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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 01:30 AM
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Where should I start with my car to get more power?

What should I do first to add more power to my car, to start with easiest and cheapest options. And to go step by step. Thanks
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 01:49 AM
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What should I do first to add more power to my car, to start with easiest and cheapest options. And to go step by step. Thanks
start reading, read A LOT in the all motor section, or Google
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 04:42 AM
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for the amount of time you put into your researching already, I would say intake and exhaust
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 05:09 AM
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What should I do first to add more power to my car, to start with easiest and cheapest options. And to go step by step. Thanks
3.5 or 3.0? Stick or Auto?

VIAS delete
Spacers
Intake/Filter
Headers (andvanced install but best bang for buck- other than tune)
Catback/HFC
larger TB and larger intake
Tune
IM (tune recommended)
Wheels/Tires
UDP
NO2 or forced induction

If stick...
STS Mod
Clutch/Flywheel

Auto...
Transgo?
Tune

Learn to drive/shift/launch

NOW GO SEARCH!
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 10:02 AM
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Nissan Maxima QX 2003 AT 3.0 147kw
Tyres using: Dunlop 225/50ZR17 94W

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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 95VQ30
3.5 or 3.0? Stick or Auto?

VIAS delete
Spacers
Intake/Filter
Headers (andvanced install but best bang for buck- other than tune)
Catback/HFC
larger TB and larger intake
Tune
IM (tune recommended)
Wheels/Tires
UDP
NO2 or forced induction

If stick...
STS Mod
Clutch/Flywheel

Auto...
Transgo?
Tune

Learn to drive/shift/launch

NOW GO SEARCH!

Thanks man, now I have some idea from where to start, already made some research for VIAS delete
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 11:05 AM
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woot another AT
Old Jun 5, 2015 | 04:53 PM
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Nissan Maxima 2003 AT 3.0 147kw
Tyres using: Dunlop 225/50ZR17 94W

Thanks
If it's 2003 it's a 3.5L, not 3.0.
Unless there was an engine swap.. but who downgrades
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 03:00 AM
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If it's 2003 it's a 3.5L, not 3.0.
Unless there was an engine swap.. but who downgrades
nope it's as it is, 3.0L and no downgrades.
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 05:31 AM
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nope it's as it is, 3.0L and no downgrades.
Then you have a 2000 or 2001
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 11:38 AM
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nope it's as it is, 3.0L and no downgrades.
not an 03, at best 01
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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He may be from another country because he posted hp in kw...my guess. They may not have had the 3.5 until later versions...again I'm guessing.

To OP, I would start with the easy stuff like an intake and exhaust, then go from there
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by madmax0420
He may be from another country because he posted hp in kw...my guess. They may not have had the 3.5 until later versions...again I'm guessing.

To OP, I would start with the easy stuff like an intake and exhaust, then go from there
exactly, I'm from europe btw, sry but yes I have Nissan Maxima QX 3.0 V6 147kw what has exactly the same day birthday as I have 28.05.2003
sry for the mess
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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Where should I start with my car to get more power?-11335685_920616861294058_2015859033_n.jpg
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 01:28 PM
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exactly, I'm from europe btw, sry but yes I have Nissan Maxima QX 3.0 V6 147kw what has exactly the same day birthday as I have 28.05.2003
sry for the mess
I'm assuming that's a dek right?
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Daniel VQ30life
I'm assuming that's a dek right?
What is dek?
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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There's a recently updated thread on advancing the timing using a smartphone app. Apparently it gives a noticeable performance gain.
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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What is dek?
It's the updated version of the VQ30DE called the VQ30DE-K... Essentially it has an updated intake system which gives the engine more power.
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow_cake
There's a recently updated thread on advancing the timing using a smartphone app. Apparently it gives a noticeable performance gain.

OK, i have never heard about smartphone apps and have no clue if your joking or not but if it's real maybe you can tell me how it's done. Thanks
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow_cake
It's the updated version of the VQ30DE called the VQ30DE-K... Essentially it has an updated intake system which gives the engine more power.
this, what color is your UIM?
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Daniel VQ30life
this, what color is your UIM?
I think it's Silver or grey but will make a photo in the morning and post it up here.
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 05:38 PM
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I think it's Silver or grey but will make a photo in the morning and post it up here.
ok, dek manifold is black plastic, are you the original owner or know the original owner?
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Daniel VQ30life
ok, dek manifold is black plastic, are you the original owner or know the original owner?

I'm not Original owner but I know the Nissan salesman from where it was bought at first. and in our country we have more these 2002 and 2003 year with 3.0 engine. I havent seen anybody selling 3.5 2000-2003 year car in our country, the first cars that somebody sell with 3.5L is with first reg. in 2004 and it has newer body. not anymore like I have
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 03:10 AM
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Ok, I just looked and it is still black
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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 04:50 AM
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Where could I buy VIAS block plate? how should I ask it from a dealer? or any good internet shop?
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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Where could I buy VIAS block plate? how should I ask it from a dealer? or any good internet shop?
you can get one from aaron here, his site is nwp engineering. he has lots of products for our cars
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 09:54 AM
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exactly, I'm from europe btw, sry but yes I have Nissan Maxima QX 3.0 V6 147kw what has exactly the same day birthday as I have 28.05.2003
sry for the mess
interesting that they let 12 year olds drive in europe
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 10:32 AM
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interesting that they let 12 year olds drive in europe
good point.
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 10:43 AM
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Ok, I just looked and it is still black
that's a dek
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by cornholio
interesting that they let 12 year olds drive in europe

What I meant is that the Birthday is the same day, the year is different, my year is 89
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 11:57 AM
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Your last thread was closed for a reason. And here you are again asking the same questions and asking to be spoonfed. Please search and read around the board. Thanks.
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