Credit: Joseph Carsella
Finally got rid of the old hood bumpers. The hood was sitting about half an inch lower than the fender. I wasn’t too sure how to put them in originally but I covered the ‘threads’ in soapy water and pressed them in at a slight angle while turning. Turns out they actually screw in or out once you get the first layer in.
To address airflow/pressure under the hood, Nissan sells a rubber weatherstrip kit that fits into the groove of the headlights. It’s like $17 for the pair. They look pretty good, too.
Owner: Jose Gutierrez
Year: 2000
Model: Maxima
Color: Red
Engine: Gen2 VQ35DE (Full Swap)
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
2014 with 2016 intake, throttle body, and lower intake
Community Member Credit: Eddy
This fits perfectly with the right amount of clearance. It does not touch the 8thgen Manifold or the Master Cylinder. It’s very close but does not touch.
Replace your hood’s prop rod today with our Redline Tuning Hood QuickLIFT system. Progressive gas springs will lift and hold your hood without the need for a poorly placed prop-rod, simply start to lift your hood and let our QuickLIFT system take over. Your hood will lift and hold firmly at the raised position, eliminate your prop rod today.
This QuickLIFT kit will fit the following Nissan Altima model years: 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006.
Order Link: https://www.redlinetuning.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=21-31001-02
Price: $89.95
Installation Instructions: 21-31001
Community Member Credit: Kevin Nguyen
Community Member Credit: murphys_law
I recently acquired a set of VHR injectors as shown below. Information seems to indicate that they flow approximately 385cc at 51psi, which translates to ~355cc at 43.5psi(3 bar.)
In my testing, these work extremely well in the bolt-on DE and have just enough fuel to handle the typical NA modified VQ. The duty cycle for a bolt-on car peaks right around 70%, so that should keep them in a good safe range for just about any VQ or HR that is naturally aspirated(this car makes about 260whp in a mustang dyno.)
I failed to mention it, but they are obviously plug-n-play for the Vq35(besides tuning of course).
Next to a GTR injector.
Same 12 hole spray pattern, albeit with smaller holes(less flow.)
Community Member Credit: Schmellyfart
This an overview of the main items and modifications required to install a 2007+ Altima and 2009+ Maxima VQ35DE engine into a vehicle using a VQ30DE(K) Engine Control Unit (ECU).
Blue highlighted items need to be fabricated. Some items are produced by me (or in the design process) to make this swap easier.
Red highlighted items are new gaskets that are highly suggested to replace. I usually source my OEM gaskets from nissanpartsdeal.com.
This is intended only as reference material. Refer to the Factory Service Manual (FSM) for Removal and Installation procedures as well as torque specifications. I am not responsible for any damages blah blah.
| 2007+ Altima | 2009+ Maxima | |
| Upper Intake Manifold | Smaller Ports | Larger Ports |
| Throttle Body | 70mm | 75mm |
*Maxima and Altima Upper Intake Manifolds are interchangeable*
