I am looking for a 2000 engine, my car drowned and a ring pin in the piston is knocking. I live in the Houston area and will travel to S.A. or Dallas to pick up thanks

 

http://www.car-part.com/

Has a bunch in your area from $2000 to $500.

 

just curious but would it be too much work to put in a 3.5 since you are already replacing the 3.0?

 

putting in a straight 3.5 is difficult, also have to understand that if you want to do a straight swap, then you also gotta do an ecu and main harness swap. Then in that case, its going to be a nightmare of work.

Dixit

 

a new max 3.5 Eng is about 5k and the altima 3.5 is about 4k with all the things. I don't know what is the difference. beside the hp

 

Actually, you can get this one for <$650:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=265263

It has ~10K miles and is a STEAL at that price.