V-Tec Maxima?
V-Tec Maxima?
I was driving around Phila one time and I saw a 4th Gen with a V-tec badge on the back hood. Anyone have any clue why anyone would put a V-tec badge on a Maxima? Do they sell universal controllers or something?
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Originally Posted by classvoid
What do you control with it? Your air-fuel ratio? You obviously can't change your cam point in a Maxima... Or is there something else I'm missing?
Originally Posted by classvoid
What do you control with it? Your air-fuel ratio? You obviously can't change your cam point in a Maxima... Or is there something else I'm missing?
Originally Posted by DA-MAX
you have to get the conversion kit first...Stillen sells it, part number 402950, but you have to call for it, its special order. and make sure you tell them exactly what kit you're looking for...Vtec/Nissan Variable Timing Tensioner Conversion Kit
Originally Posted by s0ber
Thanks for the part#, I called stillen today and they told me they only had 2 left in stock.. So you guys better hurry up and order, I ordered mine it was $150 - 30% maxima.org discount..
I paid over $250 when they first came out.
Originally Posted by s0ber
Thanks for the part#, I called stillen today and they told me they only had 2 left in stock.. So you guys better hurry up and order, I ordered mine it was $150 - 30% maxima.org discount..
Sweet! I ordered mine today too!
Stillen told me that when this is paired with a electronically-adjustable spoiler, it would give my car a AWD type-s affect as long as the wind outside is above 15mph, which in the end they said would give me the ability to torque brake to 5500 rpm (right in the heart of vtec) and have a launch like a spaceship.
Originally Posted by GoalieKeg
Sweet! I ordered mine today too!
Stillen told me that when this is paired with a electronically-adjustable spoiler, it would give my car a AWD type-s affect as long as the wind outside is above 15mph, which in the end they said would give me the ability to torque brake to 5500 rpm (right in the heart of vtec) and have a launch like a spaceship.
Stillen told me that when this is paired with a electronically-adjustable spoiler, it would give my car a AWD type-s affect as long as the wind outside is above 15mph, which in the end they said would give me the ability to torque brake to 5500 rpm (right in the heart of vtec) and have a launch like a spaceship.
all it does is let you adjust where the cam swithover point is, and like deezo said, you can save money on the controller and just use the either cam sprocket using a manual switch.
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
No,
all it does is let you adjust where the cam swithover point is, and like deezo said, you can save money on the controller and just use the either cam sprocket using a manual switch.
all it does is let you adjust where the cam swithover point is, and like deezo said, you can save money on the controller and just use the either cam sprocket using a manual switch.
Originally Posted by mzmtg
It manipulates the engagment point of the johnson rods to give you VTEC.
I got mine from APC.
I got mine from APC.
APC playa forever....
Update: Did anyone get their new titanium muffler bearings that Custommaxima is now selling? They are atleast good for 10hp they are claiming
Originally Posted by classvoid
I was driving around Phila one time and I saw a 4th Gen with a V-tec badge on the back hood. Anyone have any clue why anyone would put a V-tec badge on a Maxima? Do they sell universal controllers or something?
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You guys are such suckers. I bought an Accord so I wouldn't have to pay extra for this sh*t.
I actually have a spare v-tec kit if anyone is looking for one. PM me for details and price.
Thanks,
BlaXXX
I actually have a spare v-tec kit if anyone is looking for one. PM me for details and price.
Thanks,
BlaXXX
Originally Posted by classvoid
I'm from Northeast philly, near Roosevelt and Welsh around there. I live right off Haldeman Ave if you know where that is.
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Okay okay...would you guys mind explaining something for a sec?
I was under the impression that VTEC was Honda/Acura's name for a variable cam timing system. I thought that all it did was adjust the tension in the cam timing chains so that the cams could be slightly advanced or retarded to achieve maximum engine efficiency (in terms of power output). To my knowledge, 3rd Gen Maximas had this available as it was a feature of the VE30DE engine available in the '92-'94 SE's, and all VQ35DE's are also so equipped. The VQ30DE was not equipped with variable cam timing (or at least not in the American market).
Is my understanding of VTEC correct? If so, is a conversion really available for the VQ30, and what gains are achieved? Please correct me if I have a misunderstanding.
I was under the impression that VTEC was Honda/Acura's name for a variable cam timing system. I thought that all it did was adjust the tension in the cam timing chains so that the cams could be slightly advanced or retarded to achieve maximum engine efficiency (in terms of power output). To my knowledge, 3rd Gen Maximas had this available as it was a feature of the VE30DE engine available in the '92-'94 SE's, and all VQ35DE's are also so equipped. The VQ30DE was not equipped with variable cam timing (or at least not in the American market).
Is my understanding of VTEC correct? If so, is a conversion really available for the VQ30, and what gains are achieved? Please correct me if I have a misunderstanding.
you guys that have it are so lucky... dang it i'm jealous
Read this entire article:
http://autozine.kyul.net/technical_s...dex.htm#Engine
http://autozine.kyul.net/technical_s...dex.htm#Engine
Originally Posted by MaxKlinger
Okay okay...would you guys mind explaining something for a sec?
I was under the impression that VTEC was Honda/Acura's name for a variable cam timing system. I thought that all it did was adjust the tension in the cam timing chains so that the cams could be slightly advanced or retarded to achieve maximum engine efficiency (in terms of power output). To my knowledge, 3rd Gen Maximas had this available as it was a feature of the VE30DE engine available in the '92-'94 SE's, and all VQ35DE's are also so equipped. The VQ30DE was not equipped with variable cam timing (or at least not in the American market).
Is my understanding of VTEC correct? If so, is a conversion really available for the VQ30, and what gains are achieved? Please correct me if I have a misunderstanding.
I was under the impression that VTEC was Honda/Acura's name for a variable cam timing system. I thought that all it did was adjust the tension in the cam timing chains so that the cams could be slightly advanced or retarded to achieve maximum engine efficiency (in terms of power output). To my knowledge, 3rd Gen Maximas had this available as it was a feature of the VE30DE engine available in the '92-'94 SE's, and all VQ35DE's are also so equipped. The VQ30DE was not equipped with variable cam timing (or at least not in the American market).
Is my understanding of VTEC correct? If so, is a conversion really available for the VQ30, and what gains are achieved? Please correct me if I have a misunderstanding.
VTEC is simple, instead of one cam per valve, there are two - one optimised towards low-speed operation, one to high-speed operation. In low-speed operation, the low-speed cam pushes the valve, and the cam follower for the high-speed cam is connected to nothing. As engine RPM increases, increased oil pressure pushes a pin, connecting the high-speed follower to the lower-speed one. After that point, the valve opens and closes according to the high-speed profile, which opens the valve further and for a longer time.
Oh and BTW Maximas do not have VTEC, nor do they have the nissan version of it called VVL. SR20VE and SR20VET have it. That guy just wants to be ricey and have VTEC to make ppl think his car is fast. VTEC is not the greatest thing in the world. People (especially honda owners) need to understand that.
Nissan actually beats honda on Hp/liter on an Naturally aspirated production in the SR16VE. It has 197hp which is 123.5hp/L and it beats the S2000 when it was a 2.0L.
Nissan actually beats honda on Hp/liter on an Naturally aspirated production in the SR16VE. It has 197hp which is 123.5hp/L and it beats the S2000 when it was a 2.0L.
