I would swap coil packs with another cylinder(if you are able to get the codes reread) Also there is a thread on here about how to check a coil pack to see if it is bad(I read it the other day) . Hope this helps

 

where should i tap my trunk leds i rigged up for an amp light?

 

Ok so I just installed Ur's underdrive pulley but I'm just not sure what to mod next. I have a $350 budget and I can't decide whether to get ws y-pipe or mr catback. I know cattman's y-pipe and catback is way better but im unemp and money doesn't grow on trees. So far I've got a stillen popcharger, with 1 of knightyyz's midpipes, a mr fstb, and ur pulley. I want something for the exhaust, headers are out of the question, any suggestions?

 

Ok the p0343 code is on my 2k max and indicating the front pre cat by the radiator, my question is could this have caused damage to my engine on a 2000 Maxima, and how would i tell if it has? Any help is much appreciated.

 

You're unemployeed and want to waste money putting a mod on your car? I guess people have different priorities, but oh well. I would go for the Y Pipe my ownself.

 

Well I'm a college student and the parents pay for school. If the government wants to pay me 900 dollars a month for sitting On my *** at home, then who am I to not spend that money on my car lol. Thanks for your concern thou. I was thinking y-pipe too cuz the catback is so hard to find.

 

Well, you would think differently if your hard earned tax dollars were feeding the lazy pigs that this country is breeding these days. Carry on....

 

bought my 5-SPD 2000 3.0 V6 Maxima last Friday and i used 89 gas to fill her up, now I'm at 3/4's of gas left and i'm wondering once i get to 1/2 tank of gas can i throw in 93 gas?
I love my Max and i want her to run like a champ =)

Thanks!

 

Technically you could...but i wouldnt. I would wait it out till you got an empty tank then fill her up and maybe even throw down a bottle of system cleaner, that way everything will be good to go. But welcome to the org hope you enjoy that car you got!!

 

Premium is NOT required. FWIW, I've been using 87 and occasionally 89 octane for 7 years without a single problem.

 

If I want to I can use 93, without any problems?
I just want to see the diffrence between 89 and 93.

 

It is not that there is a problem using 87 or 89 and it will not hurt the car, the fact is our cars run a lot better when using 93. you can certainly feel the difference

 

Well it looks like I'm going to put in some 93 next time I make a trip to the gas station.

Thanks for the help everyone.

 

Running on 87 or 89 is fine for daily driving. The only thing is, don't go pounding on the car. Running on lower octane fuel causes the car to retard ignition timing to prevent knocking and detonation.

Trying to do any mods or hot-rodding of the car could cause some serious issues in the long run if you run anything less than 91.

But if she's just your DD, by all means, have at it. Just make sure to use some injector cleaner every few thousand miles.

Welcome to the org, btw.

 

i have a 2002 se(automatic) and i am modding it. does any1 have rough numbers on what cattman: headers,y pipe,fast cat, 3" catback exhaust, nwp spacers and injen cold air intake will make for fwhp...

 

It all depends on the mileage of the car and how well it has been maintained.

Honestly, you'll probably see about 25-30 WHP gain. A lot more if you get a piggyback or engine management system and a tune.

Don't get the Injen intake, by the way. Go with a Berk or a custom short ram intake. The Injen is the biggest waste of money mod for our cars.

 

also i have a noise when i rev up my engine park, like a knocking kinda noise..thats the only time it happens. i was thinking precats but not to sure. def not a heat shield tho!!!any otha ideas

 

i already have the injen cold air intake and i like it..my friend did before and afters on his max and he showed 8 fwhp so i got it too.

 

Do you have a link to the short ram intake? Also what system can you get to piggy back or tune the car? I looked on JWT site and didnt see anything for a 2000

 

Does he have the dyno sheets to prove it? No member here has ever achieved more than 1-1.5 FWHP out of an Injen. After all the notorious tests that have been run on intake systems for our cars, the Ghetto Air Box mod has shown the most gains.

Seeing as how the Injen is nestled right in between the radiator and the exhaust manifolds, I don't see how all that heat soak can be beneficial.

Our cars don't even pick up that much horsepower to the crank with an intake.

 

I don't have any links offhand, but I'm pretty positive Berk has a site. CosmoRacing.com also offers a basic short ram for our cars for $65. You'll just have to get a new filter for it. The filter they include is garbage.

As far as tuners, JWT doesn't really have anything for our cars. For a 5.5, your best bet would be an APEX'i SAFC-II or VAFC-II. APEX'i's newest model, the Neo seems pretty decent, too.

Edit: Oh wait. You have a 2000. You can run an Emanage Ultimate or Blue as well.

Several members have also had decent success with UTEC's TurboXS system.

 

o he said he had a cheesy catback with it too, frankencar or something like that. never heard of it tho

 

i heard piggy backing is a minor thing, where as sending ur ecu to technosquare to be reflashed is by far the best way to go. ive been debating on doing that but im tink about jwt cams first. hmmmmmm

 

Well, piggy backing is a major thing if you plan on doing more than simple bolt-ons. Even running headers on our VQs makes our cars need a decent retune. Granted, you can drive on the headers without one, but the car will run pig rich and cause damage over time.

If you're planning on running JWT cams, you're going to need more than a TS reflash.

Besides, for $500, you can buy an Emanage Ultimate and do all your tuning yourself versus sending the ECU off to TS and having them plug it into a computer.

 

is it difficult to setup and use the Emanage Ultimate

 

...does any have or know anyone who is selling a kinetix intake manifold... I need It!!!!!!! pm or reply here ASAP

 

You'd be better off not getting the Kinetix unless you're going forced induction. If you're NA, you'd be better off doing the 350z intake manifold conversion with 350z VTC maps.

The Kinetix isn't even properly port matched, which means turbulence, which means loss of intake pressure.

The gains don't justify the $700 price tag.

 

Emanage isn't exactly user friendly, but it's fairly easy to learn how to use it once it's been installed and set up. Although the EU doesn't seem to want to play nice with a 5.5 ECU.

 

are u speaking from personal experience about the manifold and Emanage???

 

I'm speaking from the various threads around the forum that I've read and from talking to members who have used both the Kinetix intake as well as the Emanage. If you want info on the EU, MoncefA33 and various others can help you out.

As far as the Kinetix intake, talk to sparks03max.

There are quite a few threads on the EU in the All Motor forum.

 

so i just got my 2000 gle inspected..it failed. they said the rear struts need replaced because they are leaking fluid and i need to replace the boots too. and the centre brake light is out. estimate: $655 . any good places for oem struts? and also, what kind of bulbs go in the centre rear light?

just sucks a lot because i just got this car, and have been running around trying to get the title transferred and everything. i didn't have my nc license yet and had to wait for that to show up. then i ended up with the '3 day pass' to drive until i get it inspected because in north carolina i guess it has to be within 90 days of getting a new registration. i have until 4/1 to have it inspected and go back to the dmv so i can get my new plates, which is looking doubtful. anybody in north carolina know what happens if i don't go back on the 1st? will i have to pay the $150+ to re-register my car?

 

Those are 2 relatively simple repairs and the estimate sounds a little to high to me. You can find OEM replacement rear shocks almost at every auto part store. I've got my KYB GR-2 from Amazon. They had the best price at the time ($50 something), but if you have until tomorrow that's not gonna work for you.
The rear stop light bulb can be found even at walmart and it's a simple replacement. If you can follow directions it's on in your owner's manual (I think it involves pushing the housing back and then up to disengage it). Otherwise, you might want to enlist the help of a friend or relative with a little more experience with cars, if you don't want to get screwd big time.

 

i'm familiar with cars, i just didn't know what kind of bulb it was. i have to go to work soon and then work a double tomorrow. i probably won't even be able to get to the bulb til friday. i'll check at the local napa about how much and how soon they can get struts here. and i thought the estimate was high too, i'm probably going to take it to another shop to see what they think.

 

Just joined and pretty much a newb. Hoping to get some help with a couple things. I've had maxx for around nine months now, and totally loving it. Only thing I'm not loving is getting 18-21 mpg in the city. That is the majority of my driving, and I don't drive like an idiot either. I am happy with the highway mpg though. So I was just wondering a couple things I can do to increase mpg. That is most important, but getting some extra power wouldn't hurt either. If you have any help on increasing mpg, or cheap and easy power boosts, let me know. Thanks for your time.

 

anyone here ever see a white maxima with painted white rims? Or any white rims on it?
Just never seen it and really wanna see what it looks like.

 

hey everyone
would most nissans fit the 6 speed shift **** of a 02 maxima?
preferably would it fit on a g35?
thanks

 

Google search. I'm sure you will get a billion hits regarding "how to increase mpg."

18-21 mpg in city is good actually. If you want better, trade your car in for a gay Prius.

 

No you can't.

Your butt dyno is not factual.

 

whats up guys i was wondering if anyone knows of a good mechanic in chicago to install aftermarket parts on my 2002 6sp nissan maxima any help would be appreciated

 

pulled up next to a guy in a 2k2 max, asked if he wanted to go...he replied out of the window...Ive got like 600 hp, have a big turbo on here.....is thet even possible? i dont know....does anyone else think this is most likely bull****? let me know. thanks....