rddayao

I have a '95 maxima w/ a stillen intake and exhaust. I also have 230k miles on it. Needless to say, I'm losing a lot of power and I'm getting crappy gas milage. I'm wondering whether I should replace the engine or have it overhauled. If new is the way to go, would a later model engine (i.e. 2002 maxima engine) fit in my '95? Where could I purchase a new engine? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Rick

NickStam

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I don't know how much a new engine will run, but you will need to put a engine from a 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima/I30. But have you tried to figure out what's wrong with the car before replacing the engine?

rddayao

I haven't checked it out yet. I'm trying to keep it running. So far, I've never had a major mechanical/electrical problem with it, but I have a lot of miles on it. A new engine is cheaper than a new car.

Do you know if the stillen mods will fit a 1997-99 engine? Is that engine significantly different than the 1995-96? I think the 97-99 has more hp, right?

NickStam

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The 1995-1999 Engines are identical in HP. It's the same engine.

MardiGrasMax

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You can get a low milage motor shipped to you for under $1000 with a 90 day warenty. Ask your mechanic what they would charge you to do just the swap or swap and rebuild.

IMHO, If you can find a good deal on a low milage factory motor, go with that route. Im sure the factory nissan mechanics are better at building a VQ than your average american greese monkey.

And you could maybe sell your worn out motor for a few bucks to a member who needs spares or is going to do a performance rebuild and get a few bucks back.

Sprint

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who have you been talking to?

MardiGrasMax

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Today? Just my wife, son and a few buisness calls. Who have you been talking to?

NickStam

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This is turning into an FBI interrogation

Ramius83

Also, just to let you know, since you have a 95-96 engine, some sensors are different on the 97-99. But it is workable. Ask Mardigrasmax