After 319,000+ miles......
#1
After 319,000+ miles......
So, after 319000+ miles of driving my 02 Maxima on the East Coast and across US to California, my engine has finally decided to kick the bucket. I took it in to Nissan for replace the Bank 1 Cat converter and I think the mechanics there ****ed up my engine. The body was well maintained and some mods were done to it. 350z wheels, Eiback Springs, Koni yellows, and more. The car looks mean and I dont want to easily get rid of it as it still seems to be in decent condition. So I am in the market for another entire engine assembly installed and my budget is around 3,000. I could buy another Maxima as I recently saw a 6 speed on craigslist for 6k but I somehow dont want to simply get rid of current Max due to mods and stuff. So, does anyone know any reputable and reliable place in Northern California the sells entire engine assembly? I am looking at LKQ at the moment because of their warranty but their engines have high mileage. I am thinking something in the early 100s
#2
There's many different options I'm sure but I know there's at least one place in California that sells zero mile reconditioned motors on eBay. I see their posts all the time. They'll even install. Let me find a link for you check back.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/272244882948 try this it may say 350z motor but they do all vq35de motors.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/272244882948 try this it may say 350z motor but they do all vq35de motors.
Last edited by Mattx; 05-19-2016 at 08:48 PM.
#3
Good ol precats still killing it...literally.
I'll keep saying it, 5.7 swap the only thing worth doing.
Your route needs a 6th gen engine with timing chain/guides replaced and gut or throwaway those worthless precats.
I'll keep saying it, 5.7 swap the only thing worth doing.
Your route needs a 6th gen engine with timing chain/guides replaced and gut or throwaway those worthless precats.
Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 05-19-2016 at 09:26 PM.
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I'm not sure if there's a thread that has a step by step guide on what exactly needs to be done for a 5.7 swap. Just an in order step by step without any clutter. From things I've read one thread says one thing then another thread says something else. So I think it's a little confusing to people including me. When it first started I remember reading about needing to grind stuff and cut this. So maybe if there was a clear set of directions all in one spot people would do it more. Maybe like your tensioner/water pump thread. 👍👍
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I'm not sure if there's a thread that has a step by step guide on what exactly needs to be done for a 5.7 swap. Just an in order step by step without any clutter. From things I've read one thread says one thing then another thread says something else. So I think it's a little confusing to people including me. When it first started I remember reading about needing to grind stuff and cut this. So maybe if there was a clear set of directions all in one spot people would do it more. Maybe like your tensioner/water pump thread.
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Previous and original owner was an old lady so yes I'm sure she wasn't ******* it out, but like I said hopefully I'll have the time this week to take care of it. Sounds like a ***** but ya, wish me luck
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Darren was going post a how-to without all the clutter, but idk what happened. I have most of it in my thread. If you read mine, then you have a very good idea of what you need to do. It's only missing a couple things. I can help anyone that wants to do it, over phone if necessary.
Link to said thread. Would like to read through it.
#28
https://maxima.org/forums/all-motor/...to-2002-a.html
Had I known Darren's thread would disappear, I would have done a much more thorough job. If I do another one (sadly, haven't had the opportunity), I will do a proper write up.
Had I known Darren's thread would disappear, I would have done a much more thorough job. If I do another one (sadly, haven't had the opportunity), I will do a proper write up.
Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 05-29-2016 at 09:53 PM.
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