JayM

I've been digging through lots and lots of threads here on the org and there are lots of great points on both ways to upgrade, just wanted to get some more insight because I know there's a 6th gen and a 300zx sitting in the junkyard I always go to, going Saturday and I can't wait!!

JSutter

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I say 6th gen swap.

JayM

Why though? Would it be easy? Would I need more than just the calipers? Another concern was that once I do the conversion, my wheels wouldn't fit over them. I have the stock 6 spoke 17 inch wheels on my maxima

D.Stillwell

For 6th gen conversion you need the calipers and torque member (very important)

The stock 17's will fit, it has been confirmed many times over. Won't look like there's much clearance, but they fit fine.

For the 300ZX turbo I'm pretty sure all you need is calipers, please correct me if I'm wrong. Also, there's a company that makes BBK kits for our cars, it comes with everything but the calipers so you supply those from the 300zx. The kit is like 300-400 depending on the one you go with, so that includes performance rotors and pads.

I'm trying to find the link to it but no luck yet, maybe someone else knows what I'm talking about. Otherwise I'm gonna try to find that link and put in up here for ya.

JSutter

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The 300zx setup is an outdated swap in my mind.


300zx swap:

Parts needed: Rotors, pads, calipers, matching hardware and new brake lines.

Pros: They look cool being fixed calipers. Probably lots of aftermarket pads. Optional brackets to run larger rotors, such as ones off a Mustang Cobra. But that opens up problems with sourcing more parts or deciding which way to go.

Cons: OEM rotors are small, 2 different rotor thickness and 3 different sets of calipers to choose from. Rotor is smaller than 5.5 gen. Easy to get confused while sourcing parts or which parts to choose or getting centering rings or rotors drilled, or getting larger wheels for larger rotor. Needs new brake lines. Aluminum calipers are easy to strip threads. Costly.


6th gen swap:

Parts needed: Rotors, pads, caliper, caliper bracket, and matching hardware. Original brake lines will work.

Pros: Huge rotors, everything comes off one car with out needing to cobble parts for a real BBK. Fits behind many wheels.

Cons: Doesn't look as cool. Less options in pad choice perhaps.

Fakie J Farkerton

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I say 6th gen, but I'm biased.

Donkeypunch

Whatever looks cooler to you because that's the only reason you're getting them.

ShippedOut

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6th gen calipers

CMax03

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The 6th Gen setup with aftermarket rotors and pads work, is a direct bolt-on and are virtually bulletproof! Forget one more bonus: They fit behind any 00-03 SE 17" wheel....