VA FS 1998 Maxima GLE VQ35 FULL Swap Sterling, VA
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FS 1998 Maxima GLE VQ35 FULL Swap Sterling, VA
1998 Nissan Maxima GLE VQ 35 FULL Swap Auto Transmission.
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Gray (leather)
Engine: VQ 35 Full Swap 97,271 miles
Transmission : Automatic 97,271 miles
Power windows, locks, mirrors, brakes, steering, heated sits
Climate control (A/C is Ice Cold)
Remote keyless entry\trunk opener\window opener
Premium Boseฎ Speakers, Pioneer FH-8000BT Stereo with Bluetooth Hands-Free calling, Bluetooth Audio, AM/FM, MP3, Satellite Radio
Power glass moon-roof with sunshade
Mods:
1. Full Engine Swap VQ35
The swap has been done in October November 2010 by myself and my uncle. It took about 2 month because we only worked on weekends.
Years since swap: 3
Miles driven since swap: 35,950
Issues related to the swap: 0
All parts needed for the swap came from a same 2003 Maxima donor car. The donor car had 61,321 miles on it (I have a photo-copy of the salvage title).
2. Front brakes
a. Used J30 dual piston calipers
b. New J30 rotors
c. StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads
I also have some parts left over from the swap that will be going with the car:
Driver side driveshaft (from donor car excellent condition)
Passenger side driveshaft (from donor car, incomplete)
Power steering (from donor car)
Some electrical parts
Wind deflector
Issues:
1. There is a small crack in the lower right corner of the windshield. It happed a couple years back after big snowfall. Evening no crack, morning crack is there. The crack is very small and I am passing VA state inspection with it every time. No one ever mentioned it to me as an issue.
2. The moonroof is leaking. This is actually my doing. I was trying to clean one of the drains and damaged the rubber drain tube. I had to close the drain at the time and now sometimes there is some water coming through the moonroof. Only when the car is parked. This should really be an easy fix; I just never got around to actually doing it.
3. I dont consider following an issue but would like to mention it anyway. Once in a while the Transmission Check Light would come up on engine start (only during start). It would flash for a couple of seconds and then go away. This has been happening since the swap but never caused any issues.
4. The radiator support. Everyone knows this has to be replaced at some point. Ive consulted the body shop past summer ( 2013 ) and was told not to do anything about it for at least another couple of years.
Maintenance:
1. Ive always used only Castrol Syntec oil (Fully synthetic oil)
2. Always ONLY PREMIUM Gas
3. At the time of the swap, Auto transmission fluid has been completely drained and replaced with NEW NISSANs Auto Transition fluid. The old fluid was in perfect condition.
4. Radiator has been replaced in November of 2012
5. Resonator and Muffler have been replaced in May 2012:
7. The new GoodYear 205/65 R15 tires. Installed 2012.
8. The new DieHard battery. Installed 2012.
Ive driven this car since 2000. It was my daily driver and it never let me down. I hope it will serve you same as it served me.
Reason for selling:
After 13 years it is time to move on to something else.
Price:
I am asking $4500.
You are welcome to ask me any questions and/or come see the car if you are in the area.
Pictures:
Thank you for looking.
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Gray (leather)
Engine: VQ 35 Full Swap 97,271 miles
Transmission : Automatic 97,271 miles
Power windows, locks, mirrors, brakes, steering, heated sits
Climate control (A/C is Ice Cold)
Remote keyless entry\trunk opener\window opener
Premium Boseฎ Speakers, Pioneer FH-8000BT Stereo with Bluetooth Hands-Free calling, Bluetooth Audio, AM/FM, MP3, Satellite Radio
Power glass moon-roof with sunshade
Mods:
1. Full Engine Swap VQ35
The swap has been done in October November 2010 by myself and my uncle. It took about 2 month because we only worked on weekends.
Years since swap: 3
Miles driven since swap: 35,950
Issues related to the swap: 0
All parts needed for the swap came from a same 2003 Maxima donor car. The donor car had 61,321 miles on it (I have a photo-copy of the salvage title).
2. Front brakes
a. Used J30 dual piston calipers
b. New J30 rotors
c. StopTech Street Performance Brake Pads
I also have some parts left over from the swap that will be going with the car:
Driver side driveshaft (from donor car excellent condition)
Passenger side driveshaft (from donor car, incomplete)
Power steering (from donor car)
Some electrical parts
Wind deflector
Issues:
1. There is a small crack in the lower right corner of the windshield. It happed a couple years back after big snowfall. Evening no crack, morning crack is there. The crack is very small and I am passing VA state inspection with it every time. No one ever mentioned it to me as an issue.
2. The moonroof is leaking. This is actually my doing. I was trying to clean one of the drains and damaged the rubber drain tube. I had to close the drain at the time and now sometimes there is some water coming through the moonroof. Only when the car is parked. This should really be an easy fix; I just never got around to actually doing it.
3. I dont consider following an issue but would like to mention it anyway. Once in a while the Transmission Check Light would come up on engine start (only during start). It would flash for a couple of seconds and then go away. This has been happening since the swap but never caused any issues.
4. The radiator support. Everyone knows this has to be replaced at some point. Ive consulted the body shop past summer ( 2013 ) and was told not to do anything about it for at least another couple of years.
Maintenance:
1. Ive always used only Castrol Syntec oil (Fully synthetic oil)
2. Always ONLY PREMIUM Gas
3. At the time of the swap, Auto transmission fluid has been completely drained and replaced with NEW NISSANs Auto Transition fluid. The old fluid was in perfect condition.
4. Radiator has been replaced in November of 2012
5. Resonator and Muffler have been replaced in May 2012:
a. Walker Exhaust 56000 Resonator Assembly
b. Walker Exhaust 21182 Muffler Assembly-Quiet-FlowSS
6. Ive ran high output halogen bulbs in the headlights, so to make sure there is no overheat to the wires custom relay wiring has been done.b. Walker Exhaust 21182 Muffler Assembly-Quiet-FlowSS
7. The new GoodYear 205/65 R15 tires. Installed 2012.
8. The new DieHard battery. Installed 2012.
Ive driven this car since 2000. It was my daily driver and it never let me down. I hope it will serve you same as it served me.
Reason for selling:
After 13 years it is time to move on to something else.
Price:
I am asking $4500.
You are welcome to ask me any questions and/or come see the car if you are in the area.
Pictures:
Thank you for looking.
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Couple more questions
Cool California likes to see everything moved over - everything - from. Donor vechile to new vechile. I have done other older vechile swaps before, just never bought one.
So you have had the vechile for 13 years, How much rust is on the vechile? What type of mpg are you getting day to day? Can we get a picture of the interior,
Any other power mods to car besides motor?
So you have had the vechile for 13 years, How much rust is on the vechile? What type of mpg are you getting day to day? Can we get a picture of the interior,
Any other power mods to car besides motor?
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