What's up with this 2.0?
http://www.jcwhitney.com/TURBO-SPECI...0935_10114.jcw

 

not much, european market engine and maybe japanese (?). there's a vq25 for sale on ebay. the kit will fit a vq30 if it's really made for the vq20.

 

Noobie question:

Can I use a 97-99 catback on my 96? Would there be any modification I'd have to do?

 

Yes you can. However, keep in mind that the rear bumper cover is slightly different from 95-96 to 97-99. Therefore, the tip of the muffler will either stick out more than normal, or be recessed in. (Sorry, can remember which) Hopefully someone will chime in and clarify.

 

the 96 is shorter than the 97-98, so it will stick out more than your stock setup.

 

Thanks man. I read that 97 b-pipes will be shorter since they have the s-pipe.

However, if it's aftermarket, they just make the b-pipe the same length as the 95-96 correct? To get rid of the s-pipe?

 

I just replaced catbacks on my 95 max and dad's 97 max.
I bought replacement Walker b-pipes for both, and 97 b-pipe was shorter and did not include the short piece of pipe (you called it s-pipe). It is the little piece right after the catalitic converter that had the rear oxy sensor in it.

So, I guess it all depends on the manufacturer of the aftermarket pipe. Walker replacements were direct copies of Nissan parts.
good luck,
Max
p.s. why not just order the part for your car year?

 

Because I could get a good deal on the 97 aftermarket. Just curious, are the stock inlet/outlet sizes 2.5"?

Edit: it seems like they are 2.25" can anyone confirm?

 

Thanks for the clarification.

2.25" is OEM. Since it's an odd size, most AM companies go with the more common size of 2.5". All bolts up together just fine with no leaks.

 

Wizard is the Sensei of this thread. you are the like the shinning light of hope for noobs

 

haha, yeah, but you missed the part where ROCKART told HIM whether it will stick out or not.

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help, it made my decision easier.

 

lol. I'm just filling in for NmexMAX and the the other gurus.

 

hey guys. i got a problem...im scared lol....anyways, i got a 4th gen Maxima SE 5 spd...driving today, i was pulling to a red light, stopped, green light, my car doesnt go into first gear....weird, but ok, i start from 2nd. try 3rd, doesnt work. and neithr does 5th...so 2,4,R work and 1,3,5 dont.....and ideas?

car has 108k on it. clutch and tranny fluid replcaed 5k ago

 

I'm looking to see if there is any benefit to clearing the computer on the car now that I changed the sparkplugs.

I think the plugs were the originals in the car and I replaced these with coppers.

Thanks ahead of time.

 

No need to reset ECU for spark plugs as long as you don't have a Check Engine Light on, then you probably have some other issue

 

anyone have a 5spd write up. The link to vqpower isn't working int the how to's

 

I JUST GOT MY 95 MAX ON THE RD. AFTER TWO YR'S. IT'S BEEN TWO WEEK'S NOW, THE ALARM KEEP GOING OFF. I HAVE NO REMOTE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

 

it goes off when? is it the factory alarm? more info needed

 

95 MAX FACTORY ALARM , IT GO OFF TWO OR THREE TIME A WEEK . I DONT WANT AFTER MARKIT. TRING TOO KEEP IT ORIGINAL....

 

i shoulda been more clear. when exactly does it go off? when your driving? when u try to open it? or just randomly?

 

95 MAX REMOTE FOR FACTORY ALARM. ALARM GO OFF AT THE WRONG OR WORST TIME. WON'T START HOT IN AZ.

 

WHEN MY WIFE GO TO GIT IN AFTER I HAVE UNLOCK WITH KEY, YES IT, S FACTORY.

 

sounds like a rod isn't engaging.

 

have you tried to disarm it from the passenger door?
once you have it disarmed, pull the fuse and viola' no more nuisance alarm.
Also, please:
a. learn to speak proper english so we can actually understand you, not everyone speaks ghetto.
b. don't type in capitals, it is considered yelling.

 

Just wanted to say a quick thank you here Allensteiner. Just finished re-setting the timing. Runs like a dream now. Thanks.

And if anyone in the future runs into a problem with coils 2 & 3 not sparking, check your timing... Brilliant!

 

I have now had my 09 Maxima for about 2 months, great car and very good all around. Lately I purchased a new Nano iPod and connected it with the Nissan Supplied cable, apparently the new version of the iPod is not supported by Nissan and therefore the iPod will not recharge while connected. Has anyone found a different cable that will charge the iPod? worse comes to worse I suppose I can go back to the old iPod but would rather not.

Thank you for your help
Erick
new member

 

This section is for maximas from years 1995 - 1999. you'll probably getta a better and quicker answer from the 7th gen section

 

glad i could help.

 

so thats a rebiult?

 

depends on if the rod came loose internally or externally.

 

where can i get a oil pan for my 97 maxima?
at my last oil change, i was told that it has a bad dent, not leaking tho.
i want to get that replaced before my next oil change in 500 miles or so.

 

Look on the for sale side of the forums to find someone parting out their car.

http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...-1995-1999-43/

The other option might be a "u-pull-it" yard.

 

we looked at it and its inside the tranny. so i guess that is a rebuild

 

ok so she was working fine all day. I made a stop and when i went to start her up she fires but won't start and I just get this sound like its not getting gas. autozone told me to change the spark plugs, no good. when I give her gas she justs smokes from the tailpipe. Fuel Injectors? i also have a bad egr valve that I haven't replaced yet could that be the problem?

 

why? WHY?

 

Could be lots of things. Starter, battery, bad fuel pump etc.

What? The spark plugs were no good? What kind of spark plugs did you put in? Or no good as you couldn't change them?

So now the car is started and running???(rhetorical q) Before you said it wouldn't start?? What color is the smoke??

Nope, that won't cause any of the symptoms you've described to my knowledge.

 

How do you know cylinder 1 is dead?

What year max do you have?

 

The battery is fine, the starter I haven't checked yet. I meant that when I changed the spark plugs that didn't fix the problem. It never actually started. As I tried to start the car after changing the plugs I gave her gas and she started smoking but never really started, just kinda "whirred". when I tried to describe the problem to the people at autozone they stood there looking like a box of rocks, so I have no idea whats going on. A mechanic I know told me to clean the fuel injectors but didn't sound too sure.

 

ok. let me think about this.......

Do you have a 99 Max by chance??? If so, the dreaded immobilizer problem got you.

EDIT: nevermind. I see you have a 97.

 

No it's definitely a 97. i even checked the vin after I read the immobilizer horror story.