2nd Gen VQ35DE "HR" SWAP! Engine Prep and Install! Rudi's 2003 Nissan Maxima!

[@bstfordchannel923]

Grown Man Maxima Gang... This was a very detailed ( dialed in video ) for those that have these cars THIS is the spot to check ot these types of Maxima...

[@ImChrisDuke]

thx bro appreciate that

[@bstfordchannel923]

@@ImChrisDuke This is real bro.. I think you have the flow now on these Maximas ..

[@thegeneralassemblyandchurc6286]

@@ImChrisDuke i really need some help, I have one of these and don’t wanna give up one it. How do I find you bro?

[@nathanielbolden5053]

Man I'm inspired!...I think im gonna buy my sons '96 from him!...and turbo it!...

[@VqVang]

can we take a moment to say this video is goated 🔥 #vqgang

[@ImChrisDuke]

thx

[@VqVang]

@@ImChrisDuke yea man I have a 7th gen maxima but I see people swapping the 2nd gen de🙌🏽

[@VqVang]

@@ImChrisDuke this is a very detailed video,we definitely need more!!!💯

[@ImChrisDuke]

@@VqVang more to come now that the holiday distractions are over :)

[@uptownsamcv]

NICE!! I have an 02 6 speed and my 2014 engine came in a few days ago. nice tip on using the Altima valve cover.

[@CORZER0]

Nice! Wish I had that shop.

[@HotRodsandReels]

Good job great video keep ‘em coming

[@javaska112]

I'm seriously looking to build a 5th gen maxima. I have a hr motor already. It came out of a 09 g35 sedan awd. I wish he had a detailed video of the part to do the swap.

[@mikoes08]

Good video Bravo

[@ImChrisDuke]

thanks for checking it out!

[@Abohatem]

What about the blue cams sensors??

[@CORZER0]

I retained all 7th gen accessories with my swap. I was the first to document it on the org.

[@ImChrisDuke]

legend!

[@ImChrisDuke]

what was your name on maxima.org?

[@CORZER0]

@@ImChrisDuke User1

[@ImChrisDuke]

@@CORZER0 lol nice

[@datcincymax8528]

Gold

[@vaudsquad8768]

That right

[@ImChrisDuke]

it is what it is

[@resdawgs]

Nice i had this done to my 06 altima ser at alloutmotorworks back in 2018. I still have the car but may have trans issues now. Where is this shop? I maybe headed to nisformance soon. I live in charlotte. Subscribed. Dope build man.

[@ImChrisDuke]

Awesome... This is in Titusville fl

[@viktorrivero8264]

Nice work!I have a question, will 2gen vq fit with 5speed aisin automatic transmission

[@ImChrisDuke]

not a question I can answer, but I would suggest joining the 2nd Gen Swap group on Facebook and asking there!

[@kdott85]

With the swap do you need to use the upper and lower oil pans from the older DE? Or just the lower?

[@bndarali1253]

😎

[@thegeneralassemblyandchurc6286]

I have a 03 max id like the motor rebuild or fixed, where are you located? Seriously need help!

[@ImChrisDuke]

Hello, my buddy's shop is in Central FL

[@indyfernandez9073]

Can this be done on a 7th gen

[@bajanrichmax6517]

Very detail. Where are you in Florida?

[@ImChrisDuke]

thanks... Brevard county

[@clarencegeorge4757]

Curious what size fuel pump as I am doing this swap on my b15 sentra, thanks

[@ImChrisDuke]

I would encourage you to join and read here facebook.com/groups/650406824987689

[@HotRodsandReels]

What size bolts did you use for the engine to bolt to stand

[@ImChrisDuke]

M12x1.75, 90mm long or about 3.5 inches

[@HotRodsandReels]

@@ImChrisDuke thanks brother I appreciate it

[@HotRodsandReels]

Hey bro I’m doing a 2nd gen VQ swap do I use the windage tray from the 1st gen with the 1st gen pan or do I not use it at all with the first gen pan

[@ImChrisDuke]

use the 1st gen

[@HotRodsandReels]

@@ImChrisDuke ok so I do use the 1st gen windage tray with the 1st gen oil pan ? I’m just trying to be clear I put it on and it looks like it has clearance issues

[@HotRodsandReels]

If I choose not to use the windage tray will it negatively effect anything if I take it off

[@ImChrisDuke]

@@HotRodsandReels that I'm not sure of. Are you a member is the Nisformance 2nd Gen Swap Info Facebook group? May want to ask there and see what they say.

[@HotRodsandReels]

@@ImChrisDuke I deleted my fb cuz they keep putting me in fb jail

[@snowfall1771]

Tips for my 01 i30t ? Do I have to drop tranny

[@ImChrisDuke]

I am assuming same or very similar to the Max

[@PEARLYMUSIC]

Wish i could ship mine to ya 😢

[@VonGontaHaus]

2003 Nissan Maxima is not 2nd Generation but 5th Generation. 2nd generation is 1983-1988. Third generation is 1989-1994. Fourth generation is 1995-1999. Fifth generation is 2000-2003. 6th generation is Nissan Altima with a V6 engine and badged as a Nissan Maxima.

[@ImChrisDuke]

We are aware that the vehicle is 5.5 gen. We are referring to the engine.

[@vinnyberia6603]

Where is this shop located?

[@ImChrisDuke]

Brevard County FL

[@cldan9152]

Don’t ever paint an engine gloss black! You’ll struggle to see any oil leak!

[@leakyjeep5.9]

The duralast thermostat is piece of sh* . I ended up buying the Nissan one for $5 more. Had to order it though.

[@ImChrisDuke]

He likes the lifetime warranty it has

[@leakyjeep5.9]

@@ImChrisDuke Yeah, but having to swap it out is a pain in the ass. The guy tried to give me another one, but I wasn't going to deal with that anymore and went to Nissan you got one that's not going to fail. My eighteen-year-old thermostat Shoulda just stayed in, but I thought I was smarter to replace it with a Napa one the first time that eventually failed, making the job even harder because their gasket stuck to the mating surface. Ugh.