Interchangeable Parts between 4th GEN & 5.0 GEN
08-25-2017, 06:42 PM
#1
Interchangeable Parts between 4th GEN & 5.0 GEN
Finally started to fix up my 2000 SE 5SPD that's been sitting for 2 years. I've owned a 1998 SE AT for nearly 20 years so I have numerous extra parts laying around.
Can 4th GEN calipers, their brackets, and brake pads fit on my 2000?
Can the 4th GEN alternator and AC compressor fit on the VQ30DE-K engine? I know the engine blocks are identical.
Already threw a 4th GEN radiator in the 2000 so I know that's interchangeable.
When I get the driver's side axle delivered I'll throw on the new passenger side axle I have sitting in the garage collecting dust for the 4th GEN. Also will be changing the trans fluid.
The 2000 SE has CA emissions. With her raised I noticed there is no downstream O2 sensor after the main CAT. The FSM also doesn't display a downstream O2 sensor. To fix the leaking CAT can I just cut her off and slide on 2.25" piping? Will it throw a P0420 code without a downstream O2 sensor?
Can 4th GEN calipers, their brackets, and brake pads fit on my 2000?
Can the 4th GEN alternator and AC compressor fit on the VQ30DE-K engine? I know the engine blocks are identical.
Already threw a 4th GEN radiator in the 2000 so I know that's interchangeable.
When I get the driver's side axle delivered I'll throw on the new passenger side axle I have sitting in the garage collecting dust for the 4th GEN. Also will be changing the trans fluid.
The 2000 SE has CA emissions. With her raised I noticed there is no downstream O2 sensor after the main CAT. The FSM also doesn't display a downstream O2 sensor. To fix the leaking CAT can I just cut her off and slide on 2.25" piping? Will it throw a P0420 code without a downstream O2 sensor?
Last edited by jholley; 08-26-2017 at 05:01 AM.
08-25-2017, 07:19 PM
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FYI, the SE-L was only produced in late 99 that is on 4th gen., they did not make an SE-L in 2000 when the new 5th gen came out. most parts from 4th gen are interchangeable however the intake and some other parts are changed for the variable intake manifold on 5 gen, that is molded plastic, unlike the 4th gen has metal intake, which are not the same thing.
08-25-2017, 08:14 PM
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FYI, the SE-L was only produced in late 99 that is on 4th gen., they did not make an SE-L in 2000 when the new 5th gen came out. most parts from 4th gen are interchangeable however the intake and some other parts are changed for the variable intake manifold on 5 gen, that is molded plastic, unlike the 4th gen has metal intake, which are not the same thing.
Last edited by jholley; 08-26-2017 at 07:45 AM.
08-26-2017, 02:33 AM
#4
The alternators are the same up to 2007 when Nissan switched to a Motorola (?) alternator.
The 5th gen a/c compressor is different internally from the 4th gen and the hoses use different connectors. They look the same externally and would bolt onto the block but because of the hose connections, you can't swap between generations.
On both the 4th & 5th gens, the fed spec emissions cars had 3 O2 sensors total, 2 upstream at the exhaust manifold outlets and one downstream sensor after the main cat. The Cali spec cars had 4 O2 sensors total, 2 upstream at the exhaust manifold outlets and 2 downstream sensors after the pre-cats in the y-pipe.
With a Cali car, you can replace the main cat with a straight pipe and not get the P0420 code. But if the pre-cats plug up, you would still get the P0420 or P0430 codes regardless of what you might do with the main cat.
The 5th gen a/c compressor is different internally from the 4th gen and the hoses use different connectors. They look the same externally and would bolt onto the block but because of the hose connections, you can't swap between generations.
On both the 4th & 5th gens, the fed spec emissions cars had 3 O2 sensors total, 2 upstream at the exhaust manifold outlets and one downstream sensor after the main cat. The Cali spec cars had 4 O2 sensors total, 2 upstream at the exhaust manifold outlets and 2 downstream sensors after the pre-cats in the y-pipe.
With a Cali car, you can replace the main cat with a straight pipe and not get the P0420 code. But if the pre-cats plug up, you would still get the P0420 or P0430 codes regardless of what you might do with the main cat.
08-26-2017, 05:07 AM
#5
Thank you for your reply Dennis.
She won't be my DD so I'll cut off the main CAT and weld on a 2.25" pipe. If the alternator ever needs replacing I'll throw in the one I have sitting for the 4th GENs.
She won't be my DD so I'll cut off the main CAT and weld on a 2.25" pipe. If the alternator ever needs replacing I'll throw in the one I have sitting for the 4th GENs.
08-26-2017, 05:09 AM
#6
The calipers and their brackets appear to be the similar just a little bigger on the 2000. Can I throw the 4th GEN calipers & brackets on this 2000 Maxima? Will they provide enough torque?
08-26-2017, 05:34 AM
#7
I just bought a starter for my 01 and my 96 starter went so the 96 is using it just fine for now.
To be clear i ordered a 01 starter.
There are many parts that can be used on both. to many to list.
I am putting 96 shortys and y -pipe on my 01
To be clear i ordered a 01 starter.
There are many parts that can be used on both. to many to list.
I am putting 96 shortys and y -pipe on my 01
08-26-2017, 06:14 AM
#8
I have an extra starter for my 1998 SE AT. Will that work with the 2000 SE 5SPD or will it give it too much torque and possibly damage the flywheel teeth?
08-26-2017, 08:59 AM
#9
09-16-2017, 06:16 AM
#10
Front Struts and Rear Shocks
Neither the front struts nor rear shocks can be swapped from 4th to 5.0 GEN. The 5.0 GEN struts bottom mounting bolts have a wider span on both the front knuckle and rear torsion beam.
Last edited by jholley; 09-16-2017 at 06:22 AM.
09-16-2017, 06:21 AM
#11
Brakes
I know this is old but nearly all of that info is wrong. 95-99 and 00-01 rotors are not the same. Same diameter yes, but 00-01 are thicker. Pads are the same fron 95-03. Im pretty sure the pistons are the same diameter from 95-01, but the caliper and torque member are thicker on the 00-01 to clear thicker rotor. 00-01 tourque members also use the larger bolts like the later VQ35 cars. So the 02-03 caliper would need the matching torque member and rotor to install on the VQ30 cars.
The 5.0 GEN have thicker rotors, calipers, and mounting brackets. I could of thrown on calipers, their brackets, and discs from my 1998 but I'd loose a lot of brake torque. The 5.0 has the same engine block but with wider fuel injectors and more air intake it has more HP.
The only parts that are the same are the pads so I threw in new cermaric pads that were collecting dust.
08-11-2021, 05:07 PM
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a/c compressors
are a/c compressors all the same on 4th and 5th or did they change.
I have a1999 built in December so think it is actually a 2000 ???
Not sure how to tell the difference between the compressors and if the same ones where used over a period of time between those
years so I can order the right one
HELP !
WHOOPS... I read above amd missed it.. Guess I need to check the intake manifold to see if it's a 99 or a 2000,
Apparently the compressors are different ?
Let me know if I am right please, pretty new at this
I have a1999 built in December so think it is actually a 2000 ???
Not sure how to tell the difference between the compressors and if the same ones where used over a period of time between those
years so I can order the right one
HELP !
WHOOPS... I read above amd missed it.. Guess I need to check the intake manifold to see if it's a 99 or a 2000,
Apparently the compressors are different ?
Let me know if I am right please, pretty new at this
Last edited by Bevy; 08-12-2021 at 05:13 AM.
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