i was curious if anyone here has done the conversion from the 3.0 liter to the 3.5 from the newer maximas? i heard that the new engines fit the older 5 spd trannys? and you use a 2000 altima ecu. is this true cuz i am very interested in doing this project. anyone with info please reply

thanks.greg

 

check the all motor form dude

 

stick an LS1 in that bad boy!

 

Check the all motor forums to see what I mean. Yes it's been done. Yes the older 5speeds fit the 3.5L.

Most are using the stock 4th gen ECU, with, IIRC one exception, one is using the 02 ECU in his 95.

So, just out of curiousity, whre did you "hear" this?

 

Word on the street has it that a 3.5L will drop into a 4th gen, I dont believe it, its just a rumor

 

It will never work.

 

It only fits 95-96. 97-99 are a totally different beast.

 

Hasn't been done on 97-99 ... Besides, we all know the 95/6's are lighter

 

Lighter and better looking

 

It won't work, the 3.5L is too big

 

put a twin turbo'd (dsm turbos) 350 in it. radiator cap blow of valves (10 psi) 650 h.p. *****.

 

Change to a 95-96 bumper then it will fit

 

Yeah, that's a whole lot easier than the 3.5 swap in a 97-99. Something about how the 3.5 radiator is placed, it only works with the 95-96 bumper.

 

I though you had to change out teh headlights as well.

 

you guys are such d!cks lol.... mine must be a 95-96 in disguise...

 

True, but the 5th gen headlights will work, just need to cut up the 95-96 bumper a little to make them fit. The firewall issue is not that bad though, just need to move it back about 2-2 1/2 inches for the 3.5L to fit.

The real problem is getting the 350z tranny to fit, nothing a custom driveshaft well can't fix.

 

Build date:96?

 

haha more than likely but its too hot to go out and check.... mine just happens to look like a 97, but my trans is all 5th gen lol

 

Damn, you guys just tore this poor guy about 18.33 new holes...

 

Can we get that in carbon fiber?


And by the way.....


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how much is a 3.5?

 

Just drop a V8 in there. Problem solved.

 

if you want one pre-built, call tilleys99 at his shop 717.867.0381, or if you just need info

 

www.car-part.com

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Not only is it too big, it's too heavy for the front 4th gen suspension

 

Changing out the firewall makes it easier.

 

the 3.5l from newer maxima's is too big for my 95? what if i get coilovers for tokicko/hr's?
and if i could get the motor for 700 dollars, that would be awesome...the only thing is, how can you tell the condition of a motor.

 

You need to do metallography on the cyilnder walls...

Spend 12 minutes in the All Motor Forum reading about the 3.0 and 3.5L, and swaps etc. . then come back here ...

 

I swar if anything happens to my current engine, I'll have no choice but to put the VQ35 in. Only problem is I take such good care of my current one.

 

Drain the oil & coolant, put a brick on the accelrator, leave it in neutral, go watch the news, and come back ...

 

Go with the coil overs. I hear they have a stiffer rebound and should support the engine weight better.

 

I wish it were that easy.

 

Sorry, yeah ill go read there. I thought this was one of those things I'd never tamper with until I read this thread so I JUST NOW became interested.
My bad
And I hear ya mdeezy

 

Great job on the car, where'd you get those amazing headlights? jlb44@bu.edu

 

ok so i went out and bought a 95 bumper for the 3.5 install on my 97 and put all 4 windows down so i can have more room to work with. i will get the altima ecu this week and the honda accord wire harness too. how much super glue do i need for the install? someone said 3oz will do.

 

No the 3oz wont due, You'll need atleast the 9oz bottle. You'll need the final drive from the 2003 auto tranny. The shimms from a 96 tranny. The Injectors from the Pular, along with the exhaust hanger from a 01 stanza