i just got a great 96 maxima se. its an amazing car for the money and has everything i need. i was wondering what kind of mods i could put on it to improve performance or even interior styling. i want the biggest bang for the buck. i just want something to make the car even faster or just make it look original. its cool to have a good car, but its really sweet to make it custom. whatever, im sure you guys have tried it all, anything would help really.
appreciate it

 

y pipe for like $160(warpspeed) gives around 15 hp<<<<the best bang for the buck
UDP for like 70 at the group deal gives around 5 hp
cold air intake for like 50 from ebay gives around 1 to 2 hp

 

Y-pipe.....$160
intake.....$50
lowering springs......$120

~$330 for a great sounding, performing, and looking car!!!

 

is it hard to install a y-pipe
does it put a lot of extra strain on the engine. i want more power but i also want to be careful with my engine.
also, can i install the y-pipe myself?

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=258184 Post #6

front strut tower bar
JWT popcharger
clear corners (recommend diamond cut)
shave emblems
clear out taillights
light bulbs all around
make door pillars body color
bumper mesh
rewire some things
paint valve cover (engine enamel)
paint brake calipers (foliatec or engine enamel)
buy polish and polish aluminum parts in the engine
gtr emblem in grille or elsewhere
shift ****
ebrake handle
wire loom in engine

Not trying to be gay...but you need to read all of the FAQs...you will get flamed.

 

Y-pipe, Call Warpspeed Asap and get in the GD. $160 for ~12-15 horsepower.

 

More info on mods and stuff: http://maxmods.dyndns.org and http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=258184
You can do the y-pipe install yourself: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=254238

 

Id go so far as to say a Y-pipe lessens strain on the engine...