World's first turbocharged 7th gen Maxima
04-22-2014, 05:53 AM
#47
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Im too early into this one to comment on CVT if its better or not, but what I dont like about it is the resistance I seem to get when accelerating at around 20mph unless I hammer the pedal. From what I understand, this was done by design by Nissan which sucks.
But having this would be sweet!
But having this would be sweet!
04-22-2014, 08:06 AM
#48
Really interested to know if this kit would be compatible with out car since it's coming from the same engine in our car and the aftermarket mods are essentially the same for both cars. http://www.speedforceracing.com/inde...productID=1017
What do you guys, specifically Ghozt think about the compatibility if this kit??
What do you guys, specifically Ghozt think about the compatibility if this kit??
04-22-2014, 08:27 AM
#50
That is if you know. I'm jw because the fitment looks very similar to under our hood
04-22-2014, 08:36 AM
#52
Okay thank you.
Now with you being the initial tester of this kit, do you think down the road the company that fabricated this for you will enter into the market for turbo-ing our cars?
Or will we have to go the custom route like you and get a kit of our own fabricated?
Now with you being the initial tester of this kit, do you think down the road the company that fabricated this for you will enter into the market for turbo-ing our cars?
Or will we have to go the custom route like you and get a kit of our own fabricated?
04-22-2014, 09:53 AM
#53
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if there is legitimate interest in a kit being made they can put one together; but I honestly don't see alot of people wanting to spend 5k on parts and 5k on install to turbocharge this car though since you can put the same money into another platform and see huge gains. this was just a "can we do it" type project
04-22-2014, 11:13 AM
#54
if there is legitimate interest in a kit being made they can put one together; but I honestly don't see alot of people wanting to spend 5k on parts and 5k on install to turbocharge this car though since you can put the same money into another platform and see huge gains. this was just a "can we do it" type project
Thanks for the information none the less
04-22-2014, 01:36 PM
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I hate that too. The car takes off so nicely, and then chokes off unless you really push it. Im wondering if the dealer can adjust that..
04-23-2014, 04:25 PM
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04-25-2014, 06:28 PM
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04-26-2014, 04:28 AM
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yea we deleted the OEM pre-cats and RL y-pipe. turbo manifold replaced all of that and connects directly to the AAM cat-back. i just passed emissions last november so ill worry about that later, but we are using o2 simulators.
04-26-2014, 07:52 AM
#63
Installing the WSP y-pipe on my 4th gen deleted both precats. I was able to pass smog every time. The car wasn't boosted, so I don't know if that would make a difference. I came very close to adding a supercharger to that car.
04-26-2014, 09:35 AM
#64
Why is that?
Are there any codes thrown?
04-27-2014, 09:35 PM
#66
Do you still have the RL Y-pipe you took off your car? If so, you wanna get rid of it?
05-05-2014, 09:33 AM
#72
Can't wait to see it Ghozt! I was browsing youtube the other night and came across a video of this sweet looking Max doing a night ride. Showing off. Halfway through I'm think... I've seen this car... O it's Ghozts! Your car gives me dreams of what mine can be one day lol when it grows up that is.
05-05-2014, 12:28 PM
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05-05-2014, 12:34 PM
#74
Aside from the stupidly large sig pics. 
I would not be surprised if the CVT turns out to be stronger than many of the MTs we have available. The only thing about them is nobody understands them really, like IIRC the CVT actually has gears in it 3 of them if im not wrong. Personally i want to do my shifting and want gears but a lot you need to go out and drive a CVT before criticizing it, honestly its not even half as bad as you think.
My guess is it will hold about ~450whp then go pop. But it will be interesting to see. Good work.
I would not be surprised if the CVT turns out to be stronger than many of the MTs we have available. The only thing about them is nobody understands them really, like IIRC the CVT actually has gears in it 3 of them if im not wrong. Personally i want to do my shifting and want gears but a lot you need to go out and drive a CVT before criticizing it, honestly its not even half as bad as you think.
My guess is it will hold about ~450whp then go pop. But it will be interesting to see. Good work.
05-05-2014, 09:08 PM
#76
I wouldnt be surprised, that same trans is thrown in heavywieghts like the Quest and Murano there has to be some strength in it. Now if he is beating the hell out of it then yea good luck seeing more than 350. If he can keep the trans cool and doesnt try anything like launching and adding slicks.
One think im certain about is it cannot be weaker than a MT 5spd. That would just be pathetic.
One think im certain about is it cannot be weaker than a MT 5spd. That would just be pathetic.
05-05-2014, 09:22 PM
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one thing im curious about is how its gonna handle the boost since there are no shift points and it will basically just be full on psi until you let off the throttle. at least with other transmissions you get the let off with pressure when you change gears, so i might have to drive this in manual mode or at least the fake Ds mode so it releases pressure occasionally. still not entirely sure how the CVT is going to respond. i dont plan on beating the hell out of the car or launching it a lot, definitely going to be easing into this monitoring all kinds of temps.
05-06-2014, 04:24 AM
#78
It was never that big for years and then out of nowhere it became that big for your information. Who pissed in your cereal this morning?
05-06-2014, 06:48 AM
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one thing im curious about is how its gonna handle the boost since there are no shift points and it will basically just be full on psi until you let off the throttle. at least with other transmissions you get the let off with pressure when you change gears, so i might have to drive this in manual mode or at least the fake Ds mode so it releases pressure occasionally. still not entirely sure how the CVT is going to respond. i dont plan on beating the hell out of the car or launching it a lot, definitely going to be easing into this monitoring all kinds of temps.
My thought, with this increase in power, is there will be slipping of the belt at a certain point and the CVT will be toast.
Dan, what are your plans if the CVT fails? Are you entertaining another type of tranny as a replacement?
05-06-2014, 06:56 AM
#80
Your sig was huge, even administrator agreed on how big that pic was thats why its no longer in your sig. Its ok, all you have to do resize the pic and put it back in your signature. Your good to go.