Can anyone tell me IF the aluminum valve covers from a 99 Max or any other years that are aluminum and will fix a 6th gen Max? Thanks.

 

no

 

Isnt there a Pathfinder with a 3.5 that for a year or 2 came with the aluminum valve covers prior to the composite ones?

 

Any reason why you want to use Al? 04+ are the best and cheaper than 02-03, IMO, for a VQ35.

 

Remember this.... you MOD UP, not DOWN.

 

I understand the heat transfer issue but this is desireable for no other reason than powder coating. I have nearly completed my entire engine bay from the block, upper oil pan, both timing chain covers, trans housing and extensive other misc. parts. I just didnt want to resort to painting to valve covers but upon further inspection, of the aluminum ones I found, the underside is composite so I doubt the part would stand up to the 400+ degrees of my curing oven that I would need to get the part up to without possibly distorting it. I know there are new low temp powders on the horizon that are being specifically formulated for powder coating of plastics (doesnt rely on high heat OR static electricity) but I wanted to finish this for a reveal.Not sure why you posted this. It doesnt come close to even trying to answer my question. My SER is extensively modded for the record. My biggest power adders involved "modding up", as I pasted the bolt ons a good while ago. Alot of it required "forward" and out of the box thinking. I appreciate the response, but it doesnt help me.

 

did i come across as a douche?


let me clarify...

taking parts from a 4th gen to put on a 5th or 6th MODDING DOWN, usually more work than its worth for little to no gain

taking parts from a 5th or 6th gen to put on a 4th gen MODING UP, may reap benifits depending on what you are doing.

 

Nah bro your fine. I am not doing this for any other gain except to be able to powder coat the VC's.