What Engine Is Good To Swap In A 98 Maxima?

Sep 13th, 2002, 01:03 PM

Is there a good engine to swap in a 98 maxima please let me know all the engines good to swap in it..and does it bolt right in or need custom work...thanks!

***Jeff*** · Nov 5th, 2003, 05:59 PM

VQ30DE...that's the only engine you can use.

Of course with a lot of $$ and patience you could use just about any front engine mounted engine. The VQ30DE is the only direct fit replacement...stock.

**HNE** · Nov 10th, 2003, 09:47 AM

VQ36DE.......... he he he

***Jeff*** · Nov 10th, 2003, 11:08 AM

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Originally posted by HNE
VQ36DE.......... he he he

Those are HOT!!...do you have a dealer in S.America on those???

**HNE** · Nov 10th, 2003, 11:22 AM

Nope. Let's just say its not your average Nissan motor. ha ha

nismoweapon · Nov 13th, 2003, 10:42 PM

One of they guys in the parts dept. at the local Nissan dealer has an A32. He said it's possible to swap some Infiniti or JDM engine in that produces gobs of power and bolts to the original 5spd. He said he never looked into it farther because he just went with a supercharger. Not real sure but it may be worth looking into.

d_warner · Nov 14th, 2003, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nismoweapon

One of they guys in the parts dept. at the local Nissan dealer has an A32. He said it's possible to swap some Infiniti or JDM engine in that produces gobs of power and bolts to the original 5spd. He said he never looked into it farther because he just went with a supercharger. Not real sure but it may be worth looking into.

I believe he is refering to the VQ30DET motor that is in some of the Cefiros. I belive there was one individual on the org who did that swap as well. Lots of forged components in that bottom end make it very desirable, but I don't believe there are very many out here to be had.

BlueBOB · Nov 14th, 2003, 08:32 AM

The VQ30DET is not a common swap for one main reason.

IT DON'T FIT!

It will physically go in the engine bay but because it came from a RWD car, there is an extreme amount of customization apparently. That one guy on the ORG is selling the motor if I remember correctly. At least I know he was selling the pistons, so I don't know. He had to spend a lot of time and a lot of money getting that thing in there. Advantages to it are exactly what david mentioned... the car runs at 9:1 compression stock and has a better bottom end. Of course the USDM VQ can handle gobs of power as well with stock internals...