1996 Maxima SE: The White Nightmare
1996 Maxima SE: The White Nightmare
Well in January, I went fcuken nuts, been two months w/o a Maxima so I had to buy another 4th gen.
Fully Loaded 96SE
-Cold Weather Package
-Security+ Convenience/Technology Package (Digital A/C)
-Fog lighttssssss
-5MT
Let the pics do the rest of the talking.
Cell phone quality = Awesome, be jealous


Kenwood DPX-503 (I <3 this radio)
Altima 5MT Shift ****

Always rollin' deep

Cefiro'd Headlights from the Red car and clear bumper lights courtesy of MightyMax95

Finally G35 Coupe wheels all around.

Custom Maxima Red/Clear Tail Lights
Other Mods:
AGX Struts
Black Drop Springs (Brand????)
Stillen RSB
Courtesy Nissan FSTB
Stillen Y-Pipe
2.5" Catback (Local made)
Bomz SRI
The Red Car's Crossmember (Aluminum Rear Motor Mount, Poly Urethane Front and ES X-Member Bushings).
Nismo Z32 N/A Clutch Disk + Exedy Stg.1 PP
Major Maintenace Log:
-Replaced Motor w/ 195k mile '96 Motor w/ damn near brand new sensors, water pump and thermostat
-Replaced Alternator
-New Starter
-Coil Packs
-Newish Radiator (less than 1yr old)
-Many other little things too....
Fully Loaded 96SE
-Cold Weather Package
-Security+ Convenience/Technology Package (Digital A/C)
-Fog lighttssssss
-5MT
Let the pics do the rest of the talking.
Cell phone quality = Awesome, be jealous



Kenwood DPX-503 (I <3 this radio)
Altima 5MT Shift ****

Always rollin' deep


Cefiro'd Headlights from the Red car and clear bumper lights courtesy of MightyMax95

Finally G35 Coupe wheels all around.

Custom Maxima Red/Clear Tail Lights
Other Mods:
AGX Struts
Black Drop Springs (Brand????)
Stillen RSB
Courtesy Nissan FSTB
Stillen Y-Pipe
2.5" Catback (Local made)
Bomz SRI
The Red Car's Crossmember (Aluminum Rear Motor Mount, Poly Urethane Front and ES X-Member Bushings).
Nismo Z32 N/A Clutch Disk + Exedy Stg.1 PP
Major Maintenace Log:
-Replaced Motor w/ 195k mile '96 Motor w/ damn near brand new sensors, water pump and thermostat
-Replaced Alternator
-New Starter
-Coil Packs
-Newish Radiator (less than 1yr old)
-Many other little things too....
Last edited by aackshun; Mar 23, 2012 at 08:17 AM.
Vincent086... I blew le motor, racing, always check your coolant before you go on a road course!! Now it's getting a full 6th gen swap but I need $$$ to finish it....
Anyways... Update:
It's making more power than the red car, but as to how much.... so far an educated estimate of 8whp, but it could be more or less, it's all estimates.
I won't re-dyno until I get a SAFC, the middle of the powerband the car dips into the 12s AFR wise and works it's way back up very slowly, I liked the power jump on the graph it had @ 13:1 AFR so I will get a AFC to tune it for that.... Till then..... Nada... It's pretty much done powerwise.... Ok maybe some little things here and there to completely break the 200whp barrier... but for the most part... DONE!


Trunk lid swap happened also... fave $30 exterior mod everrrrrr!!!

Gauge Ring Bling + GXE/GLE cluster swap (looks cleaner IMO... Also it's the only thing avail
)


15.2 @ 92.... But that was w/ the Y-pipe, Cat, and lame@$$ catback....
Getting new #'s soon....
That's it for now....
Anyways... Update:
It's making more power than the red car, but as to how much.... so far an educated estimate of 8whp, but it could be more or less, it's all estimates.
I won't re-dyno until I get a SAFC, the middle of the powerband the car dips into the 12s AFR wise and works it's way back up very slowly, I liked the power jump on the graph it had @ 13:1 AFR so I will get a AFC to tune it for that.... Till then..... Nada... It's pretty much done powerwise.... Ok maybe some little things here and there to completely break the 200whp barrier... but for the most part... DONE!


Trunk lid swap happened also... fave $30 exterior mod everrrrrr!!!

Gauge Ring Bling + GXE/GLE cluster swap (looks cleaner IMO... Also it's the only thing avail
)

15.2 @ 92.... But that was w/ the Y-pipe, Cat, and lame@$$ catback....
Getting new #'s soon....
That's it for now....
Last edited by aackshun; Aug 13, 2012 at 06:38 PM.
This is the official "Mod List" post... Will be edited when the car gets new stuff.....
Bomz Intake
NWP Spacers
OBX 02-03 Maxima Headers
2.5" Test Pipe
Cattman 3" Catback
G35 Coupe Wheels
AGX Struts
2.2" / 1.8" Drop Springs
97+ Trunk Lid Conversion
97-99 Red/Clear Tail Lights
95-96 Headlights + Cefiro Mod
Nismo 300ZX Clutch Disc
Exedy Pressure Plate
Bomz Intake
NWP Spacers
OBX 02-03 Maxima Headers
2.5" Test Pipe
Cattman 3" Catback
G35 Coupe Wheels
AGX Struts
2.2" / 1.8" Drop Springs
97+ Trunk Lid Conversion
97-99 Red/Clear Tail Lights
95-96 Headlights + Cefiro Mod
Nismo 300ZX Clutch Disc
Exedy Pressure Plate
This is the official "**** I had to fix aka why it's called 'The White Nightmare'" post
(Will be useful for any potential buyers)
-Radiator Support Rusted Apart
-Replaced the Engine (Coolant Hoses Rotted causing it to overheat) - Along with all new sensors on it
-Replaced the Fuel Pump (Trying to tackle a long start issue, replaced w/ a 06 350z fuel pump w/ like 18k miles on it)
-Replaced the F/R Hub
-Replaced 6 wheel studs
-Replaced the compressor, condensor, high pressure hose, dryer and expansion valve
-Replaced the water pump (new GMB)
-Replaced the radiator (for
's)
-Replaced the fog lights (used j/y... the orig ones were cracked+rusted)
-Fixed the floppy trunk (re-welded the plate that held the trunk latch to the car)
-Replaced the gauge cluster (The original SE one had a possessed tachometer)
-Added a crash shield to protect the belts + crank sensor
Ongoing problems:
-Creeking on RH turns only
-5mt (What... I see having only 5 gears as a problem
)
-Wheel gap (Yes, wheel gap is a problem
)
-The RH wheel gaining extreme positive camber under harsh cornering conditions (bad road + hard cornering = tire hitting car)
(Will be useful for any potential buyers)
-Radiator Support Rusted Apart
-Replaced the Engine (Coolant Hoses Rotted causing it to overheat) - Along with all new sensors on it
-Replaced the Fuel Pump (Trying to tackle a long start issue, replaced w/ a 06 350z fuel pump w/ like 18k miles on it)
-Replaced the F/R Hub
-Replaced 6 wheel studs
-Replaced the compressor, condensor, high pressure hose, dryer and expansion valve
-Replaced the water pump (new GMB)
-Replaced the radiator (for
's)-Replaced the fog lights (used j/y... the orig ones were cracked+rusted)
-Fixed the floppy trunk (re-welded the plate that held the trunk latch to the car)
-Replaced the gauge cluster (The original SE one had a possessed tachometer)
-Added a crash shield to protect the belts + crank sensor
Ongoing problems:
-Creeking on RH turns only
-5mt (What... I see having only 5 gears as a problem
)-Wheel gap (Yes, wheel gap is a problem
)-The RH wheel gaining extreme positive camber under harsh cornering conditions (bad road + hard cornering = tire hitting car)
Vincent086... I blew le motor, racing, always check your coolant before you go on a road course!! Now it's getting a full 6th gen swap but I need $$$ to finish it....
Anyways... Update:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CgLkeHnZEI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGPn6MtJYro
It's making more power than the red car, but as to how much.... so far an educated estimate of 8whp, but it could be more or less, it's all estimates.
I won't re-dyno until I get a SAFC, the middle of the powerband the car dips into the 12s AFR wise and works it's way back up very slowly, I liked the power jump on the graph it had @ 13:1 AFR so I will get a AFC to tune it for that.... Till then..... Nada... It's pretty much done powerwise.... Ok maybe some little things here and there to completely break the 200whp barrier... but for the most part... DONE!


Trunk lid swap happened also... fave $30 exterior mod everrrrrr!!!

Gauge Ring Bling + GXE/GLE cluster swap (looks cleaner IMO... Also it's the only thing avail
)


15.2 @ 92.... But that was w/ the Y-pipe, Cat, and lame@$$ catback....
Getting new #'s soon....
That's it for now....
Anyways... Update:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CgLkeHnZEI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGPn6MtJYro
It's making more power than the red car, but as to how much.... so far an educated estimate of 8whp, but it could be more or less, it's all estimates.
I won't re-dyno until I get a SAFC, the middle of the powerband the car dips into the 12s AFR wise and works it's way back up very slowly, I liked the power jump on the graph it had @ 13:1 AFR so I will get a AFC to tune it for that.... Till then..... Nada... It's pretty much done powerwise.... Ok maybe some little things here and there to completely break the 200whp barrier... but for the most part... DONE!


Trunk lid swap happened also... fave $30 exterior mod everrrrrr!!!

Gauge Ring Bling + GXE/GLE cluster swap (looks cleaner IMO... Also it's the only thing avail
)

15.2 @ 92.... But that was w/ the Y-pipe, Cat, and lame@$$ catback....
Getting new #'s soon....
That's it for now....

So what did it put down? A dyno vid with no graph doesnt really mean much.
Oh, blown HG doesnt equal blown motor. hehehe
Hole in piston with and valves expelled out of exhaust,....yeah thats pretty much closer to being blown LOL

The graph... meh I'll scan it one day, looked like the red car's but less top end loss? I'm not too much in a rush because it was still a DJ but a different model... also no TQ... the shop's RPM pickup wasn't working... I'll redyno another day after I get some more cheap goodies in...
The red car's was blown, warped the heads so much got 0 compression.
The white car's was fine... Sure it was pouring out pure white smoke so thick I couldn't see what was behind me... same goes for both lanes on either side of me.... but I still drove it back home no problem.
Last edited by aackshun; Aug 14, 2012 at 09:47 PM.
the middle of the powerband the car dips into the 12s AFR wise and works it's way back up very slowly, I liked the power jump on the graph it had @ 13:1 AFR so I will get a AFC to tune it for that.
Sounds like the shop dropped the ball in this one. 3rd gear, rpm pickup not working
Thanks!
Come to cashville next weekend NUKKK! Action's Ghustle tour p1
OAN: Ordered my lightweight flywheel and exedy oem clutch disc, I reallyyyy hooooope it's here on Friday so I can have my car back on Monday.
Come to cashville next weekend NUKKK! Action's Ghustle tour p1

OAN: Ordered my lightweight flywheel and exedy oem clutch disc, I reallyyyy hooooope it's here on Friday so I can have my car back on Monday.
Last edited by aackshun; Oct 4, 2012 at 06:12 AM.

Well... That's not normal....

Also on the to do list... End Link Bushings, Ball Joints, Driver Axle, RH Spindle, Front motor mount annddd fiilling the transmission mount, pics later.
One of the many things to be installed soon....

-Competition Clutch LW Flywheel (10.8lbs w/o trigger ring, must re-use your oem ring).

-Exedy OEM replacement clutch disk aka "Stage 1", it held the red car's power just fine, it'll hold the white car fine also.

-Competition Clutch LW Flywheel (10.8lbs w/o trigger ring, must re-use your oem ring).

-Exedy OEM replacement clutch disk aka "Stage 1", it held the red car's power just fine, it'll hold the white car fine also.
Last edited by aackshun; Oct 11, 2012 at 10:58 AM.
The stage 1 is like 100.00 bux more and is rated to hold 231ft/lbs.
I ran that clutch for years, d@mn good clutch, loved the feel and grab of it.






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