For those looking at boosted setups and want an intercooler, below is one that fit good. It needs to be same-side because trying to route piping on the passenger side will be very rough. Plus with this setup, you can retain your fog lights. It just requires modifying the crash bar for it.
Nabco is a Nissan OEM part manufacturer. Most dealers have this rebranded as Nissan but it’s the same original part number. We purchased these for our 6-Speed Maxima and match exactly the OEM part within the car. This will save you a bunch of $$$$$$$$$$$. For all clutch master, clutch slave, and 1-piece SS line, it comes out to less than $130 shipped.
If you replaced your clutch fluid and it still looks like the photo below then you most likely need to get a new Master Cylinder. Might as well replace both while you are it.
These parts work for the following manual transmission vehicles:
2002-2003 5thgen Nissan Maxima
2004-2006 6thgen Nissan Maxima
2002-2006 Nissan Altima
2002-2006 Nissan Sentra
Master Clutch Cylinder
Nissan OEM Part #: 30610-3Y010
Nabco Part #: 555 38027 330
Nissan Branded Price: Approx. $90.00
Nabco Branded Price: Approx. $43.00
Slave Clutch Cylinder
Nissan OEM Part #: 30620-AU400
Nabco Part #: 556 38001 330
Nissan Branded Price: Approx. $80.00-90.00
Nabco Branded Price: Approx. $26.00
1-Piece Stainless Steel Clutch Line (Highly Recommended)
This is a complete kit from the slave cylinder to the master cylinder. This line will replace your factory metal & rubber lines with a stainless braided line. All clutch lines are single lines made of stainless steel braided hose with a protective PVC covering.
Bolts, washers & fittings are included if required (Shown in picture). All you do is remove the factory OEM line and replace it with our clutch line kit.
Description: Master to Slave Cylinder Complete Clutch Line Kit for 2002-2006 Nissan Maxima
I just swapped my Walbro 255 Fuel Pump to an AEM 340LPH because I wanted something better suited for E85. I also did not like the “whine” noise on the Walbro. The AEM 340 does not have the whining noise and works great. I also replaced my fuel filter. Nissan says that it is a “lifetime” part and never needs to be replaced. I disagree with that especially seeing how dirty and filthy my fuel filter looked. It’s very simple to change and the filter costs less than $30 bucks. This is just a reference post and not really a how-to on the AEM pump. I also added links to reputable AEM dealers where you can get it from on eBay. We recommend ordering from them as their pumps are 100% authentic (lots of fakes out there).
Fuel Pump Part Numbers:
50-1200 (Price – $116.00 Shipped)
This is the one used in this write-up. Works 100% perfectly fine with no issues. There is some minor trimming needed at the bottom of the sender. This is the same exact process for the folks that have ever installed a Walbro 255. So the trimming is not specific to this pump at all.Order Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/330950170782
50-1220 (Price – $116.00 Shipped) This one is a newer design from AEM that fits directly with no trimming. It is smaller in size but appears to work just the same. This was highlighted by a fellow EVO member who has a Maxima. While you will see the 50-1220 is specifically for 02-07 WRX STI / EVO X / GTR, it will work fine in the Maxima. We personally have not used it as the 50-1200 worked perfectly fine.Order Link:https://www.ebay.com/itm/274522031531
Recommend OEM Replacement Part Numbers:
Fuel Filter Part Number: 16400-2Y505 (Price – $25.00)
Fuel Pump Sending Unit O-Ring: 17342-01A00 (Price – 16.00)
New OEM Filter vs Old Filter (Likely never been changed)
I cut the old filter so you can see how dirty and filthy it is.
Fuel Pump Differences (#50-1200 Used for This Write-up)
This is just for reference and comparison. The RIPP Supercharged Kit usually comes with the V-5 G Supercharger. Most upgrade to the V-2 Si Supercharger Trim. You will need to ensure the impeller is also in the right rotation for your setup.
This is a basic Intercooler Layout for 4thgen / 5thgen /5.5 Gen’s. Same side vs opposite side is a personal choice. Same side has more psi drop, more hard bends, more expensive intercooler. Other style less hard bends, less psi drop, cheaper IC but longer piping.
I really like same side intercooler but my next Maxima won’t have one cause it limits how I can run my CAI piping for the turbo filter due to congestion and the few extra inches in piping won’t really effect anything anyways.
