00-01 getting a 3.5l?
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00-01 getting a 3.5l?
Is it worth it to do a 3.5l swap on a 00-01? or would it just be better to find a 02-03?
The reason I ask is because I am finding it really hard to find 02-03's in my price range that are 6spds.
so is this swap worth it?
The reason I ask is because I am finding it really hard to find 02-03's in my price range that are 6spds.
so is this swap worth it?
For the price your gunna pay for all the parts to do a 3.5 swap, you could just get a supercharger. The 3.0L is a great motor, dont be so hasty to get rid of it. My 3.0L puts down vary good power (more then a 3.5) and I would bet money I have less into it then a 3.5 swap.
With the right bolt-ons and work you can make some decent power and just FI it when you want more
but a hybrid swap runs about $1k
a full on swap it alot of time and money around $2.5k - $5k depends on what you do with the motor while your putting it in.
Last edited by DrunkieTheBear; Feb 24, 2009 at 04:13 AM.
For the price your gunna pay for all the parts to do a 3.5 swap, you could just get a supercharger. The 3.0L is a great motor, dont be so hasty to get rid of it. My 3.0L puts down vary good power (more then a 3.5) and I would bet money I have less into it then a 3.5 swap.
3.5 power potential will always be more. With equivalent mods that you have will still be quite a bit of difference. S/C'ing is an option, but that vs. a 3.5 with I/H/E, the S/C'er would only be marginally faster on the track...but would definately be fast on the highway.
OR you can just buy a 5.5 gen, spend that same $2000 grand that you would use for a basic s/c kit, or 3.5l swap, and still be a pretty quick car.
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Except you needed nitrous to make more power...
3.5 power potential will always be more. With equivalent mods that you have will still be quite a bit of difference. S/C'ing is an option, but that vs. a 3.5 with I/H/E, the S/C'er would only be marginally faster on the track...but would definately be fast on the highway.
OR you can just buy a 5.5 gen, spend that same $2000 grand that you would use for a basic s/c kit, or 3.5l swap, and still be a pretty quick car.
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3.5 power potential will always be more. With equivalent mods that you have will still be quite a bit of difference. S/C'ing is an option, but that vs. a 3.5 with I/H/E, the S/C'er would only be marginally faster on the track...but would definately be fast on the highway.
OR you can just buy a 5.5 gen, spend that same $2000 grand that you would use for a basic s/c kit, or 3.5l swap, and still be a pretty quick car.
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Well look at it this way. I rather it take a longer time to find the right car, then to hurry myself into a car that might not fit the budget or what I want. In the long run it would you'll be better off, no pun intended.
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i think you should do the swap.. with bolt ons and a tune you can get 250-260 to the wheels.. you're not gonna see that in a 3.0 without FI.. just be sure to keep a quart of oil in the trunk! lol
are you auto or manual?
are you auto or manual?
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you see I am in the market for a 5.5gen with a 6spd. so what ever combination works for a good deal.
Last edited by hot_wax_tree; Feb 25, 2009 at 10:05 PM.
the power potential might be more, but IMO, i dont want to spend $1000+ for problems. to get a 3.5 right where its as reliable as the 3.0, you have tear it down and rebuild it which will cost waaay more in the long run, not to mention if you paying someone to do the labor. might as well get the 5.5 gen instead of swapping in the 3.5 in a 5th gen. i love the sound and power of the 3.5, just not in my car, ill stick with the good ole trusty VQ30DE-k, and boost it. which is my plan BTW
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well that was my next question. you see I dont have a 5th gen and was looking at my options. If I were to get a 5.5th gen would it be worth it to do a 6spd swap? cause I am finding it very hard to find a 5.5 manual. How much would it cost....ect...
you see I am in the market for a 5.5gen with a 6spd. so what ever combination works for a good deal.
you see I am in the market for a 5.5gen with a 6spd. so what ever combination works for a good deal.
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well that was my next question. you see I dont have a 5th gen and was looking at my options. If I were to get a 5.5th gen would it be worth it to do a 6spd swap? How much would it cost....ect...
you see I am in the market for a 5.5gen with a 6spd. so what ever combination works for a good deal.
you see I am in the market for a 5.5gen with a 6spd. so what ever combination works for a good deal.
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. It might be a good idea to have a mechanic take the intake manifold out and check the rear valve cover and the #5 coil(before you buy the car). If you get the 5.5 gen I bet there will be an oil leak there.(replace it with an 04 rear valve cover) Not a big deal but make them fix it or take $1000 off the car.
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. It might be a good idea to have a mechanic take the intake manifold out and check the rear valve cover and the #5 coil(before you buy the car). If you get the 5.5 gen I bet there will be an oil leak there.(replace it with an 04 rear valve cover) Not a big deal but make them fix it or take $1000 off the car.
Why not just new gasket?
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the manual says you should replace the gasket whenever you take the manifold off. I did it when I did mine but i have heard its not always needed. If you show all this to the dealership before you pay, I would assume they would feel obligated to fix it. And if I'm wrong and theres no leak you can sleep better.
Except you needed nitrous to make more power...
3.5 power potential will always be more. With equivalent mods that you have will still be quite a bit of difference. S/C'ing is an option, but that vs. a 3.5 with I/H/E, the S/C'er would only be marginally faster on the track...but would definately be fast on the highway.
OR you can just buy a 5.5 gen, spend that same $2000 grand that you would use for a basic s/c kit, or 3.5l swap, and still be a pretty quick car.
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3.5 power potential will always be more. With equivalent mods that you have will still be quite a bit of difference. S/C'ing is an option, but that vs. a 3.5 with I/H/E, the S/C'er would only be marginally faster on the track...but would definately be fast on the highway.
OR you can just buy a 5.5 gen, spend that same $2000 grand that you would use for a basic s/c kit, or 3.5l swap, and still be a pretty quick car.
S
here is a great reason to buy the 3.0L
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nV9B62OT04
369.4 WHP im only 89 less then that with my junk motor thats in the car :-)
I really like the VQ30's and wouldnt own a VQ35 unless it was in the Nismo 350Z. Thats just my preference though. :-) GL with the hunting and I hope you get what you want.
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7 bottles, 126k and alot of auto-x, im not burning oil ~vs~ 85k and stock 3.5's are. Thats all I have to say, it speeks for its self.
here is a great reason to buy the 3.0L
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nV9B62OT04
369.4 WHP im only 89 less then that with my junk motor thats in the car :-)
I really like the VQ30's and wouldnt own a VQ35 unless it was in the Nismo 350Z. Thats just my preference though. :-) GL with the hunting and I hope you get what you want.
here is a great reason to buy the 3.0L
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nV9B62OT04
369.4 WHP im only 89 less then that with my junk motor thats in the car :-)
I really like the VQ30's and wouldnt own a VQ35 unless it was in the Nismo 350Z. Thats just my preference though. :-) GL with the hunting and I hope you get what you want.
ive spoken to nissan parts people, and techs. valve cover gasket and tube seals wont eliminate the problem, it might drop you from 2qts to 1qt between oil changes they have a TSB for it at nissan.
BTW Revs2hard, do you think 9psi will be ok on stock internals, some folx say dont go above 8
Hot Wax: when its all said and done, the choice is yours, if you're ok with the issues then do ya thing. i wanted the same swap, but when i heard about oil burning issues, i changed my mind, plus i'm down to one car again. i needed it fixed quick, but be fast and reliable, keyword being RELIABLE.
BTW Revs2hard, do you think 9psi will be ok on stock internals, some folx say dont go above 8
Hot Wax: when its all said and done, the choice is yours, if you're ok with the issues then do ya thing. i wanted the same swap, but when i heard about oil burning issues, i changed my mind, plus i'm down to one car again. i needed it fixed quick, but be fast and reliable, keyword being RELIABLE.
Last edited by JAMAICANLOVRBOY; Feb 28, 2009 at 01:30 AM.
honestly the very second i bought my 00 i thought of the swap but to deal with all the problems of the swap was just too much... the real downfall to the 00-01 maxima's are the lack of mods that are made for em... no ECU upgrade, no spacers thats about a 20+WHP not there though you can basically get an E-manage ultimate to substitute for the ECU, im the N/A guy too and i do like the 5.5th gens also, but if you are more into performance then go the 5.5th route but if you car more about reliability then 5th gen all the way... im kinda stuck in the same decision also... do i wanna do a 5th gen again after mines got into a wreck or do i wanna just go for the speed???
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