I am considering the vgXXe as a mid engined project, but wanted to clarify my options for a transmission that would readily work. Obviously the FWD maxima came to mind and I was curious what this transmission has been known to handle. Or if there are other manual FWD transmissions that would work?

All FWD Nissans in the 90s used basically the same 5 speed manual. The Maxima got the stronger version, though, along with the Altima/Stanza and a few other cars. So there aren't any good alternatives without resorting to adapter plates ant the like. But that's not really a big deal; the stock manual trans should stand up to anything even a built VG can throw at it. The auto is weak, though.

One thing worth noting, though, is that that manual (the RS5F50a/v) comes in both open and viscous limited slip models. The open is the RS5F50A, and the LSD is RS5F50V.

why not use a vq30? cheaper to build imo.

oh and i have a spare 5spd lsd tranny lieing around from my 92 max. brand new rebuilt, never used. let me know if you wants.

formula94lt1 wrote:I am considering the vgXXe as a mid engined project, but wanted to clarify my options for a transmission that would readily work. Obviously the FWD maxima came to mind and I was curious what this transmission has been known to handle. Or if there are other manual FWD transmissions that would work?