killermax3

ok mechanic told me there was a lot of problems and that most likley it is going to cost a lot of money to fix my car. for those that dont know timing belt wne ton my car and ya it busted valves and two pistons that i know of so far. i was wondering if i should try to buy a better engine or if i could like a VE or would it fit or would i have to change more stuff or what should i do??? my dad said to buy a small block for it. does anyone know any more that i can do plz help save my max. thank you for your help.

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

Your Dad means short block but anyhoo. The cheapest way would be to find a good used motor and swap it in. You could probably find a motor and pay someone to do the work for $800 or less.

Maxima_Van_WA

as always said on here VE power!

MrGone

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dibs on your old engine?
MrGone

hehe, my diagnosis is correct, too bad

DA-MAX

iTrader: (10)

not necessarily...I think a SB 350 would fit nicely!!!

DA-MAX

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check here for used motors... www.car-part.com (some for $250 and up)

also check Nippon Motors, I've heard good things about them too! I have another link for spare motors too, I know it was $450 + $175 shipping, I'll look for it.....

DanNY

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why not 454?

Lordrandall

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Cause that is a wussy engine.

killermax3

thanks for the link even though i really dont understand the descriptions of the engines except for the ones that say sohc or vin H things like that. i find out today what i am goin to do hopefully i can save my car. i want a better engine i would like to put in a VE if i can but i dont think so cuz that would mean changing more things also, but what about the turbo engine off a 300zx would that work?? thanks again for all your help

DA-MAX

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just stick with a regular VG...

KCMax

That'll never happen buddy. First of all, that V8 wouldn't fit your tranny and even if it did it would blow it out. 2nd, that V8 won't fit in there unless it was horizontal and even if it did, you wouldn't get a tranny hooked up too it b/c you won't have any room.

Best thing I can tell ya, get rid of it and get another. If you want, I'll buy your clears off of you (if you have them). You're going to drop at least $2000 into this car to get it back on the road. Once you're back on the road, your tranny will blow out and then you got to get that done too.

Just my $0.02

Michael

iTrader: (21)

Well never say never...it could be done but it would be a gutted full tube chassis car that was converted to rwd. Remember the tubbed v8 honda that was on ebay not too long ago. It wouldnt be reasonable and dont know why you would but it could be done.