My 2002 Maxima engine finally gave out at 210k. Kind of unexpected, but thats how these things work.

I want to keep the car, it was my first car and I just want to keep it. I know it's not a good decision financially.

1. Which engines fit the 2002 maxima that a shop can insert? I would prefer a newer engine with a bit more power than 255hp if possible but I'm not too picky.
2. Where would I go to get work like this done and how much would it run me?
3. Where should I search and find a used engine?

 

Engine compatibility thread https://maxima.org/forums/5th-genera...me-engine.html

Or you can go the way of the 5.7 gen swap for some extra power. Here is Freezer's recent thread on his swap https://maxima.org/forums/5th-genera...l#&gid=1&pid=4


An older thread http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/mem...maxima-vq.html

I can't answer question 2, but for the third question a site called car-part.com is a good place to start.

 

wow, at 210k miles, considering the known problem with the rings and the oil burning, that lasted you long. Well If I would look for engine from the 6gen however if you can afford a reman engine from engine rebuilder, I would go that route.

 

Awesome thanks for the replies this really helps.

I'm surprised the car lasted this long I had an internal oil leak for 6 years. I was a fool and got the oil issue fixed a few months back only for it to give out now.

I can afford a remanufactured engine I just don't know if they're trustworthy.

 

depends on who the supplier, I know Surefire engine have very good rep and they are warrantee for three years unlimited miles. I would look into it.

 

I think you mean the 7th gen for the 5.7 swap.

I wouldn't recommend a 6th gen engine because of their timing chain issues.