Just wanted to know what would be some good minor performance upgrades for a 5th gen??? Of course im looking to do a intake and exhaust but i dont know what after that. Right now, im really just doing SIMPLE cosmetic stuff no ricer lol (already have new OEM headlight s, looking to do taillights, yellow fog lights, and side marker lights... next ALL FEEDBACK AN OPINIONS ARE WELCOMED I NEED SOME inspiration.

 

Go big or go home

 

The easiest, DIY mod for the least amount of money would be a new air intake system. It's simple, and can add some HP. There's lots of talk, so I'd look it up. Gains aren't going to be noticeable though, but you get some sound and a tad bit of power. Then exhaust - which is about the same in both areas. After that... things get really expensive. A shift kit will definitely get you the power you seek out of your auto transmission. That is by far the best upgrade I ever added to my 02. You can really feel the power with that one. That's easily 500 bucks though. After that, the sky is the limit price wise.

Appearance wise, the Stillen front lip is very popular, and compliments the car well. With a dark colored Max, I always liked the clear side markers.

 

I just wanted to point out that, exterior visual mods are not related to performance. (thread topic)



Seriously tho, I recommend NWP thermal spacers (esp. if you get a true intake not GAB), and 17* timing advance besides the obvious Intake/exhaust.

 

The two things that seemed to make an immediate difference on the SE 5-speed without breaking the bank are:

1) Warpspeed Y-pipe (already noted in another suggestion thread)

2) NWP Engine Torque Link Bracing Kit (though I think other stuff from NWP will be good too)

 

If you have to ask, you probably haven't done any research.

Get a budget, think about what you want, execute.

 

Ill be putting on my warpspeed Y pipe on whenever it comes in, which complete my modding for HP/TRQ

Not sure what the horsepower will look like, but my torque will likely be around the range of what the 3.5 maximas put out on a stock auto. a bit over 200wtrq.

I would say the most power you are going to pick up will be from freeing up the exhaust....get rid of the crimped b-pipe, get rid of the main cat......get rid of at least one of your pre cats. Timing advance is also another mod you can do for close to free if you find someone who can do it. You'll be forced to run nothing less than premium gas though. Do a search...it shuld turn up a lot of threads.

 

2kMaxim it has been said that with just the warpspeed y-pipe u can gain anywhere from 18-20hp

 

I'll just leave this right here,

https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...ml#post7576323

 

go here to drool and wish you had the cash
http://www.speedforceracing.com/

 

This




Plus this:

 

As for the whole Y Pipe thing...Ill be posting dyno results...so we will all get to see. Not to say they havent been posted before by others.

That being said if i can grab 10 wtrq and say 10-15whp ill be happy. And also done with power mods, thank god.

 

what! impossible! that is never "done" until you or the car die.

 

Ha...well ive done SRI mod, +2 timing, Grounding kit, b pipe, test pipe, soon to be y pipe. Whats left thats worth it ona car with 203k miles?....I dont want to mess with my variable induction, Im quite happy with that.....i dont care about headers....throttle body spacer maybe? Is that even worth it? Meh.

 

engine swap! get it built with higher compression

 

omg no way

 

Just plz dyno before and after the y...don't forget...

 

Theres already a dyno up for my current mod state. I cant remember if it includes the timing advance though Thats only 1-2hp across the range anyway. Paying for dyno setup before and after mod will be costlier. Im paying to have it put on because i KNOW those bolts are rusted to sh**. I dont want to have too much money tied into this mod..lol

 

I get it and i understand,....BUT..... it's not on your car so therefore we won't know how much power the y increased for you!

 

It IS on my car. You think I just made those numbers up in my sig?

 

Oooooh!

 

No I think you're telling the truth...

Most folk here believe I own a modified Maxima