Guest Anonymous Posted December 15, 2001 Share Posted December 15, 2001 Hi all, I have an 83 Maxima and was wondering how hard it would be to put a SBC in there. I came up with this since it's such a similar engine to the Z cars. Is there anyone out there that did something like this? Thanks in advance for all advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 15, 2001 Share Posted December 15, 2001 Ik, Used to have a maxima. I remember thinking the engine and tranny would drop right in my Z. I would guess the JTR method would work in this car but not sure about steering and exhaust. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thurem Posted December 15, 2001 Share Posted December 15, 2001 Repeat after me: SLEEPER 83 Maxima with 400 hp V8 would be a brutal sleeper, nobody would know you were coming. And then they wouldn't know what hit them. Thure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QWKDTSN Posted December 15, 2001 Share Posted December 15, 2001 Aren't all Maximas FWD...? Or did they switch over a few years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayZee Posted December 15, 2001 Share Posted December 15, 2001 First of all I don't have any actually experience with a V8 in a Maxima but I do own a Z and a Maxima (yes, basically the same engine) but I can tell you that for some reason there seems to be alot more room underneath a Z hood than in a Maxima. Not to say that it can't be done, but it would be alot tighter in there than a Z I would guess... While we are on the subject though I do know that you can't just bolt a Z engine in a Maxima or vice-versa. The Z oil pan is shallow at the front and deep in the rear, while a Maxima is just the opposite. If you look at the bottom of a L6 block you will see that there is a spot to bolt up the oil sump and a blank "dummy" spot with no holes. Where the oil sump "would" bolt up if it were designed for use with the other style pan. I could see this being a problem with trying to put a V8 in there as you would have to find a V8 that has a pan that is deep in the front and shallow in the rear. Either that or go with a dry sump system? but that would be alot of extra dollar signs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayZee Posted December 15, 2001 Share Posted December 15, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Nion: Aren't all Maximas FWD...? Or did they switch over a few years ago? Nion, the original Maxima was actually called the 810 (77-80) with a L24 fuel injected engine. The next generation was the Maxima (81-84) also with the L24i. It wasn't till the third generation that they received the 3.0 V6 with FWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted December 16, 2001 Share Posted December 16, 2001 that would be the one bad ass family coupster!my friend had an old maxima.i think it can be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 16, 2001 Share Posted December 16, 2001 Well, If not a small block Chev because of the rear sump what about a small block ford that has a front sump? Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 16, 2001 Share Posted December 16, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Dave: Well, If not a small block Chev because of the rear sump what about a small block ford that has a front sump? Dave... Hmm, that is an idea, but the car is just begging for a JTR conversion if the engine is a staight six. That would be a BAAAAD little car! I hope someone builds it! Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted December 16, 2001 Share Posted December 16, 2001 do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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