I have an 03 6spd 5.5 gen maxima and i came across a good deal on an 05 altima vq35. Will there be any diffrences in swapping in that 05 vq, as far as any wiring or sensors? Or is it just a direct matching swap? I'm not sure if there is a thread on this already but ive looked well and couldnt find a relating thread, but if there is i apologize in advance and would appreciate being pointed in the correct direction.

 

The 05 L31 VQ is the equivalent of a 6th gen engine.

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ighlight=heart

 

......meaning that i will have to swap over my UIM, knock sensor, and the 05 motor being an automatic, my CPS, and flywheel obviously plus my oil pan off of the 03 motor?

 

In a tiny nutshell

 

you sir have just about convinced me to be more patient and find and 02-03 vq, so that i will only have to change the flexplate and cps (since it will be an auto find 90 percent of the time), thus giving me less of a headache

 

Upper IM isn't a bad deal, nor is the KS, they will sorta go hand in hand. I've never done the swap personally, but have gone through the FSM a few times and that thread I linked, and it shouldn't be too bad. Most difficult part, IMO, would be your CPS deal, but that's probably something you'll need to go through anyway.

 

will the CPS be in a completly diffrent location on that 05vq as opposed to my 03vq?

 

Now that I don't know.


Either try the thread I linked you or somewhere in here:

http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor-61/

 

well i just found a ridiculously good deal on an 04 max vq with 74k on it so im definatly hopping on that. thanks for the links, i will definatly look into it

 

On the other hand, swapping the manifold is a good excuse to change the plugs and install NWP intake spacers...

 

i have previously owned intake spacers, and i sold them sh**s lol. i will be swapping over to denso iridiums, 1 step colder.....

 

Go for the 05 and skip past any potential oil burning. Plus, I'm sure the miles will be much lower.

 

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   Originally Posted by Scottwax

   On the other hand, swapping the manifold is a good excuse to change the plugs and install NWP intake spacers...

yes then your car will do this

 

43-75 in 6 seconds is pretty snappy.

 

lol

 

Picking up my 04 vq with 74k on it today. Got a pretty darn good deal on it i'd say. Starting the swap next week, ill keep my fingers crossed and keep you guys posted