3.0L vs 3.5L
04-06-2006, 10:49 AM
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3.0L vs 3.5L
I trying to decide whether to go with the 3.0l swap (exact same engine but find one with low miles) or do the 3.5l? I know performance says 3.5l but is there that big of a difference? What about relaibility, I've heard a lot people having to keep playing with it to get it running right? Any comments about this? Thanks
04-06-2006, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by KNYFE
For the money the 3.5 but if you want a reliable daily driver the 3.0.
04-06-2006, 11:46 AM
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you should first ask your wallet and see how much you can spend. another 3.0 will be the cheapest way
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04-06-2006, 05:36 PM
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haha yeah now i want more power, I think it would be cheaper to do a 3.5 then SC my DEK. It seems sc cars don't put down good times. Maybe ill go Nos looks like autos do well with nos and only use it when needed.
04-06-2006, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by nismology
I know this is OT but i just had to say it...
To whom it may concern: Putting "3.5 coming soon" or something to that effect in your signature or user info is pretty
That is all...
To whom it may concern: Putting "3.5 coming soon" or something to that effect in your signature or user info is pretty
That is all...
why not just say my name.
04-06-2006, 06:53 PM
#21
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
.. you stupid goof
04-06-2006, 06:57 PM
#22
Originally Posted by ThisMaxIsTight
once again Im betting you wouldnt be saying nething at all to my face .. hiding behind a comp. screen is the manly thing to do tuff guy... youd look worse than the cat underneath your sn after I was done with ya .. you stupid goof
.. you stupid goof
04-06-2006, 07:17 PM
#23
The 3.5 cant be done wit 1500 otherwise there would b a lot more people wit it. Its like 3000 to have it reliably done by someone experienced and not to mention the xtra cash u gotta dish out 4 headers and cams which r higly recommeneded. Sure u can have someone do it 4 less but do u really want a half *** job, on a mod that will cost soo much to fix if it aint done perfect?
04-06-2006, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxBlack97
The 3.5 cant be done wit 1500 otherwise there would b a lot more people wit it. Its like 3000 to have it reliably done by someone experienced and not to mention the xtra cash u gotta dish out 4 headers and cams which r higly recommeneded. Sure u can have someone do it 4 less but do u really want a half *** job, on a mod that will cost soo much to fix if it aint done perfect?
Just because it costs less than $3000 doesn't mean the job was half-assed.
Reliability? No problems here
Headers and cams are your choice. Not needed to do a 3.5 swap.
Don't make assumptions about the workmanship of others unless you have proof that our workmanship is "half-assed".
04-07-2006, 12:56 AM
#29
you can do the swap for under 1 grand.if you can read,follow directions, and get the right tools you can do it yourself.as for the reliability of the 3.5 it is the exact same as the 3.0 with the same miles. THAT SHOULD END IT!!!! IMHO.
04-08-2006, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Nismo3112
Just because it costs less than $3000 doesn't mean the job was half-assed.
Reliability? No problems here
Headers and cams are your choice. Not needed to do a 3.5 swap.
Don't make assumptions about the workmanship of others unless you have proof that our workmanship is "half-assed".
when it comes to working on cars, there are people who work at home in their garages that i would trust more than taking it in somewhere else.
04-08-2006, 07:55 AM
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3.5 is just as reliable as the 3.0 and you wont have tranny problems if you dont drag race. And yes, it can be done for less than a grand. 3.5 is the best mod you can do to a 4th gen for the money period. You can pick up a good 3.5 for 700-ish$. Junkyard VQ's are cheap.
04-09-2006, 10:49 AM
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I have been searching my a$$ off trying to find any sort of short block. I don't care if it's a 3.0 or a 3.5, I need to get my maxi going. Please let me know if you have one or know of anybody that has one.
04-09-2006, 05:00 PM
#36
Originally Posted by diymaximakid
you can do the swap for under 1 grand.if you can read,follow directions, and get the right tools you can do it yourself.as for the reliability of the 3.5 it is the exact same as the 3.0 with the same miles. THAT SHOULD END IT!!!! IMHO.
04-09-2006, 05:43 PM
#38
Originally Posted by PLUMMAXSE
Whats the best 3.5 motor to look for to replace your 3.0? In terms of ease of replacement for the garage do-it-yourselfer?? Altima, Max, Pathfinder,etc?
04-09-2006, 05:50 PM
#39
hey Nismo3112, what is that in your avatar?
I say go 3.5 and spend the $3k to get it done right the first time...HS headers for $550, beefier clutch for $350, Raxles for $300, maybe lower mileage 5spd tranny for $600, VQ35 for like $900....you gotta pay to play y0!
I say go 3.5 and spend the $3k to get it done right the first time...HS headers for $550, beefier clutch for $350, Raxles for $300, maybe lower mileage 5spd tranny for $600, VQ35 for like $900....you gotta pay to play y0!