96 maxima vs 03 altima 3.5L

nah i'm going with a weapon-R dragon intake. I had one on the last maxima and it was awesome and i had a 96 200sx se-r with one and they're just good intakes. they gurauntee at least 7.2 hp@wheels over stock and they have a comparison vs. an injen cold air intake(i think), maybe place racing. and the WR warm air had better gains plus they make a cold air kit so i can upgrade later if i want

How many miles does your Maxima have P?:cool:

Yo JoeB, go to where its happening :p www.altimas.net forum is kind of old and over played but car has been out for almost two years so not much more can be discussed, just new mods

Yea, I know, what is your name on Altimas .net?
Cant talk about ALtimas here too much.:biggrin:

JBL85

Originally posted by joeB
How many miles does your Maxima have P?:cool:
30K

and this thread still lives...weird...:eek7:

Originally posted by Paonessa

30K

Im at 27,000 and my baby is only 16 months old :(

Looks sand blasted because of the rock chips, damn shitty nissan paint.

stop driving on gravel roads JBL, Jk.:cool:

Originally posted by Paonessa

dude the car is awesome. the night i got it, i was joyridin with a buddy and a gst eclipse rolled up next to me revving' his car at a pontiac grand prix gt next to him (both modded), the pontiac revved back and the when the light changed, i shit on both of them. :bigthumb: it was great.
i can't wait to hear this beast with an intake.

Could you have done the same if your max was Auto

Originally posted by joeB
Every time I try to get in on Altimas.net I have to get a new
password each time. :rolleyes:

That couldnt be to fun, but I do not know what is wrong

Originally posted by MaximusGTR


Could you have done the same if your max was Auto
most likely. i flew so far ahead i didn't even see the cars again at all. they must have gotten stuck at a light or something.

Originally posted by lordrashmi
I hate you Paonessa, I really do.... I almost got an 02 fully loaded as well but decided against it so I can save for a house.

Sweet ride man, very very sweet.
thanks, i like it a lot.

hey, who needs a house anyway? Just sleep in the back seat:smile:

Originally posted by Paonessa

most likely. i flew so far ahead i didn't even see the cars again at all. they must have gotten stuck at a light or something.

Never underestimate the VQ engine. People better start figuring that out.

Originally posted by Pick


Never underestimate the VQ engine. People better start figuring that out.

i can only think of three v6's better than the VQ...M3, S2000 R, and 911 N/A

Originally posted by Pick


Never underestimate the VQ engine. People better start figuring that out.

Yeah. I had a kid in a 300m thinking he was gonna beat me with his 250hp or wahtever they have. I gave him a car length head start and kicked the shit out of him...no more shit talking :) He never under estimated the Maxima again

Originally posted by thrasher


i can only think of three v6's better than the VQ...M3, S2000 R, and 911 N/A

I hope you are joking

The m3 is an Inline 6 and the 911 is a flat 6 i think

And the only known v6 better than a VQ is the handbuilt NSX 3.2 liter engine

Originally posted by thrasher


i can only think of three v6's better than the VQ...M3, S2000 R, and 911 N/A

I could be wrong, but isn't the S2000 R a hoax?

Originally posted by lordrashmi


I could be wrong, but isn't the S2000 R a hoax?

I never even heard of it

There are still alot of people that dont what a good engine the
VQ is, at least around the part of Indiana where Iam. Nothing
but idiots, buying Fords, Chryslers , GM....:rolleyes: :lol:

Originally posted by lordrashmi


I could be wrong, but isn't the S2000 R a hoax?
no it's real. and it's real fast. but it is also and inline 6, a 3.0L.
it's gonna debut with the new NSX.

Originally posted by JBL85




the 911 is a flat 6 i think
it is, but it's built just like a V the pistons push outward instead of vertically i think

Originally posted by Paonessa

it is, but it's built just like a V the pistons push outward instead of vertically i think

but its still not a v, its a inline shape....I think its similar to the set up of a Subaru motor

Originally posted by Paonessa

no it's real. and it's real fast. but it is also and inline 6, a 3.0L.
it's gonna debut with the new NSX.

Got a link for it? The page I saw said hoax, but I will take your word for it.

If it is true, sounds sweet.

it's in the articles section of this forum, i figure it's a pretty reliable source:wink:

http://www.automotivearticles.com/get.php?action=getarticle&articleid=52

Originally posted by JBL85


but its still not a v, its a inline shape....I think its similar to the set up of a Subaru motor
yeah it's like a boxer engine but boxers are 4's and 6's are flats.

Originally posted by Paonessa

yeah it's like a boxer engine but boxers are 4's and 6's are flats.

Subaru makes an H6 too, but I guess the porshe engine is a different type of "flat" mount motor.

i could be wrong.

Originally posted by Paonessa
i could be wrong.

Well, if they are not making it, they should because it sounds really nice...

I worked like 12 hours yesterday, I'm Getting a 3.5 by Christmas, but Paonessa or anybody , how do you think the 3.5 auto's compare to the 6 speed. I want the 6 speed but I think my old lady will be driving it sometimes. I have a 95 max auto now and I love it but Everyone knows the 6 speed kicks major ass.

i don't really know. ii shoulda test driven an automatic for comparison purposes, but i had my heart set on a 6 speed form the beginning

and nick i thought 6 cylinder engines using boxer technology are called flats. like the 911's and carrera's and the 4's are boxers like the porsche boxster or the scoobydoo imprezza but, like i said, i could be wrong. i'm gonna go to the porsche and subaru forums and ask what the difference is.

Originally posted by Paonessa
i don't really know. ii shoulda test driven an automatic for comparison purposes, but i had my heart set on a 6 speed form the beginning

and nick i thought 6 cylinder engines using boxer technology are called flats. like the 911's and carrera's and the 4's are boxers like the porsche boxster or the scoobydoo imprezza but, like i said, i could be wrong. i'm gonna go to the porsche and subaru forums and ask what the difference is.

I dunno, I was sorta asking you to see if you knew. But still the VQ is the best "V" 6 engine made :wink:

the Porsche Boxster and the 900 series are flat-6(horizontal). As are the Subura's and the M3.

Originally posted by Pick
the Porsche Boxster and the 900 series are flat-6(horizontal). As are the Subura's and the M3.
and the pistons fire away from eachother right?
i think a moderator should feel free to chime in anytime

Originally posted by Paonessa

and the pistons fire away from eachother right?
i think a moderator should feel free to chime in anytime

The pistons fire straight up.

this is from the 911 forums:
Originally posted by Tetsuo
Flat and Boxer engines are the same concepts. Different names for the samething. Try out horizontally opposed as another name for that layout. Think of rotary and wankel for the Mazda RX-8 and 7 engines.

H6? You lost me there.

Originally posted by Paonessa
this is from the 911 forums:


I have just seen the Subaru Legacy I think, on the front Grill it said Subaru H6.......I dunno.....

Originally posted by JBL85


I have just seen the Subaru Legacy I think, on the front Grill it said Subaru H6.......I dunno.....
no i've seen H6 before in car magazines and shit but i still don't know what it is.

Originally posted by MaximusGTR
I worked like 12 hours yesterday, I'm Getting a 3.5 by Christmas, but Paonessa or anybody , how do you think the 3.5 auto's compare to the 6 speed. I want the 6 speed but I think my old lady will be driving it sometimes. I have a 95 max auto now and I love it but Everyone knows the 6 speed kicks major ass.

IF your lady will be driving to, and cant drive a 6 speed, go
with the auto, it isnt as fun as the 6 speed, but its still very
quick. I just didnt like the way the auto shifted at full
throttle.:smile:

Boxer engines (flat 4 and flat 6) fire apposed to each other. Think of a V6 layed flat.

I--I

Boxer

V

V6

Originally posted by Lordrandall
Boxer engines (flat 4 and flat 6) fire apposed to each other. Think of a V6 layed flat.

I--I

Boxer

V

V6

I've worked on the H4....is the 6 the same way?

Originally posted by JBL85


I've worked on the H4....is the 6 the same way?

Yup, it's a flat 6 boxer.

Originally posted by joeB


IF your lady will be driving to, and cant drive a 6 speed, go
with the auto, it isnt as fun as the 6 speed, but its still very
quick. I just didnt like the way the auto shifted at full
throttle.:smile:

Has any body ever raced a 3.5 Max against a 4th gen? If so, how much do you think it would win by. I'm talking auto vs auto.....

Another question..... How do you think a 3.5 auto max would do against an auto 98 Mustang GT?

The 3.5 is about a second faster to 60 than a 4th Gen Maxima.

Id have to say that a auto 3.5 Maxima would beat a 98
Mustang GT.
It might be close though .:smile:

Originally posted by MaximusGTR


Has any body ever raced a 3.5 Max against a 4th gen? If so, how much do you think it would win by. I'm talking auto vs auto.....

Another question..... How do you think a 3.5 auto max would do against an auto 98 Mustang GT?

i drove a 3.5 Auto, saps a lot of the power, the tranny does...my 6 speed feels WAY faster. seriously, go for the standard, or you WILL kick yourself in the ass.

btw Nick, i was thinking 6 cylinders in general, not v6's when i wrote about the M3, 911, S200R

as far as the S2000R goes, someone test drove it, and got it to 60 in about 4 seconds!:eek7: 360 HP in something that weighs less than a Miata, think about it!!

Originally posted by thrasher


i drove a 3.5 Auto, saps a lot of the power, the tranny does...my 6 speed feels WAY faster. seriously, go for the standard, or you WILL kick yourself in the ass.



Hey Thrasher, why do you say that? I want all the info I can get on an Auto 3.5...... Because i'm like seriously gonna get one, but I'm not gonna race 24/7, but i want a car with some balls so I figure because my old lady will be driving it too.... i'd get the auto.... Oh don't get me wrong, i want the 6 speed but......... More info on the Tranny saps alot of power. I drove one before and it felt cool but I've never raced anyone in it. Ok, guys just answer this question. I smoke countless cars in my 95 auto Max But there were certain cars I lost to That weren't that fast like a Supercharged Thunderbird or a GTP or some Mustang GT's.... (Will I Add More Cars To My Kill List With An Auto 3.5 Max or will it be no different than my 95 Max???)
If I Can SMOKE the 3 cars I just mentioned as well as get a YES for the question I just asked then I will go for the Auto 3.5 Max...

Well some Thunderbird SC's were getting 6.3 0 to 60 or better
with five speeds. Those were quick cars. Id say that the
auto 3.5 Maxima would beat 98 auto GT's. Id also say that
a 3.5 would beat a Grand Prix Supercharged. We have a 98
Maxima GXE auto. Never lost any races with it. I always thought
that the 98 would stay right with the 2002 3.5 Maxima. I was wrong,
the 2002 was like a car lenth difference the whole way to 100.
I thought the 98 felt really quick, which I guess it was, but it wasnt
near the power the 2002 Maxima was. Hope this helps.:smile:

Originally posted by MaximusGTR


Hey Thrasher, why do you say that? I want all the info I can get on an Auto 3.5...... Because i'm like seriously gonna get one, but I'm not gonna race 24/7, but i want a car with some balls so I figure because my old lady will be driving it too.... i'd get the auto.... Oh don't get me wrong, i want the 6 speed but......... More info on the Tranny saps alot of power. I drove one before and it felt cool but I've never raced anyone in it. Ok, guys just answer this question. I smoke countless cars in my 95 auto Max But there were certain cars I lost to That weren't that fast like a Supercharged Thunderbird or a GTP or some Mustang GT's.... (Will I Add More Cars To My Kill List With An Auto 3.5 Max or will it be no different than my 95 Max???)
If I Can SMOKE the 3 cars I just mentioned as well as get a YES for the question I just asked then I will go for the Auto 3.5 Max...

i have taken all of those cars you mentioned, and they are all pretty quick. the GTP will be a dead heat, a Mustang GT will take you, if 5 speed, and an S/C or v8 T-bird will be a good race as well. the problem with the auto is that you can't launch well, and you can't downshift if racing from a roll. i'm just saying that the 6 speed and the auto are a world apart, the auto feels quite sluggish compared to the standard. but don't get me wrong, it will be a big improvement over your current ride, way the fuck more torque than the 3.0 ask Paonessa, he should know, he just made the switch:iceslolan

A v-8 Thunderbird? A 2002 auto Maxima will beat one of those
very easy.

Originally posted by joeB
I always thought
that the 98 would stay right with the 2002 3.5 Maxima. I was wrong,
the 2002 was like a car lenth difference the whole way to 100.
I thought the 98 felt really quick, which I guess it was, but it wasnt
near the power the 2002 Maxima was. Hope this helps.:smile:

Wow, thats what I wanted to hear:bigthumb:

When I get it, whats the best intake for the 3.5 auto, Frankencar???
I have the place racing on my 95 auto and I like the power it gives.

Oh BTW do all the SE's have the HID lights? When I get the max, it has to have them, Its a must.:bigthumb:

Your talking 2002 and 03's right? Yeah they all come with the
HID's. :smile: :sunglasse

Originally posted by MaximusGTR


Wow, thats what I wanted to hear:bigthumb:

When I get it, whats the best intake for the 3.5 auto, Frankencar???
I have the place racing on my 95 auto and I like the power it gives.

frankencar's have been known to cause a grip of blown MAF's, which is no good, cause then you have to put the OEM back in every time you need it serviced

Well, since this thread won't die and the .org has managed to bring one of theirs back from the dead or keep it alive whichever way you choose to look at it, I thought why not bring one back from the dead here:

See the Board fellaz for an oldie but goodie and please bring some new ammo.

hi. i read up to about the 20th page but then i couldnt go on anymore lol. so im just curious, were there any videos posted of JBL's Altima running against a Maxima in the next 60+ pages?

btw, my dads Villager will smoke anything :wink:

Where is Nick ??:tongue: :sunglasse

Originally posted by FerrariF50boy
hi. i read up to about the 20th page but then i couldnt go on anymore lol. so im just curious, were there any videos posted of JBL's Altima running against a Maxima in the next 60+ pages?

nope. not one

Originally posted by Paonessa

nope. not one

if my cousin wasnt a girl.....we could have raced wed. night...but he is such a girl sometimes

Originally posted by FerrariF50boy


btw, my dads Villager will smoke anything :wink:

A VG30E is a very powerful motor, i almost beat an Integra in our old Nissan Quest