Hi:

I am going to make a valve cover in Carbon fiber for my 1998 max. I know that the 1995-99 3.0 VQ have the same cover, but I am unsure about the 2000-2001 model year. Does anyone know if they are the same?

And what are the differences on the 3.5 VQ valve covers, is every year the same?

Estimated completion time for my valve cover including the molds will be four weeks. If there is demand I will also make the other valve covers available.

I have completed other Carbon fiber products for the Z32 and thought that these would be a nice touch for the max.

Thanks!

 

To my knowledge, the valve covers on the 00-01 are different from the 95-99. I wish the MEVI valve cover fit the USIM hehe. The 3.5 VQ has a different valve cover too, and I know there are carbon fiber ones already available for the 350Z, dunno if they'd fit the FWD max tho.

 

I think custommaxima is doing this project too...or so he says...you know how that goes though. I'm interested either way.

 

The diference here is that I only work on one or two projects at a time and I am the manufacturer .

Does any one have any info about the 3.5 Valve covers?

As I posted, estimated completion time will be 4 weeks starting from today.

Thanks!

 

Hmm... I've compared my mom's 97 I30 valve cover and my 2000 GXE valve cover before, and they look to me to be the same size. She's at work right now, but I can try to swap them to see if they fit when she gets home later tonight.

 

MaximaZero: that would be great if you could do that

Thanks!

 

The 3.5L is a totally different cover...but if you wanted to get this going I will glad ship my cover to you from my 2k2 to get this started....let me know

 

Jose....are you talking about the plastic spark plug cover or the aluminum crankcase aka valve cover?

 

I'm talking about the valve cover that says maxima on our cars.

Maximaracer 28: Yea lets do that please email me at info@ionicdynamics.com so we can get this roaling.

Thanks guys!

 

I'm definetly interested. Knowing your track record, I'm sure this will turn out great Jose.

 

Thanks Smootmax

Maximazero: did you get a chance to do the swap, please let me know.

Project started today.

 

Yeah i like to call this piece the plug cover. It is not the same as valve cover seeing as the valve cover is made of metal and takes a lot of heat. Is it possible to make heat resistant CF Valve covers? That would be really cool to have a CF upper engine. Would save weight and def would look cool. Way to start a project like this man. Thanx. What kind of price would u be lookin at for 4th gens.

 

You are right about that! I was going to call it the plug cover but after making some searches I noticed that everyone was calling it a valve cover lol!

The pricing will be soon to be determined, it will depend on many factors, but you know it will be high quality and at a great price.

Thanks!

 

Sweet. I'll be on the lookout.

 

interesting...hello Jose how ya been bud......?

still rockin?

 

how about a REAL valve cover though?
3rd gens don't have silly plastic covers over stuff in the engine bay.. just an aluminum valve cover..
wanna make me one?

 

Hi metallic97GXE!! It's nice to "see" you again Things have been getting better.

Matt93SE: I will have to contact my distributors to see if there are materials (Cfiber and resins) that can take the constant change in temperature . After that I will have to see the valve cover it's self and see how complicated it is, because that will highly influence the production cost. And last but not least I will have to take into consideration how much demand that valve cover will have. If it will only work on two or three model years, or I'm only going to sell ten or less then it would not be a wise investment.

Take care!

Jose.

 

Sweet I was asking about this b4 if somebody had made one but there was none. I would buy one.

 

are you taqlking about the grey/silver plastic piece that sits on the top of the engine? the one with the hamburger nassan on it ?

 

For your model year yes but I am currently making one for the 4th gen.

Thanks!

 

Update:

The project is comming along as planed. I will have the prototype and molds finished by the end of this week and production will start the following week. Expect to see pics soon

Thanks!

 

Hi guys!

The molds are done and the first piece production piece will be finished today. I just have one question, do you guys think that it would look cool if the original NISSAN lettering appears embossed on gel coat of the Carbon fiber cover?

I will have pics later today.

Thanks!

 

YES! That would look sweet.

Just make enough of them bad boys so I can get my hands on one.

 

i am interested in seeing pictures.. and could be interested.

 

Hi guys!

I finally have some new pics of the first production piece. the fitment was perfect, and the overall look and feel of the piece is awesome. There are some small details that we have to deal with because of the shape and placement of the screws, nothing too bad.

Here's the pics: http://www.ionicdynamics.com/sparkcover.html

I'm going to start the GD this Monday, pricing and details will be given in that thread.

Thanks!

 

will this fit the 2000 maxima.

 

It looks awesome, you can already count me in......

 

910

 

looks hot!!!

:cough:3rd gens?:cough: LOL

 

You got PM's!

 

I thiink there sould be an option to have the nissan lettering on it. But I would buy the shaved model. Whats the weight savings. LOL!

 

I can have it made for you without the lettering

I just thought it would be a nice touch to have the Nissan lettering on it.

 

agreed, while i appreciate the cf cover, the complete lettering off the original, would be a big hit with me ! instant purchase ! looks really good now though and im kinda waiting around to see what it looks like in the engine bay .

 

Any chance this fit's my 2000.

 

I'm pretty sure it will fit but I haven't had any 5th gen members buy one yet. Would you be willing to send your spark cover to me so I can check if they are the same?

Please let me know.

Thanks!

Jose.

 

Only if you give me a deal if it fits if I was to send mine.

 

Dammit! I knew I forgot to do something. Unfortunately I won't be going home for another week or two. Maybe I'll try to compare it with my cousin's car if I get the chance.

 

Well are you interested in my offer.