I Think I Need To Buy This, and rethink my whole game plan!3.0/DEK/hybrid guys please
11-18-2014, 08:14 PM
#1
I Think I Need To Buy This, and rethink my whole game plan!3.0/DEK/hybrid guys please
Ok.
I picked up an 02 se 6mt, and am in love with the birch. Shes got 177k though, and a louuud rap that sounds like valve tap to my mechanic. As opposed to spending all the cash required to get my valve lash back in spec, I planned on swapping in a 02 motor with 25K! and enjoyin the fresh power. The car needs lots of things though...
I have a living room full of bolt ons for the 02 as well.
Now, I ****in found this!!
http://victoria.craigslist.ca/cto/4748460284.html
dude. Guys. Real advice.. should I exit the 3.5 life?
the dek block, de head combo that he describes, is the ideal way to go right?
I could go forced induction so much easier with a 3.0!! And thats got me very interested.
Also, he's got manyyy of the bolt ons already done too. If a mod feels so, will he move this to 4th gen or advanced performance? Just reallyyy want some informed, detailed thoughts by the r4th/5th gen masters that are still around here!
I picked up an 02 se 6mt, and am in love with the birch. Shes got 177k though, and a louuud rap that sounds like valve tap to my mechanic. As opposed to spending all the cash required to get my valve lash back in spec, I planned on swapping in a 02 motor with 25K! and enjoyin the fresh power. The car needs lots of things though...
I have a living room full of bolt ons for the 02 as well.
Now, I ****in found this!!
http://victoria.craigslist.ca/cto/4748460284.html
dude. Guys. Real advice.. should I exit the 3.5 life?
the dek block, de head combo that he describes, is the ideal way to go right?
I could go forced induction so much easier with a 3.0!! And thats got me very interested.
Also, he's got manyyy of the bolt ons already done too. If a mod feels so, will he move this to 4th gen or advanced performance? Just reallyyy want some informed, detailed thoughts by the r4th/5th gen masters that are still around here!
Last edited by The Wizard; 11-18-2014 at 10:41 PM.
11-18-2014, 09:01 PM
#2
I admire and respect the 3.5, but I'll be a 3.0 guy for life for two simple reasons. No oil burning issues to worry about and forced induction (bolt on 50 state street legal supercharger). Once you drive and/or own a boosted 3.0, you'll never look back.
With just a basic supercharger or turbocharger and no other mods, you'll beat stock 3.5's all day long.
With a fully bolted and heavily modified supercharger or turbocharger, you'll be in the 375+hp range and will crucify any 3.5, even modded 3.5's.
Bottom line: If you're dead set on boost, and you're thinking supercharger instead of turbo, then a 4th gen is a no brainer. If a turbo is definitely in your future, then either a 4th, 5th or 5.5 gen will work for you.
With just a basic supercharger or turbocharger and no other mods, you'll beat stock 3.5's all day long.
With a fully bolted and heavily modified supercharger or turbocharger, you'll be in the 375+hp range and will crucify any 3.5, even modded 3.5's.
Bottom line: If you're dead set on boost, and you're thinking supercharger instead of turbo, then a 4th gen is a no brainer. If a turbo is definitely in your future, then either a 4th, 5th or 5.5 gen will work for you.
11-18-2014, 09:41 PM
#3
youre the kind of of mind I was looking for . Mind peepin that craigslist ad, (do you know how to make my shlt a hyperlink by the way??) and tellin me what you think, regarding his "build?" Its a hybrid, and I belieeeve from my limited 3.0 readings, that he's got the ideal setup right now.
Thanks for your time and input man. Everything you said so far, is what I've read and noticed.
Thanks for your time and input man. Everything you said so far, is what I've read and noticed.
I admire and respect the 3.5, but I'll be a 3.0 guy for life for two simple reasons. No oil burning issues to worry about and forced induction (bolt on 50 state street legal supercharger). Once you drive and/or own a boosted 3.0, you'll never look back.
With just a basic supercharger or turbocharger and no other mods, you'll beat stock 3.5's all day long.
With a fully bolted and heavily modified supercharger or turbocharger, you'll be in the 375+hp range and will crucify any 3.5, even modded 3.5's.
Bottom line: If you're dead set on boost, and you're thinking supercharger instead of turbo, then a 4th gen is a no brainer. If a turbo is definitely in your future, then either a 4th, 5th or 5.5 gen will work for you.
With just a basic supercharger or turbocharger and no other mods, you'll beat stock 3.5's all day long.
With a fully bolted and heavily modified supercharger or turbocharger, you'll be in the 375+hp range and will crucify any 3.5, even modded 3.5's.
Bottom line: If you're dead set on boost, and you're thinking supercharger instead of turbo, then a 4th gen is a no brainer. If a turbo is definitely in your future, then either a 4th, 5th or 5.5 gen will work for you.
11-19-2014, 12:55 AM
#4
youre the kind of of mind I was looking for . Mind peepin that craigslist ad, (do you know how to make my shlt a hyperlink by the way??) and tellin me what you think, regarding his "build?" Its a hybrid, and I belieeeve from my limited 3.0 readings, that he's got the ideal setup right now.
Thanks for your time and input man. Everything you said so far, is what I've read and noticed.
Thanks for your time and input man. Everything you said so far, is what I've read and noticed.
Ask him what brand headers/ypipe he has, and what brand suspension. All of his parts listed are vague with no brand names. Would like to know if he has quality stuff on there or not. Ask for engine pics too.
I could be wrong, but I thought the ideal setup was a DEK head with the DEK cams, and obviously the awesome 00VI. It seems his setup is just the oppposite...DEK block and DE head with the lame 95-99 intake manifold.
11-19-2014, 01:16 AM
#5
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I admire and respect the 3.5, but I'll be a 3.0 guy for life for two simple reasons. No oil burning issues to worry about and forced induction (bolt on 50 state street legal supercharger). Once you drive and/or own a boosted 3.0, you'll never look back.
With just a basic supercharger or turbocharger and no other mods, you'll beat stock 3.5's all day long.
With a fully bolted and heavily modified supercharger or turbocharger, you'll be in the 375+hp range and will crucify any 3.5, even modded 3.5's.
Bottom line: If you're dead set on boost, and you're thinking supercharger instead of turbo, then a 4th gen is a no brainer. If a turbo is definitely in your future, then either a 4th, 5th or 5.5 gen will work for you.
With just a basic supercharger or turbocharger and no other mods, you'll beat stock 3.5's all day long.
With a fully bolted and heavily modified supercharger or turbocharger, you'll be in the 375+hp range and will crucify any 3.5, even modded 3.5's.
Bottom line: If you're dead set on boost, and you're thinking supercharger instead of turbo, then a 4th gen is a no brainer. If a turbo is definitely in your future, then either a 4th, 5th or 5.5 gen will work for you.
11-19-2014, 01:36 AM
#6
Complete or close to complete SC kits cost anywhere from $1500 to $1800, normally. No ECU tweaking or vacuum modifications. A vacuum source gets T'd into though for the FMU and BOV.
11-19-2014, 07:32 AM
#10
Oh definitely, t hats just a given! Buttt. I'm tryna think of my pockets, just a little bit. If I wanted 3.5 boost, I'm lookin at an engine replacement. And thennn a FI build that requires a decent amount of custom fab..
which leads to.. My poor pockets!! Remember how I can't afford a cattman 3"?? That's how poor I am hah
11-19-2014, 04:08 PM
#13
K&N Cops
what's next?Officer:Hi,How are ya! You know why i pulled you over today?
You:No sir i don't,was i speeding or something i don't think so...my dash cam video can prove it...
Officer: No no settle down ricer!(he yells), i noticed a k&n decal on your vehicle ...you mind open up the hood let's take a look at your airbox rea'lquick !
You:
to be continued....
Last edited by nestorlugo; 11-19-2014 at 04:12 PM.
what he said
11-20-2014, 06:49 PM
#16
I fixed your link for you
Ask him what brand headers/ypipe he has, and what brand suspension. All of his parts listed are vague with no brand names. Would like to know if he has quality stuff on there or not. Ask for engine pics too.
I could be wrong, but I thought the ideal setup was a DEK head with the DEK cams, and obviously the awesome 00VI. It seems his setup is just the oppposite...DEK block and DE head with the lame 95-99 intake manifold.
Ask him what brand headers/ypipe he has, and what brand suspension. All of his parts listed are vague with no brand names. Would like to know if he has quality stuff on there or not. Ask for engine pics too.
I could be wrong, but I thought the ideal setup was a DEK head with the DEK cams, and obviously the awesome 00VI. It seems his setup is just the oppposite...DEK block and DE head with the lame 95-99 intake manifold.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Fits-Maxima-9...item566bceea5c
EBay intake. Suuuper short ram hah.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/fit-1995-1999...item2c7c2fc8e4
she's on KYB AGXs, with new, OEM springs lol.
Stock catback, with a fast cat that according to him, he can't remember the name of, but it says on it. He says the system as a whole is quiet as hell, then loud if wot hah.
ANDDD, drumroll please, since I mentioned forced induction in an early email, he's offering me a complete 00vi swap. Thrown in.
haven't requested those engine pics yet.
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