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Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-18-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,454
Posted By HowlerMonkey

May be interested in the automatic tranny torque...

May be interested in the automatic tranny torque convertor shipped to florida if nobody wants the transmission.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
04-12-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,877
Posted By HowlerMonkey

That shifter boot rules!!

That shifter boot rules!!
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-08-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
Posted By HowlerMonkey

after 26,000 on the L28et setup, I've almost...

after 26,000 on the L28et setup, I've almost collected all the parts to do a LD28....with turbo but I may end up putting it into a car with better aero like a 240sx.

Here's a thread on the l28...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-08-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,509
Posted By HowlerMonkey

I think he wants a nissan motor in the nissan...

I think he wants a nissan motor in the nissan car.

Stop forcing the LS-X down everybody's throat.

I like my old LS-1 but it was a 427 in my 1969 ss427 impala........not sure why chevy decided...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-08-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 17,216
Posted By HowlerMonkey

You can put a R200 rear end in that car easily. ...

You can put a R200 rear end in that car easily.

I used the diff. mount and the pinion flange from a s12 200sx and axles from a 280zx.

Everything bolts in.
...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
05-28-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
Posted By HowlerMonkey

Dang....my infiniti M30 with L28et is getting a...

Dang....my infiniti M30 with L28et is getting a new longblock this weekend after I cracked the skirts off of a piston.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
08-05-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 137
Sticky 1st gen mods
Views: 60,352
Posted By HowlerMonkey

If you have a 2jgte, then you will need to fit...

If you have a 2jgte, then you will need to fit the R200 diff. to the car.

The S12 200sx turbo R200 diff. mount and late 280zx C/V type axles will much better handle that engine without breaking.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-21-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,211
Posted By HowlerMonkey

I would lurk at the 240sx and 300zx (1984 and...

I would lurk at the 240sx and 300zx (1984 and 1985 for 30zx) forums.

When I go to the u-pull junkyards on the right day, I sometimes find a 240sx they just brought in that still has 4 wheels on...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-14-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,211
Posted By HowlerMonkey

People with 300zx and 240sx just about give away...

People with 300zx and 240sx just about give away stock wheels that will bolt right on your car.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-14-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,576
Posted By HowlerMonkey

I go to the wrecking yards with a tape measure...

I go to the wrecking yards with a tape measure first and I also check parts catalogs for suspension parts to see which parts have the same part number between 280zx and maxima.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-02-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,184
Posted By HowlerMonkey

Doesn't hooking it up to the VSS guarantee you...

Doesn't hooking it up to the VSS guarantee you cannot watch it when moving?
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-02-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By HowlerMonkey

Or the chunks of the cat have clogged the rear...

Or the chunks of the cat have clogged the rear muffler.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
03-02-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By HowlerMonkey

Your exhaust is clogged.

Your exhaust is clogged.
Forum: 1/4 and 1/8 Mile Racing
02-27-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,416
Posted By HowlerMonkey

How long did you let the car cool before running...

How long did you let the car cool before running it?

A hot soak kills drag times.

Best to let it cool such that all manifolding is almost dead cold and then only run it long enough to get the...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-27-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,576
Posted By HowlerMonkey

280zx stuff will fit back there. The...

280zx stuff will fit back there.

The replacement shocks are the same part number for both the maxima and the zx from most manufacturers.

That doesn't mean the spring length isn't different and...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-27-2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,989
Posted By HowlerMonkey

I made huge money and satisfied many a customer...

I made huge money and satisfied many a customer changing failed R134 retrofits back to R12 at lexus of orlando.

Sadly, you need the certs. to buy the stuff.
Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
02-23-2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,194
Posted By HowlerMonkey

FS 1984 turbo 5-speed maxima West Palm, florida

1984 Maxima (turbocharged)

Sold...........sad to see it go.....I miss it already.

This car is a high mileage (271,000) car that is in relatively good condition.

The floors have zero rust...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-23-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,211
Posted By HowlerMonkey

That car is in really good shape and I'll bet the...

That car is in really good shape and I'll bet the interior hasn't suffered the heat and sun damage you find in southern cars.

I would first put some wheels on it and see if you really want to drop...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-22-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 39,692
Posted By HowlerMonkey

It seems the turbo and 5 speed coupled with...

It seems the turbo and 5 speed coupled with 215/50s take about 2 seconds off the quarter mile time.

This is with a 277,000 mile engine on a 50,000 tune up that falls on it's face at 5,000 rpms. ...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-22-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,576
Posted By HowlerMonkey

Check the bluebirds sites like...

Check the bluebirds sites like aussiebluebirds.com.

The bluebird came with much cooler front end treatments though you would have to have the parts sent from overseas from either australia or...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-18-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,211
Posted By HowlerMonkey

The 4 lug 300zx wheels (225/50-15 tires handle...

The 4 lug 300zx wheels (225/50-15 tires handle really well) bolt right on with no rubbing.]

They do rub with the 215/60-15 tires which is the size the 300zx came with stock.

I think the 240sx...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-10-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 137
Sticky 1st gen mods
Views: 60,352
Posted By HowlerMonkey

Just fill it up with gas and it will lower itself.

Just fill it up with gas and it will lower itself.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-07-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,174
Posted By HowlerMonkey

No first generation maximas in the last 8 months...

No first generation maximas in the last 8 months down here in south florida.

I check at least 4 different yards most every weekend so if anything comes up, I'll post it here.
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-07-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,739
Posted By HowlerMonkey

I measured all of my driveshafts. All...

I measured all of my driveshafts.

All measurements are on the front section of the driveshaft.

The yoke outside diameter on the manual tranny is 35mm or 1.378 inches.

This is the same...
Forum: 1st & 2nd Generation Maxima (1981-1984 and 1985-1988)
02-06-2009, 07:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,739
Posted By HowlerMonkey

Edited out incorrect information posted last...

Edited out incorrect information posted last night.


Just noticed your screen name........I'm about to go to atlanta and put my brother's VR4 back together after that stupid non-tech weasel took...
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