Kalashnikov
11-20-2008, 10:50 PM
I have friend. He say he has a rare Nissan Maxima "Diesel". Yes, I did not know such exist.
But he say, the "Crankshaft." Can be used on the other 300zx (VG30DE) (VG30DETT) and with this rare Diesel Crankshaft, you turn any 3.0 engine into a 3.2/ 3.3 Liters.
He ask $600.
I don't know much, but I do research on internet. Maybe someone has a Datsun Z or 300zx and knows of this modification. I will give contact # if interested. This rare item:
So this was where it all began, the First Generation. Maxima started as a trim designation, not a model. Maxima trimmed models received 4-wheel disc brakes and an automatic transmission as standard over the base. These were the first square bodied Maximas that you can still see puttering along. There are other items of note for this generation. In mid-1981, an 80 hp diesel engine became available and lasted until the end of 1983 (the base 2.4L OHC motor made 120 hp from 1977 to 1984). In the 1982 model year, Maxima became the official name of the car replacing the 810 badge (Datsun/Nissan was changing the names of all of their cars then). The 5-speed was available as well as the auto. (a proud tradition that continues until today! whoopee!). And in the 1984 model year, the car officially was called the Nissan Maxima.
The fall of 1984 saw the Second Generation Maxima, a front wheel drive V6 introduced for 1985. It is also the generation of the Floater (http://home.earthlink.net/~maxfaq/history.htm#Floater). This was the last one to get redone in 4 model years (1985-1988 model years) as the third generation model lasted from 1989 through 1994 (six full years!!). The Second Generation is also the last one with a wagon in the U.S. (they continue overseas). One thing of note was that when the Stanza was redone in 1986 as a 1987 model, it received the Maxima chassis (a little known fact - and I swear it's true) but only a four cylinder motor. Therefore, the Stanza was relatively very heavy compared to its competition and very slow since it only had the four.
The 1989-94 Maximas are called Third Generation. These had a very sharp-looking body-style that is no-doubt BMW-inspired -- especially the arch in the rear quarter windows. It is commonly held to be the best looking of all Maximas. In 1992 the DOHC VE30DE (http://home.earthlink.net/~maxfaq/history.htm#VE30DE) engine was introduced in the SE model. The Maxima SE became the 4-door sports car! Along with the Ford Taurus SHO, the Maxima SE was the best value in high performance four door speed. And the best Q-ship available for driving quickly.
But he say, the "Crankshaft." Can be used on the other 300zx (VG30DE) (VG30DETT) and with this rare Diesel Crankshaft, you turn any 3.0 engine into a 3.2/ 3.3 Liters.
He ask $600.
I don't know much, but I do research on internet. Maybe someone has a Datsun Z or 300zx and knows of this modification. I will give contact # if interested. This rare item:
So this was where it all began, the First Generation. Maxima started as a trim designation, not a model. Maxima trimmed models received 4-wheel disc brakes and an automatic transmission as standard over the base. These were the first square bodied Maximas that you can still see puttering along. There are other items of note for this generation. In mid-1981, an 80 hp diesel engine became available and lasted until the end of 1983 (the base 2.4L OHC motor made 120 hp from 1977 to 1984). In the 1982 model year, Maxima became the official name of the car replacing the 810 badge (Datsun/Nissan was changing the names of all of their cars then). The 5-speed was available as well as the auto. (a proud tradition that continues until today! whoopee!). And in the 1984 model year, the car officially was called the Nissan Maxima.
The fall of 1984 saw the Second Generation Maxima, a front wheel drive V6 introduced for 1985. It is also the generation of the Floater (http://home.earthlink.net/~maxfaq/history.htm#Floater). This was the last one to get redone in 4 model years (1985-1988 model years) as the third generation model lasted from 1989 through 1994 (six full years!!). The Second Generation is also the last one with a wagon in the U.S. (they continue overseas). One thing of note was that when the Stanza was redone in 1986 as a 1987 model, it received the Maxima chassis (a little known fact - and I swear it's true) but only a four cylinder motor. Therefore, the Stanza was relatively very heavy compared to its competition and very slow since it only had the four.
The 1989-94 Maximas are called Third Generation. These had a very sharp-looking body-style that is no-doubt BMW-inspired -- especially the arch in the rear quarter windows. It is commonly held to be the best looking of all Maximas. In 1992 the DOHC VE30DE (http://home.earthlink.net/~maxfaq/history.htm#VE30DE) engine was introduced in the SE model. The Maxima SE became the 4-door sports car! Along with the Ford Taurus SHO, the Maxima SE was the best value in high performance four door speed. And the best Q-ship available for driving quickly.