
Member Credit: audtatious The following directions can be utilized in the replacement of HID bulbs in the 2002-2003 Maxima. These instructions cannot be utilized with other years of the Nissan Maxima. One person can accomplish this task with no no problems. Please view pictures with steps for additional detailed information. Tools…

Code Description AX5 Merlot Pearl BW5 Twilight Blue Pearl BW9 Majestic Blue Pearl D10 Green Metallic ET1 Green Brown Pearl EV0 Sunlit Sand Metallic EY0 Light Gold Metallic FX0 Tungsten Blue Metallic KH3 Super Black KT3 Sterling Mist Metallic KV3 Gray Lustre Metallic KX6 Beige Metallic QX1 Glacier Pearl

Community Member Credit: Eddy Wanted to make this reference post for folks that have MAF (Mass Airflow) issues and want to get an cost effective OEM replacement. I have to give credit to TallTom who gave me the idea to try this out. There are various aftermarket options out there…

This is a complete kit from the slave cylinder to the master cylinder. This line will replace your factory metal & rubber lines with a stainless braided line. All clutch lines are single lines made of stainless steel braided hose with a protective PVC covering. These parts work for the…

UPDATE: September 23, 2020 - We've programmed various ECUs this year and programming worked 100%. It took about 5 minutes. Place charge anywhere between $50-$150 to do this procedure. Super simple! We've done 4thgens, 5thgens, 6thgens and Altima SE-Rs. Every 99-03 Maxima uses the same PIN for the NATS. The…

Credit: pimpin02max Alright...there seems to have been many many questions about the install of the newer OBX Headers/Y-pipe. So I have decided to do a small writeup on the installation of these headers/y-pipe. So below I have made a faq with some of my answers that should be right but…

Credit: 02whitemaximase The OBX headers (02-03 Maxima, equal length y-pipe) have been out of stock for at least a year. For engine performance mods I have the Megan OE-RS Catback installed along with berk/Apexi intake and 5 piece spacers. I have compiled all of the information needed to get these…

Original Build Thread: https://www.my4dsc.com/anthony-jattans-2002-6-speed-5thgen-maxima-2016-vq35de-engine-swap/ The car was in a major accident. Thankfully the new owner of the car walked away and is well.

Community Member Credit: Ksnelgrove I just installed these aluminum valve covers on my 5thgen Maxima. AND YES, THEY ARE ALUMINUM! The brand is MITZONE. They are well-made and come with gaskets. I have no leaks or problems so far. They are also very sturdy/solid vs. the crap plastic stuff. Highly…

Member Credit: Eddy I always wanted a CMOD grille for my car but it was back-ordered out for quite some time. As soon as they came back in stock, I ordered one immediately. It took two weeks to get it which is not bad at all given it's shipped internationally.…

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These headers are no longer in production. They were available between 2004-2007 and are very rare to find these days. The information below is only for reference purposes. Part#: NS3017 System Components: Includes 2 headers and one secondary with flex-pipe. System also includes 2 center copper gaskets,cat.gasket, all necessary hardware and…

Member Credit: EddyMaxx Adding some helpful information regarding this code P1706. The sensor was broken and I almost couldn't find it. Replacing the sensor resolved the code. I ran into this issue and decided to document my findings for anyone needing to troubleshoot this. P1706 Nissan DTC: Park Neutral Position…

Member Credit: ViperVadim The purpose of this thread is to compare the available headers for the 95-03 VQ3x Maximas. I've managed to get together the following different headers in the same room and do this comparison. I was able to pull it off thanks to: speed racer for SSAuto/XS Power…

Member Credit: Greg I took the Stillen Rear Sway Bar (RSB) off my '99 Maxima before trading the car in and couldn't wait to reinstall it on my 2002. I ordered new brackets from Stillen, because the trailing arms on the 2002 Maxima are much wider than the ones on…

Community Member Credit: ViperVadim / Eddy This will allow you to use a newer Mass Airflow Sensor to your 2002-2003 Nissan Maxima. This upgrade has been available for many years in the Maxima community. The newer MAF sensor is pretty much the same as 90% of the newer Nissan Models.…

When Maxima owners get the infamous P0420 check engine light code for bad pre-cats, the best route is to go with eBay headers. However, when you search eBay there are various types of header listings that pop-up. This post goes into a little more details about what modification are required…

Member Credit: THE PRESENCE, EddyMaxx & DeusExMaxima Unboxing Cattman photos from Eddy. This is a project that I will never forget. Actually, me and my mechanic had fun with the install. This is why I had to purchase a set of Cattman Headers. The precat facing the front grille wasn't so bad but definitely needed…

Owner: Anthony Jattan Year: 2002 Model: Maxima Color: White Transmission: 6-Speed Trim: SE Highlights: Has a 2016 Nissan Maxima Motor Mod List: 2002 Loaded 6MT SE mode (215K) 2016 Nissan Maxima Motor Swap Leather Seats Dyed BMW Red Short-Shifter from Marvin Ramos. Megan Racing Coilovers 18x9 Enkei SBC RPF1s w/ Federal tires Stillen…

All you need to do is re-pin the wires. No need to extend them. It is best to start with the M34 Plug and then do the M32 Plug. Re-pinning Instructions Pinout Reference #20 Red/Yellow -----Move To------ > #49 #22 Black -----Move To------ > #59 #23 Yellow w/ Red Strip…

This is a popular upgrade for the VQ35DE Engine. Below is the information you need when ordering these pulleys. These pulleys fit the Nissan Maxima VQ35DE Engine from 2002-2008. Also applies to 4thgens if you have a VQ35DE Swap. Ralco RZ pulleys are designed with a unique blend of performance…

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Community Member Credit: Eddy I wanted to add a sequential shift light to my 2002 Nissan Maxima. After doing some research, I decided to go with the Ecliptech Shift-P2 Shift Light Light. Pretty simple and straightforward to install. I ordered it from the link below and these guys shipped it…

Nabco is a Nissan OEM part manufacturer. Most dealers have this rebranded as Nissan but it's the same original part number. We purchased these for our 6-Speed Maxima and match exactly the OEM part within the car. The website links noted below are legit as we've ordered from them. We…

Below is the information seen in the Nissan factory service manual (FSM) for 2002-2008 VQ35DE Nissan Maxima's. This information can be found in the "ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM SECTION - LU" section of the factory service manual. Engine speed PSI Idle speed 14 psi 2,000 rpm 43 psi

Owner: Josh Go Hard Neal Year: 1998 Model: Maxima Color: White Trim: SE Engine: VQ35DE Full Swap (Not 3.0 Timing) Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Mod List: 2011 Maxima Motor 2002 Maxima 6 Speed HLSD 2002 ECU Stock Tuned 6th Gen Maxima True CAI Fidanza Lightweight Flywheel Nisformance Stage 2 Clutch Altima 3.5 Headers Custom Y-Pipe…

Member Credit: NWP Engineering Prevent heat from transferring from your heads to intake manifold and throttle body! Improve Airflow by eliminating the need for intake gaskets. Each spacer is CNC Machined to the highest tolerances to ensure the best airflow possible. All NWP spacers are port matched to your stock…

Owner: Rick G. Year: 2002 Model: Maxima Current Color: White Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Engine: Gen2 VQ35DE Trim: SE Notable Achievements: December 20th, 2020 Dyno Numbers: 430WHP and 338TQ (Tuned by Moncef @AdminTuning) April 3rd, 2021 Dyno Numbers: 436WHP / 360TQ (Tuned by Moncef @AdminTuning) Video (Credit: Kane Green) Mod List: .

Member Credit: Paul Hallquist aka nicelowz Some of you may have seen this in a few other Maxima groups. I did a 350Z heated and power seat swap into my 2002 Maxima. I used the 350z seat rails and all. I cut the 350z mounts from the rails and bolted the rails…