Another engine swap?
01-16-2002, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by SkyMax
Your 5-speed will not work with the 3.5L VQ 6-speed.
Your 5-speed will not work with the 3.5L VQ 6-speed.
Someone rich should do it because that would be sweet having a 6 speed 3rd gen
01-17-2002, 12:49 PM
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he thinks you're talking about buying the whole car, not just the engine and tranny.
besides, the transplant will be nearly impossible. the engine and tranny mounts are in positions that there are no strong frame supports on our cars. it wouldn't stay in place.
besides, the transplant will be nearly impossible. the engine and tranny mounts are in positions that there are no strong frame supports on our cars. it wouldn't stay in place.
01-17-2002, 01:10 PM
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Originally posted by Matt93SE
he thinks you're talking about buying the whole car, not just the engine and tranny.
besides, the transplant will be nearly impossible. the engine and tranny mounts are in positions that there are no strong frame supports on our cars. it wouldn't stay in place.
he thinks you're talking about buying the whole car, not just the engine and tranny.
besides, the transplant will be nearly impossible. the engine and tranny mounts are in positions that there are no strong frame supports on our cars. it wouldn't stay in place.
01-17-2002, 07:46 PM
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Two things, 1) Anything is possible if you have money and time, neither of which I have. 2) Are there any other alternatives to Maxima engines? Can we do what those lazy Chevy guys do and just put in any motor that will fit? If so, I'm gonna convert my Max to diesel!
(Just kidding...Then it would be a VW Rabbit)
(Just kidding...Then it would be a VW Rabbit)
01-17-2002, 07:58 PM
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Originally posted by crusher84
Two things, 1) Anything is possible if you have money and time, neither of which I have. 2) Are there any other alternatives to Maxima engines? Can we do what those lazy Chevy guys do and just put in any motor that will fit? If so, I'm gonna convert my Max to diesel! (Just kidding...Then it would be a VW Rabbit)
Two things, 1) Anything is possible if you have money and time, neither of which I have. 2) Are there any other alternatives to Maxima engines? Can we do what those lazy Chevy guys do and just put in any motor that will fit? If so, I'm gonna convert my Max to diesel!
(Just kidding...Then it would be a VW Rabbit)
01-17-2002, 08:25 PM
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Originally posted by JDwyer2821
BINGO!!!!
The only nissan I like alot is the 3rd gen and maybe a new pathfinder or old stanza
BINGO!!!!
The only nissan I like alot is the 3rd gen and maybe a new pathfinder or old stanza
01-18-2002, 12:37 PM
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I don't like many of the new Nissan bodies either. The new Altima actually looks okay but, why does every car manufacturer have to make their cars all round now? I think it really takes away the aggressive look, such as with new Max's, compared to 3rd gen's. I wish they had kept the same basic 3rd gen design and just beefed it up a little. Oh well, I guess I have to win the lottery too!
BTW, have you guys ever considered a RB20DET? I've been reading up on it and they use it in the Cefiro. Supposedly, the Cefiro has similar dimensions to the 3rd gen's so, who knows? Maybe motor mounts and the engine bay in general is similar enough that it could be possible. Its not exactly a RB26DETT but hey, its still a Skyline engine a puts out about 205hp if I remember correctly (in JDM but here it might be a little less). Just thought I should throw that idea out there but I doubt anyone will do it. Man, we need to find some rich billionaire and get him into 3rd gen's. Then we could get him to drop a Chevy 350 in one and get some serious 4DSC power!
BTW, have you guys ever considered a RB20DET? I've been reading up on it and they use it in the Cefiro. Supposedly, the Cefiro has similar dimensions to the 3rd gen's so, who knows? Maybe motor mounts and the engine bay in general is similar enough that it could be possible. Its not exactly a RB26DETT but hey, its still a Skyline engine a puts out about 205hp if I remember correctly (in JDM but here it might be a little less). Just thought I should throw that idea out there but I doubt anyone will do it. Man, we need to find some rich billionaire and get him into 3rd gen's. Then we could get him to drop a Chevy 350 in one and get some serious 4DSC power!
01-18-2002, 12:40 PM
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Oh yeah, almost forgot something. My good friend, a mechanic for 30+ yrs is thinking about getting an Audi Quattro 4wd drivetrain, from some wrecked Audi, and retrofitting it to something like a Nova SS! This guy is nuts but, I'm already getting EVIL ideas! I'm going to see if he thinks it would be possible to rig something like that up for my Max. 
Damn that would be sweet to have a 4wd Maxima.
Damn that would be sweet to have a 4wd Maxima.
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