Pretty sure it's not a big deal. Took my stock 98 GLE, bad launch and still took it by a car length against a Monte Carlo SS. It's a much larger car then the Maxima or at least it appears that way. Spec's say it's got 200 HP and 225 ft Lbs of torque. If the race would have extended I'm sure I would have been further ahead as I was just beginning to pull away.

 

Nice Kill!
Its an even shootout.
Do you have any mods?


Monte Carlo SS Features:
• 200-hp 3800 V6 engine with 225 lb.-ft. of torque
• 16-inch aluminum wheels and Performance tires
• Cruise control and Electronic Traction Control
• Foglamps
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with duplicate radio controls for the radio and cruise control
• Racetrack-inspired gauge cluster
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Self-dimming inside rearview mirror
• Side-impact air bag for the driver(2)
• Standard OnStar service(1)
• SS spoiler Stainless-steel exhaust system with aluminized mufflers and dual exhaust outlets
• Sport suspension and other chassis modifications
• Tire pressure monitor

 

Nope... well OK a K&N Air Filter, but that is all... My engine had only 115,000 KMS's on it. In my quest for better gas mileage (Ya I know shouldn't be racing) I had just changed the Oil and Filter ( Mobil 1 ), new NGK Plats, gas filter and new front left O2 sensor. I also cleaned the throttle body. The car runs really nice.

I had a fair bit of wheel spin at launch because of the air preasures I'm running with. I really noticed that the SS was quite loud. couldn't really hear my engine over his until I got out in front.