Since 5.5 Gen had recieved a 3.5 that first appeared in the pathfinder... will the new 4.0 in the upcoming pathfinder (not armada) and Frontier find its way into the 6.5gen max?

I myself doubt it since "Torque Steer" is already a big problem with 3.5 max's/alti's

 

Sheez... torque steer isn't a big problem.

 

I hope not...I don't want to have "engine envy". And yes, I'm in the wrong forum...this post just caught my eye.

 

I would trade my 01'SE in immediately, and go get one. A six speed would be nice. I hope they don't pull a Honda and have a big integrated stereo/climate control panel. That ish sucks for any aftermarket upgrades. MMMMM...4.0.

 

I am in the wrong forum too but just curious

 

4th gen about 190hp with a 3.0 liter 5th gen about 220hp witha 3.0 liter with less restrictive air flow, then you got 5.5 gen with 255hp witha 3.5 liter, some breathing mods with 6th gen about 265hp with 3.5 liter. So a half liter is approximately displacing an extra 25-35 hp. So a 4 liter in a max should show around 290-300hp. WOW, that would be alot of power to a front drive sedan, almost to much. I don't believe they would do that cause because that's to much power for the so called safe family sedan

 

I would think that if they go the 4.0 route, they will add in the AWD goodies ala Murano.

 

yep thats probably whats going to happen

 

I wonder how the boosted guys manage the torque steer?

 

By 6.5, I am assuming you mean the '06 Maxima, as the '05 will have few changes.

The AWD will eventually come, but it may not happen until the 7th gen ('08). The question is whether it will be a Maxima model unto itself, available on both SE and SL as options, or standard on all Maximas?

Since it took Nissan 18 years to move from the 3.0 engine to the 3.5, I would not expect the 3.5 to be replaced right away. The 3.5 can easily be boosted to 280, or probably even 300 or more HP. Nissan may decide that is enough power for the Maxima, which is not a heavy car.

The advantages of a 6 speed auto tranny over a 5 speed are not as great as the 5 speed over the 4 speed. Nissan may stick with the 5.

But I didn't sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night, so all these thoughts may be off base.

 

I could see an AWD version over 265hp as an option, with the non-AWD Maxima staying at 265hp.

Ford is already coming out with a new car to replace (not right away) the Taurus with called the 500. It will have a CVT and AWD as options, but only a 200hp V6 to start out with.

Nissan will no doubt want to just "test the waters" before fully implementing AWD on it's flagship. So, I imagine it will only be an option when it comes out (like the G35).

 

Could we please end this torque steer problem. GO buy a toyota Prius if you have a problem with it. You have to have torque to have torque steer!!!!

 

6.5 gen with 4.0L V6 would be pretty nasty. Perfect plate for a 6.5th gen with 4.0L V6 6MT - MR 14 OOH. That car would be fast!

 

That's my bet.

 

it's not gonna happen. The 4.0 VQ V6 is tuned and designed for truck use. You may see an increase in power and all wheel drive in the future. ssssssshhhhhhhhh

 

Considering that Infiniti hasn't upped the power in G35X I wouldn't expect a power increase for the AWD Maxima either.

 

But isn't that how the 3.5L got its start?

 

I think the 4.0L V6 should come with rear wheel drive or AWD.

 

Nissan had the 3.0VQ around for a while and wanted to make a bigger engine with more horsepower that would be mass produced to go into the Murano, Z, Maxima, Altima and Quest. They didn't want to use the old 3.0VQ

 

It may or may not make it into the production Maxima anytime soon but I already have plans to introduce it into my 2k2 6 speed once the bone yards have a good supply of long blocks.

 

so do we even know if this is a vq series engine?

 

Yes we do and it is.

 

Says in this article that the 4.0L is a bored version of the vq35. The new engine produces 250hp and 271 Lb/ft. Wont rev as high with the longer stroke.

http://www.car-data.com/xpage.previe...del=pathfinder

 

well, its only 250 because the frontier and pathfinder need more torque.. Tune for a maxima, itll be more like 300hp and 270 tq. But no one has even talked about this.................. GAS MILAGE!!!!!

 

and why are nissans getting uglier every update? BTW, i dont know if the maxima will get an awd in a long time because the skyline will debut in 2006 at the auto show and sell as a 2007 or sell in 2007.. cant remember. (so thats what ive read)

 

Isn't the G35 the U.S. version of the Skyline? The "new" vehicle to look forward to is probably the Fuga (which may be the replacement for the M45, but may also set the pace for the Maxima).

Mike

(What?!?! Uglier every year? I had a 4th Gen Maxima, and I could only call it "nice-looking". The 5th Gen improved on that, but the 6th Gen is the first of the Maximas to really have a standalone style. It's a head-turner and a crowd-pleaser, something the previous Maximas couldn't claim. The same can be said for the Altimas through the years. Can't comment on the "lesser" Nissans.)

 

I was a little confused myself a few years ago. I think what it is that our g35 is called the skyline internationally and the skyline we all know and love is called the skyline gtr. Not too sure, but thats my guess. The fuga is the replacement for the m45 which hasnt sold very well from what I hear, but the Fuga is bad azz. The 6th gen is okay, i just was disapointed that they tried to make it a hit like the altima.. I have only seen 2 so far in the last year, but ive already seen 6 2004 Tls. Its a every love hate design.. so is the TL.. but the TL seems to be selling more here. But when I meant the ugly design, i meant the new pathfinder.. I think its a little too much.. The new quest is okay, but a little hard for me to take in... it might have to grow on me. The one thing I like about the altima is that when they redesigned it for 2005, it wasnt an extream makeover, just some minor changes and higher quality interior. Sometimes a little is a lot.

 

And as if you haven't heard... coming soon to a Nissan dealer near you... the 2005 Altima SE-R. That's right. The Altima SE-R. Now we've really been shafted.

Nissan revealed plans to release the Altima SE-R at the New York International Auto Show this past weekend. They only released a one-liner statement on http://www.nissannews.com/ but stated that more information will be released around April 8th.

 

I think its because the altima apeals to more people... cheap price and great value... The maxima may be to high end for many people.

 

I hope they dont make but if they do i hope its AWD

 

Styling is obviously a very subjective thing. Unlike you, I am very glad they "tried to make it a hit" ... and in doing so I think they left the Altima in the dust.

I think we're really lucky to be living in this period where automakers are once again ballsy enough to introduce advanced styling like the Maxima's, rather than stick with safe (boring) styling like Chevy Cavaliers and Ford Tauruses.

I don't know where you live, but I saw 3 Maximas yesterday (without even looking) ... and I've seen only one TL in the past week. (That's in the Dallas/Ft. Worth suburban area.) Maybe it's just that the TL is so bland-looking that I don't recognize them for what they are!

Mike

 

I live in Ny, Im guessing you live in TX. The city where I live theres no acura dealership. People have to drive about and hour, hour and a half for an acura dealership. The funny thing in the city is everyone buys a camry. Dont think the 6th gen is a big hit at my school because Ive only seen one. Ive seen three Acura Tsxs and about 8 Subaru Stis. But People Ive talked to Just dont like the 6th gen... Or they were thinking about it, but it wasnt their first choice. I really dont think they left the altima in the dust in sales because I see many many altimas (the 4 cyl ones) here. And I def agree that a lot of these companies have too many boring designs... and I really dont like the camry. The cars I am really like is the new 2005 GS430 and the replacement for the M45.. It was called the Fuga... and for some reason, I really like the q45 and Fx45... and the LS430.


Al.

 

Al, I didn't mean the Max left the Altima in the dust saleswise ... I was referring to styling (and that is of course just my opinion). Yeah, I'm pretty sure the Alti is outselling the Max, but that's partly because of the pricepoint difference. And it's a good value for the money.

I really agree on the Fuga - at least the pictures I've seen of it. It's killer. There has been some speculation it will be the basis for the next generation of the Maxima as well as the Infiniti M's ... I hope so!

Mike

 

Its gonna be 2005 M45

 

I Just want to save money and get a 2007 US skyline... If I die.. I will die the happiest man in the world...

 

The Maxima definitely has much more distinctive and classier styling (opinion) if you ask me. It's grown on me a ton, and they're a lot more common around here now. The only thing I still don't care for is the tail - just a little bland if you ask me. Of course I haven't really cared for any Maxima tail ever though except for 3rd gen SE tail, but that's about it.

 

We handle the torque steer and love it. its a great thing when your doing 60 mph and punch it and your tires break loose from shifting from 2nd to 3rd, the steering wheel pulls hard but because your used to it you know where its going and hold it right where it need to go while you scoot away from everyone else like they are standing still. Thats when you really begin to love your maxima even more!!



I've driven a maxima now for 9 years i guess torque steer worries is now a thing of the past for me