Gjohnson

Ok, I have a fun question. I am thinking about picking up a cheap wrecked 06 IS350.(If I can get it cheap enough) I was considering robbing it for parts, such as In-dash CD/GPS, Calipers, Black leather interior and heated seats, etc. However, I thought about pulling the engine and tranny for a swap down the road. Has anyone done this before? Would it be worth it? Is there anything else that I would want to pull?

Thanks

Ling2IS

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Have you taken apart a car before?

Gjohnson

Yeah, last car I built was a 97 240sx. Did a LS1 swap on it with a T56. Replaced all interior and completely stripped the vehicle and did paint and body. (I hated the paint and body)

Helping a buddy now, do another LS1 swap on a 96 240sx.

toyotaguy

As you've said might be worthy your time if you can find one cheap enough and have time and space to pull & store all the parts. You probably can take back all the money if not more selling individual parts if you're patient enough. A lot people probably do it part time or even for a living.

DennisMik

I tried to help someone with electrical wiring questions on Maxima.org. Was that you?

Jeff Lange

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Engine, transmission, transmission mount, driveshaft, rear subframe with differential, engine wiring harness and ECU, dash wiring harness, ABS actuator, VDIM/stability ECU, fuel lines from tank to engine for port injectors.

I think that's about all you would need.

Yes it has been done before.

Jeff

Gjohnson

No that wasn't me on the Maxima forums. I haven't owned a Maxima in years.

Well, that at least gives me an idea of what I would need for the swap. More parts needed than I thought, but definitely doable.