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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 06:33 PM
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Getting it right!!!

I have another Maxima (can't get enough). A 98 with 192k, I see it needs the obvious valve cover gaskets, power steering hose and maybe timing tensioner & of course the radiator support. What else can I do along way to ensure she runs excellent! I plan on putting my stock turbo off of my 87 T-type on it next year. Also I currently have a vafc2 computer. Can I wire this into the stock 98 for future times? Thanks in advance for all the knowledge I gained from the org!
Old Sep 8, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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Just give her a full tune-up.

Here's how to install the VAFCII into your Max.
http://www.vqpower.com/v3/content/sv...1995-99-maxima
Old Sep 10, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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Yeah that's already in motion...Spark plugs, fuel filter, pcv valve, oil change, and fresh coolant. What else should I do?
Old Sep 10, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ghostI30
I have another Maxima (can't get enough). A 98 with 192k, I see it needs the obvious valve cover gaskets, power steering hose and maybe timing tensioner & of course the radiator support. What else can I do along way to ensure she runs excellent! I plan on putting my stock turbo off of my 87 T-type on it next year. Also I currently have a vafc2 computer. Can I wire this into the stock 98 for future times? Thanks in advance for all the knowledge I gained from the org!
If its auto, tranny fluid if its been maintained well before hand, air filter also
Old Sep 10, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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What else can I do along way to ensure she runs excellent!
Don't do the following and it will run excellent for a long time.
I plan on putting my stock turbo off of my 87 T-type on it next year.
Old Sep 10, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Don't do the following and it will run excellent for a long time.
why shouldn't I turbo. I want some kind of power adder
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 05:55 AM
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Because if you want it to run excellent (for a long time) we recommend not doing that. Its already a high mileage car. Just our recommendation though. How about the normal bolt-ons first?
Old Sep 11, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by matts95max
Because if you want it to run excellent (for a long time) we recommend not doing that. Its already a high mileage car. Just our recommendation though. How about the normal bolt-ons first?
True. I already have a CAI, y-pipe and a 2½" Greddy sp2 cat back & slotted rotors all around. I plan on doing suspension over the winter. What else can I do to keep up with the majority on the road? Future plans are 00vi intake, maybe a chip and hoping to swap in a LSD trans
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Normal bolt ons are weaksauce and don't add up to all that much. I say boost it. If done properly, it will have no ill effects on your engine. Your transmission may start to hate you, but not the engine.
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
Normal bolt ons are weaksauce and don't add up to all that much. I say boost it. If done properly, it will have no ill effects on your engine. Your transmission may start to hate you, but not the engine.
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Is turbo the best way to go... I'm looking for decent mpg, reliability because I travel a lot and all around sleeper... Do any companies make bolt on kits? What prep should I do to ensure everything works right & efficient


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