What differnce is Max VS Infiniti I30, I35?
What differnce is Max VS Infiniti I30, I35?
I have 96' infiniti I30. I just wonder that what difference is them?Are Max and I30, I35 exactly identical except for exterior?Same engine, suspensions, transmission, and even audio...What else??? Would tell me???Thanks.
Re: What differnce is Max VS Infiniti I30, I35? (Ryan Heo)
A32 platform Maximas and I30s are mechanically identical (95-99.5 model years).
A33 platform Maximas and I30s with the 3.0L are mechanically identical (00-01 model years). A33 platform Maximas and I35s with the 3.5L are mechanically identical (02-03 model years for the Maxima, upto 04 for the I35).
Minor differences in suspension tuning and whatnot exist, naturally the interior and exteriors are different, but that's about it.
A33 platform Maximas and I30s with the 3.0L are mechanically identical (00-01 model years). A33 platform Maximas and I35s with the 3.5L are mechanically identical (02-03 model years for the Maxima, upto 04 for the I35).
Minor differences in suspension tuning and whatnot exist, naturally the interior and exteriors are different, but that's about it.
Re: What differnce is Max VS Infiniti I30, I35? (brianw)
4th gen I30's have VLSD....maximas do not. Trannies are not interchangeable.
Re: What differnce is Max VS Infiniti I30, I35? (brianw)
The A33s are actually not completely mechanically identical...the I30 has a slightly different exhaust from the Maxima which is why it is rated at 227hp vs. the 222 of the Maxima.brianw wrote:A32 platform Maximas and I30s are mechanically identical (95-99.5 model years).
A33 platform Maximas and I30s with the 3.0L are mechanically identical (00-01 model years). A33 platform Maximas and I35s with the 3.5L are mechanically identical (02-03 model years for the Maxima, upto 04 for the I35).
Minor differences in suspension tuning and whatnot exist, naturally the interior and exteriors are different, but that's about it.
Re: What differnce is Max VS Infiniti I30, I35? (MattB)
4th gen I30ts have VLSD. That's the only A32-chassis vehicle in the USA to get the RS5F50V transmission and not the RS5F50A.
The transmissions are identical internally except for the differential; because of this you'll need to swap over both half-shafts and the transmission if you want to switch between the open differential and the VLSD. They are interchangable if if you do the half-shafts.
The 5hp difference between the 00-01 models is mostly a paper difference, although 5hp is small enough to be almost within tolerance on a chassis dyno. I personally have worked on both `00 Maximas, `01 Maxima AE's with 227hp, and `00 I30's, and if the exhaust is different, it must be very subtle differences to the naked eye... :p
The transmissions are identical internally except for the differential; because of this you'll need to swap over both half-shafts and the transmission if you want to switch between the open differential and the VLSD. They are interchangable if if you do the half-shafts.
The 5hp difference between the 00-01 models is mostly a paper difference, although 5hp is small enough to be almost within tolerance on a chassis dyno. I personally have worked on both `00 Maximas, `01 Maxima AE's with 227hp, and `00 I30's, and if the exhaust is different, it must be very subtle differences to the naked eye... :p
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Re: What differnce is Max VS Infiniti I30, I35? (MattB)
Unless you take into account the 01 Max AE with 227hpMattB wrote:The A33s are actually not completely mechanically identical...the I30 has a slightly different exhaust from the Maxima which is why it is rated at 227hp vs. the 222 of the Maxima.
Re: What differnce is Max VS Infiniti I30, I35? (NewfoundlandDude)
Thanks guys.The bottom line is my 96' I30 = Maxima.So I can buy haynes Maxima repair manual.
Re: What differnce is Max VS Infiniti I30, I35? (brianw)
Thank you for noting that. I'm not sure where that misnomer is being picked up, but I've seen it more than once.brianw wrote:4th gen I30ts have VLSD. That's the only A32-chassis vehicle in the USA to get the RS5F50V transmission and not the RS5F50A.