Any engine swaps possible?
#4
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We can get enough power out of this one -->
Once you get to a certain point, adding more power does not make sense. Especially if you can't get it to the ground. With the SC on my car, there are a lot of cituations where I find my self spinning wheels through 2nd gear. I think we need upgraded traction the most.
ie Quafe LSD... when???
Matt P
ie Quafe LSD... when???
Matt P
#5
lol matt about spinning into second gear! well, does anyone here know if the japanese spec engine...VQ30DE-T basically turbo-charged version of our engine is possible? how about just getting the turbos from it?
anyhow...someone pls let me know...thanks
rgds
jason
anyhow...someone pls let me know...thanks
rgds
jason
#6
Engine swaps are for 4-banger Honda's
- As far as I can tell from reading car magazines, the only difference between a 4th gen and a 5th gen Maxima is in the breathing. My friend and I thought that a 2001 Intake Manifold would bolt right in, but a quick check with the most knowledgeable parts guy at my dealership said that (by parts number only) it probably wouldn't work. I'll try and physically check the gaskets to see if it will work. Also, don't forget the cool dual-stage muffler on the new ones.
- The swap to a Pathfinder engine would be cool. I think it's the same 3.0 liter as us, but don't forget that there are two versions for the truck. One, as advertised in the "polo" commercial had 240hp, but only used one kind of tranny (I think the auto). The other version that goes with the manual has more torque, but less hp - I think - it could be the opposite. Apparently, Nissan didn't have two trannies that could handle the same loads. That also means that YOUR transmission might not be able to handle that much power. You might need to upgrade your clutch and/or reinforce 2nd, 3rd, and 5th gear like Nissan did for the 5th gen Maxima.
- Anyway, the point is that you can apparently bolt in some factory spec stuff to build your own 2001 Maxima or Pathfinder engine for less than the cost of an engine swap. Leave the swapping for the Honda's.
- The swap to a Pathfinder engine would be cool. I think it's the same 3.0 liter as us, but don't forget that there are two versions for the truck. One, as advertised in the "polo" commercial had 240hp, but only used one kind of tranny (I think the auto). The other version that goes with the manual has more torque, but less hp - I think - it could be the opposite. Apparently, Nissan didn't have two trannies that could handle the same loads. That also means that YOUR transmission might not be able to handle that much power. You might need to upgrade your clutch and/or reinforce 2nd, 3rd, and 5th gear like Nissan did for the 5th gen Maxima.
- Anyway, the point is that you can apparently bolt in some factory spec stuff to build your own 2001 Maxima or Pathfinder engine for less than the cost of an engine swap. Leave the swapping for the Honda's.
#7
Re: Engine swaps are for 4-banger Honda's
Originally posted by SleeperSE
... ... The swap to a Pathfinder engine would be cool. I think it's the same 3.0 liter as us... ...
... ... The swap to a Pathfinder engine would be cool. I think it's the same 3.0 liter as us... ...
#8
Re: Re: Engine swaps are for 4-banger Honda's
- Sorry about that. You're right about the Pathfinder having a 3.5 liter. (Is it architecturally based on ours?)
- Do you think swapping the intake manifold for a 2000 model would work? I'll try to run to a dealer and check it out this weekend unless someone already knows.
- Do you think swapping the intake manifold for a 2000 model would work? I'll try to run to a dealer and check it out this weekend unless someone already knows.
#9
Re: Re: Re: Engine swaps are for 4-banger Honda's
Originally posted by SleeperSE
- Sorry about that. You're right about the Pathfinder having a 3.5 liter. (Is it architecturally based on ours?)
- Do you think swapping the intake manifold for a 2000 model would work? I'll try to run to a dealer and check it out this weekend unless someone already knows.
- Sorry about that. You're right about the Pathfinder having a 3.5 liter. (Is it architecturally based on ours?)
- Do you think swapping the intake manifold for a 2000 model would work? I'll try to run to a dealer and check it out this weekend unless someone already knows.
#10
Hey SleeperSE
Originally posted by SleeperSE
Do you think swapping the intake manifold for a 2000 model would work? I'll try to run to a dealer and check it out this weekend unless someone already knows.
Do you think swapping the intake manifold for a 2000 model would work? I'll try to run to a dealer and check it out this weekend unless someone already knows.
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just wait a few years
The 2003 maxima is going a have a version of the 3.5 liter pathfinder engine it it, if you can wait that long. One of my dads friends that works for nissan said that they are doing testing right now, and it will probably be on the SE only, likely with 270hp@6200 rpm, and 255ft-lb of torque @4000 rpm. Then we will run all over the BMW's!
#19
Tricky welding job
Originally posted by Jeff92se
Actually you could cut and weld a 4 & 5th gen manifold together. Lotsa work to get the surfaces to mate togeter properly though,.
Actually you could cut and weld a 4 & 5th gen manifold together. Lotsa work to get the surfaces to mate togeter properly though,.
#20
Originally posted by MardiGrasMax
Do you mean the intake runers?
Upper and/or lower runners are different?
Or the the intake ports on the heads?
You can't swap the manifolds though. The intake ports are shaped differently.
Upper and/or lower runners are different?
Or the the intake ports on the heads?
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