maxima engine in a sentra?????

Post by **metaltunr** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:23 pm

ok first off, i am new here. second, i was wondering if ANYBODY knows how much of a pain in the *** it would be to swap an 06 maxima engine into an 06 sentra? i have a 1.8 and i bought it so i could show that it is possible to turn something with not so much power into something that will make people **** themselves when they see what is actually possible for said first example.i know it can be done i just dont have enough time to do all the research between school,work and my son. if anyone can help with info on what parts i would need and how much time it would take(rough estimate) i would greatly appreciate it.

oh yeah i also have a set of 18 in. moda 5x100 rims with tires that im trying to sell or trade for upgrades to my sentra. if you are interested let me know.

Post by **jdshift** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:57 pm

I have heard of a VQ35 being swaped into a Sentra yes.........I tried a search to no luck dude. Maybe you could try a search as well, pretty sure somebody will chime in on your question.

Post by **Evil_Twin** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:21 pm

It fits. A guy down South named Travis does them.

Post by **BOOMSHAKALAKA** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:26 pm

I saw a B14 with one at a meet last month. It was one of the highlights. Pretty neat swap, sounded awesome. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to talk to the owner.

Post by **audtatious** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:37 pm

We had this guy show at the '06 NICO Nissan Nats:

Post by **nametakennow** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:25 pm

The member who does them goes by Trav4011.

Run a search for him and for any variations of the terms "Sentra VQ swap." You'll find a good bit of info.

Basically, it's expensive but doable.

Welcome to NICO!

Post by **nsrZ32** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:11 am

Welcome to NICO! A VQ powered sentra is the way to go

Post by **VMPhil** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:01 am

definitely the way to go unless you live in a carb restrictive state cause the CEL stays on IIRC.

Post by **nametakennow** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:07 am

I would think that all CEL/SES light issues could be dealt with during this sort of swap unless you were doing big mods to the VQ.

Post by **VMPhil** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:19 am

im pretty sure i remember travis saying that currently he cant get the CEL to stay off with the vq swap. ill have to find the thread...

Post by **metaltunr** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:28 am

if you swap out the entire ecu from a car that had the front drive vq as long as it didnt have any codes thatset prior i would think that would take care of the problem.

Post by **nissantech06** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:53 am

metaltunr wrote:if you swap out the entire ecu from a car that had the front drive vq as long as it didnt have any codes thatset prior i would think that would take care of the problem.

True. Having the ECU from the engine you take should not leave a CEL on. My problem would be the NATS system, I am familiar with Mitsubishi engine swaps (I read a write-up on putting a SOHC 2.4L into a 2002 OZ Rally) and you have to switch over the ignition antenna for the key to turn over. Anyone know the answer to this?

Post by **Moriya** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 12:55 am

Evil_Twin wrote:It fits. A guy down South named Travis does them.

I hear Travis does excellent work.I would recommend you talk to him about it.

Post by **metaltunr** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 2:07 am

does anyone have an email address for travis? the web link isnt working.

Post by **VMPhil** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 6:42 am

http://myspecv.com/f/t183-fi-r....html

Found it. the engine will throw a check engine light, it can be disabled but you will not pass OBD port inspection, only sniffer.

Post by **NSR_s30** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:14 pm

VQ swap FTW

Post by **metaltunr** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:23 pm

i just started doin the whole forum and online thing, what does that mean?

Post by **VMPhil** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:28 am

VQ (VQ35DE) swap FTW (For the Win)

other variant FTL (for the Loss)

also watch for IB4tl (In before the lock (the locking of a thread))

Post by **D2theK** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:49 pm

been done.

Post by **metaltunr** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 7:18 pm

any advice?

Post by **NSR_s30** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:02 pm

Get all the info you can on the swap and start saving your pennies.

Post by **Spoolin4days** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:19 pm

Well, metaltunr should you decide to do it I have a complete swap w/ six speed available, I was going to swap but went turbo instead.

Post by **crams_A_problem** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:46 am

that B14 got his motor out of a 350Z. i know its the same motor and all but still. hes on the Sr20 forum, he posted the whole build there.

Post by **tristatesentra** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:44 pm

that red b14 is hott with the vq in there nice tight fit,I love the nissan swaps I think they are a step better than honda's

Post by **videotuning** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:32 am

bigger engine more power on your ride:D

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