YearOfTheGus

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Does anyone know if this is possible, or is it the same transmission that's in the 3rd gens?

Greeny

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Different animal there mang, iirc the mounting points are all in different places on the 2nd gen trans, and the axles are not compatible with the 3rd gen body width/hubs. Also, the linkage to the gear shifter is in a different place on the 2nd gen trans.

YearOfTheGus

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well that's disappointing.
Found one on craigslist for $250. The owner says the motor turns over but no spark. Also been sitting for 4 years so I'm not sure about that...

internetautomar

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drivers side axle is the same

Greeny

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yeah, i figured you would give some more accurate specs on the axles, but i did recall one or more of the axles being different..

maxinout93

I knew a guy that did a swap on a 89 maxima vg30e, that had a 87 maxima gxe and put the tranny from the 87 into the 89. It shifted good, but the power/comfort button was no use. I looked under the hood, and there was only one shift cable, not 2 like im used to seeing. By the way it was an automatic transmision. I used to own a 87 GXE and I loved it, the 5-speeds are great also. I am looking into getting one to fix up and drive. As they are very reliable, and the window regulators are not that big of an issue.

maxinout93

I knew a guy that did a swap on a 89 maxima vg30e, that had a 87 maxima gxe and put the tranny from the 87 into the 89. It shifted good, but the power/comfort button was no use. I looked under the hood, and there was only one shift cable, not 2 like im used to seeing. By the way it was an automatic transmision. I used to own a 87 GXE and I loved it, the 5-speeds are great also. I am looking into getting one to fix up and drive. As they are very reliable, and the window regulators are not that big of an issue.