2004 nissan maxima swap engine

[Rohanmax14]

I have2004 nissan maxima n I need change the motor so can I put 2007 motor in 2004 motor?

Help me asap!!

[MinisterofDOOM]

Yeah, any 2004-2008 motor SHOULD work. There may have been minor changes but nothing to keep the swap from working.

[Rohanmax14]

thank u. We found out we can't put 2007-2008 motor bec different tranmission cvt. My engine bout to blow bec of rod bearing inside da engine with 78,000 miles on it.I called nissan 1800 n u think they will help me out.??

Nissan dealer said it happen bec of I have cai n cat back n they don't wanna help. I tld it didn't happen bec of dat. Fu*ck delear.

New motor $5200+1800LaborOld motor with 21,000 miles $3500+1800 labor

I found used motor for 2004 maxima with 600 miles 1300+$600-1400 labor.

[MinisterofDOOM]

CVT doesn't matter unless you're not planning on keeping your original transmission. The motor itself is still the same.

[915max]

There are no differnces between an 04-07 motor. You would be able to drop it in with no issues.

I think you should honestly complain to the dealership and fight for them to cover it. There is no way a CAI and a catback would cause a spun bearing! Dealerships are just sometimes full of **it! You should complain to them and argue with them why they make the SE-Rs with a cold air intake and a larger catback exhaust!

You shouldnt have to fork out that cash unless you were really running the car and abusing it! A cold air intake and a catback WILL NOT cause the rpms to accelerate quickly. A spun bearing isually caused by running the car at high RPMS' or something defective.

[Rohanmax14]

I did but they won't listen to me.

[Rohanmax14]

Thank u guy. Nissan said they going to do investgation wit dealer n found out. N they will call me back on Monday if they can help me or nt. I will keep post after Monday noon to c wht they said.

[jsmithsole]

Put it back to stock and go to a different dealer....

[goldtooth]

Yes, always put the stock parts back on when going back to the dealer!! Soo much less hassle that way.

[Rohanmax14]

To late never thought dat from top of my head. LOL

[ABNRML4U]

Where is your head at now??

[Rohanmax14]

Finally I got my car back n they said they won't do it bec I'm out of powertrain warantty. Pretty said now I have to look for other motor.

Anybody know where to buy other motor from online cheap?

[915max]

car-parts.com

I got my motor when I did my swap for 950+125 for shipping... and it was an 04 motor w/ 14k on it. I have had no issues with it.

Since your gonna need another motor, care to sell me your stock, upper intake manifold?

While your at it, you should try and sell the 3.5 cams to someone who's looking to modify their 3.0. I'm almost certain you'll be able to sell them quick!

And I forgot to mention, car-parts wont ask you/charge you for a core charge... some of these junkyards want to be greedy and charge you an additional 200 for a core....well at least here in EL Paso they do!

[Rohanmax14]

How I can sell it? I don't have bank account or something. Where I can sell the parts at? Do u need stock intake mainfold upper? If u do email me [email protected] then I give u my number.

[Rohanmax14]

Do u reset ur odometer at 14k miles when u put your motor in? Wht happen to motor dat made u change it. How much did u paid for labor n do u website dat I can look how ur car look?

[Rohanmax14]

Forgot how long engine lasts if I drive while rod bearing making noises? How many miles lasts?

[915max]

How I can sell it? I don't have bank account or something. Where I can sell the parts at? Do u need stock intake mainfold upper? If u do email me [email protected] then I give u my number.

You would need to get a bank accountor a credit card and open up a paypal account @paypal.com(the safest way). Someon might even by the whole motor.. it'd make a nice stroker kit VQ33

How much would you want for the upper manifold!? How bout for the whole motor!? PM me a price for everything... I have my spare VQ30, and im actually thinking it'd be a good motor for my 280zx...I bet the wife wont like it...haha

Forgot how long engine lasts if I drive while rod bearing making noises? How many miles lasts?

I wouldnt recommend driving it if you plan on selling the motor, this way there's less of a chance of completely damaging it out more of a chance of you getting more money for it. But I wouldnt have no slight idea how long it would last... Thats very unpredictable.. could be the moment you start it up.. or two months from now.

Do u reset ur odometer at 14k miles when u put your motor in? Wht happen to motor dat made u change it. How much did u paid for labor n do u website dat I can look how ur car look?

Unfortunately, you cant reset your odometer(its illegal i think). I swapped out the motor for better performance... went from a VQ30 toa VQ35 and I did it myself..

Dont have a picture of the old motor in the bay but here are pics:And how it looks now:and this is the car

[Rohanmax14]

Nice job on your maxima! Let me get new motor for my car then I let u know when I'm ready. I gotta wait until my dad come back then I let u know bec I got used some old parts for putting new motor. how much will u paid with old motor n upper intake mainfold? Y u wanna buy old motor? Did u email me through yahoo email so I can give u number from there.?

[Rohanmax14]

I get is for 280zx. Well u think u can come to memphis,tn to pick up da motor when I let u know how much bec u nt dat far away from me n u save alot money for shipping from me to Texas.

[915max]

Yopu wont need any parts from the old motor.. only the accessories like starter, alternator, power steering pump... adn of course your transmission, ECU and wiring harness.

I would use the motor to convert my old VQ30 to a VQ33... frankenstein stuff!! LOL

When you decide if you want to sell it, email me, [email protected]

[240RB1]

i like this guy haha. i notice you have an accent? am i right? if so i would like to know from wher if its ok with you. post some pics of your maxima i like the 04+ models they are the nicest of the bunch i think.

[Rohanmax14]

Yeah I know like dat stuffs from old motor. Ok I will let u know when I put new motor. My brother have 2002 Acura tl 3.2l n cel came on while driving back to home like 5 min before I showed up to my home. Any ideas? Tune up,or something? Timing belt had been done at 131,000 miles ago. Now is 151,000 almost.

[Rohanmax14]

sure. I don't have camera sorry. Later on mayb.

[Rohanmax14]

I'm getting putting motor by next week so if u want old motor then let me know. Bec I sent a message to your email addered u gave me.

[chinawa]

I'm looking for an 04-06 shell I can rebuild

[asand1]

This is Borrowed from Maxima.ORG -I DID NOT WRITE THIS MYSELF

Can mods void my warranty?YES- but they have to have been the CAUSE of the malfunction.

What does the law say about this?Found this on a Ford site. And I quote...

"Under the Magnusson-Moss Act, aftermarket equipment that improves performance does not void a vehicle manufacturer's original warranty, unless that warranty clearly states the addition of aftermarket equipment automatically voids the warranty or that the aftermarket device is the direct cause of the failure. The easiest way to check this is to look in your owner's manual under "What is not covered." Nonetheless, Dealers receive less compensation for warranty work than regular service rates and some have tried to deny warranty service. Under Magnusson-Moss Act a dealer must prove, not just vocalize, that aftermarket equipment caused the need for repairs before they can deny warranty coverage. If they cannot prove such claim-or proffer a questionable explanation- it is your legal right to demand compliance with the warranty. The Federal Trade Commission (202-326-3128) administers the Magnusson-Moss Act and monitors compliance with warranty law."

Read this for more information: http://www.usdieselparts.com/mmwa.cfm

This is federal law. Don't let any dealer try to tell you different, if they do, go to another one or call Nissan USA and get them to give the service manager a little call too.

[Rohanmax14]

Orr to late engine begins taken ba[QUOTE=chinawa]I'm looking for an 04-06 shell I can rebui

sorry to late recycle people came n pick up old engine n we got almost new engine with 600 miles on it.

[Rohanmax14]

Thank for doing research now is to late for ke by the way I was out of powertain warrtany like above 19,000 miles from 60,000 miles.

[915max]

Are you serious!?!?!? You sent the engine to a recycling place... shen all it may have had was a spun bearing!? By the way, I never got your email. I would have bought the upper manifold off of you.

you could have probably made 250-500 off of the motor.I hope your install goes good! Good luck!
Modified by 915max at 1:35 PM 8/15/2009