Mods for a 92 DOHC Max
Warpspeed Y-pipe/<--Best bolt hp on imho/ lightweight under drive pully/ fidanza lightweight flywheel. All can be had for under $1000 if you look around for deals. 
After that, suspension mods are in order..
After that, suspension mods are in order..
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upgrade suspension, then brakes, then add HP
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Last edited by 92maxima92; Feb 4, 2009 at 07:40 PM.
NO, they just waste gas..
not in here..
lol
:ahem:
anyway, I concur with internetautomar, suspension, brakes, engine.
no use going fast if you can't stop faster.
anyone who disagrees must have been dropeed on their head, from the top of a tree, landing on an anvil, then had the anvil dropped from the top of the tree onto their head (or is a ricer)
:ahem:
anyway, I concur with internetautomar, suspension, brakes, engine.
no use going fast if you can't stop faster.
anyone who disagrees must have been dropeed on their head, from the top of a tree, landing on an anvil, then had the anvil dropped from the top of the tree onto their head (or is a ricer)
Last edited by BenStoked; Feb 4, 2009 at 08:01 PM.
aaron is working on a vq swap.
lol
:ahem:
anyway, I concur with internetautomar, suspension, brakes, engine.
no use going fast if you can't stop fast.
anyone who disagrees must have been dropeed on their head, from the top of a tree, landing on an anvil, then had the anvil dropped from the top of the tree onto their head (or is a ricer)
:ahem:
anyway, I concur with internetautomar, suspension, brakes, engine.
no use going fast if you can't stop fast.
anyone who disagrees must have been dropeed on their head, from the top of a tree, landing on an anvil, then had the anvil dropped from the top of the tree onto their head (or is a ricer)
Last edited by Greeny; Feb 4, 2009 at 08:02 PM.
This is the 3rd gen section, go upstairs one floor to the 4TH GEN section to get your answers..
you might get lucky every once in a while in the classifieds section on one, but not common.
you can order a new y-pipe from warpspeed below..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WARPS...Q5fAccessories
Can't forget about CAI's for cool sound and a negligible low end increase in power (But you'd never know because all you can hear is your beastly VE growling at everything in earshot.)
You can also make a CAI from a 1993 Honda Accord fit with a few tools for like under $45.
I actually may have one for sale here in the very near future
PM me if you want additional information about either one
You can also make a CAI from a 1993 Honda Accord fit with a few tools for like under $45.
I actually may have one for sale here in the very near future
PM me if you want additional information about either one
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Is he the one with the single video on youtube? It's just the vehicle at idle and that's it.
And OP...it seems you are looking for cheap go fast parts...and to be honest...the Maxima isn't a cheap go fast car...it takes work and money to get significant gains.
I'd also seriously listen to the others suggestions about suspension then go fast. All the power in the world (figuratively speaking) won't do you any good if you can't keep it going to the ground.
With that said...190 bucks give or take a bit for a warpspeed y-pipe is quite cheap and a WELL WORTH mod...no matter what.
As for those "hp" chips...think about it...fifteen dollars for 20 hp with a simple plug and play box...you KNOW they would be more money than that...if it sounds to good to be true...it ALWAYS is.
And OP...it seems you are looking for cheap go fast parts...and to be honest...the Maxima isn't a cheap go fast car...it takes work and money to get significant gains.
I'd also seriously listen to the others suggestions about suspension then go fast. All the power in the world (figuratively speaking) won't do you any good if you can't keep it going to the ground.
With that said...190 bucks give or take a bit for a warpspeed y-pipe is quite cheap and a WELL WORTH mod...no matter what.
As for those "hp" chips...think about it...fifteen dollars for 20 hp with a simple plug and play box...you KNOW they would be more money than that...if it sounds to good to be true...it ALWAYS is.
Aarons: http://www.youtube.com/user/Aaron92SE
hah, I keep bookmarks of everything conceivable
Wasnt there a post with the identical question last month?
I recall someone saying the VE engine was very restriced in the factory, and there's alot of minor tweaks and mods you can do to "unlock" the engine to around 250hp naturally aspirated.....?...maybe I'm remembering wrong, or the guy was dribbling s**t, or both...?
I recall someone saying the VE engine was very restriced in the factory, and there's alot of minor tweaks and mods you can do to "unlock" the engine to around 250hp naturally aspirated.....?...maybe I'm remembering wrong, or the guy was dribbling s**t, or both...?
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Wasnt there a post with the identical question last month?
I recall someone saying the VE engine was very restriced in the factory, and there's alot of minor tweaks and mods you can do to "unlock" the engine to around 250hp naturally aspirated.....?...maybe I'm remembering wrong, or the guy was dribbling s**t, or both...?
I recall someone saying the VE engine was very restriced in the factory, and there's alot of minor tweaks and mods you can do to "unlock" the engine to around 250hp naturally aspirated.....?...maybe I'm remembering wrong, or the guy was dribbling s**t, or both...?
.....these r very good engines but Nissan dumped them after jus using for only 3 years....and there is alot of factors invloved that why they did it....biggest one was that it wouldnt be able to keep up with latest technology for so long...like VQ is.....so u get the point dude...u can get more than 250 with alots of mods done to this engine without turbo....but who got the time to do all that serious mods? i m sure there will be a day in future wen VE horses will be released out of the magic JAR....
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you might get lucky every once in a while in the classifieds section on one, but not common.
you can order a new y-pipe from warpspeed below..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WARPS...Q5fAccessories
you can order a new y-pipe from warpspeed below..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WARPS...Q5fAccessories
.....i m ordering that...
TRUE....they couldnt fit big G in max so they made it E to fit it in....and wat do u think of next?.....these r very good engines but Nissan dumped them after jus using for only 3 years....and there is alot of factors invloved that why they did it....biggest one was that it wouldnt be able to keep up with latest technology for so long...like VQ is.....so u get the point dude...u can get more than 250 with alots of mods done to this engine without turbo....but who got the time to do all that serious mods? i m sure there will be a day in future wen VE horses will be released out of the magic JAR....
.....these r very good engines but Nissan dumped them after jus using for only 3 years....and there is alot of factors invloved that why they did it....biggest one was that it wouldnt be able to keep up with latest technology for so long...like VQ is.....so u get the point dude...u can get more than 250 with alots of mods done to this engine without turbo....but who got the time to do all that serious mods? i m sure there will be a day in future wen VE horses will be released out of the magic JAR....arent the VE's and VQ's close to identical, apart from the material theyre made of, and of course the newer VQ features (outside of the block)....or is the VE more comparable to the VG30DE ...?
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My understanding is that they figured out DOHC works awesomely, and that aluminium weighs alot less than cast iron....the VQ was born, bearing the best of the VE, weighing alot less.....?
arent the VE's and VQ's close to identical, apart from the material theyre made of, and of course the newer VQ features (outside of the block)....or is the VE more comparable to the VG30DE ...?
arent the VE's and VQ's close to identical, apart from the material theyre made of, and of course the newer VQ features (outside of the block)....or is the VE more comparable to the VG30DE ...?
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Can't forget about CAI's for cool sound and a negligible low end increase in power (But you'd never know because all you can hear is your beastly VE growling at everything in earshot.)
You can also make a CAI from a 1993 Honda Accord fit with a few tools for like under $45.
I actually may have one for sale here in the very near future
PM me if you want additional information about either one
You can also make a CAI from a 1993 Honda Accord fit with a few tools for like under $45.
I actually may have one for sale here in the very near future
PM me if you want additional information about either one
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best bang for your buck on the VE..is the Y-pipe
Warpspeed Y-pipe.
cold air intake
ASP lightened pulley
NWP thermal intake/throttle body spacer kit made from an org member.
port n polish
JWT ECU
IF 5 speed....
Fidanza lightened flywheel
if you just want to go fast, Throw a 50-100 shot of nitrous on there.
personally id fix the suspension, brakes, and do the other mods first.
Warpspeed Y-pipe.
cold air intake
ASP lightened pulley
NWP thermal intake/throttle body spacer kit made from an org member.
port n polish
JWT ECU
IF 5 speed....
Fidanza lightened flywheel
if you just want to go fast, Throw a 50-100 shot of nitrous on there.
personally id fix the suspension, brakes, and do the other mods first.
best bang for your buck on the VE..is the Y-pipe
Warpspeed Y-pipe.
cold air intake
ASP lightened pulley
NWP thermal intake/throttle body spacer kit made from an org member.
port n polish
JWT ECU
IF 5 speed....
Fidanza lightened flywheel
if you just want to go fast, Throw a 50-100 shot of nitrous on there.
personally id fix the suspension, brakes, and do the other mods first.
Warpspeed Y-pipe.
cold air intake
ASP lightened pulley
NWP thermal intake/throttle body spacer kit made from an org member.
port n polish
JWT ECU
IF 5 speed....
Fidanza lightened flywheel
if you just want to go fast, Throw a 50-100 shot of nitrous on there.
personally id fix the suspension, brakes, and do the other mods first.
best bang for your buck on the VE..is the Y-pipe
Warpspeed Y-pipe.
cold air intake
ASP lightened pulley
NWP thermal intake/throttle body spacer kit made from an org member.
port n polish
JWT ECU
IF 5 speed....
Fidanza lightened flywheel
if you just want to go fast, Throw a 50-100 shot of nitrous on there.
personally id fix the suspension, brakes, and do the other mods first.
Warpspeed Y-pipe.
cold air intake
ASP lightened pulley
NWP thermal intake/throttle body spacer kit made from an org member.
port n polish
JWT ECU
IF 5 speed....
Fidanza lightened flywheel
if you just want to go fast, Throw a 50-100 shot of nitrous on there.
personally id fix the suspension, brakes, and do the other mods first.
This is the best post in this thread.
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He asked about hp mods. I will also note that I got better mpg, especially when I put on the y-pipe. Before Oregon switched to mandatory 10 percent ethanol last year, I was getting 30 mpg on the freeway. Now it is around 26-27 mpg.
My car has most of the bolt-ons mentioned and the struts, springs and swaybar were about the last modifications I put on. I never crashed it or had trouble controlling the car before I added them.
well to all you guys saying dont upgrade the suspension.. 
IMO upgrading suspension allows your car to handle (maintain) speed way better than stock, no matter if you are stock or upgraded. That being said, having had 3 3rd gens, I would do mods in this order... Fidanza flywheel, Y-pipe, F+R sway bars , F+R strut tower bars, CAI, udp, phenolic spacers, LTB2, JWT ECU. If you get lucky enough to do all these , you will absolutely love your 3rd gen
IMO upgrading suspension allows your car to handle (maintain) speed way better than stock, no matter if you are stock or upgraded. That being said, having had 3 3rd gens, I would do mods in this order... Fidanza flywheel, Y-pipe, F+R sway bars , F+R strut tower bars, CAI, udp, phenolic spacers, LTB2, JWT ECU. If you get lucky enough to do all these , you will absolutely love your 3rd gen
Last edited by swowlinc; Feb 12, 2009 at 12:46 PM.
Cheap and a big difference in handling would be to replace all the rubber suspension bushings. Controls arms in front and camber/toe links in the rear to Poly. This will really tighten up the handling and make getting your alignments easier to dial in.
You can add all the other crap later. But if I had to pick ONE performance mod that was easy to do, the Y would be it.
You can add all the other crap later. But if I had to pick ONE performance mod that was easy to do, the Y would be it.