# Maxima DOHC Vs. Infiniti J30T
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [October 12, 2006, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801 "2006-10-12T10:21:32Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Shifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shifty)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/1 "2006-10-12T10:21:32Z")
> [@MaximaSE98](#):
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> [QUOTE=Shifty][QUOTE=MaximaSE98][QUOTE=Shifty]what is your opinion on the '92 Maxima 3.0, 5 speed, 24 valve twin cam?
I love them…I had a 91 with the SOHC motor…the DOHC is way better…the car is light agile and independant rear suspension…if ur thinking of buying one DOOOOOOO IT…if u want someone to go with u and check it out i know these things reallllllly well[/QUOTE]
See, I’m torn between 94 infiniti J30T or the Max DOHC. I’m thinking more towards the Maxima. The only reason I’m taking on one of this cars is because I’ll be receiving them from my aunt. This is not need for winter I drive an Envoy. This would be for resale or for fun on road-course.thanks for the response. I’ll let you know tonight what one get.[/QUOTE]
i would do maxima…5SPD YO…nit as big as the j30…j30 isheavy and under powered using the 300zx NA motor at 222 hp…maxima would be 190 but significantly lighter…[/QUOTE]
**What is your view?**
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### Author:  [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/2 "2006-10-12T10:25:16Z")
i would have to agree. i’ve driven the few J30’s and they don’t move very good and the ones i’ve drive drive like boats (high mile suspention)
also have to factor cost of aftermarket parts and repairs. obviously the maxima is cheapier.
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/3 "2006-10-12T10:28:19Z")
So you’re being given a car and you have your choice of one or the other? It’s only going to be a project/auto-x car?
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### Author:  [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/4 "2006-10-12T10:30:39Z")
u have my vote…eospcically if its a fun car…more aftermarket for the Maxima…i know a good guy whow makes custom suspension ish for 89-94 (3rd gen) Maximas
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### Author:  [@Shifty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shifty)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/5 "2006-10-12T10:34:14Z")
> [@somedude](#):
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> i would have to agree. i’ve driven the few J30’s and they don’t move very good and the ones i’ve drive drive like boats (high mile suspention)
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> also have to factor cost of aftermarket parts and repairs. obviously the maxima is cheapier.
Cheaper is better.
> [@BikerFry](#):
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> It’s only going to be a project/auto-x car?
Not sure one or the other
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### Author:  [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/6 "2006-10-12T10:36:02Z")
u know u want to join the Maxima crew…MAXIMA.ORG FTW
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### Author:  [@woody](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woody)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/7 "2006-10-12T12:37:33Z")
maxima, the j30 isnt worth the money compared to the max
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### Author:  [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/8 "2006-10-12T12:42:34Z")
my ex had a j30t and it was a pretty sweet car. i wanted to swap a deTT, keep it automatic and have a nice decently quick cruiser. plus, i think they are hot.
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### Author:  [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/9 "2006-10-12T12:43:42Z")
If the J30 came with a stick it would be something to consider.
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### Author:  [@Daddie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Daddie)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/10 "2006-10-12T12:44:09Z")
J30s are pretty cool, can’t beat RWD…
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### Author:  [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/11 "2006-10-12T12:44:32Z")
get the Maxima
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/12 "2006-10-12T12:48:22Z")
So you’re choosing between a FWD stick and a RWD auto?
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### Author:  [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/13 "2006-10-12T12:51:01Z")
> [@BikerFry](#):
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> So you’re choosing between a FWD stick and a RWD auto?
yes…J30 heavy boat…Maxima decently light fun to drive…
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### Author:  [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/14 "2006-10-12T12:51:04Z")
> [@BikerFry](#):
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> So you’re choosing between a FWD stick and a RWD auto?
It’s called a criple fight.
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### Author:  [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/15 "2006-10-12T12:52:04Z")
the only good thing about j30’s is u can steal their diff for a vlsd swap into a 240sx 🙂
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### Author:  [@Pass\_McGass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pass_McGass)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/16 "2006-10-12T12:53:00Z")
> [@MaximaSE98](#):
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> yes…J30 heavy boat…Maxima decently light fun to drive…
lol, you don’t sound biased at all.
maxima’s aren’t light at all and j30’s are fun to drive.
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### Author:  [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/17 "2006-10-12T13:01:48Z")
3rd gen maximas are about 3000 lbs…that pretty light for a sedan…and J30s are close to 3600 lbs 5sp maximas are more to drive than J30s…of course i am going to biased I have owned 3 maximas and prolly will own another…I have driven J30s they are nice and comfy…but if he keeps it and turns it into an Auto-x car Maxima will be better
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### Author:  [@neurokinetik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neurokinetik)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/18 "2006-10-12T15:56:07Z")
> [@MaximaSE98](#):
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> 3rd gen maximas are about 3000 lbs…that pretty light for a sedan…and J30s are close to 3600 lbs 5sp maximas are more to drive than J30s…of course i am going to biased I have owned 3 maximas and prolly will own another…I have driven J30s they are nice and comfy…but if he keeps it and turns it into an Auto-x car Maxima will be better
I don’t want to hear any more of your “I drive a big boat at auto-x” then, STEvos weigh more than your car. Hell, new GTIs weigh more too. 🤣
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### Author:  [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/19 "2006-10-12T18:23:48Z")
yea they also have 110 more hp and AWD …it makes a difference…and I dont complain…i have a blast…besides i dont have a 3rd gen i have a 4th gen…they weigh more…not to mention its my DD not a completely dedicated track car 🙂
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### Author:  [@\_Karu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_Karu)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2006, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/maxima-dohc-vs-infiniti-j30t/18801/20 "2006-10-12T20:08:13Z")
anybody wants to buy my friend’s 95 J30t ?
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