Im new to this forum as well as the car 99 se 5spd. I raced a buddy with a VR6 Jetta, and i took him... but only by half a car, now i know im not the best shifter in the world but. I should have been able to at least pull a car on him i think. But thats just the background story, My question is, how do i remove the speed limiter, i top out at 135, with some RPM to spare, about 500 to 100 speedo sais 140, id like to make that and much more happen.



Also, are there any no $ mods that i can do to make the car faster ? Ill get a full exhaust, and some other goodies later on right now i just cant spend money im barely making ends meet as is.

 

When your hitting 135 you dont have a speed limiter. and please be really careful or slow down.

 

AFAIK SE's did not have a speed limiter. If you did you wouldnt be able to hit over 115mph.

Either a MEVI or 00VI along with a y-pipe should accomplish your goals of 140MPH + but for the safety of the community, please if your going to do it, find a SAFE place.

 

please stick to drag tracks...

 

You really don't have to go that fast....do you...just think about the gas that your are wasting......

And while your at it, join ctmaximas.org

 

please explain, I am unfamiliar with these terms. MEVI and 00VI.

Going fast is what its all about. And im ALWAYS safe, heck ya'll starting to sound like my mother. lol

 

If your all about going fast, why did you get a maxima?

 

MEVI= Middle Eastern Variable Intake

00VI = Variable Intake off a 2000-2001 Maxima.

Basically our stock intake manifolds suck, we reach peak power at around 5500rpm then its a roller coaster ride down to the red line. with the variable intake you dont gain much peak power but your power after 5500rpm is greatly increased. Check the all motor forum for more info on it.

P.S Nice MK3, i had a 91 turbo but had to sell it due to insurence and maintenence costs.

 

Yeah it's not a speed limiter, your engine just falls flat on its face at high RPM.

 

You gain at least 15-20 HP minimum. HP keeps RISING after the normal peak on the USDM manifold.

 

Only GXEs have speed limiters...

 

The maxima is not the one to quinch my thurst for speed, my supra does that. The max is a DD with a punch. Basicaly its going to replace the supra for the winter. Supra is in storage but my hunger isnt


Thnx Its going some major construction right now. I was thinking of doing 400hp + but now i have the biggest urge to do more. We'll see finances are limited, I put it on my moms name so inshurance is like $50 a month, but maintnance , yeah thats the killer. Thnx for the info ill def look into it.

 

wait...Hold Up!

So your saying that maxima's are slow?

then whats all this talk about it being powerful, upgrading it, blah blah if its slow?


i'm confused now, is it even worth upgrading(performance)?

 

Thats awesome, good luck with it!! I stand corrected.

 

Anything can be made fast. Maxima just isn't a preferable platform to start on. If you want fast then just got a nice RWD car so you can actually get the power to the ground. People usually upgrade their Max because it looks good, it is comfortable, cheap, hauls groceries, and then car tear up the nearest Civic, ITR, Neon, or even 350z if done correctly. It is basically taking the best of both worlds if you ask me.

350z ... $30,000
SRT-4 ... $20,000
Turbo-kit .... $5000
Look of someone's face when their 5.5 second car gets smashed by a 10 year old grocery-getter .... PRICELESS!!!

 

They arent slow but they arent crazy fast. They have decent performance that come with them. Its a great all around car!!

 

^^ yea, but if you get a 350z with turbo it might cost more, and it deff. will not be beaten by a turbo'd Max right?

Sorry, im just debating whether or not to get upgrades for the max when i get the 650$ my friend owes me, or to just save it for something else. (which i dont know what it is yet)

Do you think its only worth it when you have spare cash and nothing else to worry about?

 

:inb4iwreckedmymaximaspeedingonthehighway:

MEVI - Middle Eastern Variable Intake
00VI- 2001 Variable Intake
Y-Pipe....the very restrictive pipe that connectes the two exhaust mainfold...replace with unrestricted parts...

Donate and Search /thread.....

AND U SHOULD have had 4 cars by 80


and NO CAGE....NO SAFE.......especially at those speeds when a tire blows out and u doing a Ricky Bobby with no cage

 

"...this might get a little bumpy."

 

Well let's just say that a 3.5 swap (and nothing else) in a 5SPD Max should be able to put up a VERY VERY VERY good fight with a stock 6SPD 350z and may even win. 14 flat is what a partial 3.5 swap takes us. 1/4 mile for Z's are anywhere from 13.7-14.2 ... I can't recall the exact numbers. So if you were to get a nice set of headers, catback, UDP, maybe lightweight tires ...... good bye 350z.

Don't even get me started with the full 3.5 swap Maxs. It shouldn't be a chance with the Z if you can get the tires to hook up.

Turbo is just a money game. Whoever put more money into building their engine and runs the biggest turbo with the most tuning wins .... plain and simple.

 

I got a slipping clutch, bought the car with it... it was that bad but noticible well at least to me it was.... now im postponing all highspeed cruises till i get new clutch!


eitherway i went to a junk yard and asked if they have a intake mani off a 01 max, they found a 00. Now do i need UPPER mani and/or Lower ? also how tha HECK do you remove the manifold, i just looked at it today and it looks like a NIGHTmare to work on this thing.

 

If you have 20bucks to spare just donate and search. That will be your best friend. As far as the manifolds it all depends on how you want to get it going. Some guys just use the upper and some use the upper and lower manis. Jst to get you started try the ALL MOTOR somewhere in the stickies about the 00VI. Better yet if you need something thats more of a bolt on there is a MEVI up for sale in parts for sale.

PS: IF you decide to use just the upper i understand there is a bit of a modification to be done. Well eitheer way there is a modification to be done but there is more hands on work when just using the upper.

 

You want to drive 140 on public streets or the highway? If you want to go 140 go to a track.

 

i agree with maxima92se, using the search feature will help A LOT!! There is so much info here. MEVI is pretty much a direct bolt on but the 00vi needs some fab work and a bit of know how. In my opinion the 00vi is not worth the hassle. MEVI + JWT ECU w/7200 rev cut is what i would look into if i had the money.