NOOBIES: "I AM NEW HERE BUT HAVE A QUESTION" thread. Read FIRST post BEFORE posting!
Resonators and test pipes do not = power.
Catbacks include the bpipe
Some catbacks include a resonator, some don't.
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I bought my max with a blown head gasket with 158K on the clock for 400 bucks! I found a newer motor with only 42000 miles for 200 bucks! I would say if you can find a deal like that and can do it yourself, then I would say it is worth it.
Or you can just tear the motor apart and replace the head gasket. Do some searching around and see what you can find...your call!
Or you can just tear the motor apart and replace the head gasket. Do some searching around and see what you can find...your call!
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I have a question regarding the cattman headers...
Approximately how much are the cattman headers? I couldn't find it anywhere on their website and I e-mailed them as well with no response thus far. I also tried using search with no results. The closest I've gotten is about $850 but the post was 2 years ago.
Approximately how much are the cattman headers? I couldn't find it anywhere on their website and I e-mailed them as well with no response thus far. I also tried using search with no results. The closest I've gotten is about $850 but the post was 2 years ago.
Last edited by L2theBR; Feb 12, 2010 at 08:17 AM.
I have a question regarding the cattman headers...
Approximately how much are the cattman headers? I couldn't find it anywhere on their website and I e-mailed them as well with no response thus far. I also tried using search with no results. The closest I've gotten is about $850 but the post was 2 years ago.
Approximately how much are the cattman headers? I couldn't find it anywhere on their website and I e-mailed them as well with no response thus far. I also tried using search with no results. The closest I've gotten is about $850 but the post was 2 years ago.
Look in the Group Deal forum, his sales are everywhere...
Yes, the unique ypipe is included in the $850 price tag.
Call Cattman, he's a great guy. He'll answer all your questions.
Hi all, noob here and half way through a 3.5 swap. The engine i just picked up has no intake manifold (upper or lower) and no injectors/fuel rail. I plan on using my 95 ecu, so I know that means doing the timing swap. Could someone please advise as to the best im/fuelrail/inj set-up. Thanks.
Well was getting ready to drop the new motor in and noticed a broken bracket on the passenger side axle that apparently attaches to the back of the motor. Just wondering if this is sold separately or would it just be easier to purchase the entire cv axle?
Was searching the forums didnt really see anything and I didnt really wanted to start a new topic on this. Here is a link to the pic.
http://forums.maxima.org/album.php?a...ictureid=14384
Was searching the forums didnt really see anything and I didnt really wanted to start a new topic on this. Here is a link to the pic.
http://forums.maxima.org/album.php?a...ictureid=14384
Last edited by sgtboehn; Feb 16, 2010 at 05:24 AM.
Well was getting ready to drop the new motor in and noticed a broken bracket on the passenger side axle that apparently attaches to the back of the motor. Just wondering if this is sold separately or would it just be easier to purchase the entire cv axle?
Was searching the forums didnt really see anything and I didnt really wanted to start a new topic on this.
Was searching the forums didnt really see anything and I didnt really wanted to start a new topic on this.
Yea that would be the more affordable way to go...just need to take my shovel with me since we have near 3 feet of snow!
Last edited by sgtboehn; Feb 17, 2010 at 06:34 AM.
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hard shifting!
Does anyone know if a bad speed sensor might cause rough shifting on an automatic? My CEL is on for that sensor but i am strapped for cash. However if it is causing the hard shifting I will dig up some money and buy it immediately I just need to be sure.
Suspension eibach pro kit ....what struts
Yes I'm new here...
And yes I kno there is a whole suspension thread but it didn't answe my question. First off I got my car 95 maxima. It had a blown head gasket which was a biatch to change and I got it all fixed and workin pretty well now but I ordered some ebiach prokit drop springs an was really wondering what struts are the winnin combination for these springs. And also how low oh a drop after settleing should I expect
And yes I kno there is a whole suspension thread but it didn't answe my question. First off I got my car 95 maxima. It had a blown head gasket which was a biatch to change and I got it all fixed and workin pretty well now but I ordered some ebiach prokit drop springs an was really wondering what struts are the winnin combination for these springs. And also how low oh a drop after settleing should I expect
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From: Thomasville, GA
Just put a fresh TPS yesterday. Using revised method, variable is set at 545 ohms - 4.3K ohms WOT.
Coming home from work today, something weird happened.
I went to punch it into the passing lane, the AT downshifted, the car started to pick up for .25 sec, then power and rpms dropped back, as if the tranny upshifted(but it did not upshift).
But about .5sec later, it took off fine.
To see if it would do it again, I nailed it from a roll merging, and it took off like a rocket, without a hiccup.
Was this just a flook? It hasn't ever done this before. And this is the first WOT accel. I have done, since I installed the new TPS.
Would a faulty CKPS cause this?
Coming home from work today, something weird happened.
I went to punch it into the passing lane, the AT downshifted, the car started to pick up for .25 sec, then power and rpms dropped back, as if the tranny upshifted(but it did not upshift).
But about .5sec later, it took off fine.
To see if it would do it again, I nailed it from a roll merging, and it took off like a rocket, without a hiccup.
Was this just a flook? It hasn't ever done this before. And this is the first WOT accel. I have done, since I installed the new TPS.
Would a faulty CKPS cause this?
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From: Dayton, OH
I have heard of this. I had a similar problem on my '96 I30. My tranny didn't shift perfectly, but it wasn't terrible. My speedometer was the main reason I replaced the VSS because my odometer would have been off and the speedo was irratic. I replaced the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) and all 3 symptoms were cured. There was no CEL at any point. My $.02...
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Hello. I drive a 1995 Maxima and recently had a bunch of work done at my local Kelly Nissan dealer in Chicago. I'm talking knock sensor, o2 sensor, fuel injectors, etc. I was reading the paperwork and was floored when there was a comment saying that I was using 87 octane gas instead of 93 octane gas which is causing my car to misfire. For as long as I have been driving, I have been using what I thought was premium 93 gas from Shell. I've also been recommended this from a tech at Orland Park Nissan. When I told him that I've been using 93 premium, he looked at me like I was crazy.
Is it really my gas from Shell that is causing issues with my car? I always make sure to use premium gas as suggested by my manual and by the gas cap. All these years I've been thinking that I was using 93 while the techs at Nissan are telling me that it's 87? Thanks for all future replies if any.
Is it really my gas from Shell that is causing issues with my car? I always make sure to use premium gas as suggested by my manual and by the gas cap. All these years I've been thinking that I was using 93 while the techs at Nissan are telling me that it's 87? Thanks for all future replies if any.
I think your car is misfiring for something completely other than Shell gas. Of all the gas stations in my area (Dayton, OH), Shell is the best and highest quality gas available. I've never had trouble in 9 cars I religiously filled with their gas exclusively (I know, I'm **** retentive...). The misfires I had in my 4th gens was due to MAF issues, coil issues, and knock sensors. You will probably get a knock sensor code with any misfire, but most times it is due to a faulty coil or MAF, which causes the misfire and throws the knock sensor code. At least that has been my experience in owning 2 4th gens and working on 2 others for friends...good luck.
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Get a new half-shaft (reman...) from autozone. lifetime warranty and works perfectly. it's only $79...or roughly thereabout.
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Short Shifter Issue
I just installed my new short throw and when the car is running the shifter squeks when you shift. I made sure the bearings and the ball were greased and it isn't rubbing the heat shield so I was just wondering what could cause this issue.
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From: Saint Peters
I have strong smell of coolant in my cabin when I get it it after its been sitting for the night or a couple hours. I searched high and low for any leaking hoses or lines and found none. I noticed though that I smelt some coolant around where the PS reservoir is. But could the smell be coming from a leaky heater core? Or am I just imagining this!?
I have strong smell of coolant in my cabin when I get it it after its been sitting for the night or a couple hours. I searched high and low for any leaking hoses or lines and found none. I noticed though that I smelt some coolant around where the PS reservoir is. But could the smell be coming from a leaky heater core? Or am I just imagining this!?
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Is this common? Is it typically the hoses or the actual core that go bad? I would assume the hoses right? Guess I'm gonna have to remove the dash eh? Anyway I can get a visual on the core from passenger or drivers side without removing anything?
Nope, not common at all. The core usually goes bad, not the hoses. Big pain to get to it unfortunately, no easy way around it. I'd get some free second and third opinions before I tore the dash out etc.
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Yea, I'm not planning on going at it anytime soon. Worst comes to worst I can just re-route the lines when summer rolls around until I can get crackin at the solution.
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The service engine light came on and I wanted to know why when I checked there was a p325 code and it said something about the trans and 2 see dealer
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Hey guys im new to the forum, Im in Ottawa canada and just bought a 1996 Maxima 5spd, I bought it off a former .org member but dont remember the username, Ill post some pics up of the maxHere is a link to a pic http://s995.photobucket.com/albums/a...5.jpg&newest=1
Last edited by dansmaxi; Feb 19, 2010 at 12:56 PM.
Hey Dansmaxi, Im from Ottawa too, if you ever have any questions about your car or need help with things feel free to ask me, ive done most of the basic stuff on our car(alternator, starter, rad, ks, exhaust...)
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Hi all, i have a '96 maxima 3.0l, with 129K on it and was wondering if any of those fuel additives were worth adding, i wanna clean out my engine and fuel line i dont think its ever been done. i use BP gas 87 octane and mobil1 oil. any recommendations for keeping the car running good? and any advice on K&N filters are they any good? thanks
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...g-dummies.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...ing-p0400.html
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...e-removal.html
Hi all, i have a '96 maxima 3.0l, with 129K on it and was wondering if any of those fuel additives were worth adding, i wanna clean out my engine and fuel line i dont think its ever been done. i use BP gas 87 octane and mobil1 oil. any recommendations for keeping the car running good? and any advice on K&N filters are they any good? thanks