Blu, great times! Maybe I'll get over there one day and run at a good track to see what I can do after my mods. The track here is never prepped and the starting line is rutted all over. After the V8's run on it, there is always a heavy layer of rubber on the line that helps induce spin which is followed by wheel hop.

I'll probably try IRP next spring to see if I can hook. By then, I should have a set of DR's as well.

Way to represent!!!

 

I don't doubt the slips at all and you run what you run, but I think that people should be aware that this is FAR from the norm for an auto 3.5 VQ with simple bolt-ons. Your dyno shows that you're really not making anymore power than any other NA 3.5 VQ 5th gen (auto or six speed). Most autos with your basic mods are getting 14.4-14.7s@93-95mph (leaning more towards 14.7 on average) where as you're a hefty .6-1.0 seconds and 3-6mph faster than these guys. I don't think Nissan is in the business of making factory freaks because their machining toleranaces are really close and again, your dyno suggests nothing "freakish".

Once a few other people at other tracks start posting the same kinds of ET/MPH you're getting, I'll be buying an auto 3.5 VQ 5th gen because I'll be able to look past it's styling defincies



Dave

 

Just only if it was possable

 

My car just recently dynoed 224whp and 236wtq which is pretty hefty for an auto with bolt ons. Plus it holds 200whp all the way to 6600 and doesn't drop off near as bad as some other dynos I've seen. I have my launch down to perfection at the track no matter what the conditions are. 2.1 60's are pretty much locked in for me unless I get wet mopped or something. The one thing I don't like about the car is the gearing for the 1/4 mile. The car is in the worst possible spot in 3rd gear when I cross the line which kills my trap speeds. As you can tell my car is an 1/8 mile monster but falls on its face and only gains 19 mph in the last 1/8. The wheels do affect the traps im sure b/c when I have the little 22" slicks on I gain at least 21mph in the last 1/8. Im almost certain I would have knocked off a 13.4 @ 101 on the slicks that night.

All I know is org member Shaydz 02 auto with injen intake was only trapping 91-92 with 2.2 60's while the same day I was trapping 95-96 with pop charger and UDP. I dunno man Im really starting to think either these people can't drive an auto or my car is a little bit of a freak just as yours and neals times/mphs. Out of all the 4th gens that drag race I think 3 have trapped 98 or higher all motor, but I might be wrong.

 

I really hope it's true that a 5th gen 3.5VQ auto is capable of high 13s with very simple bolt-ons because it would be a nice compromise between cruiser and "bruiser". As sad as it sounds, I'm getting a bit tired of driving a manual. Nissan manuals are strong and the clutches are great, but the car is nearly impossible to drive smoothly (been driving manuals for 14 years). The gearing definately hampers above 85mph acceleration, but it's the 1/8 mile that makes the difference in ET. Your MPH isn't weak either. You're doing nearly 100mph and get consistent 98mph traps. That's nothing to worry about at all. I'd gladly trade some topend for a ton of useable 1/8 mile torque.

Like I said, when I see others gracing 13s with their NA 3.5 VQ autos, then I'll DEFINATELY consider one. I'm also be curious to see what the Technosquare ECU will do for this platform. Unfortunately the ECU won't be out for another 30-90 days.


Dave

 

Im also very curious to see how the ecu performs because this will more than likely be the end of the road for mods on this car. Im hoping to hit 100 traps one of these days. 99.97 and 99.77 suck b/c I just want to see 100.00 lol. Heat really affects the transmission in this car and will lower your traps quite a bit but nothing really dramatic. If fun to drive at the track b/c its so consistant but it gets a bit boring on the street for me. Guess I will hold what I got for a couple more years and see if anything comes out within budget that I must have. Maybe an M3 or G35c....

 

I run on a POS track out here where Aaron ran too. I spin all through 1sr gear until my Nitto555's hok up in 2nd gear on my auto. I knew if I had better traction, I would reduce my times, but not to the tune of high 13's ! Thats insane ! Matt, " Watcha got unda that hood "...

 

an engine

 

Whats GAB? Nice runs!

 

ghetto airbox mod

 

Quit getting a running start.






































J/K.... That 7100rpm redline will put you over 100mph traps.

 

We shall see....Im going to set my goal at 102 with just the ecu addition

 

Better find a bigger cliff...er...track I mean.

 

I gain over 1 mph just from running the slicks so all I need is around 1 mph from the ecu and I got it . We will see hopefully my logic keeps on working. And my track is uphill you douche

 

I know. My car has to work hard as a ***** with 245 pounds to lug around.

 

Matt is hiding something !

 

Those are unreal numbers.. I believe you, as I don't think that you would lie about this, but I cannot understand why you are so much faster than every other N/A/non-NOS auto. I guess it helps that you are 140 pounds, and that you remove ~80 pounds from the car before you race, but that's still only about 120 pounds (counting a "regular" 180 pound driver) of difference from a "regular" Maxima, which is about .1-.2 seconds off of your ET. Oh well.. whatever it is that you are doing, you are doing well, so keep up the good work.

 

I ran 3 tenths slower in Fontana, CA than I did at Fayetteville. Just strictly due to elevation, I should lose only 2 tenths, but Fayetteville is MUCH stickier than Fontana.

 

Im not hiding shiet

 

Your car is gay and so are you.

 

typical