Any Thoughts on Motor Swap??? 95-99 - 03 3.5?
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Any Thoughts on Motor Swap??? 95-99 - 03 3.5?
Any thoughts or ideas for swapping the standard 95-99 3.0 V6 with a new 3.5 V6 out of the 2003 Max? I am currently swapping two CRX motors right now.. I bet Shing would be up to it!! Just your thoughts.. I'm sure that ecu and motor should fit.. It appears that the motor mounts and tranny mounts are in the same general area.. Just a thought.
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Re: Any Thoughts on Motor Swap??? 95-99 - 03 3.5?
Originally posted by swartzzz
Any thoughts or ideas for swapping the standard 95-99 3.0 V6 with a new 3.5 V6 out of the 2003 Max? I am currently swapping two CRX motors right now.. I bet Shing would be up to it!! Just your thoughts.. I'm sure that ecu and motor should fit.. It appears that the motor mounts and tranny mounts are in the same general area.. Just a thought.
Any thoughts or ideas for swapping the standard 95-99 3.0 V6 with a new 3.5 V6 out of the 2003 Max? I am currently swapping two CRX motors right now.. I bet Shing would be up to it!! Just your thoughts.. I'm sure that ecu and motor should fit.. It appears that the motor mounts and tranny mounts are in the same general area.. Just a thought.
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#5
well, it might work... if someone can confirm if the bare 3.5 shortblock is basically a bore and stroked version of the 3.0 (not an entirely new block). it might work.
honda guys have been swapping crv shortblocks into their integra ls (non vtec) or hybrid civics (civics with integra motors) and using the crv shortblock as their foundation for a motor buildup because it is basically an ls block with bored out cylinders. everything else from the smaller ls non vtec motor (head + intake manifold, exhaust manifold, engine mounts and tranny, etc) bolts right on to that block to install in the civic or integra.
this is all speculation but it may lead you to the right direction. assuming that the 3.5 and 3.0 shortblocks are similar on the outside (tranny bolt pattern is the same, etc etc) you should be able to use the 3.5 longblock and reuse your intake manifold, exhaust manifold, engine mounts and tranny. if someone has access to a wrecked 2k2 max it would be worth a shot.
honda guys have been swapping crv shortblocks into their integra ls (non vtec) or hybrid civics (civics with integra motors) and using the crv shortblock as their foundation for a motor buildup because it is basically an ls block with bored out cylinders. everything else from the smaller ls non vtec motor (head + intake manifold, exhaust manifold, engine mounts and tranny, etc) bolts right on to that block to install in the civic or integra.
this is all speculation but it may lead you to the right direction. assuming that the 3.5 and 3.0 shortblocks are similar on the outside (tranny bolt pattern is the same, etc etc) you should be able to use the 3.5 longblock and reuse your intake manifold, exhaust manifold, engine mounts and tranny. if someone has access to a wrecked 2k2 max it would be worth a shot.
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My thoughts are on a 3.5L short block with 3.0L heads, fuel sys, electronics and sensors. This would would be the way to go for a relativly inexpensive upgrade. You will need to check the motor math to be sure the compression ratio works out using the 3.5L stroke, bore and pistons with the 3.0L head cc. If its off, custom pistons would only be a few hundred dollars.
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Originally posted by MardiGrasMax
My thoughts are on a 3.5L short block with 3.0L heads, fuel sys, electronics and sensors. This would would be the way to go for a relativly inexpensive upgrade. You will need to check the motor math to be sure the compression ratio works out using the 3.5L stroke, bore and pistons with the 3.0L head cc. If its off, custom pistons would only be a few hundred dollars.
My thoughts are on a 3.5L short block with 3.0L heads, fuel sys, electronics and sensors. This would would be the way to go for a relativly inexpensive upgrade. You will need to check the motor math to be sure the compression ratio works out using the 3.5L stroke, bore and pistons with the 3.0L head cc. If its off, custom pistons would only be a few hundred dollars.
#8
Jeeezus..
..how many times must I be reminded. Ya it would be 2 good 2 be tru. It hopefully will become reality, but as of now stop tryin to be a vintage. Get a V2. (or cough up the dough and answer the Q's)
Sure U can do it.
Sure U can do it.
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Re: Jeeezus..
Originally posted by BRIGBOY
..how many times must I be reminded. Ya it would be 2 good 2 be tru. It hopefully will become reality, but as of now stop tryin to be a vintage. Get a V2. (or cough up the dough and answer the Q's)
Sure U can do it.
..how many times must I be reminded. Ya it would be 2 good 2 be tru. It hopefully will become reality, but as of now stop tryin to be a vintage. Get a V2. (or cough up the dough and answer the Q's)
Sure U can do it.
#10
GET a super charger, twin turbo, 9550 shot of NOS, four turbine engines. Oh yeah and some rocket boosters. You'll hit 11's no problem. Hey, take it from me. I've been doing this sorta stuff for years. After that your Maxima should be pretty peppy. Tell me how it works out. One last thing Mod boy. You're def. gonna need Premium fuel w\ these up grades, don't forget that. peace
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Originally posted by puremax
GET a super charger, twin turbo, 9550 shot of NOS, four turbine engines. Oh yeah and some rocket boosters. You'll hit 11's no problem. Hey, take it from me. I've been doing this sorta stuff for years. After that your Maxima should be pretty peppy. Tell me how it works out. One last thing Mod boy. You're def. gonna need Premium fuel w\ these up grades, don't forget that. peace
GET a super charger, twin turbo, 9550 shot of NOS, four turbine engines. Oh yeah and some rocket boosters. You'll hit 11's no problem. Hey, take it from me. I've been doing this sorta stuff for years. After that your Maxima should be pretty peppy. Tell me how it works out. One last thing Mod boy. You're def. gonna need Premium fuel w\ these up grades, don't forget that. peace
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I think it'll be cheaper to buy a new Altima with the new engine. And that will only weigh about the same as your max. The added weight of newer generations almost always correlates witha stiffer chassis. The stiffer chassis would be needed, especially in the turns where we drive fast most often. The limited slip and 6 spd tranny probably add at least as much as the torquier engine.
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Originally posted by MardiGrasMax
My thoughts are on a 3.5L short block with 3.0L heads, fuel sys, electronics and sensors. This would would be the way to go for a relativly inexpensive upgrade. You will need to check the motor math to be sure the compression ratio works out using the 3.5L stroke, bore and pistons with the 3.0L head cc. If its off, custom pistons would only be a few hundred dollars.
My thoughts are on a 3.5L short block with 3.0L heads, fuel sys, electronics and sensors. This would would be the way to go for a relativly inexpensive upgrade. You will need to check the motor math to be sure the compression ratio works out using the 3.5L stroke, bore and pistons with the 3.0L head cc. If its off, custom pistons would only be a few hundred dollars.
SuDZ
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just a thought or two.. has anyone on this board even have a custom piston/rod setup? we're talking about engine swaps and all, and i don't think we've even done any internal swaps. also, considering that some people are looking into the auto-to-manual swap, anyone have any guess as to if the 6-speed would bolt up?
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Done yet?
Originally posted by MardiGrasMax
My thoughts are on a 3.5L short block with 3.0L heads, fuel sys, electronics and sensors. This would would be the way to go for a relativly inexpensive upgrade. You will need to check the motor math to be sure the compression ratio works out using the 3.5L stroke, bore and pistons with the 3.0L head cc. If its off, custom pistons would only be a few hundred dollars.
My thoughts are on a 3.5L short block with 3.0L heads, fuel sys, electronics and sensors. This would would be the way to go for a relativly inexpensive upgrade. You will need to check the motor math to be sure the compression ratio works out using the 3.5L stroke, bore and pistons with the 3.0L head cc. If its off, custom pistons would only be a few hundred dollars.
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Originally posted by JDM4LIFE
just a thought or two.. has anyone on this board even have a custom piston/rod setup? we're talking about engine swaps and all, and i don't think we've even done any internal swaps. also, considering that some people are looking into the auto-to-manual swap, anyone have any guess as to if the 6-speed would bolt up?
just a thought or two.. has anyone on this board even have a custom piston/rod setup? we're talking about engine swaps and all, and i don't think we've even done any internal swaps. also, considering that some people are looking into the auto-to-manual swap, anyone have any guess as to if the 6-speed would bolt up?
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At one time, someone mentioned dropping a crank and connecting rods from a VQ35 into the VQ30. Because they are supposedly the same block, this would effecively stroke the engine to 3.3 liters. I would figure a large increase in torque. You'd have to watch out for an increased compression ratio, though.
#21
didnt we have this exact same thread just two days ago? and two days before that, and two days...... but for some reason people are actually being helpful in this thread. i guess because the guy asked the question reasonably.
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Originally posted by 95maxrider
didnt we have this exact same thread just two days ago? and two days before that, and two days...... but for some reason people are actually being helpful in this thread. i guess because the guy asked the question reasonably.
didnt we have this exact same thread just two days ago? and two days before that, and two days...... but for some reason people are actually being helpful in this thread. i guess because the guy asked the question reasonably.
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