i was wondering if any one had here any thing about a supersharger for the 2k2 maximas. or if there is one out already. any help would be great.

 

Nothing is out yet. I am not sure if Stillen is planning to produce one.

 

This has been closed numerous times, they aint making one/plannin/waiting/testing.

Get one done Custom that is the only way.

Dixit

 

There was a thread not long ago that mentioned that some company had custom built a supercharger for the 2K2 and it cost something like $6,000 for the whole job including install. That's crazy money for just a supercharger.

 

What were sales like of the 95-99 supercharger? Was it not good enough to justify looking into the 00-03 maxima supercharger?

Are there many supercharged Max's running around?

 

You are incorrect about the years in your post. The Stillen supercharger was for the 95-01 models. There is no supercharger for the 02-03 models because they have the new 3.5L engine.

I have no idea on sales figures.

 

Ah. Well thanks for the correction.

 

Rumor has it Stillen "may" be producing one soon. If someone makes a kit for the altima it will fit the max too. Give it a little while for the 350Z hype to cool off.

 

Well the problem there is the engine bay and fitament in the altima is sooo tight on that side dont know if it will clear the frame. That is why there is all this talk about doing an eaton style blower with a crankshaft running across. But I cant say for sure, but since I am buying a s/c for my car in a couple of weeks, I have looked at the 2k2 (my co-worker/friend) hardcore and it dont look like it can clear.

With the 350Z hype about to blow open, Stillen is going to concentrate on making parts for that hardcore now.

Dixit

 

It was me, and I was looking into it. There is nothing that has been done currently. I was doing research on having a shop custom fit an SC. Well it would have cost about $10,000 at least for all the custom work and SC. It was just not worth it to look into.

I doubt we will see much from Stillen on this. I think we can do a Turbo before we see an SC.

 

I know all about the fitment issues dude, I installed a SC on my 98 I30. But like you said they would have to have a shaft running across the motor. I'm sure stillen could figure it out.

 

Oh I agree. I have the whole thing drawn out and know exactly what needs to be done. It is just an issue of getting it done.

I wish Stillen would get on it, or even better would be a kit from Vortech themselves like they did for the 99 Si Civic.

Oh well, until then....

 

I'm sure we can convince some shop that hey, a supercharger kit for the 00-01 Max was $$$, can you make a 02 kit at a competetive price?

 

If it's easier, have a shop R&D a CAM job. Personally, I want both. I'm just hoping the Altima and 350Z really get things going for aftermarket support.

 

Maybe we should just buy an Altima or 350Z? hummmm...

 

Both are too small for me.

 

The Altima is actually larger than the Max.

 

Do your homework buddy The Maxima has more front leg room. My rear passenger's comfort comes second.

 

How about doing an H shaped assembly for mounting the supercharger on the 2002 Maxima.? This is from a VR6 Jetta. Their engine bays are pretty crammed and they still fit blowers. They use spacers to clear things protruding on the left side of the engine bay. Here are some pics:
http://www.z-engineeringusa.com/imag...ry/spacers.jpg

http://www.z-engineeringusa.com/imag.../tensioner.jpg

It is definitely possible. The major obstacle is to make a custom SC bracket. The piping & stuff is pretty simple & lots of places can do those...

Just my 0.02

 

no, sorry. There is noooo room on the left side of the motor. Plus there is a timing cover on the left side of the motor. The only way is to run an SC like Comptech did for the v6 Accord.

 

but, doesnt the 350 have the same powerplant as the 2k2? VQ35?

 

Put the driver's seat all the way back, then get in the back seat. Then do the same in the Altima. Then tell me who's bigger. Max by inches.


...and the 350 is RWD so the engine is turned 90 degrees.

 

Do your homework too buddy He was likely talking about vehicle specs (ie length width/etc).. Max is bigger in some, Altima is bigger in others...

... damn kids and their homework!

 

Homework smomework. Here's the scoop.

Base Price (MSRP) $25,449 $22,649

Base Invoice $22,871 $20,592

Destination Charge $540 $540

Blue Book Suggested Retail N/A N/A


Safety Features
Driver Airbag Standard Standard

Passenger Airbag Standard Standard

Side Airbag Standard Standard

ABS Brakes Standard Standard

Traction Control Standard Standard

Child Safety Locks Standard Standard


Convenience
Features
Air Conditioning Standard Standard

Power Windows Standard Standard

Power Door Locks Standard Standard

Tilt Steering Wheel Standard Standard

Cruise Control Standard Standard

Leather Seats Standard Standard

Power Seats Standard Standard

FM Radio Standard Standard

Cassette Player Standard Not available

CD Player Standard Standard

Sunroof Optional Optional

Tachometer Standard Standard

Rear Window Defroster Standard Standard

Luggage Rack Optional Standard

Alloy Wheels Standard Standard

Full-size Spare Tire Standard Standard


Engine Data
Base Engine 3.5L 255 hp V6 3.5L 240 hp V6

Turbo / Supercharger None None

Horsepower 255 @ 5800 RPM 240 @ 5800 RPM

Torque 246 lb/ft. 246 lb/ft.

Displacement 3500 CC 3500 CC

Bore X Stroke 3.78 X 3.2 3.78 X 3.2

Compression Ratio 10.3:1 10.3:1

Fuel Type Gas Gas

Fuel System SEFI MPFI

Fuel Economy City 21 mpg 21 mpg

Fuel Economy Hwy 28 mpg 26 mpg


Exterior
Dimensions
Curb Weight Automatic 3261 lb 3273 lb - Alt weighs more

Curb Weight Manual 3224 lb 3225 lb - Alt weighs more

Wheelbase 108.3 in. 110.2 in. - Alt is 1.9 inches longer

Track Front 59.8 in. 61 in. - Alt has 1.2 wider track

Track Rear 59.1 in. 61.2 in. - Alt has 1.1 wider track

Length 191.5 in. 191.5 in. - same

Width 70.3 in. 70.4 in. - Alt. .1 inches wider

Height 56.7 in. 57.9 in. - Alt. 1.2 inches taller

Ground Clearance 5.9 in. 4.2 in. - Alt. is lower.


Interior
Dimensions
Standard Seating 5 5

Optional Seating N/A N/A

Front Headroom 40.5 in. 40.8 in. - Alt. is .3 inches more headroom

Rear Headroom 37.4 in. 37.6 in. - Alt. is .2 inches more headroom

Front Legroom 44.8 in. 43.9 in. - Alt has less fr. legroom

Rear Legroom 36.2 in. 36.4 in. - Alt. has .2 more legroom (Don't beleive this, in real life it's different)

Front Shoulder Room 56.9 in. 56.7 in. - Alt has less fr. shoulder room .2 in.

Rear Shoulder Room 56.2 in. 56.1 in. - Alt has less rear shoulder room .1 in.

Front Hip Room 55.3 in. 53 in. - Alt has less fr. hip room .3 in.

Rear Hip Room 53.7 in. 52.7 in. Alt has less rear hip room. 1.0 in.


Payload &
Towing
MFR Passenger Volume 102.5 cu.ft 103.2 cu.ft

Standard Towing 1000 lb 1000 lb

Max Towing 1000 lb 1000 lb

Standard Payload No data No data

Max Payload No data No data

MFR Cargo Volume 15.1 cu.ft 15.6 cu.ft - Alt. has .5 cu ft.

Max GVWR No data No data


Steering &
Suspension
Turning Diameter (left) 40 ft 38.7 ft

Turning Diameter (right) 40 ft 38.7 ft

Steering Type R&P R&P

Front Suspension Independent Independent

Rear Suspension Semi Independent

Tires 225/50R17 215/55R17


Warranty Info
Basic Warranty 36 mos. 36 mos.

36,000 miles 36,000 miles

Powertrain Warranty 60 mos. 60 mos.

60,000 miles 60,000 miles

Rust Warranty 60 mos. 60 mos.

Unlimited Miles 60,000 miles


Final Assembly
Final Assembly Japan United States

That's from MSN Carpoint compare thingy. So you see, the Alt is bigger by mere fractions of an inch, and when you actually sit in the two cars side by side, the max feels bigger. When you set the drivers seat for a 6' person, then get in the back, you have plenty of room. Do the same in the Alt and your knees are way in the seat. All I am saying is that the hype around the Alt being so much bigger and stealing the market from the Max, is a bunch of BS. The places the Alt is bigger, isn't even noticable without instruments, except for the exterior dims, and then those aren't even significant.

 

Plus the optional equiptment that you have to add to the Maximas standard equiptment makes both cars almost the same price.

 

i agree wiht u ethan. but from what i understand they r going to make a SC for the 350 and since the 350, max, and alti all have the same VQ35 engine than they r going to make different mounting kits so that the SC set up will be universal for all 3 cars but just a different mounting kit, etc. i hope this is true!

will

 

2002maxima, are you comparing the 2k3 maxima and altima. because the side air bags aren't standard, its an option i think for the 2k2's. Mine has no options at all. i got the GLE base model. even when i got into an accident at 100 mph the other car rolling at 40 in front of me and bamm... no side air bags... if they do have em. then imma go to my dealership!!!!

 

The side bags are an option on 2k2. Standard on 2k3. My comparison was primarily to refer to the dimensions.

 

yea i understand.. sorry.. i was just making sure... and very accurate specifications... lol

 

Hey man do you have more of those hot 2k2 HIDS for sale like you sold to another .org member? I know someone who would want them. You mentioned you had them for $499CDN? Private message me. (I sent you a PM as well)

Thanks!

 

Why are we responding to a 2 month old thread?