new guy, with probably a stupid question
06-24-2003, 09:17 PM
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new guy, with probably a stupid question
got a 1996 maxima GLE all stock. it's got a sh*tload of miles (160k) on it and the engine's starting to get a little tired. i really dont have the cash to buy a new car, especially a maxima... im just wondering if it makes sense at all or if i even can buy a new engine and install it and what size can actually fit in my car without significant mods or anything. you people that know what youre doing probably think im a freaking moron but it seems to make more sense than buying a new car bc all i want is a less-tired engine.
06-24-2003, 09:25 PM
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thats too bad to here your vq is on the outs. i have 130,000 and she will flat out fly !
im not the one to ask but at least i can bump you back up. replacing the engine sounds like a great idea to me at this point. i will have to eventually but i was hoping at around 350,000 miles.
im not the one to ask but at least i can bump you back up. replacing the engine sounds like a great idea to me at this point. i will have to eventually but i was hoping at around 350,000 miles.
06-24-2003, 09:28 PM
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Re: new guy, with probably a stupid question
Originally posted by dantheman598
got a 1996 maxima GLE all stock. it's got a sh*tload of miles (160k) on it and the engine's starting to get a little tired. i really dont have the cash to buy a new car, especially a maxima... im just wondering if it makes sense at all or if i even can buy a new engine and install it and what size can actually fit in my car without significant mods or anything. you people that know what youre doing probably think im a freaking moron but it seems to make more sense than buying a new car bc all i want is a less-tired engine.
got a 1996 maxima GLE all stock. it's got a sh*tload of miles (160k) on it and the engine's starting to get a little tired. i really dont have the cash to buy a new car, especially a maxima... im just wondering if it makes sense at all or if i even can buy a new engine and install it and what size can actually fit in my car without significant mods or anything. you people that know what youre doing probably think im a freaking moron but it seems to make more sense than buying a new car bc all i want is a less-tired engine.
06-24-2003, 09:29 PM
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its not like the engine's very weak now or anything, lol... i just wanted one with it's old juice back, possibly something larger with a bit more kick. i personally like my dad's '03 maxima 255hp OC3 engine :-D
and yes it has been well maintained. it just, you know, sounds tired. and i want somethin with some more kick, like i said =). something bigger probably wont fit would it?
and it runs fine, im not saying its gonna die the next time i go drive it, it's just that, oh say 40000 miles ago you could barely hear the engine when you accelerated (which is a good thing to those of us without pipes) but now it's really loud, but not a good loud, sort of a whiny loud
and yes it has been well maintained. it just, you know, sounds tired. and i want somethin with some more kick, like i said =). something bigger probably wont fit would it?
and it runs fine, im not saying its gonna die the next time i go drive it, it's just that, oh say 40000 miles ago you could barely hear the engine when you accelerated (which is a good thing to those of us without pipes) but now it's really loud, but not a good loud, sort of a whiny loud
06-24-2003, 09:35 PM
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i guess i kinda want a faster engine because im obsessed with the 350Z and its freaking huge (in horsepower) V6 but will never be able to own one and i want a little more put-you-into-the-back-of-your-seat power in my car. ill probably just have to buy a new car eventually, i just wanted to keep this one for a long time bc its good and just putting a new engine in would be a lot cheaper than a new car, in a way
06-24-2003, 09:38 PM
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Originally posted by dantheman598
its not like the engine's very weak now or anything, lol... i just wanted one with it's old juice back, possibly something larger with a bit more kick. i personally like my dad's '03 maxima 255hp OC3 engine :-D
and yes it has been well maintained. it just, you know, sounds tired. and i want somethin with some more kick, like i said =). something bigger probably wont fit would it?
and it runs fine, im not saying its gonna die the next time i go drive it, it's just that, oh say 40000 miles ago you could barely hear the engine when you accelerated (which is a good thing to those of us without pipes) but now it's really loud, but not a good loud, sort of a whiny loud
its not like the engine's very weak now or anything, lol... i just wanted one with it's old juice back, possibly something larger with a bit more kick. i personally like my dad's '03 maxima 255hp OC3 engine :-D
and yes it has been well maintained. it just, you know, sounds tired. and i want somethin with some more kick, like i said =). something bigger probably wont fit would it?
and it runs fine, im not saying its gonna die the next time i go drive it, it's just that, oh say 40000 miles ago you could barely hear the engine when you accelerated (which is a good thing to those of us without pipes) but now it's really loud, but not a good loud, sort of a whiny loud
oh and sorry to be the guy who says this but read the FAQs
06-24-2003, 09:40 PM
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yeah ive been reading FAQs and going around on those, but i seriously just got the 160k tune up last month. the car needed work. its probably the way i drive it too (ive only put the last couple thousand miles on it... my dad drove it those 7 years until now and put those miles on it but i drive a bit more-- er-- <i>aggressively</i> than he does).
06-25-2003, 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by dantheman598
i guess i kinda want a faster engine because im obsessed with the 350Z and its freaking huge (in horsepower) V6 but will never be able to own one and i want a little more put-you-into-the-back-of-your-seat power in my car. ill probably just have to buy a new car eventually, i just wanted to keep this one for a long time bc its good and just putting a new engine in would be a lot cheaper than a new car, in a way
i guess i kinda want a faster engine because im obsessed with the 350Z and its freaking huge (in horsepower) V6 but will never be able to own one and i want a little more put-you-into-the-back-of-your-seat power in my car. ill probably just have to buy a new car eventually, i just wanted to keep this one for a long time bc its good and just putting a new engine in would be a lot cheaper than a new car, in a way
good luck
06-25-2003, 12:22 PM
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Instead of spending $000s on a new engine, why not improve the one you have?
my suggestions:
1) new head gasket
2) cleaned throttle body
3) new belts
4) get an intake
5) larger Y-pipe
7) new plugs, filters, oils
and if you really have the cash -- TURBO!!!
personally, I think that you should keep the original engine,
just "refresh it" by adding the easy bolt-ons and replacing
the seals that may have worn away.
my $0.02,
FLO_BOY
my suggestions:
1) new head gasket
2) cleaned throttle body
3) new belts
4) get an intake
5) larger Y-pipe
7) new plugs, filters, oils
and if you really have the cash -- TURBO!!!
personally, I think that you should keep the original engine,
just "refresh it" by adding the easy bolt-ons and replacing
the seals that may have worn away.
my $0.02,
FLO_BOY
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