BLKMGK Posted July 23, 2000 Share Posted July 23, 2000 Are all the Maximas FWD? I thought some of the very first ones might have been RWD - no? I just fuzzily remember guys hopping them up and they were RWD. I may be completely wrong tho' The 240SX looks like it would be a fun car to twiddle with but it's too new and there would be emissions concerns around here if you did a swap.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted July 24, 2000 Author Share Posted July 24, 2000 Well, yah I thought so too... I'm gona check out an 84 Maxima this week, and I'll find out if it's RWD. I'm prety sure some came with a 5 speed too, from what I've heard. if anyone else can back this info up that would be great.. ------------------ The crazy datsun guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted July 24, 2000 Share Posted July 24, 2000 i had a 85 nissan maxima with the straight 6 fuel injected with the 5 speed and it was rear wheel drive. i'm not sure when they stopped making them RWD. i know my straight 6 was enough to give the mustang 5.0 a run for the money though. on the highway atleast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted July 24, 2000 Share Posted July 24, 2000 Not sure, but I thought the 83 or 84 was the last RWD straight 6 Maxima. I had an 85 and it was FWD, V6. I had a buddy in college that had an 81 Datsun 810 (became the Maxima in later years). That think had an EFI L24 in it, a 5spd, and IRS RWD. It would flat out go around the corners. I couldn't keep up with it in my stock 240 with wide tires. THe guy was a better driver and a bit mor insane though! Fun sleeper. Hmm. How about an old 810 with a small block? Hmm. Family car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted July 27, 2000 Author Share Posted July 27, 2000 Hey BLKMGK: I have found an LSD!! Woh hoo! I also found the engine and trany from the same car! (I hope) A guy dropped off the whole rear-end/frame/suspension unit the other day, and low and behold I got the whole deal from my boss for $50!! I talked to the guy scraping it, and he has the engine and 5-speed at home... he scrapped the rest of the car a few monts ago (before I worked there too bad really..) Anyway, he wants #350 for the engine/trany/computer, and all I need to get is the wiring harness. (it went to the crusher with the car) That is my question for today: Will any harnes from a 300ZX work? ie: one from an automatic car, because there are a few in the back of the yard my boss said I could rip through. If anyone knows, give me a shout ok? Thanks! ------------------ The crazy datsun guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 Lemme' know if you can't find a home for the LSD :-)Congrats on finding one so cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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