bluebriscoe

I need a new tranny and i found one from an 3.5 (auto) but my car is a 2001 3.0 so will the 3.5 tranny wrk on the 3.0?

pmohr

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Did you search?

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...k-my-00-a.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...e-00-03-a.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...to-2000-a.html

bluebriscoe

Those did not answer the question yes or no....it jus tells me that some parts are identicle but will it work or not?

pmohr

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There's the thing. AFAIK it hasn't been done. If you want to give it a shot, go ahead. It should work.

mtrai760

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Definetly maybe.

bluebriscoe

okay so whats the difference that make it maybe?

pmohr

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Did you search or did you only look at the threads I listed? There's been quite a few threads on it.

bluebriscoe

ive searched and non have completely said yes or no just it should or maybe

pmohr

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As I said above, no one's done it before. Almost all of those threads list what's similar or different.

Answer to your thread: no one knows for sure.

bluebriscoe

is it possible if i asked nissan if the would know?

pmohr

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Not very likely. You'd be asking someone who would never attempt such a thing.

bluebriscoe

what other cars uses the same tranny as the one in the 2001 maxima

pmohr

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A32 4AT is virtually identical. That's about it.

bluebriscoe

thanks for the help man

Herofmine

i was thinking is it possible to swap 2001 AT maxima tranny to 5 speed or 6 speed MT tranny? and what has to be done? i know i have to replace transmission computer and what else?

pmohr

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Seriously?

http://forums.maxima.org/all-motor/3...edure-faq.html
http://www.dynomagic.com/5spd_conversion.htm

bluebriscoe

On this site for used transmisions it says the 3.5 tranny can be used on 00s an 01s

http://www.automotix.net/transmissio...d-re4f04b.html

pmohr

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Well there you go, go ahead and give it a shot.

arthur glazier

I thought that 03 had a 5 sp auto? or am I wrong?

pmohr

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The first RE5F22A (5AT) was used in the '04 SE and above, up until what, '07 when they went to the CVT. The '04 SL still used the same RE4F04B (4AT) as the 02/03 Maximas, which is a slightly modified RE4F04A (95-01 4AT).

bluebriscoe

Okay guy I have an update the 3.5 4spd auto does fit on 3.0s the thing thas diffrent so far is the starter which isnt that big of a deal.I will have more tomorrow when i install the right starter.

pmohr

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Well the front housing, as well as most parts are all the same part number, so we know it bolts up (not to mention all of the Maxima VQ30/VQ35s being the same bolt pattern).

The Nissan OE part numbers are different for the starter, but all aftermarket companies list it as the same for the A33 and A33B autos. What's different about it?

Since the front housing is the same, the starter should be as well. They don't really look different, you just can't see the nose on the VQ35 starter in this pic.

You can see the VQ30 starter on top (same for 4AT/5MT), VQ35 starter on bottom (4AT):

bluebriscoe

the plugs are diffrent and the shape of the part that spins is diffrent.The starter from the 3.0 will drag if you try to use it.

P. Samson

I believe the flywheel starter ring gears are different (teeth number). Don't forget that the Gen. 5.5 trannies are the same model number as the '01 non LSD trannies only. The LSD trannies ('01 AE) have a different model no.

bluebriscoe

but im using my same flywheel.

P. Samson

It was just in answer to pmohr.

bluebriscoe

o ok

bluebriscoe

IT WORKS! IT WORKS! IT WORKS! it shifts smoothly as everthing is the same nothing was diffrent even the starter( i realized my starter cable was messed up so thats why it was dragging) so guy now you are able to use the 4spd auto from 3.5s

arthur glazier

WOW thats great news. Now I wonder how hard it would be to install a 5sp auto?

pmohr

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New wiring and electronics, possibly new axles.

Herofmine

Overall i'm wondering i have 2001 Maxima (auto) and currently i'm having ECU computer and having problem to find 01 ECU with traction control, and i'm thinking to swap it with 2003 Maxima 6MT is it possible? anybody ever done this be4?

pmohr

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Search, yes people have swapped to a 6MT.

If you want to use the '03 ECU, you're going to have to get an '02/03 engine harness.

Herofmine

I don't think so that i need 03 ECU for 6MT i just need 01 Manual trans Ecu, but there is separate Transmission computer (i don't know manual trans has it or not) and i can't use 03 ECU on my 01 max Engine cuz' it's 3.0

pmohr

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Wait, what?

There's no trans computer for a 6MT...what could it do? Nothing.

I know you can't use the '03 ECU on a VQ30.

So are you just trying to swap in a 6MT, or the VQ35+6MT?

Herofmine

ok, then regular VQ30 engine ECU for M/T is ok! no i don't want VQ35 it's too much work and $$$ better sell this car and get another one with VQ35, today i saw 04 Engine for very cheap price but still a lot of work! i just want 6MT from VQ35 to my VQ30, and what kind of parts i should get for manual trans ? i know taht Manual tarns has different Axels then Auto that i have to change

pmohr

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Again, search. It's been done, there are threads on it.

CoolMax

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denny_1986

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so u just bought an 03 tranny from a junkyard and slapped it on your 01 max? Is it as simple as that? I'm planning on doing the same thing later down the line when my tranny goes. 02-03 trannys seem to be better built....(or are they lol)

Fireonice

What about buying a auto lsd tranny and swaping it with a non lsd tranny. Would there be any complications because of the lsd or the vlsd?

pmohr

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Are you a 5th gen, or 5.5?

The RE4F04B was beefed up slightly for the VQ35, best as I know. The RE4F04V you want to put in there wasn't designed for it, but it should handle it just fine, if it's been treated well.

All you need is a VLSD driver's side axle.