Anyone ever heard of dropping a Q45 V8 into the Max? Just curious.

On 9/2/03 0:35 PM, in article qx45b.14897$jt.834741 (AT) twister (DOT) austin.rr.com,
"news-server.austin.rr.com" <blah (AT) blah (DOT) com> wrote:

transverse engine and front wheel drive. Q45 is rear wheel drive. I would
be really surprised if the Q45 engine would mate to the Max's transaxle.

"news-server.austin.rr.com" <blah (AT) blah (DOT) com> wrote

Why think small? Here's what you really want:

"The new 5.6-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 will be placed first into the new
full-size Nissan Pathfinder Armada sport utility vehicle. It will
also be used in the Titan King Cab and Crew Cab full-size pick-ups.

Built on a new state-of-the-art line at the engine assembly plant, the
design of the Endurance V8 features an aluminum block with cast iron
liners, chain-driven dual overhead cams with silent single-stage
timing chain, microfinished forged crank and camshafts,
molybdenum-coated pistons and electronic throttle.

The engine will produce 305 horsepower @ 4,900 RPM, and 385 lb-ft of
torque @ 3600 RPM."

Of course, the Maxima's tranny won't handle this any better than the
Q45's V-8.

JM

Ohh well, just wishfull thinking I guess.
"JM" <jmattis (AT) attglobal (DOT) net> wrote