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im planing on swaping the engine with its japanese counterpart along with other things like putting out a 5 or 6 speed manule tranny, turboing it, and improving the sound system.
All My plans for performance modding it are going to wait till I go to collage at the end of July, but I will be inproving the sound system in the time Im still here at home.

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im planing on swaping the engine with its japanese counterpart

Actually, Japanese market A32s didn't come with anything better than your car's VQ30DE. The only other engine options were the smaller 2.0 and 2.5 liter VQs. There is a 3.0 direct injection VQ from the V35 Skyline, but that would be extremely expensive and hard to come by.

As for the Japanese VQ30DE making more power than the US motors--it's all down to tuning and emissions equipment, basically. The motors themselves are essentially identical. You could do just as much with your USDM VQ as you could with a JDM VQ.

I have found this website helpful already. I found somebody else that had a problem with the rearview mirror falling down in hot weather. I fixed easily.

Now I wonder if anybody can help with another problem I have. The door handle on the driver's side is loose on the outside of the car. I saw somebody had this problem back in '04, but I did not see how or if he got it fixed. It's like the whole handle has come unattached from the slot it is supposed to fit.

Anybody have a clue?

Thanks.

Paul

I would say that you probably have to either tighten, or replace the entire handle if broken. You'd need to remove the interior door trim panel to gain access to the handle itself, but it should just be two nuts holding it in the door panel.

Here's a diagram on the interior removal.

Paul

If you're looking for more power, the VQ30DE-K (variable intake manifold) or VQ35DE (torque monster) swap is the best and most economical way to go. Both swaps are tried and true. No point in importing a JDM engine for our cars.

I am a newbie. Just purchased a 2001 I-30 couple of days back. Any advice for a newbie on how to take care of his car?

Sarath

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Nice looking ride Sarath. The most important thing you can do for your car is regular maintenance (oil, coolant, trans fluid, brakes, tires, etc).

As for the outside, just wash and wax regularly to keep it looking good.

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All new Max members, welcome aboard

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All new Max members, welcome aboard

It's awesome to see so many new Maxima owners finding their way here.

I updated the list on the first page of this thread. I think I got all the recent additions, but if you don't see yourself on the list--or would like something changed or updated--let me know and I'll get you added.

I have a 92 Maxima 5-speed. VE30DE engine

mods include:

17-inch wheels and tires
Eibach/Tokico
rsb, fstb, rstb
custom intake
fidanza flywheel/act clutch
GReddy cat back
Cattman y-pipe
stereo stuff
1/4 mile = 14.8@93

yes, I am Cliff Clavin...

Chris

Did you swap grilles?

Now, onto the good stuff...my car! :

2004 Infiniti I35 (VQ35DE)
-Midnight Blue exterior
-Tan leather interior
-All available features except for heated seat package

Extras/Mods
-Painted pinstripe (applied by dealer)
-Llumar 20% tint all around (applied by dealer)
-Stock rims with gold treated center caps (applied by dealer)
-K&N Filtercharger

Pics:

I just want to know one thing: why is trying to decide what model of tires to put on my vehicle such an ordeal?

What's making choosing tires an ordeal?

We plan to keep this luxury cruiser on the road for 20 years - so we expect to make good use of this website

Car is stock. Since it replaces a 1981 Ford Fairmont station wagon (a heavier car with only 110 hp), we are still adjusting to life in a car with too much comfort, too much power, too much speed, too much style.

(Not as good for hauling lumber, or two large wet dogs, though.)

We are planning a family trip to Whistler - a ski resort that turns into a mountain biking mecca in the summer. Any suggestions out there (or internet links) for a bike rack that will work on an I-30 and support 2 full-suspension bikes (80 lbs)?....probably the kind that inserts into the draw-bar slot of a towing hitch would work....

Thanks

Dani-30

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We are planning a family trip to Whistler - a ski resort that turns into a mountain biking mecca in the summer. Any suggestions out there (or internet links) for a bike rack that will work on an I-30 and support 2 full-suspension bikes (80 lbs)?....probably the kind that inserts into the draw-bar slot of a towing hitch would work....

The class I (1.25 inch) receiver hitch mount type bike rack is a great option, especially if you'll be using it a lot. You could also with a trunk mounted rack like this one but those ones sit directly on the paint--which can't be good for it. And of course there's the option of a roof-mounted rack.

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Welcome! I love red third gens. Did you swap grilles?

No, that's the stock VE grill, but it has been repainted. I think the first owner got in a minor accident and the body shop didn't know the correct paint scheme. The slats in the grills are no longer black and the inside of the hamburger is black instead of body color.

95 max se, jwt pop charger, homedepot grille, clear corners, new knock sensor soon.

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