There was a time where 6-speed swaps for the Nissan Maxima were only available for 4thgens, 5thgens and 6thgens. After 2006, Nissan no longer offered manual transmission options. All-new Maxima’s now come with the CVT transmission. While the CVT provides a smoother ride and improved fuel economy, it definitely takes away from the 4DSC experience.
But don’t worry. Those times have certainly and FINALLY changed. The 6-speed swap is now officially available for the 7thgen Nissan Maxima (2009-2015). We consider the 7GM 6-speed the true meaning of a 4DSC. It has a balance of power, luxury and comfort.
These types of projects are the ones that fuel the community into modding their Nissan Maxima’s. The Maxima world was quiet for a few years and thanks to these guys and shops, the Maxima community is back and better than ever! So who will be the next swap? Be sure to keep us posted.
Year: 2008 Model: Nissan Maxima Color: Majestic Blue Pearl (BW9) Trim: SL
What motivated you to MOD your Maxima?
My inspiration to mod the maxima was my desire to be different and mod a platform so few have really explored. Those few were the OG’s that have moved on. I want to carry on the tradition and maybe inspire someone else to go above and beyond – Ham
Full Mod List / Specs:
Exterior
Majestic Blue – BW9 Paint
Stillen side skirts
Stillen roof spoiler
Custom DB Front Lip
Weather tech in-channel rain guards
Ruby Red LED tail lights (custom painted)
Custom headlights and fog lights
Hydro dipped inner pieces (kooky Skulls and blue carbon fiber)
Dual Halos on projectors (inside orange, Outside White)
White Halos in fog lights
White Iron man LEDs
Dual COB LED’s (White)
Conversion to HELLA E55 Projectors with clear lenses
Interior
Elite Conversion (rear bucket seats)
Custom two-tone interior (black and tan leather, with double diamond stitching)
Seats including headrest
Headrest pillows, front and rear
Steering wheel
Shift knob
Headliner inner
Cluster hood
Dash trim
Upper door panels
Black suede interior pieces
A,B & C Pillars
Lower door panels
Door panel trim
Headliner outer
Custom LED door sills
VIP tables, head rest and front dash (by Flossed VIP)
Custom Copper plated door props and hood prop
Engine
Copper Plated Items
SFR manifold – Copper Plated
Takeda CAI
Mishmoto Radiator
Stillen Strut Bar and strut plates
Stillen Oil cap
6 Piece cap set (Windshield Res, Power Steering , Dip stick, Radiator Res, AC caps)
Stainless Steel and Copper penny washer set (220 piece kit, still installing)
Custom Battery terminals
Custom Battery Tie down
Copper braided techflex
DC 320amp Alternator
In Car Entertainment (ICE)
Source Unit
Kenwood Excelon X997
Mids-Highs- Lows
Rainbow Germanium dual 6.5” mid-bass (custom door panels)
Rainbow Germanium 5.5” Mid (in custom kick panels)
Rainbow Germanium 1” silk dome tweeters (custom molded in A pillars)
Subs
Focal 11” Free Air woofers Infinite baffle suspended off rear deck
Amplification
Helix A2 Competition to handle subs
Helix A4 (2) to run Mids-Highs-Lows
Processing
Helix DSP 8ch processor
MISC
Focal sound deadener in doors and trunk lid
Custom Made RCA cables, amp rack
Custom LED conversion on all switches, Info Screen, AC screen, AC knobs and speedometer
Hydro dipped speedometer shroud, inner shifter bezel, door switch plates, radio bezel, AC vent bezel’s (blue carbon fiber)
Wheels
Work Gnosis
Copper Plated
19×9.5 +15 and 19×10.5 +25
Air Suspension
Accuair management with switch speed
Airtekk air struts
Viaair 480C compressors (custom wrapped bodies)
Dual custom painted 3 gallon air tanks, with Accuair bracketry (5 gallon hidden tank under floor)
Stainless Steel hard line system
Dakota Digital air sensors (display custom flush mounted to cubby door on dash)
Brakes
G35 Brembo Front conversion with stainless steel lines – Custom powder coated blue
Slotted and cross drilled rotors
Art Work by Nutty World Graphics
Custom painted trunk lid
Custom painted amp rack cover
Custom painted floor board
SPECIAL THANKS AND GRATITUDE. Without these folks, this car would not be possible.
