Klutch

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Looking at a 3rd generation Maxima and was wondering if the VTC problem is isolated to any particular years?

Thanks in advance.

«§»Craig B«§»

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VTCs are only on the VE30DE engine which only came in 92-94SE. There were some rumors that the VTC design was improved for 94, but I dont know if there's any truth to that or not (I've seen 94s with VTC ticking)

Klutch

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A 91 should be cool then?

Menel

the VTC ticking is not a serious issue, and even once they have started ticking,

disabling their controller fixes it, and you still should have more power than the VG30E.

Klutch

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So...... A 91SE should be cool then?

Cliff Clavin

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A 91 SE will have the SOHC 160hp engine, which is not afflicted with the possibility of troubled VTC. It doesn't have variable valve timing. The 92-94 SE models have variable valve timing, DOHC and 190hp. So you will never have VTC problems, but you will be short about 30 hp (if both cars are stock) over a 92 SE.

Maxima-4DSC

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mine sound like a diesel. Maxima truckin baby !

rcy

But, you'll always have more horsepower than a Honda Accord.

Jeff92se

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Eh? The new Accord has 240hp.

rcy

...and the new Max has 265. I'm talking about a same model year comparison- guess I should have been more specific. The 1991 Accord EXR (or EX in the States) had a 130HP 4 cylinder. The LX (not sure what the entry level was called in the States - DX maybe) had a 125HP 4 cylinder.

Come to think of it, the Accord didn't even get a V6 until the 1994 to 1997 generation, and then it was only 170HP, handily beaten by an SE and only 10 more horse than a GXE, which had 160HP since 1989 (or maybe 1990).

subs1000w

and i believe all the 170hp v6 accords of those years were autos so a 160hp vg 5spd would still wup up

Jeff92se

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Uh yeah. Okay Yes, for the same year maxima/accord, the maxima will have more hp. I have no idea how that pertains to much though. You will only race/compare cars of the same year?? Doesn't make much sense unless in maybe a purchase decision.

rcy

Jeez, you are arguementative aren't you. If you look at my original post, you'll see my only point was that whether the original poster buys a GXE (160hp) or an SE (190hp) he will have more power than a Honda Accord. It was a tongue in cheek kind of post. That's it. As Shrek would say, (imagine a strong Scottish accent) 'end of story, bye bye, see you later.'

Jeff92se

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Red92se just stated the years and the hp levels of the 3-gen maxima. Then out of the blue, you stated that the accord won't have as much hp without stating which accords you were referring to. Not being argumenentative, just pointing out that not all accords are slow. The new 240hp accords will give even a newer maxima a good run.

DARHAW-MAX

rcy--

I understand what you were trying to say/accomplish.

rcy

Yes, out of the blue, hence my later post saying it was a 'tongue in cheek' post- I thought maybe the 'thumbs up smilie' would indicate this.

Let's go back in time and I'll post it a different way that may make it clearer (for those that aren't getting it - I'm glad you got it Darwah - max).

****baaack in time****

ORIGINAL POST: A 91 SE will have the SOHC 160hp engine, which is not afflicted with the possibility of troubled VTC. It doesn't have variable valve timing. The 92-94 SE models have variable valve timing, DOHC and 190hp. So you will never have VTC problems, but you will be short about 30 hp (if both cars are stock) over a 92 SE.

MY BACK IN TIME POST: Well, Jeff92Se, no matter which model of Maxima he buys, he'll always have more horesepower than a comparable model year Accord. I know this doesn't have anything to do with VTC's, and is quite 'tongue in cheek' for my part, so I'll post a 'thumbs up smilie' to indicate such. Hopefully, this post and smilie clearly indicate that I'm making light hearted fun of the Honda Accord. Further, to any Honda Accord owners out there, I actually like the Accord, just wished they'd had a V6 and more power sooner rather than later.

Man, I've just wasted a lot of bandwith. My apologies. No more tongue in cheek responses from me. I promise.

Jeff92se

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Now see, you didn't mention "comparable model year". You just said Accord.

But thanks for clarifing. No problem with the funny type replies. Feel free to continue them.

rcy

You know, it all made sense in my own mind.
But, I CAN see how the statement could breed confusion.

Cheers.

Jeff92se

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Sprint

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