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Old Oct 27, 2002 | 08:28 PM
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Turbocharging a 86 maxima

I have a 86 maxima and a 84 300ZX turbo anniversary edition....I'm looking at getting a 300ZX turbo parts car so i can put a 5speed into my Z. after this, I'll have an extra turbo, and i'm wondering how hard is it to put the turbo on the maxima, there both VG30E engines, so I know it can be done, and i've seen many non turbo Z's go to turbo, but will being front drive pose a problem?? has anyone done this before?? I just think it would be awsome to have a 200hp+ 2nd gen maxima to go with my Z.
Old Oct 28, 2002 | 12:03 AM
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If you can swap the turbo in the Z, you can do it in the maxima. Do a search on "turbo and maxima" in this forum to find all the info you need.
Old Oct 29, 2002 | 08:55 PM
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Turbo swap

As mentioned above, you will find a lot of useful information on the forum, however, I found that a lot of it was simply speculation. With that in mind, I embarked on the swap myself and am smack-dab in the middle of it. There are a number of things to be mindful of, feel free to email me with your questions, I would be more than happy to help you out. I had started a thread here with some pics but decided to delete it until I was done. Attitudes. Email me
Old Oct 31, 2002 | 07:04 PM
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Re: Turbo swap

Originally posted by KALSC
As mentioned above, you will find a lot of useful information on the forum, however, I found that a lot of it was simply speculation. With that in mind, I embarked on the swap myself and am smack-dab in the middle of it. There are a number of things to be mindful of, feel free to email me with your questions, I would be more than happy to help you out. I had started a thread here with some pics but decided to delete it until I was done. Attitudes. Email me

Yeah! Let me know how it turns out after you're done.
Old Nov 15, 2002 | 12:59 AM
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Re: Turbocharging a 86 maxima

Originally posted by Mayo-84Z/86Max
I have a 86 maxima and a 84 300ZX turbo anniversary edition....I'm looking at getting a 300ZX turbo parts car so i can put a 5speed into my Z. after this, I'll have an extra turbo, and i'm wondering how hard is it to put the turbo on the maxima, there both VG30E engines, so I know it can be done, and i've seen many non turbo Z's go to turbo, but will being front drive pose a problem?? has anyone done this before?? I just think it would be awsome to have a 200hp+ 2nd gen maxima to go with my Z.
Ok yes you can the diffeence is you have to change the manifold, ecu and the fuel pump to reach stock boost
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