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Oh ya. And it's the Xterra that has the optional supercharger. And its also a 3.5L engine. (you were right)... I wish it would fit. I would go far enough to have a custom made hood to make it fit... doubt it would work still though.
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Originally posted by melteye
anywhere i can get detailed info?
anywhere i can get detailed info?
http://www.automotive.eaton.com/prod...rchargers.html
http://www.whipplesuperchargers.com
http://www.hotrodsusa.com/buynow/manufactures/whipple/
I bought a Kenne Bell (Whipple/Autorotor type) supercharger for my Mustang 2 years ago. I went from 13.7's @99mph to 12.6's at 109mph. It added about 100 rear wheel HP with 5 psi of boost. I get 5psi of boost as fast as I can floor the gas pedal. I do not have to rev to 5000 to get the boost. I have pulleys for 8 and 10 psi, but have not tried those yet (it is a little scary with 5psi, floor it at 30mph and it starts going sideways). With my kit you are supposed to get 7% hp increase for every 1 psi increase of boost.
Jackson makes many honda kits and some for the Focus also. I have emailed them to see if there is any plans for a Maxima but never got a response.
--Ray
That Max has enough low end power already. With more torque down low, you'll be spinning off the line (we're fwd so traction is a huge concern).
What we need is power up top via centrifugal SC (i.e. Vortech).
What we need is power up top via centrifugal SC (i.e. Vortech).
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It would still make just as much top end as the vortec. You would probably need slicks to get the most out of it though.
Would probably have more torque at 6psi than the Vortec does at 9psi.
I have about 400 ft pounds of torque from about 2500 rpms up on the Mustang with 5psi.
Fitting would probably be an issue as they are usually larger than the vortec types.
Imagine being in 5th gear on the highway cruising at 2500 rpms and nailing the throttle and immediately (without downshifting to 3rd) having 6psi of boost and being thrown back in your seat. That is what the Roots blowers are good for.
--Ray
Would probably have more torque at 6psi than the Vortec does at 9psi.
I have about 400 ft pounds of torque from about 2500 rpms up on the Mustang with 5psi.
Fitting would probably be an issue as they are usually larger than the vortec types.
Imagine being in 5th gear on the highway cruising at 2500 rpms and nailing the throttle and immediately (without downshifting to 3rd) having 6psi of boost and being thrown back in your seat. That is what the Roots blowers are good for.
--Ray
I e-mailed them a while back and got a response. Unfortunately they're not even remotely considering SC's for Nissan's. 
Originally posted by raynist
Jackson makes many honda kits and some for the Focus also. I have emailed them to see if there is any plans for a Maxima but never got a response.
--Ray [/B]
Jackson makes many honda kits and some for the Focus also. I have emailed them to see if there is any plans for a Maxima but never got a response.
--Ray [/B]
Originally posted by raynist
It would still make just as much top end as the vortec. You would probably need slicks to get the most out of it though.
Would probably have more torque at 6psi than the Vortec does at 9psi.
I have about 400 ft pounds of torque from about 2500 rpms up on the Mustang with 5psi.
Fitting would probably be an issue as they are usually larger than the vortec types.
Imagine being in 5th gear on the highway cruising at 2500 rpms and nailing the throttle and immediately (without downshifting to 3rd) having 6psi of boost and being thrown back in your seat. That is what the Roots blowers are good for.
--Ray
It would still make just as much top end as the vortec. You would probably need slicks to get the most out of it though.
Would probably have more torque at 6psi than the Vortec does at 9psi.
I have about 400 ft pounds of torque from about 2500 rpms up on the Mustang with 5psi.
Fitting would probably be an issue as they are usually larger than the vortec types.
Imagine being in 5th gear on the highway cruising at 2500 rpms and nailing the throttle and immediately (without downshifting to 3rd) having 6psi of boost and being thrown back in your seat. That is what the Roots blowers are good for.
--Ray
From what I've seen/read (if it matters
), increasing boost with Vortech will give more hp than with a roots blower... if only we can get someone to make a turbo kit.
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Yeah, you guys can hit full boost with that early on compared to Vortech's linear boost.
From what I've seen/read (if it matters ), increasing boost with Vortech will give more hp than with a roots blower... if only we can get someone to make a turbo kit.
Yeah, you guys can hit full boost with that early on compared to Vortech's linear boost.
From what I've seen/read (if it matters
), increasing boost with Vortech will give more hp than with a roots blower... if only we can get someone to make a turbo kit.
How many supercharged Max's do we even have on this board?
BTW, have you taken your car to the track?
--Ray
Originally posted by raynist
Yeah, the Vortechs have a higher efficiency than the roots. We are probably lucky that we even have one choice for a supercharger. It doesn't appear that the Maxima is high priority for many aftermarket companies.
How many supercharged Max's do we even have on this board?
BTW, have you taken your car to the track?
--Ray
Yeah, the Vortechs have a higher efficiency than the roots. We are probably lucky that we even have one choice for a supercharger. It doesn't appear that the Maxima is high priority for many aftermarket companies.
How many supercharged Max's do we even have on this board?
BTW, have you taken your car to the track?
--Ray
I believe we have about 6 supercharged 5th gens and a bunch of supercharged 4th gens (probably 20+).
Haven't taken the car to the track yet. We're waiting for Turbo95Max to tune his car before we go.
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Originally posted by Y2KevSE
The mod market is just not large enough for companies to develop new products. The Max seems to be geared towards older, married males... and I doubt they have that "I'll mod my Maxima" metality.
I believe we have about 6 supercharged 5th gens and a bunch of supercharged 4th gens (probably 20+).
Haven't taken the car to the track yet. We're waiting for Turbo95Max to tune his car before we go.
The mod market is just not large enough for companies to develop new products. The Max seems to be geared towards older, married males... and I doubt they have that "I'll mod my Maxima" metality.
I believe we have about 6 supercharged 5th gens and a bunch of supercharged 4th gens (probably 20+).
Haven't taken the car to the track yet. We're waiting for Turbo95Max to tune his car before we go.
--Ray
Originally posted by melteye
Are you guys ignoring me
Are you guys ignoring me
Originally posted by raynist
I am 31 and married, and I can't leave anything stock. Although I would assume I am a minority.
--Ray
I am 31 and married, and I can't leave anything stock. Although I would assume I am a minority.
--Ray
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Re: Re: Need Power
Originally posted by craaaazzy
get a motorcycle...i did
get a motorcycle...i did
I too wish there was a turbo kit for the max
Might just have to plunk down the bling bling and have one specifically made for my car....like thats gonna happen! She is in charge of the finances now... 
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