I am kinda stuck right now.

I have one of two options:
Option 1 - Keep the auto. Stage II VBmod w/ tranny cooler, VQ35 swap TUNED.

Option 2 - 00 5speed swap. Re-tune with port match Pathy TB.



I would end up with both way down the road in a year or two. It doesnt look likely that I can do both right now.

 

I voted for 1, but mean't 2. I think you would have more fun with a 5 spd swap until you saved up for the 3.5. I know, I can't stand driving autos, plus you're probably putting down quite a bit of power with your current mods too, making driving a 5 spd even for fun for the time being

 

Auto's aren't always a bad thing. Sometimes I wish I had auto. Alot of the 5.5 gen guys that are auto are just as quick as the 6spds. Anyways go VQ35!!

 

I'd like to see your car dyno with 3.0, with 5MT.

Obviously the ultimate goal is the VQ35 and 5MT.. but just for my curiousity... I'd like to see your 3.0L on the dyno mated to a 5MT.

 

5-speed swap. then later on down the road do the VQ35.

 

Do a 5 speed swap. More Control.

 

Tough choice! I can see why you started this poll. hmmm if I had to choose I would go 5spd.

 

5MT now, and then 3.5 later.

 

Im also leaning towards the manual swap. Even though I am not a good driver(I can learn fast hopefully ) I really dont have a way to transport the VQ35 which is my main problem. I can go get the manual on Thursday and put it in my trunk.

 

Here's another thought... what are the chances of blowing the auto tranny after putting in a VQ35 and tuning it properly..

 

Exactly why I voted for the 5-speed swap. Go with the tranny for now, Kevin.

 

get more power. get the vq35 on the car.

 

I voted 5spd swap because who knows if your auto(even with vbmod) will be able to handle the 3.5, if it blows then you have a problem because you will either be forced to find another auto and drive like a grandpa...

or 2 be forced to dish out the cash to do the 5spd swap that you've spent on the 3.5 already...

5spd swap your 1/2 there doing 3.5 might set you back a couple steps if that auto blows.

 

good call, i voted to do the 3.5 swap, but the thought of a busted tranny sux, do the swap, you'll have fun for sure. Save up as much as you can...over budget. then u could really have fun, like 3.5 swap + JWT ECU

 

5 spd swap. dont dump the money into the auto tranny and if you have a auto vq35 the question of what if is always there

 

02-04 auto altimas use the same tranny

 

As does the 02-04 4speed auto's. But they ARE stronger than the one in the 4th gen.

 

why not both?

 

He'll get more power with the 5MT also..

95-99 Maximas use the same auto tranny.
00-01 Use the same auto tranny
02-03 is a different part # than the 00-01, but same ratios.
00-03 Have the same ratios.
02-06 2.5L 4AT Altimas have the same tranny part # as the 02-03 Maxima...but a different f/d.

 

 

Some people avoid reading posts thoroughly like the plague...

 

Dang it! I voted for option 1, but like others I meant the 5spd swap before 3.5 swap. 5spd FTW!!!!

 

What's wrong with you guys voting the wrong thing, learn to read! LOL

 

Lol, It's even again!!!!

 

Lol, I'm responsible for bumping it back even.

Neal said it best. How hard and often you close the front door of your house determines how long the hinges are going to last. Same holds true for transmissions. I'm not at all convinced that the auto is weak but if you do the swap and blow your tranny shortly after like JapmaxSE you're in for a solid kick in the *****.

The best case scenario has you winning 10k at the lottery and not having to ask yourself that question again

 

you can get both done for a little more than $2k, but i voted for the 5spd swap, it'll feel like a completely different car, and you'll definitely have to modify your driving habits.

 

5spd swap. 3.5 later.

 

option 3..... sell you maxima and get a newer(faster) car.

i.e even 03 6speed maxima

 

Not an option

If I get another car it will be a G. No more FWD. But until then Maxima is here to stay. Paint job and lip kit go on as soon as I do one of these major swaps.

 

FWD isn't that bad. I owned a RWD car as my first car S13 240SX 5MT. Great fun car but unless your autocrossing or drag racing most people it doesn't matter in most daily driving situations
G this G that. The G is a great car but its funnny how everyone in here rides its nutz.
I may also ultimately end up getting a G but i know its not the best out there. There was a 6 Speed G35 coupe in my family for 2 years and its an awesome car but its very tempermental. As is the M35 sport that now resides in its place.
When you do decided i suggest looking around before you make your final decision.

In response to your orignal questiong. get the 5speed swap.

 

Yeah, I already have my rents G to have fun in That is why I like it so much unlike half the people that just like it because it is a Nissan. Im waiting for Toyo or Lex to surprise me

 

I was actually kind of disappointed the first time i rode in a G35 sedan and i'm a hardcore nissan fan.

 

I do feel kinda compact in it. But I do love the engine note and the 5speed auto is very responsive. We have the aero package on ours so it looks nice from the outside too. Surprisingly ours does not rattle on the inside.

 

The 6 speed coupe and the auto sedan are diffrent animals. My brother gets G35 sedan loaners all the time and they are day an night.

I looked at a 6speed black on black at the dealer with premium package A and aero kit i will probally get. It was 35k but I am positive i will have it for $30.
If you looking for something hot from toyo and lexus, Loook at the new IS350. Its a bit pricey but its the fastest in its class and very sharp looking car as well, i couldn't get it since I prefer manuals but if you can live with an auto i say do it.

 

Naa im not a big fan of the new IS. One of my buddies has the 6speed black on black coupe with all the goodies and it is pretty fun to drive. I am pretty sure you will enjoy the car.

 

So he has the 2.5 V6? or the 3.5 V6? the 3.5 can only be had with the 6speed suto and the 2.5 with the 6speed manual?

 

Oh sorry, I meant my friend has the G35c in all that. I should seperated the sentances.

 

so your saying you can get the 3.5 motor, 5 speed tranny and install for alittle more than 2k where and who

 

im guessing if you do them both at the same time it wont be too much more cause whoever does it can just drop in the 3.5 and the 5spd already hooked together and pull out the old gear as one peice also. save time.

 

if I were to do a 5 speed swap knowing that I have put in a 3.5 later what year tranny should I get