Maxima engine swaps
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Guys, I am not doubting are VQ power, but at 190 hp, in the year 2001, you kinda thirst for moooorrreee. SO I need your help, yet again. I hear BrokenMotor has a Pathfinder inside his Max, but how? What mods did he have to do to have the Pathfinder perfectly fit under the Maxima's hood?
Originally posted by max'n out
I wanna put the new (2001)m3 engine in!!!!!!!! hahaha...Really though if i'd change the tranny to a level 10 six speed auto you think i could?
I wanna put the new (2001)m3 engine in!!!!!!!! hahaha...Really though if i'd change the tranny to a level 10 six speed auto you think i could?
Okay. 190hp + super charger is about 270hp or more.
Swap 2002 maxima na engine = 255hp.
The sc costs less and is proven. 2002 motor swap is extremely expensive and who knows if it works or it's possible.
Conclusion: Why ***** always insist in ice skating uphill is beyond me.
Swap 2002 maxima na engine = 255hp.
The sc costs less and is proven. 2002 motor swap is extremely expensive and who knows if it works or it's possible.
Conclusion: Why ***** always insist in ice skating uphill is beyond me.
Well, forced inducted diesels have been going multiple million miles stints for quite some time now.
Originally posted by Kashoggio
very true jeff, but the one thing I would like about the swap is that those 255hp would'nt be foreced. NA cars are usually more relaiable {sp}
very true jeff, but the one thing I would like about the swap is that those 255hp would'nt be foreced. NA cars are usually more relaiable {sp}
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Originally posted by Will Max
Guys, I am not doubting are VQ power, but at 190 hp, in the year 2001, you kinda thirst for moooorrreee. SO I need your help, yet again. I hear BrokenMotor has a Pathfinder inside his Max, but how? What mods did he have to do to have the Pathfinder perfectly fit under the Maxima's hood?
Guys, I am not doubting are VQ power, but at 190 hp, in the year 2001, you kinda thirst for moooorrreee. SO I need your help, yet again. I hear BrokenMotor has a Pathfinder inside his Max, but how? What mods did he have to do to have the Pathfinder perfectly fit under the Maxima's hood?
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Originally posted by Will Max
hahahaah Yellowbrother, already talkin ****. Hey mang, u live in SE?
hahahaah Yellowbrother, already talkin ****. Hey mang, u live in SE?
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Originally posted by Will Max
For real? Yo you deal with Hocus Pocus? Or is Hyper the best place to go?
For real? Yo you deal with Hocus Pocus? Or is Hyper the best place to go?
Originally posted by max'n out
Why Not???
Why Not???
2. Bigger engine, ours barely fits
3. Non compatible ECU's
4. Trannies are totally different, have fun even getting a Level 10 6-spd
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Ok, unless your engine has like over 300,000 miles on it, u can probably fix up your current one for less money and less trouble than getting a swap.
let me tell you, my friend is crazy with his toyota 92 MR2, and I tried to warn him, but no, he got himself an engine swap (i forget which) but it's a nightmare
just go get new pistons and seals and spark plugs and wires and mounts and ... etc etc... until your engine is like new! that's what I'd do if my engine was giving me serious trouble.
but whoever said the first rule of engine swaps is don't talk about engine swaps... true.
let me tell you, my friend is crazy with his toyota 92 MR2, and I tried to warn him, but no, he got himself an engine swap (i forget which) but it's a nightmare
just go get new pistons and seals and spark plugs and wires and mounts and ... etc etc... until your engine is like new! that's what I'd do if my engine was giving me serious trouble.
but whoever said the first rule of engine swaps is don't talk about engine swaps... true.
Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
1. Different Motor Mounts
2. Bigger engine, ours barely fits
3. Non compatible ECU's
4. Trannies are totally different, have fun even getting a Level 10 6-spd
1. Different Motor Mounts
2. Bigger engine, ours barely fits
3. Non compatible ECU's
4. Trannies are totally different, have fun even getting a Level 10 6-spd
1. I could have sworn they are the same?
2. Same size physically. Only thing that might not fit is the Intake manifold or throttle body{like in the 5th gens}. Nothing a hood scoop whouldnt fix
.3. Of course, you whould definatly need to use a new ECU{or maybe reprogram ours} and new Engine sensors. Most of that stuff comes with a engine from a junk yard.
4. Get a 6spd tranny or automagic out of the wreck you by the engine from. The tranny's 1/2 the fun!
I don't know about you guys but this subject really sparks my interests! In about a year there will hundreds of totaled 2002 maxima in junk yards. This means a engine and tranny will cost about 2 Grand! The iffy install is a whole other issue though..
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When i said about using the new m3 engine I ment i would take out all factory nissan parts realted to the engine. I woun't try to mix and match. Besides i'm no where near ready to think about acutally doing it. Just a thought so when the tranny and engine die I have an interesting plan.
Originally posted by emax95
1. I could have sworn they are the same?
2. Same size physically. Only thing that might not fit is the Intake manifold or throttle body{like in the 5th gens}. Nothing a hood scoop whouldnt fix .
3. Of course, you whould definatly need to use a new ECU{or maybe reprogram ours} and new Engine sensors. Most of that stuff comes with a engine from a junk yard.
4. Get a 6spd tranny or automagic out of the wreck you by the engine from. The tranny's 1/2 the fun!
I don't know about you guys but this subject really sparks my interests! In about a year there will hundreds of totaled 2002 maxima in junk yards. This means a engine and tranny will cost about 2 Grand! The iffy install is a whole other issue though..
1. I could have sworn they are the same?
2. Same size physically. Only thing that might not fit is the Intake manifold or throttle body{like in the 5th gens}. Nothing a hood scoop whouldnt fix
.3. Of course, you whould definatly need to use a new ECU{or maybe reprogram ours} and new Engine sensors. Most of that stuff comes with a engine from a junk yard.
4. Get a 6spd tranny or automagic out of the wreck you by the engine from. The tranny's 1/2 the fun!
I don't know about you guys but this subject really sparks my interests! In about a year there will hundreds of totaled 2002 maxima in junk yards. This means a engine and tranny will cost about 2 Grand! The iffy install is a whole other issue though..
Originally posted by max'n out
When i said about using the new m3 engine I ment i would take out all factory nissan parts realted to the engine. I woun't try to mix and match. Besides i'm no where near ready to think about acutally doing it. Just a thought so when the tranny and engine die I have an interesting plan.
When i said about using the new m3 engine I ment i would take out all factory nissan parts realted to the engine. I woun't try to mix and match. Besides i'm no where near ready to think about acutally doing it. Just a thought so when the tranny and engine die I have an interesting plan.
Originally posted by emax95
1. I could have sworn they are the same?
2. Same size physically. Only thing that might not fit is the Intake manifold or throttle body{like in the 5th gens}. Nothing a hood scoop whouldnt fix .
3. Of course, you whould definatly need to use a new ECU{or maybe reprogram ours} and new Engine sensors. Most of that stuff comes with a engine from a junk yard.
4. Get a 6spd tranny or automagic out of the wreck you by the engine from. The tranny's 1/2 the fun!
I don't know about you guys but this subject really sparks my interests! In about a year there will hundreds of totaled 2002 maxima in junk yards. This means a engine and tranny will cost about 2 Grand! The iffy install is a whole other issue though..
1. I could have sworn they are the same?
2. Same size physically. Only thing that might not fit is the Intake manifold or throttle body{like in the 5th gens}. Nothing a hood scoop whouldnt fix
.3. Of course, you whould definatly need to use a new ECU{or maybe reprogram ours} and new Engine sensors. Most of that stuff comes with a engine from a junk yard.
4. Get a 6spd tranny or automagic out of the wreck you by the engine from. The tranny's 1/2 the fun!
I don't know about you guys but this subject really sparks my interests! In about a year there will hundreds of totaled 2002 maxima in junk yards. This means a engine and tranny will cost about 2 Grand! The iffy install is a whole other issue though..
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