Q/A will a 4th gen 97 vq30de fit & work in a 5th gen I30 2000-2003
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Q/A will a 4th gen 97 vq30de fit & work in a 5th gen I30 2000-2003
Q/A will a 4th gen 97 vq30de fit & work in a 5th gen I30 2000-2003
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MY QUESTION is will a 97 VQ30DE maxima auto motor & tranny fit into a 2000-2003 automatic 5th gen infiniti I30. and any info on what problems will arise with the swap. mounts or electrical issues.
MY OTHER QUESTION is will my 97 4th gen max door panels fit on a 2000-2003 infiniti I30 they look the same on the edges . I appreciate any info or link to an already discussed thread. I'm wanting motor & tranny swap from a 97 max to a 2000-2003 infiniti I30 and seats & door panels. THANKS
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MY QUESTION is will a 97 VQ30DE maxima auto motor & tranny fit into a 2000-2003 automatic 5th gen infiniti I30. and any info on what problems will arise with the swap. mounts or electrical issues.
MY OTHER QUESTION is will my 97 4th gen max door panels fit on a 2000-2003 infiniti I30 they look the same on the edges . I appreciate any info or link to an already discussed thread. I'm wanting motor & tranny swap from a 97 max to a 2000-2003 infiniti I30 and seats & door panels. THANKS
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The i30 only went up to '01, same as the A33 Maxima. Yes, the engine will bolt up, but you'll be losing the 00VI, so it's a step down. The injectors won't be plug and play. Neither will the engine harness, etc.
Doors, doubtful. Very doubtful.
Doors, doubtful. Very doubtful.
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But everything else should work just fine, short of missing/different emissions equipment and the injector wiring. You're better off just sticking with the DE-K.
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I have over 15k in my motor & tranny so I'm definately swapping it in a 2000 I30 i just need some more info on what won't fit direct. not sure how It's gonna work out it'll be AEM EMS so that should help some any input thanks
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If you're going to swap in yours, I'd highly suggest putting the 00VI on it.
AEM, eh? What are you using for an engine harness? I know the AEM will work for the VQ35, but I doubt there's VQ30 support.
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it will but it won't bee the same for the 5th gen i30 why cuz the vq30 from the 4th gen only has 190hp top's the 5th gen max has about 220hp top's not 100% sure but if was you i will go for the 5th gen max vq not the 4th gen motor but hey is only my opinion thas all, your car your choise
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it will but it won't bee the same for the 5th gen i30 why cuz the vq30 from the 4th gen only has 190hp top's the 5th gen max has about 220hp top's not 100% sure but if was you i will go for the 5th gen max vq not the 4th gen motor but hey is only my opinion thas all, your car your choise
MY QUESTION is will a 97 VQ30DE maxima auto motor & tranny fit into a 2000-2003 automatic 5th gen infiniti I30. and any info on what problems will arise with the swap. mounts or electrical issues.
MY OTHER QUESTION is will my 97 4th gen max door panels fit on a 2000-2003 infiniti I30 they look the same on the edges . I appreciate any info or link to an already discussed thread. I'm wanting motor & tranny swap from a 97 max to a 2000-2003 infiniti I30 and seats & door panels. THANKS
MY OTHER QUESTION is will my 97 4th gen max door panels fit on a 2000-2003 infiniti I30 they look the same on the edges . I appreciate any info or link to an already discussed thread. I'm wanting motor & tranny swap from a 97 max to a 2000-2003 infiniti I30 and seats & door panels. THANKS
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There's an Altima up where I used to work that's got an SFR kit with a huge turbo, and the 4.2l stroker kit. More than $15k in to that car...
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I understand it can be done ... my question really here is why build a FWD car, why not a RWD or AWD? Not to mention, our A32's aren't really even in the same leauge as the 'Z' guys. (although, I guess it depends on who you ask really ... lol)
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But really, the Maxima is inexpensive, relatively easy to mod, can make great power, has an awesome motor, has decent interior space, comfy, all of the little amenities I could want...and available in a 5MT. Perfect, IMO.
ok to make it more clear for you the 97 maxima motor has lest hp that what the original motor from you car does your car is like if it was 2000-2003 maxima soo should go for those motors but if you whan to lose hp hey thas you like i sey your car you do w/e to it im just giving you my opinion
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ok to make it more clear for you the 97 maxima motor has lest hp that what the original motor from you car does your car is like if it was 2000-2003 maxima soo should go for those motors but if you whan to lose hp hey thas you like i sey your car you do w/e to it im just giving you my opinion (and yes i know what your Q is and yea it will fit)
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ok to make it more clear for you the 97 maxima motor has lest hp that what the original motor from you car does your car is like if it was 2000-2003 maxima soo should go for those motors but if you whan to lose hp hey thas you like i sey your car you do w/e to it im just giving you my opinion (and yes i know what your Q is and yea it will fit)
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to the OP, i wanna see some pics of this 15k motor and tranny your talking about or i call BS.
and my GOD i hope you don't have the USIM on there cause seems like you don't have the 00vi judging by what you posted...
and my GOD i hope you don't have the USIM on there cause seems like you don't have the 00vi judging by what you posted...
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ok to make it more clear for you the 97 maxima motor has lest hp that what the original motor from you car does your car is like if it was 2000-2003 maxima soo should go for those motors but if you whan to lose hp hey thas you like i sey your car you do w/e to it im just giving you my opinion (and yes i know what your Q is and yea it will fit)
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The 00VI should fit right on the '97 VQ30, with only a few extra parts. Definitely swap it out if you don't already have it (although I have a hard time seeing how you can spend $15,000 on the engine and not do an 00VI swap - 20-30hp increase for $500-600 usually... best bang-for-the-buck engine mod)
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