If you had to do a motor swap (due to blown engine , timing chain etc...), would you swap it for another VQ35DE or go straight for the newly improved FWD VQ35 HR?
VQ35DE or FWD VQ35 HR?
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How to Swap Analog (1995-1997) to Digital (1998-1999) Instrument Odometer Cluster
Relevance: 53% Posted on: 02/21/2021
Community Member Credit: pmohr Quick document I wrote up on swapping an analog ('95-'97) to digital ('98, '99) instrument cluster. The only wiring addition you'll have to make is constant B+ for the digital trip meter. PDF: A32 A-D cluster swap
Tito Savain’s 2004 6thgen Maxima HR Swap Journey (FWD 2nd Gen VQ35DE Swap)
Relevance: 51% Posted on: 11/23/2018
Member Credit: Tito Savain (@thekidlyric on YouTube) This is Tito's journey on swapping his 2004 6-Speed Maxima with a newer VQ35DE Engine. This swap is commonly known as the HR Swap aka FWD 2nd Gen VQ35DE Swap. The engine was from a 2014 Nissan Maxima with 45K miles and cost $600 from…
Returnless to Return Style on VQ35 Information
Relevance: 45% Posted on: 01/12/2018
Member Credit: 96sleeper I just wanted to put this info out there. When I first did my 3.5 swap I did the fuel setup the way that others had done with the Tee. It satisfied the VQ35 engine by leaving it returnless, and also satisfied the car with the return line.…
Monceif Faiks’s Modded 5thgen Nissan 2001 Maxima SE
Relevance: 43% Posted on: 12/02/2020
This Maxima has made significant progress over the course of the past few years. Initially working on a college student budget, the car began life with its current owner as a completely factory spec Anniversary Edition Maxima. Completely stock, with the 3.0L VQ30 engine. Initially, this car was intended to…
Install an 1999 Maxima Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Pulley (UDP) on 2002 Maxima
Relevance: 41% Posted on: 12/25/2017
Member Credit: Greg Curious whether my Unorthodox Racing underdrive pulley (UDP) from my 1999 Maxima SE would fit the 2002 Maxima, I arranged another appointment with Unorthodox to test fit the pulley to the new VQ35 motor. The staff at Unorthodox were very interested in the test fit as well…
Gallery of HR Swap Engine Bays aka FWD 2nd Gen VQ35DE Swap (Maxima/Altima)
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Gallery of Maxima’s and Altima's with HR Swaps aka FWD 2nd Gen VQ35DE Swap.
6thgen Maxima Brake Swap into 4thgen Maxima on 16″ Wheels
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Community Member Credit: vipervadim Another Project from 2014 6gen brakes swap into 4th gen Maxima that clear 16in rims I've seen plenty of 6th gen brake swaps into 4th/5th gens but I've never seen them modified to clear 16in rims. I have 16s, spring and stuts, I plow through potholes…
FWD VQ35 HR Swap TPS Sensor Wiring 5.7 Gen
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Member Credit: Austin Golde So I am currently in the middle of swapping an HR motor from a 7th gen Maxima into my 5th gen and came across the throttle body harness swap and I couldn't find anything about it via searching besides buying an adapter online so I thought I'd…
The World’s Official 7thgen Nissan Maxima 6-Speed Swaps (2009-2015)
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There was a time where 6-speed swaps for the Nissan Maxima were only available for 4thgens, 5thgens and 6thgens. After 2006, Nissan no longer offered manual transmission options. All-new Maxima's now come with the CVT transmission. While the CVT provides a smoother ride and improved fuel economy, it definitely takes…
How to Swap 6thgen Brakes on 4thgen to Clear 16″ Wheels
Relevance: 34% Posted on: 01/01/2018
Member Credit: Viper Vadim I've seen plenty of 6th gen brake swaps into 4th/5th gens but I've never seen them modified to clear 16in rims. I have 16s, spring and stuts, I plow through potholes in NYC, I'm never going to drive low and SLOW and avoid all potholes like some…
VQ35DE Swapped and Superchaged 1998 Maxima
Relevance: 34% Posted on: 05/06/2018
Member Credit: mastercater7 aka Zack I wanted to post on here to share my project as well as do my best to help others. I am a member on maxima.org, but as far as having a boosted VQ35, there are not many people. Thus, needing input or help with problems can…
Official 7thgen Nissan Maxima 6-Speed Manual Transmission Swap Parts List (2009-2015)
Relevance: 32% Posted on: 03/29/2018
Member Credit: Sunday Ortiz & Gerson Flores This is only intended for a providing a reference to the list of core parts used in the 7GM 6-Speed swap that was successfully completed by Gerson Flores & Sunday Ortiz. It's not a how-to or step-by-step process. Please only attempt to do the swap if…
1999 to 1995 4thgen Maxima ECM Swap a Success!
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Member Credit: whlimi I was running a cali spec ECM in my 3.5 swapped 99. I had 14 codes, most of them emissions related (damn cali spec) and TCM codes (running SSV4). Got myself a 95 5spd ECM from the junk yard and decided I would take the plunge and swap…
Recommended Shop for HR Swaps?
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For those with HR Swaps, let us know who you recommend based on your overall experience with the shop. This will be helpful to others considering the swap.
NWP Engineering World’s Fastest & Quickest All Motor VQ35DE 3rdgen Nissan Maxima | 11.97 @ 113.3 MPH
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Owner: Aaron Kimball Year: 1992 Model: Maxima Color: White Trim: SE Engine: VQ35DE Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Highlights: This is the first known FULL 2002 ECU 3.5L swap into a 3rd gen Maxima. On Sunday, February 16th, 2014, it ran an 11.97 @ 113.3mph in the 1/4 mile NATURALLY ASPIRATED! Took place at…
Jime’s 1995 Auto VQ35DE 4thgen Nissan Maxima | Worlds Quickest and Fastest Maxima 10.85 @ 125.55 MPH
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Owner: Jim Edwards Year: 1995 Model: Maxima Color: Burgundy Engine: VQ35DE Trim: GXE Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission This isn't a one time wonder either. It first ran 10.98 then the very next run backed it up with the 10.85. The record was obtained on October 5th, 2008 at Toronto Motorsports Park, Ontario, Canada…
Eliminate Fast Blinking (Hyper Flash) Turn Signals When Adding LEDs on 5thgen Nissan Maxima
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Member Credit: EddyMaxx (Thanks to Alejandro Filpo for the Relay Recommendation) Initially, I was going to do resistors on my 2002 5thgen Maxima which has the infamous hyper blinking turn signals. This happened after installing LED bulbs on Taillights. I personally do not like the hyper flash and wanted to…
How to Swap an OEM 2000-2001 Mass Airflow (MAF) in 2003-2003 Nissan Maxima (22680-2Y001)
Relevance: 25% Posted on: 01/01/2018
Member Credit: ridinwitha35 I did a MAF swap today & the results were so drastic I was feeling nice & decided to do a little write-up of the swap. Flooring it knocks me in at least 6k rpms with no hesitation (only floored it twice though); I used to floor it…
carsnwomen91’s Gen2 VQ35DE HR Swap How-to YouTube Video’s
Relevance: 25% Posted on: 06/23/2020
Credit: Rene aka https://www.youtube.com/user/carsnwomen91 Please subscribe to show them support! Part 1 - Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIBEMiUmcYk Part 2 - Inspecting and Opening the Motor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCl_nSafhVk Part 3 - Timing Chain Assembly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoljm21mltQ Part 4 - Cam Trigger Wheels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEnqAsZ9HHM Part 5 - Trans Swap, First Start-Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kGXUOLpJBg
Platinum Auto Works 6-Speed Turbo 7thgen Maxima
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Owner: Catalin Vint Social Media: Year: 2013 Model: Maxima Color: Black Transmission: 6-Speed HSLD Trim: SV with Sport Package What motivated you to MOD your Maxima? Always drove manuals all my life. I had a 96' Maxima that was too far gone to mod so I decided to go with a…
200-2014 7thgen Nissan Maxima Tensioner Pulley for Drive Belt 11955-JA10D / 11955-JA10C
Relevance: 24% Posted on: 08/20/2020
Credit: Eddy Recently, the belt tensioner on my 2009 Nissan Maxima had seized. I was getting a slight noise from the belt and I decided to swap the belt. When trying to swap the belt, I couldn't really move the pulley to take the belt off. If you have a…
350z Lightweight Alternator Pulley Fitment on 3.5 Maxima’s
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Member Credit: Shaquille Keon Jenkins & Philly Rillin The 350z lightweight alternator pulley fits VQ35 Maxima's. Same exact size. Its a little thick in the middle so the nut doesnt thread all the way in but with red loctite and an impact gun does the trick. Best part of all,…
Nissan Maxima VQ35DE Cylinder Firing Order / Cylinder Numbers
Relevance: 24% Posted on: 10/17/2019
Reference photo of the VQ35DE Engine Firing Order for the Nissan Maxima. Very helpful when it comes to diagnosing P030x CEL Codes. If you have a CEL for random misfire, below the common codes. P0300 (Random Misfire) P0301 (Cylinder 1 Misfire) P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire) P0303 (Cylinder 3 Misfire) P0304…
2002-2003 5thgen Nissan Maxima OEM Mass Airflow (MAF) Replacement MAF0095 <$100 Bucks
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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…
How to Perform a 4thgen VQ35DE Engine Swap
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Member Credit: Tavarish aka Freddy This how-to depicts how I did the swap. I am by no means responsible for what you do to your car, and any ill effects are your responsibility. I take credit in writing this how-to, and please do not use it without the author’s permission.…
2016 8thgen Intake Manifold Installed on 7thgen Maxima (Direct Fitment)
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Member Credit: Kelby Mikhal Pickrell The 2016+ 8thgen Intake Manifold directly fits the 2009-2015 7thgen Maxima. It will also fit other gens (4thgen, 5thgen, 6thgen) that have done the Gen2 VQ35DE (aka HR) engine swap. These can also be used to swap your 2007+ Altima Manifold to a Maxima one…
Aaron Litchfield Presents “The Most Appropriate Maxima Modifications by Gen”
Relevance: 23% Posted on: 08/12/2018
Member Credit: Aaron Litchfield The following are the most appropriate modifications that you can do to your maxima broken down by year. For all y'all that are new to the game. 3rd gen: you have a unicorn, leave it alone and be glad it still runs. 4th gen: 00vi swap cgr…
Chase Morphies Custom Painted 5-Speed Infiniti i30
Relevance: 23% Posted on: 06/08/2019
Owner: Chase Morphies Year: 1998 Model: i30 Color: Blue Transmission: 5-Speed Manual Mod List: Custom 3" Side Exit Exhaust Red eBay Lowering Springs XXR 513 19 x 9.5" All Around 5 x 114.3 225/45/19 300ZX Fuel Filter Tuned on APEXI DE-K Engine Swap 5-Speed Swap 20% Window Tint Hood-Pin Release 2 12" Crunches -…
Swapping 6thgen Front Leather Heated Seats into 5thgen Nissan Maxima
Relevance: 22% Posted on: 01/27/2019
Member Credit: NC5thGen Added 6th gen 2004-2006 dual power/heated front seats in my 5th gen. Process was pretty simple by swapping the rails/tracks from the 5th gen seat to the 6th gen seat cushions. No frame modifications needed just swap over and use the harness plugs. Seat airbag connections were…