jluis77

can i swap a 6th gen 6spd trans on my 3rd gen 5spd?if there's a way with modifications please let me know

maximo018

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Boy you are new with that type of question. A simple answer to your question is no. Unless you are a good fabricator and want to pretty much reconstruct the entire linkage set up. Easier for the 4th gen ppl to do it vs. us. Not saying its impossible but for the work, effort and money involve out weigh the result. Browse around in 3rd gen section of the search. You will see a lot of customization but will not see a 6spd swap. Theres a reason. Lol Welcome & enjoy!

maximo018

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Although the 3rd gen section is dead I'm still surprised out of all the crazy ideas that no one ever tried this at least.

jluis77

yeah i just joined today,and i figured it was unlikely to be possible but gave it a shot anyway,i guess my next ? would be if i can swap an engine and 6spd trans into my 89 maxima

maximo018

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Yes but same scenario with more work as just the trans. Aaron92se was the 1st to swap in a vq35 (3.5L) into a 3rd gen. He used an a/t set up, but one could use a 6spd. But for the same reasons is why he and only I think 2 other ppl accomplished this. In the end if you want a 6spd car buy a 6spd car. Especially if you don't have any experience with this type of stuff.

CMax03

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You didn't understand the question.....He's still using a VG and wants to mate in a 6 spd....that's not gonna happen.....

aackshun

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If you have to ask, then you can't do it.

Darkwing48

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Or better yet, give it a try and report back your conclusion.

3rd Gen needs more innovators. If you can sacrifice the car, money, and time. Then go for it. Until then, I'm going to read about this RWD R35 GT-R.

maximo018

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Ahh. I thought when he meant swap an engine and 6spd in he meant maybe a VQ and 6spd. Together would work but quite a bit of modifications. If another VG then we're back to my 1st post of it wouldn't work. Thats more reason why I thought he came back with "Well what about another Nissan motor with the 6spd?"


In the end your messing with one of Nissans fwd relics. It didn't have much aftermarket compared to other cars, and barely has any options left from that today. We're just enjoying Nissans craftsmanship at its finest while we still can.

carsnwomen91

get yourself the lightest flywheel you can find and forget the 6 spd. already a lot of work putting into the 4th gen.

aackshun

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Ehhhh.......

*thinks about those long nights under the car*

.... Yeah.

Now what I'm interested in....

A VG33 bottom end + VG30 heads..... This possible? I know the VG30DE and VG30E heads aren't compatible but why not the 3.3?

Or if the heads don't bolt on then just the Pistons+Crank from a 3.3 in a 3.0 + headwork and cams should net you guys some nice powahhhh....

carsnwomen91

haha ya i was considering 6spd too eff that i'd rather just wait out and snatcha 3.5 eventually w/ my 5 spd.

i think there was something similar like what you mentioned already on here. not sure if it was a vg33 hybrid thread or vq34... something like that. when i get back from the gym i'll search it. it was a really cool idea and i don't think anyone went through with it

carsnwomen91

found it! http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor/2...bolt-pics.html but this is the vq lol

and i almost forgot... vg33 was made for 4wd nissans = rwd motor

http://gtcarlot.com/data/Nissan/Path...-42042640.html

maximo018

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If I'm not mistaken the VG33 still should fit in the 3rd gen. VG30E was a rwd and fwd motor. You can swap it btwn the z31 and the maxima. Z crowd rather the maxima motor because of the extra hp and torque I believe. So if that 3.3L fits the Z like stock minimal finesse should be required for the 3rd gen. Theres a reason why ppl in this section have been planning on swapping in one those as an alternate upgrade vs a VE.

jbbons25

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Unlike the VQ, the VG mounting points are exactly the same for FWD and RWD applications. Plus, the 2nd gen Villager/Quest comes with a VG33E.

Here is a link to using Q45 pistons on a VG making it a 3.4L, but also explains some info for those making a VG30/33 hybrid:

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_artic...san-vg30e.aspx

aackshun

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3.4L VG w/ a bump in compression, lightweight pistons, and if it's able to breathe.... That'd be a nice motor... Really nice considering how ancient it is

Damn.... I want a VG now

carsnwomen91

wow well thats really convenient! wish we could see dyno charts to see the power band.

lol... i want a vh45de in a 240sx or this

maximo018

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The VG is a relic but not ancient. They just stop making it in 03. That wasn't too long ago.