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Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
12-22-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By lww

Disaster! Cracked Dash!

I'm crushed! I'm doing some renovation work on the garage and had to park my pristine 69k mile '82 Diesel sedan outside for a couple of days and a 3 day lapse in judgement resulted in me noticing 2...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
12-18-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,156
Posted By lww

Had to jumpstart the other day and now the radio doesn't work!

So, I was in a hurry the other day and neglected to turn off my headlights when I got to work...

Needless to say, when I came out to go home, the battery was obviously dead. Got some jumper...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-26-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,258
Posted By lww

Hey, High5Maxi! we should get together. I'm up...

Hey, High5Maxi! we should get together. I'm up in Dublin just north of Pleasanton. I'd like to check out your Max(s). Mine's pretty stock right now but with only 68k on the odometer it's a pretty...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
11-26-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 137
Sticky 1st gen mods
Views: 60,326
Posted By lww

Easiest thing to do is open up the exhaust and...

Easiest thing to do is open up the exhaust and the intake. Cold air intake will give you better throttle response and let the motor make more power than the same mod makes on a naturally aspirated...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
09-14-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 18,228
Posted By lww

Talk about dredging up a thread from the grave! ...

Talk about dredging up a thread from the grave! This thread was originally started in Jan. 2008!

Anyway, my '82 Diesel Sedan has 67k original miles on it, was garage kept it's entire life, has no...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
05-11-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,358
Posted By lww

What year are you looking for? I have an '82 FSM.

What year are you looking for? I have an '82 FSM.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-10-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 54,252
Posted By lww

Do we have a moderator that can split this...

Do we have a moderator that can split this thread? Or possibly delete the posts that aren't relevant to it's stickiness?
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-10-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,506
Posted By lww

Ok, now we need pics AND video! Reminds me...

Ok, now we need pics AND video!

Reminds me when I put a bored-out 460 (504ci) w/Holly 850 double pumper in an '82 Mustang GT. Simple swap with stupid power. Of course, it couldn't turn for ****...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-13-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 39,687
Posted By lww

I hope that thing is bagged or it's going to be a...

I hope that thing is bagged or it's going to be a helluva rough ride!
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
01-24-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 39,687
Posted By lww

Has anyone done any test fitting to see what the...

Has anyone done any test fitting to see what the best wheel size and offset are to get the widest tires on the 1st gen?

I'm thinking a 15x7 or 15x8 with a +15 or +20 offset to keep the tires off...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
01-17-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,061
Posted By lww

No. The 280Z (1975-1978) suspension will NOT...

No. The 280Z (1975-1978) suspension will NOT work on a 1st Gen Maxima. However, the 280ZX (1979-1983) suspension is almost exactly the same. It was the first "shared" platform and is why so many...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
01-16-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,506
Posted By lww

In spite of the shortcomings of the early VH45 I...

In spite of the shortcomings of the early VH45 I love the fact that this swap seems pretty simple. The OP has come up with a winning combination for fun with minimal cost and effort.

Having built...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
10-17-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,043
Posted By lww

Looking for a factory wheel center cap for a 1982 Sedan...

Anybody have one they're willing to let go of?

I'm looking for one to replace the one that went missing on my 1982 Diesel Maxima Sedan with 65k miles on this pristine example of 80's cruising...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
10-13-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,844
Posted By lww

Post #19 in this thread links to the Nissan...

Post #19 in this thread links to the Nissan Diesel site: http://nissandiesel.dyndns.org/

You'll get anywhere between 20 - 25 mpg with the 3 speed automatic. The 5-speed can get upwards of...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
10-13-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,937
Posted By lww

The REALLY important question is, will this work...

The REALLY important question is, will this work on a 1st Gen Max?

How different are the hubs and caliper mounts between the 1st gen and 2nd gen Maximas?

I suspect the 1st Gen is going to be...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
10-12-2010, 04:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,061
Posted By lww

Seriously? Remember, the 1st Gen Maxima shares...

Seriously? Remember, the 1st Gen Maxima shares many parts with the 280ZX. That's why the 280ZX get's criticzed by the 1st Gen Z crowd!

Eibach part number 6302.140 is a set of lowering...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By lww

I know that feeling. My first house put a 5 year...

I know that feeling. My first house put a 5 year moratorium on my car projects as well. It takes a while to recover, but you'll be in much better shape, financially, with a house than a half dozen...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 29,013
Posted By lww

I wish I'd found this place earlier this year! ...

I wish I'd found this place earlier this year! It would have made my search for a 1st Gen Diesel a LOT easier!

Now you guys need to find me one with a 5 speed!

Cheers,
LWW
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2010, 04:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By lww

Nice Max! If anyone knows where I can find one,...

Nice Max! If anyone knows where I can find one, I'm looking for a center cap to replace the only one that's missing on my car.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By lww

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0046.JPG

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0046.JPG
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By lww

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0045.JPG

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0045.JPG
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By lww

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0042.JPG

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0042.JPG
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By lww

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0040.JPG

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0040.JPG
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By lww

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0039.JPG

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0039.JPG
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-07-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,804
Posted By lww

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0038.JPG

http://www.kamikazeracing.org/maxi/IMGA0038.JPG
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