Chris Duke’s 2002 Gen2 VQ35DE 6-Speed 5thgen Nissan Maxima (2025 Edition)

Owner: Chris Duke

Year: 2002
Model: Maxima
Color: Black
Engine: Gen2 VQ35DE
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Trim: SE

Additional Notes:

• Dyno: Tuned by Nisformance – 334 WHP / 266 TQ (Dynojet)
• For Sale Price: $10,000
• YouTube: ImChrisDuke

Performance Mods:

• Nisformance sourced 2nd-gen Altima engine w/ Nisformance swap kit
• JWT cams
• 6th-gen transmission HLSD (4.133 final drive)
• Nisformance tune w/ advanced features (redline just under 8K)
• Nisformance high-volume RPM oil pump
• ARP rod bolts
• Nisformance Gen 1 header & exhaust
• Nisformance 3.5″ intake
• Nisformance MAF upgrade
• Nisformance Hiram
• 90mm throttle body
• AEM AFR gauge
• Red Lion engine mounts & control arm bushings
• BC Racing coilovers

Exterior Mods:

• 6th-gen brakes (powder-coated red) w/ slotted rotors
• Avid 18″ wheels
• WeatherTech rain guards
• Paint-matched headlights w/ clear signal
• Full bodywork & black paint (professionally done 3 years ago; minor dings remain)
• Rolled fenders
• 5th-gen taillights
• Deleted spoiler, trunk key, and trunk badges
• Blacked-out trim
• Stillen front lip
• Cmod grille
• Full tint

Interior Mods:

• Sparco front seats
• Swapped in black leather interior
• Android head unit
• Interior & exterior LED swap
• 350Z pedals, dead pedal & horns
• Modded OEM shift knob & redline shift boot
• Swapped in cleaner OEM steering wheel (airbag light flashing since swap)

Cooling & Electrical:

• Aluminum radiator
• Battery relocated to trunk (currently needs a new battery, starts with a jump)

Audio Mods:

• Planet Audio amp w/ bass knob
• 8-inch aftermarket sub in custom under-rear-deck box
• JBL door speakers (components in front, 3-ways in rear)

Minor Issues:

• Needs battery replacement
• One control arm bushing squeaks (Red Lion bushings)
• Passenger window is slow
• Airbag light flashing (needs reset after steering wheel swap)