any inexpensive mods for 93 se
09-18-2002, 12:44 PM
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Re: any inexpensive mods for 93 se
Originally posted by SCOTTFISH
Does anyone know of any inexpensive mods I can do to my engine to beef it up a bit. I have added a K&N filter, but nothing major.
Scott
Does anyone know of any inexpensive mods I can do to my engine to beef it up a bit. I have added a K&N filter, but nothing major.
Scott
But seriously, your best bet is a CAI, which can be anywhere from $100-200+ depending on brand and stuff. They really mainly just make the car sound better and have quicker throttle response, you probably won't notice much of a difference with it at a track or anything, but it's still a fun and worthwhile mod.
09-18-2002, 02:37 PM
#4
Originally posted by 92vemaxse
Advance the timing on it. I can't remember who it was, but someone on the org has a website on how to do it. Believe me, it made a huge improvement on my 92 SE.
Advance the timing on it. I can't remember who it was, but someone on the org has a website on how to do it. Believe me, it made a huge improvement on my 92 SE.
(it's my page
)http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gte671n/mymax.html
09-18-2002, 09:18 PM
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Mark the original timing position. If it's pinging/knocking, move it back toward the original position. If not, you just get yourself a free upgrade! My Max runs much better with some timing advance, no pinging/knocking at all so far. Maybe the original timing was set too early...
09-19-2002, 12:26 AM
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Originally posted by Maximan190
speaking of timing, excuse me if this sounds stupid or something but isnt the stock timing position set the way it is for a reason? I dont want my engine screwin up in the long run.
speaking of timing, excuse me if this sounds stupid or something but isnt the stock timing position set the way it is for a reason? I dont want my engine screwin up in the long run.
if you advance your timing, you should run only premium gas (the owner's manual recommends that for all VEs actually); the advanced timng takes advantage of the higher octane
09-19-2002, 05:19 AM
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advanced timing
This is usually the case, but if you take a look at the factory idle speed, which I believe is around 600 or 650. Most mechanics will tell you that with all the equipment on the maxima, that idle is too low. They recommend around 750-800. I have mine set at 700 and it runs better. I am thinking about pushing mine up to 800 to see if it will make a difference in my problem.
Originally posted by Maximan190
speaking of timing, excuse me if this sounds stupid or something but isnt the stock timing position set the way it is for a reason? I dont want my engine screwin up in the long run.
speaking of timing, excuse me if this sounds stupid or something but isnt the stock timing position set the way it is for a reason? I dont want my engine screwin up in the long run.
09-19-2002, 08:37 AM
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Originally posted by «§»Craig B«§»
they are set at a certain timing from the factory to use certain grades of gas
if you advance your timing, you should run only premium gas (the owner's manual recommends that for all VEs actually); the advanced timng takes advantage of the higher octane
they are set at a certain timing from the factory to use certain grades of gas
if you advance your timing, you should run only premium gas (the owner's manual recommends that for all VEs actually); the advanced timng takes advantage of the higher octane
09-19-2002, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by Maximan190
yeah i use 93 all the time even on stock timing
yeah i use 93 all the time even on stock timing
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