350Z engine parts swap to a 2K2 Maxima
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350Z engine parts swap to a 2K2 Maxima
While I realize there are diffences in these engines, will some of the parts (such as cams, pistons, ECU, etc) swap out into the 3.5VQ Maxima? I'd be interested in undertaking such a project but wonder of the feasibility of it.
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Re: 350Z engine parts swap to a 2K2 Maxima
Originally posted by Maximus1000
While I realize there are diffences in these engines, will some of the parts (such as cams, pistons, ECU, etc) swap out into the 3.5VQ Maxima? I'd be interested in undertaking such a project but wonder of the feasibility of it.
While I realize there are diffences in these engines, will some of the parts (such as cams, pistons, ECU, etc) swap out into the 3.5VQ Maxima? I'd be interested in undertaking such a project but wonder of the feasibility of it.
I doubt they're different internally. Per Nissan's own ads on the Z, Alt, Max, G35, G35 coupe they never fail to mention "tuned intakes" or "tuned exhausts".
As i posted in a previous thread, given the Maxima as an example. When WillSE installed an RT Cat and Intake he gained pretty much a 270hp rating at the crank (calculated from the 230hp/tq he put to the wheels).
That's already Z/G35 power territory.
It's already pretty apparent, the VQ35DE engine makes the same power on each car and is mostly de-tuned both physically and from a marketing standpoint according to the platform it's going into.
If anything, you're probably better off hoping for a Turbo (goes into the Z sometime next year or so) or an SC straight from Nismo - that will also fit on the 2k2 Max engine bay.
As i posted in a previous thread, given the Maxima as an example. When WillSE installed an RT Cat and Intake he gained pretty much a 270hp rating at the crank (calculated from the 230hp/tq he put to the wheels).
That's already Z/G35 power territory.
It's already pretty apparent, the VQ35DE engine makes the same power on each car and is mostly de-tuned both physically and from a marketing standpoint according to the platform it's going into.
If anything, you're probably better off hoping for a Turbo (goes into the Z sometime next year or so) or an SC straight from Nismo - that will also fit on the 2k2 Max engine bay.
Originally posted by Maximus1000
Yes, technically, as does the Altima, Pathfinder, I35, G35, etc. The difference lies in how the engine is tuned. I would assume the Z comes with more agressive cams and the like for higher end power.
Yes, technically, as does the Altima, Pathfinder, I35, G35, etc. The difference lies in how the engine is tuned. I would assume the Z comes with more agressive cams and the like for higher end power.
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Originally posted by soundmike
I doubt they're different internally. Per Nissan's own ads on the Z, Alt, Max, G35, G35 coupe they never fail to mention "tuned intakes" or "tuned exhausts".
As i posted in a previous thread, given the Maxima as an example. When WillSE installed an RT Cat and Intake he gained pretty much a 270hp rating at the crank (calculated from the 230hp/tq he put to the wheels).
That's already Z/G35 power territory.
It's already pretty apparent, the VQ35DE engine makes the same power on each car and is mostly de-tuned both physically and from a marketing standpoint according to the platform it's going into.
If anything, you're probably better off hoping for a Turbo (goes into the Z sometime next year or so) or an SC straight from Nismo - that will also fit on the 2k2 Max engine bay.
I doubt they're different internally. Per Nissan's own ads on the Z, Alt, Max, G35, G35 coupe they never fail to mention "tuned intakes" or "tuned exhausts".
As i posted in a previous thread, given the Maxima as an example. When WillSE installed an RT Cat and Intake he gained pretty much a 270hp rating at the crank (calculated from the 230hp/tq he put to the wheels).
That's already Z/G35 power territory.
It's already pretty apparent, the VQ35DE engine makes the same power on each car and is mostly de-tuned both physically and from a marketing standpoint according to the platform it's going into.
If anything, you're probably better off hoping for a Turbo (goes into the Z sometime next year or so) or an SC straight from Nismo - that will also fit on the 2k2 Max engine bay.
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