Upgrade Engine
#1
Upgrade Engine
Hey , guys I have a 98 Max and i want to upgrade from the stock engine, what would be a good upgrade? A my buddy told me to go with a 350z engine, but i dont see that engine ready match up with my car
#2
http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor/4...swap-info.html
This and more info is in the All Motor section.
This and more info is in the All Motor section.
#3
http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor/4...swap-info.html
This and more info is in the All Motor section.
This and more info is in the All Motor section.
#4
while your hanging out in all motor tell your friend he is a fool, even though he knows a small amount about our engines, RWD motor/=FWD
and these are maximas not hondahs, we dont have direct swap engines, you either have to build one or custom.
currently im in the midst of a cam and piston build with that 00vi setup you were linked. get to know your car and go from there.
and these are maximas not hondahs, we dont have direct swap engines, you either have to build one or custom.
currently im in the midst of a cam and piston build with that 00vi setup you were linked. get to know your car and go from there.
#5
There are only two practical swaps that have more power than the stock engine.
1.) VQ30DE-K (2000 and 2001 Maxima) 222crankhp vs 190
If your current engine is running fine, you can just swap lower and upper intake manifolds, fuel rail, injectors, throttlebody, IACV, and EGR guide tube, and you have essentially turned your VQ30DE into a DE-K. This is called the 00vi swap. Read up and search on it for this swap, there are tons of threads out there that are very helpful.
2.) VQ35 FWD only (2002-2008 Maxima, 2002-2006 Altima, and similar Quest, and Murano) 255ish crankhp
Also a lot on this swap, easiest is to make it a hybrid with VQ30 timing components so it works with your ECU. Swap the timing stuff from the VQ30 onto the VQ35 and drop it in, in a nutshell.
#6
true bro... VQ35 FWD is a direct drop. Unless you want to go crazy and do a custom rb26 like one of the guys on here... But like said before me, find info and go from there. When you do mods, post it up so we can see what upgrades you put in and how you think it benefits you and how it could benefit us also..
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#10
in addition to the info you got in this thread, get yourself a copy of the FSM and a haynes/chilton repair manual. start learning HOW our cars work. Get yourself a good set of metric tools ect. and if possible hook up with some fellow .org members in your area,you never know when they may have a project that they could use help on.
#11
in addition to the info you got in this thread, get yourself a copy of the FSM and a haynes/chilton repair manual. start learning HOW our cars work. Get yourself a good set of metric tools ect. and if possible hook up with some fellow .org members in your area,you never know when they may have a project that they could use help on.
#13
To the OP:
If you want a no-hassle, almost "plug & play" upgrade, install the DE-K motor (or just the 00VI) with a JWT ECU. I had this combo with a 7200 rev limit JWT, and it was amazing. If you want to go for the gold, head over to the all motor section and research the 3.5 swap. Needless to say, this install will be much more in depth.
OT: Cashoit, why do you quote yourself randomly in your signature?
#14
OP,
Unless you have considerable engine knowledge, garage, tools, tuning capabilities, time, a 3.5L or DE-K engine, and about 3k bucks you shdnt attempt a swap.
You really gotta SEARCH. There are alotta good threads for doing a swap and its pretty EXTENSIVE. Its not easy or cheap at all. Nor is F/I.
Check out Kevlo911 FAQ stickie. Its good for listing performance mods and understanding our cars.
Im not trying to discourage you and i help everyone on the org cuz i was a newbie too once, its yur money and car so do what u want, but i jus want to be real with you about swapping engines. Its not for the average joe.
#15
To the OP:
If you want a no-hassle, almost "plug & play" upgrade, install the DE-K motor (or just the 00VI) with a JWT ECU. I had this combo with a 7200 rev limit JWT, and it was amazing. If you want to go for the gold, head over to the all motor section and research the 3.5 swap. Needless to say, this install will be much more in depth.
OT: Cashoit, why do you quote yourself randomly in your signature?
The first quote is cuz honestly there is no point to removing the cat, no significant HP gains, jus a hassel and weird blue smelly plume of smoke out yur exhaust.
The second and third are from when whitemaxima had a starter locked in his engine for months. He was finally able to remove it and get the car started. It turned out that somehow his splashguard had lodged itself in his pulleys??? It was good tryin to troubleshoot that one.
THe fourth, I really like njmax's quote cuz its sooooo true.
#16
OP,
Unless you have considerable engine knowledge, garage, tools, tuning capabilities, time, a 3.5L or DE-K engine, and about 3k bucks you shdnt attempt a swap.
You really gotta SEARCH. There are alotta good threads for doing a swap and its pretty EXTENSIVE. Its not easy or cheap at all. Nor is F/I.
Check out Kevlo911 FAQ stickie. Its good for listing performance mods and understanding our cars.
Im not trying to discourage you and i help everyone on the org cuz i was a newbie too once, its yur money and car so do what u want, but i jus want to be real with you about swapping engines. Its not for the average joe.
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I would have to say the vq3.5 engine its more powerful but it is less durable it all up to u if you want a very durable engine stay with the one you have or if u want power go for the vq35 i stayed with my engine i just changed every part of it camshafts pistons piston rings spark plugs and high fuel injectors all the gaskets and added a turbo kit and intake it shines and its way more powerful now and way more durable thats all i have to say send me a message u sound cool and i dont got a friend yet
#23
I would have to say the vq3.5 engine its more powerful but it is less durable it all up to u if you want a very durable engine stay with the one you have or if u want power go for the vq35 i stayed with my engine i just changed every part of it camshafts pistons piston rings spark plugs and high fuel injectors all the gaskets and added a turbo kit and intake it shines and its way more powerful now and way more durable thats all i have to say send me a message u sound cool and i dont got a friend yet
Op, like many others said, you have alot of reading to do. It really all depends on your skill level. How much of the work can you perform yourself? If you and a couple of local .orgers can handle a VQ35 swap then it would trully be worth it. However if you cannot tackle this type of project, be prepared to either spend quite a bit of money, or look elsewhere. As mentioned previosly, you would have to build a hybrid motor, running your stock timing components. Im not sure where your located, but in ny there are people who have done many vq35 swaps, and could hook you up for relatively cheap. The motor can be had for an about $500-900. In fact if your in the ny area I know someone selling them right now for $650 with a month warranty.
Im not sure how serious you are about this, but if you can hande the workload, I would say go for it. Start reading the all motor section. Goodluck
#25
I would have to say the vq3.5 engine its more powerful but it is less durable it all up to u if you want a very durable engine stay with the one you have or if u want power go for the vq35 i stayed with my engine i just changed every part of it camshafts pistons piston rings spark plugs and high fuel injectors all the gaskets and added a turbo kit and intake it shines and its way more powerful now and way more durable thats all i have to say send me a message u sound cool and i dont got a friend yet
#26
i stayed with my engine i just changed every part of it camshafts pistons piston rings spark plugs and high fuel injectors all the gaskets and added a turbo kit and intake it shines and its way more powerful now and way more durable thats all i have to say send me a message u sound cool and i dont got a friend yet
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