maxkid123

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3.5 swap??? is it worth it or what?? im thinking about either doing a low mileage 3.0 and turbo or just doing a 3.5 and keep all motor..opinions please

IHAVEA2KMAXIMA

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5sp turbo =)

pmohr

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How are we supposed to help you decide? It's your car. Do you want to be NA or FI?

There are several threads around here of people deciding between 3.0 and 3.5, read them, but it's mostly just up to you.

maxkid123

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thing is i want sumthing like pretty reliable...and idk which one would be more reliable

SmileyFace

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getting a turbo set up the right way is pretty hard but ones you have it set up you cant go wrong. i talked with a dude who was FI 3.0 and he loves it. but like said b4 it's what you want, it's your car.

a32maximavq

i'd chose 3.5 anyday

and one day

i did

J-hop

I would say go with the 3.5. I swapped in a turbo IC setup into my other car(not a max) and it required a lot more maitenance and things were always going wrong from boost leaks to fuel mapping problems. Once you hit boost your into a whole different zone of tuning and for me it was a huge headache. Im sure some people here have run turbo setups without much problems but turbo engines especially +T ones are hit and miss reliability wise.

Id say go with the 3.5 swap and go for an all motor, or maybe if you really want boost look at stillen's supercharger kits, they look pretty straight forward compared to a +T setup plus you dont have the added wear and tear caused by higher intake temps etc from the turbo.

gunny11218

because you didnt have it professionally done. know its kind of a girly way to back down but if you want it done right let someone who can tune it right there after they set it up for you.

go with the turbo set up dude hittin boost its baller as ****.

NmexMAX

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Judging from this thread you created, you should stay stock.

khantalha+

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^^^^^^^^^^^^ thats right.... bro i had a 3.5 98 gxe 5spd, a 96 gxe with bolts ons and autotragic...and a 95 se 5spd...dude i 'd keep my 96 for daily day driver and turbo my 95...but u gotta have it done right....
but thats just me

markd248

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the 3.5 swap will be more reliable and will create similair performance. Also it'll be less expensive in the short and long run.

Although as nmexmax said, based on this thread, keep it stock for a while.

made in china

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ha, that's funny!

99BlackMaxMS

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3.5 swap + turbo

Cdg2125

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how come nobody can decide what they want to do to their cars by themselves? Seems like so many people want the approval of this forum to work on their car ha. Just do some research and decide for yourself.

Penguin1996

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sometimes i get the impression from these threads that people are really just trying to ask permission from the very intimidating 300+hp guys on what to do...its like....NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!

but thats just me

chillin014

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i think your right. very little of this is about personal satisfaction, but more like social acceptance.

to the OP- your going to buy all the parts, and then pay somebody else to do it, and then your going to drive it and realize its not fast enough. But because you know nothing about what was just done to your car, you'll have no real sense of attachment to the project and then you'll probably sell it.

to some people its a more personal thing...where we want to accomplish or tackle something...build/restore something...and perfect it, etc. if you just want to GO FAST IN A CAR, your looking in the wrong place.

black_maxed95

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exactly my thoughts

or 3.5 + turbo ftmfw

maxkid123

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wow i ask one question just to get opinions from people who have turbo maxima's and people who have 3.5 swaped maximas to get a idea on what they think..i didnt say hmmm im a noob and know nothing about anything i want a 6759279 hp maxima that runs 2's in the quarter!! WHAT DO I DOO TO MAKE IT THAT FAST!!!! i did not say that..i want a simple opinion

Divewjason

Personally I wouldn't consider a 3.5 swap until my engine starts having a lot of problems.

It may be better for you to do the same. But good luck with your decision.

Cdg2125

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well truth is if you wanted opinions from 3.5 and turbo guys you would go to all motor forum and the turbo forum and do some research, time slips, and that stuff for answers. Posting here made it like you wanted people to tell you which was better. It depends on setup and all.

maxkid123

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ok i made up my mind.

accordingtou

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Speaking of setups. How is your project coming along?

Op: I am glad you made up your mind. Now stfu & go start on your turbo 3.5 swap




please.lol I kid I kid.
Goodluck

97SMG

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Just out of curiosity, what did you decide on and why? Im not trying to bash you, but like previously stated looks like you have some serious reading to do.(don't take it the wrong way)