95-99 190HP Maxima SE; Are certain years faster on average?
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I am in the market for a 95-97 Maxima SE. I know that 95-99s are rated at 190HP and 205lb.ft. torque. I remember reading a post here that had a reply from someone talking about the 95-99 Maximas. The reply said that the 95-96s are a tad faster and the 97-99s are a tad more solid. I also remember another reply in the post agreeing to the original reply. Is this true? I'm wondering because they are rated the same in all years. This issue may affect what year Maxima I get. Thanks for any responses.
The 95/96's are slightly faster because they are a bit lighter and have less emissions restrictions. But they are not all that much faster...aka, nothing you will feel in non-race track driving. Hope this helps.
Originally posted by Knight WS6
I am in the market for a 95-97 Maxima SE. I know that 95-99s are rated at 190HP and 205lb.ft. torque. I remember reading a post here that had a reply from someone talking about the 95-99 Maximas. The reply said that the 95-96s are a tad faster and the 97-99s are a tad more solid. I also remember another reply in the post agreeing to the original reply. Is this true? I'm wondering because they are rated the same in all years. This issue may affect what year Maxima I get. Thanks for any responses.
I am in the market for a 95-97 Maxima SE. I know that 95-99s are rated at 190HP and 205lb.ft. torque. I remember reading a post here that had a reply from someone talking about the 95-99 Maximas. The reply said that the 95-96s are a tad faster and the 97-99s are a tad more solid. I also remember another reply in the post agreeing to the original reply. Is this true? I'm wondering because they are rated the same in all years. This issue may affect what year Maxima I get. Thanks for any responses.
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95-96 SEs are a little faster because they have lighter, smaller 15" wheels. The 97-ups use 16" wheels. If you plan on getting aftermarket wheels, it doesn't matter what size you get...they'll all be approximately the same. The only year I'd say is a little underpower are the 99's. They have a more restrictive exhaust setup that probably saps 5 HP or so.
Personally, I like the 97-98s best because they have the updated front and rear ends (look better), have the nicer looking SE 16" wheels, and don't have the more restrictive 99 front exhaust manifold setup. One plus with the 98s is that side airbags became available, I believe.
Personally, I like the 97-98s best because they have the updated front and rear ends (look better), have the nicer looking SE 16" wheels, and don't have the more restrictive 99 front exhaust manifold setup. One plus with the 98s is that side airbags became available, I believe.
95s are
the fastest due to less weight. In 96 they added more padding and safety stuff and that added weight to the car. SO, if you are looking for the best car performance wise it would be the 95's.
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95-96 are faster
My father has a 98 SE 5spd. We've raced a couple of times, and I always seem to pull away.
If you want power, go with the 95-96. If you want a safer, more solid car, go with the 97-99.
My opinion, go for the 95-96, so you don't end up complaining on the forum about how you got beat by an Integra VTEC, Prelude VTEC, GTI, and so on.
If you want power, go with the 95-96. If you want a safer, more solid car, go with the 97-99.
My opinion, go for the 95-96, so you don't end up complaining on the forum about how you got beat by an Integra VTEC, Prelude VTEC, GTI, and so on.
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Once again, the 95-96s ARE NOT lighter than the following years. The Nissan specs are 3007 for a 95 GXE and 3012 for a 97 GXE. Does 5 lbs make a difference? No. I wouldn't expect the car to be heavier either. The rear bumper is a little longer but that's it. Would Nissan add a 200 lb rear bumper to the car? No. Does a re-styled front bumper add any weight? No, wouldn't expect it to. Added 5 lbs sounds about right and it's what Nissan states officially.
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Must have been on a nearly empty tank, etc. The stated Nissan weight is with a full tank of gas and all fluids topped off and no driver. Base SEs have little added weight-increasing features over the GXE, so the weights should be approximately the same. C&C package adds next to nothing weight-wise.
Man, do you guys think Nissan stuffed bricks inside the door panels on the 97+s or what? Where do you think this weight increase came from?
Man, do you guys think Nissan stuffed bricks inside the door panels on the 97+s or what? Where do you think this weight increase came from?
Originally posted by krismax
MY 96 se with c&c package weighs in at 2895 stock.
MY 96 se with c&c package weighs in at 2895 stock.
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To KnightWS6
I have to say that out of all the domestic Muscle out there the WS6 is my favorite. It is so efin mean looking and I got smoked by one when I was N/A. I had no chance what-so-ever. What are the times on your WS6?
Tim
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Kansas DMV lists my SE as weighing 3005lbs. My car weighed ~2900lbs with a 1/4 tank of gas and no spare or jack. My car is nearly fully loaded 5 speed without leather, climate control, or ABS. It came with everything else.
Dave
Dave
Gen 4s
Spoken like a true enthusiast! Yes, the 98s were the 1st with available side airbags, AND, they debuttted the digital ODO.
I have 15" on my car now, for snow and such, and the car is faster than I have ever known it to be. When the weather warms up, I do look forward to put my 17s back on because they look way better, not to mention the updated cornering prowess, but a part of me will miss the straight line acceleration of my wintertime 15"s
I didn't know they changed the manifold in the 99s. WHY???
I have 15" on my car now, for snow and such, and the car is faster than I have ever known it to be. When the weather warms up, I do look forward to put my 17s back on because they look way better, not to mention the updated cornering prowess, but a part of me will miss the straight line acceleration of my wintertime 15"s
I didn't know they changed the manifold in the 99s. WHY???
Originally posted by Keven97SE
95-96 SEs are a little faster because they have lighter, smaller 15" wheels. The 97-ups use 16" wheels. If you plan on getting aftermarket wheels, it doesn't matter what size you get...they'll all be approximately the same. The only year I'd say is a little underpower are the 99's. They have a more restrictive exhaust setup that probably saps 5 HP or so.
Personally, I like the 97-98s best because they have the updated front and rear ends (look better), have the nicer looking SE 16" wheels, and don't have the more restrictive 99 front exhaust manifold setup. One plus with the 98s is that side airbags became available, I believe.
95-96 SEs are a little faster because they have lighter, smaller 15" wheels. The 97-ups use 16" wheels. If you plan on getting aftermarket wheels, it doesn't matter what size you get...they'll all be approximately the same. The only year I'd say is a little underpower are the 99's. They have a more restrictive exhaust setup that probably saps 5 HP or so.
Personally, I like the 97-98s best because they have the updated front and rear ends (look better), have the nicer looking SE 16" wheels, and don't have the more restrictive 99 front exhaust manifold setup. One plus with the 98s is that side airbags became available, I believe.
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Re: Gen 4s
They changed the manifold/pre-cat for emissions purposes.
Details:
The original configuration (95-98) placed the front cylinder bank pre-cat underneath the engine, with a fair amount of piping from the manifold to it. Since that pipe faces into the oncoming air as the car drives, it cools quite a bit more than the rear bank, which caused the front cylinder pre-cat to warm up more slowly. Pre-cats are there to reduce cold-start emissions, and operate on the principal that their smaller size will cause them to heat up much faster than the main cat, getting up to operating temperature more quickly and therefore doing most of the cold-start scrubbing (first 5 minutes of operation, thereafter the main cat "kicks in"). With the front pre-cat slow to heat up, the front cylinder bank was emitting far more emission during cold start. By placing the front pre-cat right underneath the front exhaust manifold (being cast iron, it retains heat really well), it can heat up faster and get to working temperature approximately the same time as the rear pre-cat.
Details:
The original configuration (95-98) placed the front cylinder bank pre-cat underneath the engine, with a fair amount of piping from the manifold to it. Since that pipe faces into the oncoming air as the car drives, it cools quite a bit more than the rear bank, which caused the front cylinder pre-cat to warm up more slowly. Pre-cats are there to reduce cold-start emissions, and operate on the principal that their smaller size will cause them to heat up much faster than the main cat, getting up to operating temperature more quickly and therefore doing most of the cold-start scrubbing (first 5 minutes of operation, thereafter the main cat "kicks in"). With the front pre-cat slow to heat up, the front cylinder bank was emitting far more emission during cold start. By placing the front pre-cat right underneath the front exhaust manifold (being cast iron, it retains heat really well), it can heat up faster and get to working temperature approximately the same time as the rear pre-cat.
Originally posted by dwapenyi
Spoken like a true enthusiast! Yes, the 98s were the 1st with available side airbags, AND, they debuttted the digital ODO.
I have 15" on my car now, for snow and such, and the car is faster than I have ever known it to be. When the weather warms up, I do look forward to put my 17s back on because they look way better, not to mention the updated cornering prowess, but a part of me will miss the straight line acceleration of my wintertime 15"s
I didn't know they changed the manifold in the 99s. WHY???
Spoken like a true enthusiast! Yes, the 98s were the 1st with available side airbags, AND, they debuttted the digital ODO.
I have 15" on my car now, for snow and such, and the car is faster than I have ever known it to be. When the weather warms up, I do look forward to put my 17s back on because they look way better, not to mention the updated cornering prowess, but a part of me will miss the straight line acceleration of my wintertime 15"s
I didn't know they changed the manifold in the 99s. WHY???
Originally posted by Keven97SE
95-96 SEs are a little faster because they have lighter, smaller 15" wheels. The 97-ups use 16" wheels. If you plan on getting aftermarket wheels, it doesn't matter what size you get...they'll all be approximately the same. The only year I'd say is a little underpower are the 99's. They have a more restrictive exhaust setup that probably saps 5 HP or so.
Personally, I like the 97-98s best because they have the updated front and rear ends (look better), have the nicer looking SE 16" wheels, and don't have the more restrictive 99 front exhaust manifold setup. One plus with the 98s is that side airbags became available, I believe.
95-96 SEs are a little faster because they have lighter, smaller 15" wheels. The 97-ups use 16" wheels. If you plan on getting aftermarket wheels, it doesn't matter what size you get...they'll all be approximately the same. The only year I'd say is a little underpower are the 99's. They have a more restrictive exhaust setup that probably saps 5 HP or so.
Personally, I like the 97-98s best because they have the updated front and rear ends (look better), have the nicer looking SE 16" wheels, and don't have the more restrictive 99 front exhaust manifold setup. One plus with the 98s is that side airbags became available, I believe.
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Re: To KnightWS6
Originally posted by TBag
I have to say that out of all the domestic Muscle out there the WS6 is my favorite. It is so efin mean looking and I got smoked by one when I was N/A. I had no chance what-so-ever. What are the times on your WS6?
Tim
I have to say that out of all the domestic Muscle out there the WS6 is my favorite. It is so efin mean looking and I got smoked by one when I was N/A. I had no chance what-so-ever. What are the times on your WS6?
Tim
Unfortunately, I did not go to the dragstrip yet. I have some suspension mods for better handling and a Hooker Aerochamber muffler on my car right now. I did have my car dynoed last May in a totally bone-stock condition. It dynoed at 306 rear-wheel horspower. My WS6 has the 6spd manual tranny. Based on the range of times I have seen in magazines and range of reported dyno numbers vs. actual dragstrip times that have been reported by various owners on http://www.ls1.com, I estimate I should be able to do 13.4-13.6 sec. at 105-107MPH. That is provided that I know how to launch the car right. My shifting is excellent. My launching is very inconsistent.
I drive so many miles a year so I am thinking about getting a 95-97 Maxima SE. In April I drove a 97 SE auto and was very impressed with the feel.
Re: Re: Gen 4s
Wow, makes me happeir I got a 98. I was sweatin' those 99 red SE Limiteds something chronic! All that to cleanup emissions BEFORE the car's even warmed up! These Nissan Engineers are finicky to the Max . . .excuse the pun
I guess they were tryng to achieve the ULEV spec. Oh well, I'm all for a clean burning car, but man!
Thx for the heads up Keven!
DW
I guess they were tryng to achieve the ULEV spec. Oh well, I'm all for a clean burning car, but man!Thx for the heads up Keven!
DW
Originally posted by Keven97SE
They changed the manifold/pre-cat for emissions purposes.
Details:
The original configuration (95-98) placed the front cylinder bank pre-cat underneath the engine, with a fair amount of piping from the manifold to it. Since that pipe faces into the oncoming air as the car drives, it cools quite a bit more than the rear bank, which caused the front cylinder pre-cat to warm up more slowly. Pre-cats are there to reduce cold-start emissions, and operate on the principal that their smaller size will cause them to heat up much faster than the main cat, getting up to operating temperature more quickly and therefore doing most of the cold-start scrubbing (first 5 minutes of operation, thereafter the main cat "kicks in"). With the front pre-cat slow to heat up, the front cylinder bank was emitting far more emission during cold start. By placing the front pre-cat right underneath the front exhaust manifold (being cast iron, it retains heat really well), it can heat up faster and get to working temperature approximately the same time as the rear pre-cat.
They changed the manifold/pre-cat for emissions purposes.
Details:
The original configuration (95-98) placed the front cylinder bank pre-cat underneath the engine, with a fair amount of piping from the manifold to it. Since that pipe faces into the oncoming air as the car drives, it cools quite a bit more than the rear bank, which caused the front cylinder pre-cat to warm up more slowly. Pre-cats are there to reduce cold-start emissions, and operate on the principal that their smaller size will cause them to heat up much faster than the main cat, getting up to operating temperature more quickly and therefore doing most of the cold-start scrubbing (first 5 minutes of operation, thereafter the main cat "kicks in"). With the front pre-cat slow to heat up, the front cylinder bank was emitting far more emission during cold start. By placing the front pre-cat right underneath the front exhaust manifold (being cast iron, it retains heat really well), it can heat up faster and get to working temperature approximately the same time as the rear pre-cat.
Originally posted by dwapenyi
Spoken like a true enthusiast! Yes, the 98s were the 1st with available side airbags, AND, they debuttted the digital ODO.
I have 15" on my car now, for snow and such, and the car is faster than I have ever known it to be. When the weather warms up, I do look forward to put my 17s back on because they look way better, not to mention the updated cornering prowess, but a part of me will miss the straight line acceleration of my wintertime 15"s
I didn't know they changed the manifold in the 99s. WHY???
Spoken like a true enthusiast! Yes, the 98s were the 1st with available side airbags, AND, they debuttted the digital ODO.
I have 15" on my car now, for snow and such, and the car is faster than I have ever known it to be. When the weather warms up, I do look forward to put my 17s back on because they look way better, not to mention the updated cornering prowess, but a part of me will miss the straight line acceleration of my wintertime 15"s
I didn't know they changed the manifold in the 99s. WHY???
Originally posted by Keven97SE
95-96 SEs are a little faster because they have lighter, smaller 15" wheels. The 97-ups use 16" wheels. If you plan on getting aftermarket wheels, it doesn't matter what size you get...they'll all be approximately the same. The only year I'd say is a little underpower are the 99's. They have a more restrictive exhaust setup that probably saps 5 HP or so.
Personally, I like the 97-98s best because they have the updated front and rear ends (look better), have the nicer looking SE 16" wheels, and don't have the more restrictive 99 front exhaust manifold setup. One plus with the 98s is that side airbags became available, I believe.
95-96 SEs are a little faster because they have lighter, smaller 15" wheels. The 97-ups use 16" wheels. If you plan on getting aftermarket wheels, it doesn't matter what size you get...they'll all be approximately the same. The only year I'd say is a little underpower are the 99's. They have a more restrictive exhaust setup that probably saps 5 HP or so.
Personally, I like the 97-98s best because they have the updated front and rear ends (look better), have the nicer looking SE 16" wheels, and don't have the more restrictive 99 front exhaust manifold setup. One plus with the 98s is that side airbags became available, I believe.
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Re: Re: To KnightWS6
Originally posted by Knight WS6
TBag,
Unfortunately, I did not go to the dragstrip yet. I have some suspension mods for better handling and a Hooker Aerochamber muffler on my car right now. I did have my car dynoed last May in a totally bone-stock condition. It dynoed at 306 rear-wheel horspower. My WS6 has the 6spd manual tranny. Based on the range of times I have seen in magazines and range of reported dyno numbers vs. actual dragstrip times that have been reported by various owners on http://www.ls1.com, I estimate I should be able to do 13.4-13.6 sec. at 105-107MPH. That is provided that I know how to launch the car right. My shifting is excellent. My launching is very inconsistent.
I drive so many miles a year so I am thinking about getting a 95-97 Maxima SE. In April I drove a 97 SE auto and was very impressed with the feel.
Originally posted by TBag
I have to say that out of all the domestic Muscle out there the WS6 is my favorite. It is so efin mean looking and I got smoked by one when I was N/A. I had no chance what-so-ever. What are the times on your WS6?
Tim
I have to say that out of all the domestic Muscle out there the WS6 is my favorite. It is so efin mean looking and I got smoked by one when I was N/A. I had no chance what-so-ever. What are the times on your WS6?
Tim
Unfortunately, I did not go to the dragstrip yet. I have some suspension mods for better handling and a Hooker Aerochamber muffler on my car right now. I did have my car dynoed last May in a totally bone-stock condition. It dynoed at 306 rear-wheel horspower. My WS6 has the 6spd manual tranny. Based on the range of times I have seen in magazines and range of reported dyno numbers vs. actual dragstrip times that have been reported by various owners on http://www.ls1.com, I estimate I should be able to do 13.4-13.6 sec. at 105-107MPH. That is provided that I know how to launch the car right. My shifting is excellent. My launching is very inconsistent.
I drive so many miles a year so I am thinking about getting a 95-97 Maxima SE. In April I drove a 97 SE auto and was very impressed with the feel.
KnightWS6,
That is a sweet car man. I love the WS6.
If you were impressed with the Auto Max, drive a 5 speed. I love my 95 and it's been my daily driver for the past 5 years. 167,000 and keeps on rolling. I love the 4 doors and the 5 speed. And when you lower it and put some nice rollers on it, it looks really clean and aggressive. I hope you find the right Max for you man.
Tim
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