Eazy T

Just got a new 2000 Maxima. Sadly its an auto but is there any performance mods I can do to it?

NmexMAX

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Anything you can do to a manual, you can do to an auto (engine mods anyway)

Eazy T

Could I switch out the auto tranny with a manual one? How much $$ and how hard would it be. I don't wanna buy a new car.

NmexMAX

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It's possible, but what are your goals?

Eazy T

Well, auto is boring as many know -_-. So I really just wanna make it a manual 5-spd probably and do like an exhaust system and a few other mods. Might dye the interior black to. but i really want a manual trans. I got 6 grand to spend

Scottwax

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Selling your car and putting that money and the 6 grand into an '02/03 6 speed car is your best option.

NmexMAX

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Or, modding the hell out of the auto has its perks. Look at me!

SoonerFan

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if you wanted a manual....why did you buy an auto

NmexMAX

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Nightkid08

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Ok here's a question for you guys. There are a majority of members here that have HID Fogs. I was wondering if any of you have experience on coming cars to flick their high beams at you at night?

SoonerFan

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an auto maxima sucks and is slow...true story

NmexMAX

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My auto makes more powah and is faster in Ax and 1/4 than yours

Eazy T

aight then wat can i do with an automatic? i still want the interior black tho. any opinions besides buyin a new car

NmexMAX

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Fogs are really 'low', and I do not see anyone flashing you or anyone else who has HID fogs because the beam pattern on the fogs is quite low.

foodmanry

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Eazy...I don't understand why you bought that auto max without black interior if that is what you wanted. Only options I can think of is....

1. You got a screaming deal on the max (unlikely)
2. The max was given to you.

If neither of those are the case....well I'm sorry to say you do not make wise choices.

Either way...as was said previously your best option is to just sell your auto max and go buy the one you want. Most likely you'll get it for less than the 6 grand you have (including the value of your current max). Then you'll have money leftover for mods. Win...win.

Eazy T

yeah it was actually given to me lol. ok so i have 6 grand. Can i trade my current Max for one and keep the 6gs or what?

Mr.Nissan

I checked my brother in law car, the check engine light is on.Check with my scanner, got a P0171 System too lean( bank 1). What does this mean? How hard is to remove the upper intake manifold, any how- to,tips/ pics?

SoonerFan

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the full code description is - P0171 - Fuel Injection System Too Lean (Bank 1)

bank one is the rear bank nearest the firewall...one of the injectors is bad

IM removal http://www.greghome.com/Greg%27s%20G...eplacement.htm

Mr.Nissan

Thanks for the link, Will that work on 2000 SE
The intake looks different.
I pulled this from my scanner:

Fuel System 1
Closed loop
Fuel System 2
Closed loop
Calculated LOAD VALUE
36.8%
ECT
194 F
Short Term Fuel trim- bank 1
3.91%
Long Term Fuel trim- bank 1
33.59%
Short Term Fuel trim- bank 2
3.91%
Long Term Fuel trim- bank 2
33.59%
Engine RPM
2175.00 rpm
VSS
60.0 MPH

SoonerFan

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you didnt saw what year it was......that is for the 3.5 on 02-03. you threw me off with asking about the IM....im 95% you dont have to remove the 3.0 IM to do this

Mr.Nissan

I looked but, the only way is the plenum has come off, I hope it is not as hard as the Altima, that was hard.

DrewZee

Who is DaveB??

SoonerFan

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you REALLY need to do some research....read the stickies...read the FAQs

this is one of the most over asked questions....and one of the easiest to find the answer to

Eazy T

so any recommendations

SoonerFan

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dont complain about a car that was given to you

choiiiiiiiiiii

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for what?

choiiiiiiiiiii

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the trade or the mods...

DoonBusy

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Does anyone have a vibrant front strut bar?? If so, how do you like it..is it a good buy???

sparks03max

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It's going to be very hard to tell a difference between different strut bars... just get what you like to look at or is cheapest.

SoonerFan

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all FSTBs do the same thing...which isnt much by itself

DrewZee

I posted this in a thread in the suspension forum, but I don't think it gets as much traffic by the veterans. Do you guys know if there a benefit to using the OEM end link as opposed to these: http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...=MOOG%2DK90431 ??

Scottwax

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Yeah, I have one. Beefy construction, lighter than it looks. Definitely tightened up the steering response. Got my locally at Alamo Autosports for $59. They had it in my hands in 2 days.

Scottwax

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Yes, if you have $6000 laying around, you should be able to use the 2000 and $3000-4000 (assuming the '00 isn't beat to death) and get as low mileage an '02/03 Maxima you can find with a 6 speed. Should be more than a full second quicker in the quartermile (several 5.5 gens with 6 speeds have run low 14s @ 96-98 mph bone stock, vs mid to high 15s at around 90 for stock automatic 5th gens). Don't ask me how I know but a stock 5th gen cannot hang with a stock 5.5 gen-must have been at a dragstrip. In fact, it was brutal.

You would be getting a newer car, with a 6 speed like you really want, 33 hp more, another half liter of displacement, more torque and a quicker car to mod.

DoonBusy

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great thanks, did you have any clearance issues w/ the intake manifold?

DrunkieTheBear

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Just wait till december with my new 3.0 going in. HEHE

DrunkieTheBear

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you shouldn't with just a stock setup, but if you did Pheonolic spacers I've heard of some minor issues but it can still be done. So nothing to worry about.

Scottwax

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None at all.

Scottwax

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Same exact mods to a 3.5 and I'd put my money on the 3.5.

Stock vs stock it isn't even close.

SoonerFan

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i have a FSTB with the spacers...its close...but no issues.

DrunkieTheBear

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Agreed.

Some of the mods I'm doing can only be done to a 3.0