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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-20-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,731
Posted By Stephen Max

Listen to Clive, folks, he knows what he's...

Listen to Clive, folks, he knows what he's talking about.

Every insulation system has a maximium voltage it is capable of withstanding, and if the spark plug gap gets big enough, then eventually...
Forum: All Motor
05-30-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,849
Posted By Stephen Max

I could probably come up with something for you. ...

I could probably come up with something for you. PM me.
Forum: All Motor
05-24-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

It may work fine for a while, but a misaligned...

It may work fine for a while, but a misaligned roller chain will wear faster. The question then becomes, how long until you need to replace the chain?
Forum: All Motor
05-24-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

Okay, so maybe the intention is to use the VQ35...

Okay, so maybe the intention is to use the VQ35 secondaries without spacers, but it seems to me that you can't do that for some reason. It has been too long since I did a VQ35 conversion. Maybe...
Forum: All Motor
05-24-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

Maximeltman, I don't see how it is possible to...

Maximeltman, I don't see how it is possible to use the VQ35 secondaries. As you have already pointed out, there is no shaft left to mount the VQ30 primary gear.

How did the motor come to you? ...
Forum: All Motor
05-23-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

Hmmm. I confess I have been out of the loop with...

Hmmm. I confess I have been out of the loop with regards to the latest VQ35 swap procedures. But I have not heard of being able to use the VQ35 secondaries instead of the VQ30 secondaries. Maybe...
Forum: All Motor
05-23-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

Just to be sure, are you doing a vq35 swap into a...

Just to be sure, are you doing a vq35 swap into a 4th gen? If so, then in order to have compatibility between the 4th gen ecu and the cam position sensor, you have to remove the vq35 timing gears...
Forum: All Motor
05-23-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

Those are the vq35 secondary timing gears! The...

Those are the vq35 secondary timing gears! The spacers are for the vq35 cams and the vq30 timing gears and chains, including secondaries.
Forum: All Motor
05-23-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

No, the spacers are all the same thickness.

No, the spacers are all the same thickness.
Forum: All Motor
05-22-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

You have the exhaust side secondary timing gear...

You have the exhaust side secondary timing gear under the main timing gear. The secondaries are different thicknesses, with the intake secondary thinner than the exhaust secondary.
Forum: All Motor
05-22-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

They are still able fit over the centering...

They are still able fit over the centering shafts, yes. The length of engagement is reduced by 3 mm, obviously, but there is still plenty of length to engage with the outer timing gear.
Forum: All Motor
05-22-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

I don't know if it qualifies the cam swap as a...

I don't know if it qualifies the cam swap as a simple bolt on, but it makes it a straightforward assembly operation.

The other question I answered in the previous post. The versatility of the...
Forum: All Motor
05-22-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,182
Posted By Stephen Max

The VQ35 cams have a 6 mm dowel hole that is 180...

The VQ35 cams have a 6 mm dowel hole that is 180 degrees out of phase with the VQ30 timing gear slots. It is unused in the VQ35 engine. There is a small hole (1 or 2 mm dia) in the cam in the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-12-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,253
Posted By Stephen Max

It doesn't usually affect peak performance, but a...

It doesn't usually affect peak performance, but a faulty egr can cause some driveability problems.

If the egr valve is stuck open, then it will allow exhaust gas into the intake during idling...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-12-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,253
Posted By Stephen Max

I still post occasionally.

I still post occasionally.
Forum: General Maxima Accessories (All Generations)
02-09-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,631
Posted By Stephen Max

It is possible, but by itself a larger TB won't...

It is possible, but by itself a larger TB won't result in any noticeable gains. It will give you better partial throttle response (more increase in airflow for a given change in butterfly plate...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-02-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 144,655
Posted By Stephen Max

The .028" gap is a number used by some of the...

The .028" gap is a number used by some of the boosted guys from way back, like Mardigrasmax (and me). Don't know if he is still around. Your car will still run fine at .028", lower than about...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
11-23-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,098
Posted By Stephen Max

The horror, the horror...

Saw this in the Whole Foods parking garage.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-23-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 821
Posted By Stephen Max

The egr solenoid valve is a solenoid that...

The egr solenoid valve is a solenoid that controls vacuum that operates the egr valve. It is located near the back side of the front cylinder head. It has a vacuum line going to it, and another...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
11-23-2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,980
Posted By Stephen Max

Sorry to hear Dave. Hope you get a new job...

Sorry to hear Dave. Hope you get a new job quickly, old buddy. You're in my prayers.

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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-22-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,032
Posted By Stephen Max

Go manual. The best mod I ever did to my Maxima...

Go manual. The best mod I ever did to my Maxima was the tranny conversion. So much more fun to drive.

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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
11-22-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 63,673
Posted By Stephen Max

A bad knock sensor will give you reduced gas...

A bad knock sensor will give you reduced gas mileage and power, but it won't have any effect on idle smoothness. Something else is the problem.


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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-14-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 63,673
Posted By Stephen Max

You said you checked the coil packs, but how? If...

You said you checked the coil packs, but how? If you just used a multimeter to measure resistance, they could check out okay and still be bad. Here's why:

Coils fail due to a breakdown in the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-12-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,737
Posted By Stephen Max

Yeah, I remember. So easy to be a tough guy on...

Yeah, I remember. So easy to be a tough guy on the internet. Best wishes for the future.

...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
09-12-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 144,655
Posted By Stephen Max

You guys with coil pack problems should try...

You guys with coil pack problems should try closing up your sparkplug gap to about .028". I did this to my son's 5th gen Maxima and it eliminated the problem for the past year. Decreasing the gap...
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