Last Updated: 06/20/2022 @ 07:00 am
Community Member Credit: Chris Strasser
There are also two variations of the 2nd Gen VQ35DE engine. A Maxima engine is equipped with EVT ( Exhaust Valve Timing ) and has a slightly higher compression ratio along with larger intake manifold and throttle body (75mm). The Altima engine has a slightly lower compression ratio, and is not equipped with EVT. The intake manifold and throttle body (70mm) are also a bit smaller.
Notes:
- The OBX V2 headers don’t fit with 2020 upper
- I used the 2020 new pan, got new headers made. It’s not a big deal.
- I just tried to fit a 2020 Vq35 windage tray with a 2002 upper oil pan and it didn’t fit. I had to remove the 2020 one and use the 2002.
- I used the 2014 windage tray but had to grind a few spots to make it work. It was hitting the ribs in the 2002 oil pan.
- I believe you remove the one on the motor because the wind tray is built into 02 oil pan.
- What is the main reason to change the upper and lower oil pans, Is it a height or sensor issue? If it’s just a height issue, can that be solved with the raiser motor mounts? Exhaust issue. Depending what headers/ ypipe you use if they are made for the 5.5 upper oil pan they might not work w the deeper 2nd gen oil pan
- Bottom line is it’s best to have the correct oil pan that goes to the car
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