I am looking to buy either a 2K-2K1 auto SE and I was just wondering what is an average 1/4 time you guys are seeing? Also, how well does the 2K respond to mods? I really want an 2K2 but I am not sure if i can swing the $$ or not. Thanks in advance for the info.

 

With Auto, you should run 15.8-15.9 with a good launch and not too much wheelspin.

 

Thanks for the info....How well does the 3.0 respond to mods. I will probably start with the basic bolt-on-stuff, so if anyone has more results please post them.

 

There isn't a huge aftermarket of mods for the maxima, but we do with what we've got.
First off, I would suggest going for a 5spd instead of auto, then get an intake & Y pipe.
Right there for less then $500, you should be running high 14s

 

with a good driver and 5spd, you should run high 14's to very low 15's stock.
with those mods, mid 14's are within range.

i say go with a 4th gen 5spd
IMO, they have more potential than a 5th gen vq30.

 

for some reason a 4th gen and 5th 00 01 max run similar times? isnt the 00 01 suppose to be faster, wtf??

but the 02 03 is, no doubt

 

I am pretty sure the cause for the similar 1/4 times is because of the added weight of the 5 generation. Does anyone have the curb weights of both the 4th and 5th generation? Thanks guys..

 

Yes, the 00 weigh in around 3200lbs.
My SE weighed in at 3049lbs at the track and that's actually heavier then the GXE models.
This is why 4th gens 95/96 were faster then the 5th gen 00/01

 

The powerband of the 5th generation isn't very usuable. Optimal shift points are above redline, something we cannot do since the rev limiter kicked in at redline, right where we make peak HP. Its just as fast as the 4th gen, but it should actually be quicker with its HP/weight ratio, but its not. 5th gen 2k-2k1 auto's are the slowest of VQ's. I beleive a couple 4th generation stock auto's running 15.3's whereas the 5th generation GXE will run 15.4 so far at best. 5th generations do trap faster, which is a testiment of the added HP.

Mod for mod, the 4th generation responds better, and also its the only N/A Maxima's to be in the 13's outside of the VQ35DE powered Maxima's.

 

well said.
the variable intake on the 5th gens frees up high end hp, but loses midrange power in the process, along with added weight.
from my experience, when i went to the 1/4 mile drag strip:

i had a 99 5spd w/ intake
friend had a 2001 5spd w/ intake, ypipe, bpipe, high flow cat, sts

he has much more driving experience than me (years), as opposed to my few months of driving stick.

my best time was a 15.08 and his was a 15.07
and my traps were higher, at 94mph on average.

obviously driving was a factor, my opinion is that my friend is a better driver from experience, but i don't think there is much to know about shifting quickly.

 

My car has most of the bolt-ons you can have for an auto and I'm only running 15.3, which is one of the fastest NA 2k-2k1 autos in the state

 

All runs done on 17x8 wheels and 245/45ZR17 rubber :

Bone stock 2000 SE Auto : 15.8
+ supercharger @5psi : 15.3
+ supercharger @5psi + ypipe : 14.5 (and a 14.1 but I think it's too good to be true)

I'm running 8psi right now, we'll see what happens..

 

Thanks for the info guys,

I just signed the purchase agreement on a 00 SE auto with 41K and all the goodies. I'll post up some pics when I get it next week.

 

How much did you pay?

 

It is a 2000 Charcoal (Grey Lusture) with all the goodies (heated leather, Bose and moon roof, 17's ) They were asking $20,999 and they droped to $16,999. I think I did okay with the deal, and I love the car!

 

with my mods (check sig) i ran a best of 15.07 @95 mph. and 6.6 0-60......with g-tech in car......not too bad for a auto! but if i was in your position i would buy a 2k2 se auto with under 20k miles. you should pay about 17 thou. with out leather and moonroof....

 

Those are some good times from an auto! Well I bought a 2K and so far I love it, let the modding begin BTW where in MA are you located??

 

bridgewater area........south of boston

 

00-01 VQ30DE-K engine actually has more power at all points than the 95-99 VQ30DE engine.



The reason the 00-01's are slower are because of...

+ 200 lb of extra curb weight
+ 250 lb effective weight added b/c of extremely heavy 17's

= 550 lb of total added effective weight.


The early 00 SE 5spds which were shipped with the 16's (17's were late availability) will be relatively quick though, as will the GXE's (16" steelies) either in 5spd or automagic form.

 

Oh okay, I am at Bettencourts often in West Bridgewater. I live in Mansfield which isn't too far away from ya. Oh well whatever, it's early and I'm bored at work so I felt like typing

 

you should go with the 5speed instead of the auto. personally the 5spd is better. look at my stats

 

Hi,
I sent you an email

 

who is j.k.??? website?

 

That is what I'd like to know!

 

Just kidding?

 

16" steelies tho ? never seen one of those maximas
Steelies on GXE's were 15" and to this day I have not seen one (I think ms. T. had one ...) 16s are alloy for both GXE and SE... SE ones are 5 spoke and GXE/GLE are usually 9 spoke ... have no idea what they weight though... should weight one next time I do rotation.

 

You're right. Thanks for the correction

 

JK is a place where i can personally get from Japan. I have connections with some people from there. And no they don't have a website. i am one of the few people that can get parts from there. sorry that i didn't reply earlier.

 

I don't know what to say..but the MPH and 1/4 mile ET don't match right...considering the mods u have..
Even with a little weight taken off, u would need to produce 240+ FWHP. to run that MPH.
I'm not sayin it can't be done, but i don't think ur mods would give u enough Hp to run cosistent 103mph + speeds..maybe if u had cams,headwork, NOS.

 

I'm with you on that. Let's see some slips ,plmafia16, as it stands your trap is about 7mph too high for the ET.

Oh and how did you improve on this:
So fast ?

 

how much does it cost to convert a auto to a 6 speed?