Owner: Catalin Vint

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 newer model. After driving the CVT for a few years, I realized that the car had way more potential. I started researching on what needed to be done to convert it to manual. Never regretted a day for swapping in the manual. Adding a turbo was a bonus and turned the car in a real sleeper. The car made 404 WHP / 393 TQ @ 6 PSI. – Catalin Vint

And of course for the most commonly asked question, “How much does the 6-speed swap cost for a 7thgen Maxima at Platinum Auto Works”?

The total cost of the 6-speed swap from Platinum Auto Works is $11,000. This is only for the 6-speed swap (NOT Turbo or the whole car with swap). It includes everything all the way up to the interior conversion. The 6-speed swap will not trigger any “Check Engine Lights (CEL)” codes and will pass inspection/emissions GUARANTEED!

Video

Full Mod List / Specs:

• HSLD 6-speed Swap
• Fidanza Flywheel
• ACT Stage 3 Clutch
• Custom Built Turbo
• GTR Injectors
• AEM 320LPH Fuel Pump
• AEM Gauges (Boost, Air/Fuel Ratio, Oil Pressure)
• Custom Shorty Headers
• Custom 3” Exhaust no cats
• Magnaflow Street Mufflers
• Akebono BBK Calipers
• BC Racing Coils
• RL Front/Rear Struts

Owner: Gerson Flores

Year: 2012
Model: Maxima
Color: Dark Slate (KBC)
Transmission: CVT
Trim: S

What motivated you to MOD your Maxima?

I have no idea. Just started modding it slowly. Now, Unfortunately my bank account hurts every paycheck.

Top cars I’ve beaten:

1. 5.0 Mustang Exhaust only

2. Bolt on SS (5th gens)

3. FBO Tuned RT

4. Bolt on tuned HR swap i35

5. Full Bolt on 350z HR Gutted

Full Mod List / Specs:

• Stillen Lip
• Rear Diffuser
• Magic Drift Side Splitter
• Custom Headlights (quad halos switchbacks with custom projector in high beams)
• Full LED Conversion
• Air Conversion Kit (NatjuGarage)
• Airlift Management 3P
• 5 Gallon Polished Tank
• Dual 444c Compressers
• Nismo Wheels
• Stillen Strut Bar
• Stillen Sway Bar
• AdminTuning Custom 3.5″ CAI
• EPS Breather Kit (PCV Delete kit)
• Y-Pipe
• Motordyne Exhaust
• Uprev Tuner (Street Tuned By AdminTuning)

Owner: Marcos Eduardo Chavez Santini aka Chavez

Year: 2002
Model: Maxima
Color:  Majestic Blue Pearl (BW9)
Transmission: Manual 6-Speed
Trim: SE

This feature is dedicated to Marcos Chavez who went viral and became instantly famous in the world of racing after beating a Porsche 911 Turbo in his 2002 Turbo Nissan Maxima. The currently video has over 4 Million views on YouTube! Chavez has definitely made a name for the Nissan Maxima community. The car made 562.25 WHP / 592.97 TQ @ 17PSI. 

He’s Juan hell of a driver that knows how to drive a Manuel Nissan Maxima. 

Marcos is a very humble and quiet racer from Chihuahua, Mexico. He has a passion for the track. He took racing to the next level with his Nissan Maxima and proved how fast and quick you can make them. Marcos has also beaten many other cars such as Shelby Mustang’s and late model Corvette’s. He is definitely not a one-hit wonder. He’s also an active member of the my5thgen.org Facebook community and continues to race. We hope you enjoy this feature!

Dyno Numbers: 562.25 WHP / 592.97 TQ @ 17PSI

The Driver Behind The Machine…………….El Chavez!!!

The video that made Marcos famous (over 4 Million Views):

Quick Interview with Chavez

02′ Maxima Turbo vs 12′ Supercharged Camaro

02′ Nissan Máxima Turbo vs 16′ Chevy Corvette

Full Mod List / Specs:

• Built/Sleeved VQ35DE Motor
• Wiseco Forged Pistons (K605M96AP)
• Eagle Connecting Rods
• New Turbo: Precision 6262
• Old Turbo: Holset HX35/40
• Cometic Headgaskets
• ARP Bolts & Studs
• AEM Digital Gauges (Wideband, Controller & Oil Pressure)
• SPEC Aluminum Light Weight Flywheel & Clutch (Rated for 521 Torque
• AEM F/IC Piggyback
• Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
• Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR)
• Chrysler Pink Injectors
• Edelbrock Intercooler
• Fully Custom Built Headers
• Tial 38mm Wastegate
• 3″ Piping
• 2.5″ Exhaust Cutout
• TEIN Coilovers
• Runs on 12 PSI Mixing Gas with Toulene for Safety
• 26 x 10.5 -16″ Mickey Thompson Drags Mounted on Nissan Altima Wheels (Track Setup)
• Infiniti G35 Wheels (Daily Driving)
• Sentra SE-R Spec-V Interior Front Seats
• JL Audio Subwoofer
• Sony Double-Din Headunit
• Custom Grille & Nismo Emblems
• Blue Painted Engine Cover

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.

Owner: Roger McDonald

Year: 2001
Model: Maxima
Color: Charcoal
Engine: 2013 Maxima Engine on 3.0 Timing
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Dyno Sheet – August 30th, 2020 (275 WHP)

Dyno Sheet – December 19th, 2020 (291 WHP / 258 WHP)

Mod List:

• 2013 Maxima Engine on 3.0 Timing (was previously 3.0 DE-K)
• 2016+ Maxima Upper Intake Manifold
• 2016+ Ported Lower Intake Manifold
• 6-Speed Transmission 4.1 FD HLSD (was previously 5-Speed Manual)
• 3.5 ” Intake
• 350z Rev-up Cams
• Rev-up Oil Pump
• Ralco Light Weight Crank Pulley
• Tuned by AdminTuning on E85 Octane on Stock 3.0 ECU
• ARP Rod Bolts
• Manzo Headers
• Tom Perdue Y-Pipe
• Full Custom 3″ Exhaust w/ Magnaflow Resonator
• OBX Muffler
• JWT Flywheel
• Stage 2 Competition Clutch
• Walbro 255 fuel pump
• Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator
• Front Evo Brembo Brakes
• Varrsteon MK1 18 x 9.5 +22
• 225-35-18 Federal 595s Tires
• Megan Coilovers
• Innovate wideband