and also the nonturbo engines are 9:1cr, which if you are using an intercooler, works out better than the much lower compression of the stock VG30ET which is intended not to use an intercooler.

 

I agree with what's been said thus far. One thing to take into consideration is the order. Like Shiloh said, take it to Stage 0 first - fix the rust first, then suspension/steering/wiring etc. Brake upgrades are next. Once you have those taken care of, then you go for speed. Honestly, it would really blow to drop coin on making your car fast only to have it fall apart, lose steering & be unable to stop once you get it on the road.

 

The rust aint that bad, but its not good. most likely ill put it up on my dads lift and sand the frame and shoot it, along with others under the car. That wont take to long. Then for the little body rust you can see, a body kit will fix and add some style. Also i was looking for some cheap ebay rims for 500 bucks. And as soon as i get the money im gonna do the underside, E brake cables, rotors, and new calipers, or rebuilt clipers, either or. Then after thats done, posibly a body kit, rear door (rusted), and a trunk lid, Its bent up. And then to the speed. Ill buy a VG30E block, and start building. go all muscle with no turbo, 10:1 compression with a extended crank. Cams, polished, powder coated, bored all the way out, have the pistons almost touch the valves when there open, I plan on building a motor, as much horse power as posible i want out of this VG.

 

rust is fixed with good metal, welded to good metal. not covered.
covered rust rusts faster and takes more metal with it.
covered "body" rust soon becomes frame damaging rust, especially when ignored and hidden....
rust is called cancer for a reason; the more you ignore it, the more it spreads and takes out vital systems.

 

i tried to read this but gave up after the first 5 lines....i cant even figure out if the guy is a 5 spd or auto.

 

This is his 3rd thread on this subject. He has been given loads of good advice and info yet continues to ignore it. I even told him to bring the car to me and the cash and would get him a turbo setup.

 

loads of information? I ask different things everytime. And state different things. And after reading around i dont want a turbo anymore, pure motor is way faster. I need to know how to make the fastest motor posible starting with a block. Thats what i was meaning to get to

 

All motor is not going to make as much power as a boosted or sprayed vg30.
If you want to go all motor get ahold of a vg33. Bore to 98mm with custom pistons run a 13:1 compression eagle rods. For tuning I would use some 370cc and greddy emange. Custom regrind cams. In the end your going to have $4000 in a build and make 300whp max. Can do a turbo setup for half that and make mid 400hp on stock motor.

 

****. now you just got me interested, What do you think i could get out of a turbo'd, Built up VG30E?

 

Now im thinking, buy a VG30E engine, have it bored out as big as it'll get, put some high performance custom 8:1 compression pistons in, injectors, ECU, and turbo it. With a few small things like maybe cams, intake, exhaust mani. Would i need dif. Connecting rods for 25PSI? 30PSI? what would have to be replaced on a VG engine to run high PSI?

 

Im looking around online right now, Anyone know what would be the best cam to get for a VG30E? connections rods, pistons? I cant find anything for this motor.

 

really?
REALLY?!?!?!?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=vg30e+upgrades

and a couple of threads to read
http://forums.maxima.org/3rd-generat...e-project.html
http://forums.maxima.org/3rd-generat...my-maxima.html
http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?f=8

 

im having trouble

 

Vg30e have been built to 700hp. The maxima trans is very limited. Are you a auto or manual. If auto I would recomend doing a 5spd swap. You do not need to build your motor. It will hold all the power the vg trans can take. Im aiming for 400whp when Im all said and done. 100% stock motor. Check out vg30et.com keep in mind those are rwd and can handle more power. Due to the trans.

 

allow me to help you:
http://forums.maxima.org/3rd-generat...e-project.html
http://forums.maxima.org/3rd-generat...my-maxima.html
http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?f=8

 

http://forums.maxima.org/advanced-su...is-braking-68/
http://forums.maxima.org/supercharged-turbocharged-38/
http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor-61/
http://forums.maxima.org/nitrous-40/

read up.

if you can't read, go back to school.
There are already more than enough bits of information to get you started.
USE THEM AND STOP ASKING STUPID QUESTIONS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN ANSWERED!!!!!
SEARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

ben is layin down the law man..
better watch out rob..
hahahaha

 

Its a 5 speed. So you dont think i should do anything? Just turbo it, get injectors, ECU, and turbo? cams would help? or pistons? that sounds crazy. i wana run 25-30 PSI, theres got to be things i need.

And i have looked on here. maxima.org's search sucks azs so F'in bad. If i type in VG30E performance upgrades, it pulls up every thread that has at least one of thos words in it.