For the last month, I can't stop not hitting 5-6k rpms on an open road, do any of you guys blow your engine/transmission, or screw up your car by doing this too much? Also how bad is it really? My mechanic said its extremely bad, but its impossible to get fast acceleration, and the engine screaming without hitting 6k, plus it feels so damn good, do you guys suggest taking it easy, maybe only 4k rpms? Wouldn't feel the same, I just don't want to blow the engine right now, its 151k 97 maxima, oil changed every 3k what you guys think, and do you guys do what I do?

 

Just take it easy. Don't over push the car. The engine can handle it, but I doubt the tranny will last that long.

 

Sounds like you are stock. I doubt anything will happen. I am making MUCH more power than you and my tranny likes it

 

Yea, its stock, it doesn't pull like a v8 or anything, but its fun because the car is light, and wants to go forward, I hope the tranny lasts though.

 

Before I started my swap my original tranny had 234k miles on it. I took it to redline almost every day I drove it.

 

Me too. I changed my original auto trans after 225k of hard miles.

 

Sounds like you just need to get used to driving the car. I used to drive like an idiot as well, but now my car rarely sees over 3500 on a normal day.

 

My car = 7200 RPM daily trips.. Tranny is 89% toast at the moment.. 235k miles, Born on dating 3/95.

Have a plan "B" for your auto.

 

mine doesnt see more then 2500rpm on a normal day.

 

My plan B was a 5spd swap sitting in my garage.

 

Using my shifing rod..

 

Damn right...now the bish is about to be 3.5.

 

i shift before or on 2k every day. gas ftw

 

yeah i baby my car these days, ....mainly cuz i can hardly afford school right now, much less repairs, i just ordered a new knock sensor only because im getting 20mpg......instead of 24-25 like i used to get

 

How can you afford to drive like that? I drive like a grandma to get the most mileage.

 

I beat mine everyday.... I drove like a granny for a few weeks to save gas. My net was less than 2mpg, after that I went back to normal driving. I would love to swap a 5spd, however my auto has a cooler and proper service I sure it will last forever..lol

 

Whats the diffrence if you have an auto or manual if your worried about blowing your engine? I would be worried about your trans.

 

im changin to 5 speed but i drive normal and grnadma nothing i love hearing that VQ roar to life its like a spear of adrenaline thru your chest.....mmmm..vq

 

with proper maintenance, I think it should be able to handle it ocasionally, but try not to over do it unless you can afford to spend on a new transmission

 

If I blow the transmission its going to have to sit for a month at least before I can get the money, oh and I work really close to home around 4 miles, and still use so much gas. Recently got her tuned up, and she does around 5.5k rpms on like 80% throttle, the fuel filter was really bad, and the new spark plugs make it feel faster. Thanks for your responses guys, I'll try not to get trigger happy when I get behind the wheel now.

 

If power is what you want just get a y-pipe. It'll satisfy you.....for now

 

 

i manage to get up to 5th gear on lcoal streets in NYC...

i cruise... always...

 

Should be fine, but if you are that worried about it, upgrade the VB.

 

you didnt know this already? I mean geez its common sense.

 

common sense > me

Didn't you get your tranny rebuilt when you did the swap?

 

Umm if by rebuilt you mean replaced then yeah. The orginal trans lasted, ohhh, about 4 months with the swap. Picked up another lightly used auto and upgraded the VB. Running like a champ now.

 

Should be no problem with 5-6k rpm driving. Just don't do it all the way whenever you drive.

 

A little off topic, and I may have missed this elsewhere, but is AMSoil synthetic auto tranny fluid a good choice? I've read the TSB and manual and, of course "only Nissan D matic fluid" is ever to come close to this vehicle. So whats the story, anyone, anyone, ......Bueller....

 

lol i rarely drive it over 2500 unless im on the freeway.

 

Do I know you

 

Got 303K on my 3rd Gen tranny, and drove it the opposite of a 90-year old Granny!

 

My auto always switches from 1st - 2nd at about 3000 - 3500 RPM. I probably take it to 6k RPMs 2-3x a day depending on how many people Im trying to pass.

 

How difficult and what is involved in a auto to 5 speed conversion?

 

Read the stickies.

 

Mine never sees 2100 rpms. I'm a little b!tch.

 

Sounds like you need a trans cooler

 

the only time my pedal isnt floored is when I hit 10mph over the speed limit on the highway or 5 in the city. been driving it this way for 11 years now. all original motor and tranny.. course it has only 36K miles. ok 42k if you count the time my odometer had taken a dump/

 

There's no reason why you should go over 3k rpm in city driving. I get plenty of acceleration shifting under 3k rpm. I'm sure the engine/tranny can handle the higher reving...

 

You said that you were consistently hitting 5-6K, BUT you never said in what gear you were doing this, nor if you were going at WOT (wide open throttle). It is really easy (and typical) to hit 5-6K before going from 1st to 2nd gear at WOT. NOW, if you are talking about going from 2nd gear to 3rd gear at WOT, 5-6K is a little bit harder to do than 1st to 2nd, but still within normal limits. Going from 3rd to 4th, you would normally switch at 3,500 to 4,000 on moderate acceleration.

Now, if you are hitting 6K going from 3rd to 4th, then you will be hitting your maximum speed of around 123MPH if your tranny is operating normally. If you are nowhere near that speed, then, Houston, you have a problem.

High mileage automatics tend to stick in their gears, and you can reduce or eliminate the sticking by using synthetic ATF and/or putting in an additive like Lucas or Prolong. If you have never had a full auto tranny service done to your car, I also recommend getting one done.

If the tranny service and/or change in fluids does not cure the sticking, then you need to change how you modulate your gas pedal; i.e., taking your foot off and quickly put it back on causes the gears to shift. You also should keep it right below WOT.

If your tranny continues to hit 5-6k, even on moderate acceleration, then it may need a shift kit.