238k miles i blew head gaskets on my 3.0..its supercharged @ 10psi, so got a really good deal on a 2004 Maxima motor with 78xxx Miles. But reading all these stickies their from 10 years ago so none of the pictures even show up Figured Id start this thread to see if anybody could help me through out my swap.


As of right now i have a couple questions.


1- do you guys just bolt in the cam gear sensors on head and leave them their not plugged in since 3.0 timing reading off cam gear iteself?


2-Anybody have a link to where i get the cam gear spacers? And possibly aa write up with working pics on this?

3-Should i use my 00 intake manifold or the mevi?


Thanks guys

 

1. Yes or you'll be leakin da oilz.

2. It's very self explanitory, hell if you're keeping the S/C you could just use 3.0 intake cams and 3.5 exhaust cams, if you can not get in contact with Stephen Max anymore.

3. Jesus christ lord 1/2 mercy, don't ever fathom the idea. Stop. Every time you think of doing that, a little puppy gets ran over in SE Houston.

 

lmao i dont know about 3.0 intake cam and 3.5 exhaust cam thats like defeating the whole purpose of the swap not only that it'll never get tuned right light that.



whens the last time stephen max sold them? is it something thats outdated and nobody sells them anymore? if so then it getting another 3.0.

 

Um no its not.

 

This thread is awesome.

 

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Ah fck it, just go blow up another 3.0

 

Here's my favorite for when that situation arises:

 

Thats what i was looking for but couldnt find it. Thanks!

Ps trav, you have a lot of learning to do. Words do not do justice to how much you need to understand about general tuning.
Not an insult, just a reality check.

 

What a bunch of ****** jus runnin their dic suckers cause they have no better answear to my questions. Slap yallself. Worthless ppl. Waiting for a real maxima enthuaist WITH knowlede to lead me right way not some amature rice burners.

 

Everyone in this thread has done a 3.5 swap at least once.

 

Okayy, well wheres the positive help at? Not Aaron with a slow broke down 6speed i35. Possibly link to where or who i get the cam spacer from.

 

OP:


This will help too https://maxima.org/forums/search.php

 

I have cam adapters for sale.

 

And I've personally put so much info up about this swap I refuse to spoon feed anyone. All of my pictures still work Just take 2 second to search.

 

Ok, Awesome Thanks ajcool2 ill be pm you here next month or two..Im about ready to pickup a motor I just don't wanna pick a bad year like 02/03 that burn oil. is any motor 04 on up good? the one im looking at is a 2007 motor for $1100 local and 78k miles. is their a particle year that maybe the best pick?

 

These guys are no help at all but in my opinion all the 3.5's suck I wouldn't waste your time unless you are building a 3.5 and i hope you don't plan on boosting the 3.5 stock

 

If your doing a 3.5 swap into your 2000 maxima your going to need to use the 3.0 timing equipment. If you want to use the 3.5 cams with your swap your going to need cam spacers which can be found at www.jimwolftechnology.com and you will have to drill intake cams 180° from where the stock dowel pin hole is and use the stock dowel in the hole you drilled I believe the hole to be made is a 6mm hole and or if you want to save money you can just use the stock cams from your 3.0

 

Their is no 3.5 that won't burn oil,ur best bet is to find something with very low miles like under 50k or just the cheapest motor u can find or a longblock and invest in pistons,ARP rod bolts if u can't afford rods,revup oil pump ,acl bearings,HR headgasket,ARP head bolts.and if u want upgraded cams and springs cheapest would be some revup cams and springs.since ur boosting this would be ur best route or motor may last less than a 3.0.
When it comes to cam adapters setting up the adapters to ur optimum power level they get setup different depending NA or boost.
Let's not forget new timing,water pump and all new seals.
Reason for getting new or better used parts is because ur gonna be taking apart half of the motorso u might as well.

 

yeah changed my entire mind already. swapin another 3.0 in and gonna run 14psi on it. its the easiest route and seems like it will make power more reliably and not brake **** or blowup.


So I guess we can close this thread.

 

Actually they can blow up I've done it a few times but why close the thread keep it open post progress and pics people like that