jaken1913

Do you guys think the maxima will handle a dry 50 or 100 shot of nitrous? and any other hp upgrades besides turbos do you guys reccomed?

wild willy

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The motor will absolutely handle it, the concern would be with the CVT. I doubt it would last long with consistent use.

ChrisMan287

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Better off with a wet shot..... Less chance of things going boom.

Colder plugs would be nice to add. Can hook the knock sensor to a switch as well to retard timing.

jaken1913

yes i am able to do that knock sensor wiring, but the cvt is what worries me to i wish this came in a 4L or a 3.5 bi turbo! thinking of turboing the engine as well just need to do some research on how much boost it can handle with the cvt nothing like the cvt rpm sitting at max rpm and the cars just flying with acceleration thanks for all responses greatly appreciate you all

jaken1913

also i was thinking the same going with a wet shot. Would the wet shot lets say i go with a 100 wet shot do you think the cvt would be ok? i would install a push button probably near the trunk release push button i have a empty space there

ChrisMan287

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Yeah... CVT won't take the abuse or heat from a turbo...

wild willy

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I really think that the CVT is close to it's safe limits at the stock 300hp. I would think 350+ would put it in the danger zone for sure.

Mason Hatcher

A turbocharger heats the transmission?

Mason Hatcher

I keep reading that and I keep asking why.

Lexus LS600 has 416hp

2young2retire

I may be wrong but don't think the Lexus has a CVT.

wild willy

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It's a hybrid with a CVT. Maybe they get away with it because the median age of the buyer is 84..lol

Mason Hatcher

the fact is CVTs can handle considerable horsepower. What the magic number is in the Maxima I don't know

ChrisMan287

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Think about where your turbo will be sitting and you tell me.

Mason Hatcher

It ain't sitting on the CVT. And the new Altima comes with a turbo, guess that CVT won't last.

FattiesGoneWild

I would not trust it one bit. The other thing is the new VC turbo as well. Really worried Nissan is going to stick that 4 banger VC turbo in the next Maxima along with the CVT. My heart breaks even typing that.

wild willy

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I agree. The VQ is what set the car apart from the rest.....With out it, not the same appeal. That is why I will not own another Altima..........I would live with the CVT...not with out the VQ

jaken1913

so what do you guys suggest i go with that would be safer on the the cvt a wet shot kit? i honestly got this car bc of the deal i paid 31K out the door its a maxima base but has the touch screen and digital display i think those are standard i just know i i need to add hp! cvt

FattiesGoneWild

Fishlet

FLGulf

I've owned highly modified cars that were better suited for the track when they were "done" (you're never really done when you start down that rabbit hole). I'm certainly not going that route with my Maxima, but if that's what you want to do, don't let anyone discourage you. Put the wet shot on, I'd love to see it. Go with a turbo after that if you wish. Nobody really knows what the CVT will handle. Be the first to find out. Everything is rebuildable, replaceable and upgradeable if you have the funds.

jaken1913

who said im keeping the engine and trans? My maxima is fast and all i like it a lot, by the way dont KNOCK people unless you know whats in the Muscle car line up my summer car is a twin turbo WS6 yes with the manual

ChrisMan287

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Alvinemman

The Lexus comes with a direct-shift CVT, so it has one gear for take-off before the CVT kicks in. This saves the torque from ripping apart that tranny.

The Wizard

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Read this thread and then tell me if you want to add nitrous/turbo to your 8th Gen....

Two CVT transmissions and lots of $$/headaches later....
Read through the thread, paying special attention to posts #186 and #188

https://maxima.org/forums/7th-genera...en-maxima.html