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09-30-2011, 02:48 PM
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I need Help, someone chime in please.
What are ways to increase my low-end torque without S/C, etc. I do mostly city driving so I don't use much of my mid or high torque. My max feels very sluggish upon acceleration, I feel the pick up at 3k and above. The only mods it has is: True CAI and Stillen Y-Pipe. My first instinct is to put back my stock box. I am looking for storage space so I can remove my rear seats and my spare tire to remove some weight. I did research and found nothing. Most of the threads were for the 5th gens. Thanks in advance.
Edit: Sorry to mention but yes, A/T.
Edit: Sorry to mention but yes, A/T.
Last edited by Shift_A32B; 09-30-2011 at 03:34 PM.
09-30-2011, 04:09 PM
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I guess you LA guys need to be able to haul *** to avoid all the murdering and chaos. 
If your car is in good running shape there really isn't anything you can do to improve low end torque that you haven't already done...vq35 swap is the only real difference maker left.
If your car is in good running shape there really isn't anything you can do to improve low end torque that you haven't already done...vq35 swap is the only real difference maker left.
09-30-2011, 06:04 PM
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I am planning to. I am also planning on removing back seats and spare tire to remove some weight. Also, probably buying those performance batteries that are lightweight and small...I forgot what they are called...
Edit: This is the battery I am talking about:
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/er15.htm
12.5 lbs.
Edit: This is the battery I am talking about:
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/er15.htm
12.5 lbs.
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09-30-2011, 06:23 PM
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I am planning to. I am also planning on removing back seats and spare tire to remove some weight. Also, probably buying those performance batteries that are lightweight and small...I forgot what they are called...
Edit: This is the battery I am talking about:
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/er15.htm
12.5 lbs.
Edit: This is the battery I am talking about:
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/er15.htm
12.5 lbs.
10-01-2011, 09:19 AM
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10-01-2011, 11:17 AM
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It's weird you don't see more 2400 lbs. 4th gens running around. Can't afford a supercharger or turbo? Weight savings are free... I really want to do this, it would be like putting another supercharger on. 
10-01-2011, 12:59 PM
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No offense, but this is just a waste of time and money for you. You aren't going to feel an appreciable difference in performance off the line unless you go extreme and strip 500+ lbs off the car (including never filling the gas tank above 1/4). You'll basically be driving a metal box with wheels. Your car is never going to be fast off the line without adding more displacement. (engine swap) You're trying to redesign a car that Nissan spent millions of dollars designing. It's not as simple as throwing out your interior and going on a diet.
A 5-speed swap would help off the line performance, but you have that traffic to deal with. If you really want more low end power just do a vq35 swap or sell your car and buy a different one. A 4th gen is never going to be a torque monster without doing something radical. (engine swap, nitrous, etc.)
A 5-speed swap would help off the line performance, but you have that traffic to deal with. If you really want more low end power just do a vq35 swap or sell your car and buy a different one. A 4th gen is never going to be a torque monster without doing something radical. (engine swap, nitrous, etc.)
10-01-2011, 05:02 PM
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check your knock sensor,disconnect the subharness(to right right of the front valve cover, and check the resistance of it) ive had numerous 4th gens(mine and friends of mine) with low end torque issues, NO CEL, and we either replaced the knock sensor AND sub-harness(which like to corrode), or do a knock sensor resistor mod(which is the cheapest way).....you'll be surprised with the results
10-01-2011, 05:59 PM
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No offense, but this is just a waste of time and money for you. You aren't going to feel an appreciable difference in performance off the line unless you go extreme and strip 500+ lbs off the car (including never filling the gas tank above 1/4). You'll basically be driving a metal box with wheels. Your car is never going to be fast off the line without adding more displacement. (engine swap) You're trying to redesign a car that Nissan spent millions of dollars designing. It's not as simple as throwing out your interior and going on a diet.
A 5-speed swap would help off the line performance, but you have that traffic to deal with. If you really want more low end power just do a vq35 swap or sell your car and buy a different one. A 4th gen is never going to be a torque monster without doing something radical. (engine swap, nitrous, etc.)
A 5-speed swap would help off the line performance, but you have that traffic to deal with. If you really want more low end power just do a vq35 swap or sell your car and buy a different one. A 4th gen is never going to be a torque monster without doing something radical. (engine swap, nitrous, etc.)
check your knock sensor,disconnect the subharness(to right right of the front valve cover, and check the resistance of it) ive had numerous 4th gens(mine and friends of mine) with low end torque issues, NO CEL, and we either replaced the knock sensor AND sub-harness(which like to corrode), or do a knock sensor resistor mod(which is the cheapest way).....you'll be surprised with the results
Last edited by Shift_A32B; 10-01-2011 at 06:02 PM.
10-01-2011, 06:57 PM
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None taken. Honestly I am not looking to push my max off the line or for a torque monster. Imo completing stage 1 from the link would help and like you said not drastically but it will do some effect. I am aware I am driving a FWD. I am a college student and a Vq35 or s/c is out of the question. I am here to learn not get offended.
Thanks for the input, I'll check that. I'll check the sub-harness mostly since I recently replaced my ks.
Thanks for the input, I'll check that. I'll check the sub-harness mostly since I recently replaced my ks.
10-01-2011, 07:22 PM
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No problem.
If you do manage to pull off stage 1, you will definitely feel it off the line and in the turns. Hell I felt a noticeable difference when I made my Max a 1 seater plus light weight rims.
Edit: Plus spare tire (28lbs), jack (4lbs) and floor mats delete (10lbs). lol
If you do manage to pull off stage 1, you will definitely feel it off the line and in the turns. Hell I felt a noticeable difference when I made my Max a 1 seater plus light weight rims.
Edit: Plus spare tire (28lbs), jack (4lbs) and floor mats delete (10lbs). lol
Last edited by neocry; 10-01-2011 at 07:30 PM.
10-01-2011, 08:33 PM
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Make sure your KS is good. Even with my SRI, my car doesn't have too much low end loss.
I'm guessing the DEI tape and heat shield helps a lot, along with a well maintained car with no codes. I still have to do spark plugs though
I'm guessing the DEI tape and heat shield helps a lot, along with a well maintained car with no codes. I still have to do spark plugs though
10-02-2011, 08:59 AM
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Ngk Spark Plugs
Cleaned Maf and tb
cleaned up the egr; there was only a small opening.
Replaced pcv
Replaced fuel filter
I do oil changes every 3k-4k miles with Pennzoil 5w-30.
Took care of all air leaks I had.
Changed front wheel bearings.
and some few other stuff.
I wonder if new coils make a difference? I don't have misfiring issues right now. Just a f up Iacv, i think.
I've haven't done a compression test but I am eager to know how my compression is
No problem.
If you do manage to pull off stage 1, you will definitely feel it off the line and in the turns. Hell I felt a noticeable difference when I made my Max a 1 seater plus light weight rims.
Edit: Plus spare tire (28lbs), jack (4lbs) and floor mats delete (10lbs). lol
If you do manage to pull off stage 1, you will definitely feel it off the line and in the turns. Hell I felt a noticeable difference when I made my Max a 1 seater plus light weight rims.
Edit: Plus spare tire (28lbs), jack (4lbs) and floor mats delete (10lbs). lol
Last edited by Shift_A32B; 10-02-2011 at 09:03 AM.
10-03-2011, 01:17 PM
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Hello to all . I have 98 5Spd SE and my first ever mod will be to lower car, have H&R springs to be installed next week, with recently installed KYB GR2's. I want to get a y pipe , that's all i can afford for now,what kind of sound and performance will iget with the rest of the exhaust being stock. Can i just put a magnaflow muffler on there or do I need another piece?
I don't like how the stock muffler looks and I don't want a huge barrel in the back ,just a nice looking 2.5" polished muffler. Any advice will be appreciated
I don't like how the stock muffler looks and I don't want a huge barrel in the back ,just a nice looking 2.5" polished muffler. Any advice will be appreciated
10-03-2011, 01:43 PM
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Hello to all . I have 98 5Spd SE and my first ever mod will be to lower car, have H&R springs to be installed next week, with recently installed KYB GR2's. I want to get a y pipe , that's all i can afford for now,what kind of sound and performance will iget with the rest of the exhaust being stock. Can i just put a magnaflow muffler on there or do I need another piece?
I don't like how the stock muffler looks and I don't want a huge barrel in the back ,just a nice looking 2.5" polished muffler. Any advice will be appreciated
I don't like how the stock muffler looks and I don't want a huge barrel in the back ,just a nice looking 2.5" polished muffler. Any advice will be appreciated
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