Slickone

Why did the AE have 5 more HP?

TXT-1

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I think it's because there is a different exhaust system on it than the non anniversary. Could be wrong but I remember hearing that somewhere.

Jaeger

I read / heard the same thing, but I am somewhat skeptical. A claim of a 5 horse increase is easy to make and hard to disprove.

Jaeger

Maximadmoiselle

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It may be 5hp more at the crank, but I've read somewhere that the AE makes only 3whp more and that if anything, it's slower than the non-AE.

takkar

It's those darn 17" wheels which slow the car down...the normal SE and GLE come with 5 spoke 16" wheels...they are less heavy and so the car accelerates faster too

Pri63

it's definitely a working of the piping...the I30t and AE have the same pipes...the regular SE's don't

sloppymax

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ae's have a different b pipe and ecu. 17's came on SE models as well.

Maximadmoiselle

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Only early '00 SE came with 5-spoke 16". All '01 SEs have 17". My question is, are the 17" going to slow me down significantly because right now I have the 16" and am considering swapping them for the 17".

irish44j

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eh, who cares about speed? the 17's look so much better Unless you're worried about track times, the 17's feel fine to me......

look now I'm posting after you!

Maximadmoiselle

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You, Irish, you....

But I stand corrected, it's not only early 00 that comes with 16". All 00-01 SEs without sunroof come with 16". And yes, I just did some research and they confirmed too that 17" are not going to slow me down much in my traffic light wroom wroom racer-wannabe efforts.

Actually Josh I like the 5-spoke design better, but I'm fond of the 5 spoke 17" that come on 3.5SE Altimas. I like mine, only problem being the 16"

Larrio

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just read the shop talk section on how much power the 17's suck out from you.

and also, i used to have a 2k1 SE auto and it came standard with 16's

Maximadmoiselle

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So do they really slow you down? Let me know since I'm considering getting them.

Pri63

Here's the charts with the dynos from the Gen 3-5, all wheel sizes


if you want to read the whole article it right here
https://maxima.org/modules.php?name=30_comparisons

Definitely like the look and handling of the 17's but I was surprised when I read this article...

Larrio

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the stock 17's are only 7 inches wide, it doesn't really offer much more in terms of handling. I'd rather upgrade to lighter 18x8.5's or at least aftermarket 17x7.5's

and just look at the charts. a 5th gen with stock 17's (purple) will get owned by all the other cars listed. Look at the differences in hp & tq

AKM2k5

I have yet to be owned buy a 3.0 max.....

Loe max

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^^And that has anything to do with this thread how?


I think the date of production for 17" rims was 05/00 or 06/00. Models built after that date received 17" rims/tires with the Comfort and Convenient package. 16" 5spokes became OEM spec on GLE's built after 12/99.

But yes, the SE AE has different ECU and B-pipe part number.

AKM2k5

nothing.... I just thought I would add to my list of useless post

Maximadmoiselle

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How did my GLE then come with 5 spokers when it was built before 12/99? I asked my dad but he doesn't remember ordering them separately...go figure.

Maximized2000

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What is the weight of the 16 inch 5 spoke w/ Tires on the 2k Max? I'm thinking about getting 18' but I'm having second toughts now. Is there any 18' or 17' that is equal or weighs less than the 16' stock?

Maximadmoiselle

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There should be plenty of aftermarket rims out there that are both bigger and lighter than stock, just do some research.

Larrio

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yep, there are plenty of aftermarket lightweight 18's. There are a little expensive, but well worth it IMO. I'm saving up for some 18x8.5's at only 16 lbs a piece (w/out tire)

SoonerFan

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GLEs built before 12/99 had the hubcap lookin wheels like i have. after that they were the 16in 5 spoke

spirilis

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All I know is my 17x7 6-spoke SE wheels are some heavy motherf**kers. I've never driven my car with any other wheels, so I can't really compare...

Regardless of all the expensive brake swaps/repairs/mods/etc. I've had to do, I still love the damn thing

SEdge

ouch. that's a mighty bill to foot. but it'll fly afterwards
my second biggest mistake with this car was to get heavy rims (they look too d@mn good)



[first mistake was not looking harder for a 5 spd, and settling for an auto...damn me for that]

Maximadmoiselle

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SEedge, yes I love yours but if you haven't done that yet, just drop it a bit...it will look fantastic

SEdge

way ahead of ya

tein s-techs and illuminas are in, just haven't updated the cardomain in a while (let a friend borrow the camera) i'll put up pics later today most likely, nothin better to do.

car handles like a champ now (compared to its old self anyway), if a lot harsher. but it gives me a sport of dodging the good old jersey potholes

Loe max

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Fair enough

Loe max

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16" 5spoke rims+stock Toyo Proxies AO5 215/55R16 weigh 42lbs.