salutations max.org!
i have a 93 SE 125k and the only thing i have done is really nothing just a K&N air filter. (I'm currently getting new axle drives and tie rods put on.) So I wanted to get some advice on where to start as far as modding the damn thing. Any input is greatly appreciated.
gracias

 

lucky bastard! I think all newbs on here should have to have gxes or vg se's...no ve noobs! you have quite the car, some of the other ve guys will be able to help you out on modding it...welcome to the org

 

cold air intake + y pipe probably best bang for your buck
www.warpspeedperformance.com/nissan.htm

 

Welcome aboard I'm a newbie VE owner also

Here are a couple easy mods:
FSTB (courtesy nissan, I think it was about $70, but you can buy off ebay for cheaper)
Intake ($50-120, I'm sure you can use a WAI without the mid-pipe from any VQ30 Maxima)
Advance timing (free-bee, but you'll pay at the gas pump putting in premium)

fortunately, I still have my MAF adapter and K&N filter from my Frankentake and also FSTB from my 00 Max. Advance timing looks simple from Craig's FAQ page.

 

VE rules!

 

Is it a 5sp or auto?

 

auto
thanks for the warm welcome!

 

just got off the phone with the mechanic........exhaust manifold cracked.
so that's my next step. murrr.

 

hmmm....Never heard of that happening to a max.

 

Are your exhaust manifold studs broken or the manifold cracked? I can't recall anyone having a warped manifold, but it is very common for the studs to break and need replacing.

I will be having some VE engine parts for sale. I just got my JDM put in and got my old one back home last week. I am going to be taking it apart and selling pieces off to recoup some of my money.

PM me and I might be able to help.

Chris

 

why whould you do that when you for 60 bucks on ebay you can get a CAI. Look for the user liveonspeed. Thats where i got mine

yes warpspeedperformance.com will get you the y pipe, The y pipe is a HUGE restrictor on our cars the flow is terrible (in the stock one)

underdrive pully is also available www.rpmoutlet.com

if your lucky enough to have a 5speed like me you can get the fidanza flywheel and exedy stage one clutch setup...(next mod)

any FSTB from a 2001 maxima will work on our 93 se i have one on mine....

matt93se has RSTB, lowertie bar, camber set ect.. www.blehmco.com

also www.internetautomart.com

www.customenterprise.com

dont be and rice the car no aluminum wings or stickers....

by the way if you have the 5 speed condiser yourself lucky, you have the most souht after 3rd gen max out there, if its auto then still good luck and take car of her.....

 

If there is anything that you see at www.Stillen.com for your car that you like; hit me up, I can get you a better deal (body kits,suspension, JWT ECU, Intake's)

:attention

 

how much for the STS







and your cobra

 

cause he's used to 4th/5th gen prices. Can you believe some of those hippies paid $320 for a CAI?

Kevolution:

 

320 ??? must have smoked something REAL nice to shovel out that cash....or they are just stupid....

 

how much for the stillen FSTB and sways and how do they compare to other brands out there?

 

Welcome and congrats!

What to mod depends on whether you value handling or performance more... there is a lot you can do to make it handle a lot better, but squeezing more horses out of it is harder or more costly.

As you've seen already, the FIRST thing you should do is make sure the car is working properly before you start modding it. Depending on how many miles your car has on it, you may just want to replace certain things (like the tie rods you're doing). There are two reasons for this. 1) It's the "right" way to do things since this lets you get the most out of your mods, and 2) once you mod your car you will likely start to drive it harder. This leads to things wearing or breaking faster if they weren't in good shape to begin with.

Tune up the engine, make sure it's running healthily, and get the suspension checked out. Mine felt "okay" to me last time I checked it, but I'm going to rebuild almost the whole thing soon because it actually isn't okay. HTH

 

honestly there really is no difference except for the fact that this has the name "stillen" stamped on it and some people like name brand parts. PM me sometime and we'll discuss prices.

 

STS? no cadillac's here bud.
as for the cobra.........I don't think you can afford it....remember? you drive a MAXIMA!!!!!

 

STS = Short Throw Shifter
I dont know what you mean by the second part....

 

Short Throw Shifter

 

How much for the JWT ECU??