Maxima or Civic engine
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Maxima or Civic engine
Im trying to end an argument by finding out which engine are better made, lasts longer, and has less required maintenance...I would appreciate it if you guys could help me out.
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Which engine are we talking???
VQ35
VQ30
VG30
VE30
???
Cuz I think all of them have been in the running for the best engine in the world.... the VG was the best V6 built at one point (300ZX 90-96 and Maxima SE from 92-94). You're really not comparing to similar things... the Maxima VQ35DE now is pushing 265HP, in a car that's $30K... a D17 powers a $16K econobox.
The gas milage sucks, but the engine should be super reliable... Nissan is gambling on that, cuz the engine powers the entire line up. It's got a timing chain rather than a belt in a D17, it's got continuously variable timing and dual length intake runners, a power band in a useful range, torque out the ***, and just about every bell and whistle that can be stuck in an engine... micro finished parts, chrome molybendium coated and polished internals. I'd have to say the Maxima engine beats the **** out of a D17. Maintainance wise, I dunno.. I know its on 110K tuneups, but as far as what before that I don't know, except it doesn't need a timing belt at 90K. I can vouch for the VE30DE... cuz theres one in my driveway with 130K and the only thing its needed is a timing belt at 70K, an alternator and 1 injector went bad...both well after 100K, maybe 2 tuneups, and thats about it.
VQ35
VQ30
VG30
VE30
???
Cuz I think all of them have been in the running for the best engine in the world.... the VG was the best V6 built at one point (300ZX 90-96 and Maxima SE from 92-94). You're really not comparing to similar things... the Maxima VQ35DE now is pushing 265HP, in a car that's $30K... a D17 powers a $16K econobox.
The gas milage sucks, but the engine should be super reliable... Nissan is gambling on that, cuz the engine powers the entire line up. It's got a timing chain rather than a belt in a D17, it's got continuously variable timing and dual length intake runners, a power band in a useful range, torque out the ***, and just about every bell and whistle that can be stuck in an engine... micro finished parts, chrome molybendium coated and polished internals. I'd have to say the Maxima engine beats the **** out of a D17. Maintainance wise, I dunno.. I know its on 110K tuneups, but as far as what before that I don't know, except it doesn't need a timing belt at 90K. I can vouch for the VE30DE... cuz theres one in my driveway with 130K and the only thing its needed is a timing belt at 70K, an alternator and 1 injector went bad...both well after 100K, maybe 2 tuneups, and thats about it.
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Which engine are we talking???
VQ35
VQ30
VG30
VE30
???
Cuz I think all of them have been in the running for the best engine in the world.... the VG was the best V6 built at one point (300ZX 90-96 and Maxima SE from 92-94). You're really not comparing to similar things... the Maxima VQ35DE now is pushing 265HP, in a car that's $30K... a D17 powers a $16K econobox.
The gas milage sucks, but the engine should be super reliable... Nissan is gambling on that, cuz the engine powers the entire line up. It's got a timing chain rather than a belt in a D17, it's got continuously variable timing and dual length intake runners, a power band in a useful range, torque out the ***, and just about every bell and whistle that can be stuck in an engine... micro finished parts, chrome molybendium coated and polished internals. I'd have to say the Maxima engine beats the **** out of a D17. Maintainance wise, I dunno.. I know its on 110K tuneups, but as far as what before that I don't know, except it doesn't need a timing belt at 90K. I can vouch for the VE30DE... cuz theres one in my driveway with 130K and the only thing its needed is a timing belt at 70K, an alternator and 1 injector went bad...both well after 100K, maybe 2 tuneups, and thats about it.
Which engine are we talking???
VQ35
VQ30
VG30
VE30
???
Cuz I think all of them have been in the running for the best engine in the world.... the VG was the best V6 built at one point (300ZX 90-96 and Maxima SE from 92-94). You're really not comparing to similar things... the Maxima VQ35DE now is pushing 265HP, in a car that's $30K... a D17 powers a $16K econobox.
The gas milage sucks, but the engine should be super reliable... Nissan is gambling on that, cuz the engine powers the entire line up. It's got a timing chain rather than a belt in a D17, it's got continuously variable timing and dual length intake runners, a power band in a useful range, torque out the ***, and just about every bell and whistle that can be stuck in an engine... micro finished parts, chrome molybendium coated and polished internals. I'd have to say the Maxima engine beats the **** out of a D17. Maintainance wise, I dunno.. I know its on 110K tuneups, but as far as what before that I don't know, except it doesn't need a timing belt at 90K. I can vouch for the VE30DE... cuz theres one in my driveway with 130K and the only thing its needed is a timing belt at 70K, an alternator and 1 injector went bad...both well after 100K, maybe 2 tuneups, and thats about it.
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Rep Power: 328 How are you gonna compare a V6 to a I4? I know it sounds trite, but really now? They are too different to compare. The nissan is an all around better car though although you are right about the honda having less maintenance issues...
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