Updates to my maxima
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: New Orleans, LA
Updates to my maxima
I've done a lot of updates to my max recently and over the past year. Up until now, I've just been too lazy to post pics and updates
I recently had the B&M transmission cooler installed last weekend. I changed my rims to MSR 087s 20x7.5 rims back in June; they weigh 25.9 lbs each. I also installed the JET MAF sensor, R2C intake, NWP Phenolic spacers and NWP block off plate earlier this year.
Also pictured are the front, front right, transmission, and rear motor mount replacements along with the NWP phenolic spacers.
R2C intake
My friends at Mech Tech in Baton Rouge hooked me up with a custom bracket that keeps the transmission cooler off of the condenser. The bracket holds the cooler from the top, bottom, and left side.
I recently had the B&M transmission cooler installed last weekend. I changed my rims to MSR 087s 20x7.5 rims back in June; they weigh 25.9 lbs each. I also installed the JET MAF sensor, R2C intake, NWP Phenolic spacers and NWP block off plate earlier this year. Also pictured are the front, front right, transmission, and rear motor mount replacements along with the NWP phenolic spacers.
R2C intake
My friends at Mech Tech in Baton Rouge hooked me up with a custom bracket that keeps the transmission cooler off of the condenser. The bracket holds the cooler from the top, bottom, and left side.
Last edited by athlon omega; Sep 28, 2010 at 08:39 PM.
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,101
From: New Orleans, LA
Thanks all. I'm actually looking to get the Racingline performance precats done soon. I currently have the Cattman headers but have had issues with the CEL staying on, and cracks around the rear header in the 3 to 1 collector; I have that section welded twice already.
Question , in the pic of the tranny cooler , I hope that hose is not feeding into the oil cooler,
you typically need to feed it from the bottom so that it fills from the bottom and return from the top, hopefully you have it setup this way or whoever installed it did it like that,
I have seen some people feed it up top and return on the bottom, this is very wrong and will cause oil starvation , not fluids and will end the tranny / oil coolers life.
if you had flips the cooler with the ends both facing up , you could have used either way to feed and return.
with the fins running vertical , i mean.
thats fine how you have it , just hope its feeding from the bottom and returning from top.
you typically need to feed it from the bottom so that it fills from the bottom and return from the top, hopefully you have it setup this way or whoever installed it did it like that,
I have seen some people feed it up top and return on the bottom, this is very wrong and will cause oil starvation , not fluids and will end the tranny / oil coolers life.
if you had flips the cooler with the ends both facing up , you could have used either way to feed and return.
with the fins running vertical , i mean.
thats fine how you have it , just hope its feeding from the bottom and returning from top.
Thread Starter
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,101
From: New Orleans, LA
Question , in the pic of the tranny cooler , I hope that hose is not feeding into the oil cooler,
you typically need to feed it from the bottom so that it fills from the bottom and return from the top, hopefully you have it setup this way or whoever installed it did it like that,
I have seen some people feed it up top and return on the bottom, this is very wrong and will cause oil starvation , not fluids and will end the tranny / oil coolers life.
if you had flips the cooler with the ends both facing up , you could have used either way to feed and return.
with the fins running vertical , i mean.
thats fine how you have it , just hope its feeding from the bottom and returning from top.
you typically need to feed it from the bottom so that it fills from the bottom and return from the top, hopefully you have it setup this way or whoever installed it did it like that,
I have seen some people feed it up top and return on the bottom, this is very wrong and will cause oil starvation , not fluids and will end the tranny / oil coolers life.
if you had flips the cooler with the ends both facing up , you could have used either way to feed and return.
with the fins running vertical , i mean.
thats fine how you have it , just hope its feeding from the bottom and returning from top.
keep up the good work !
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,101
From: New Orleans, LA
The car's throttle response was more responsive and I gained some low end back, especially after the NWP VIAS block off plate. It wasn't a world of difference though, but noticeable.
@MIKERNM1990: I haven't had the opportunity to dyno it yet. I will in the future after I get my transmission issue resolved and eventually replace the Cattman headers with Racingline Performance precats. That's going to be sometime next year. The reason for the dyno would be to send a data log with my ECU to technosquare for a flash down the line.
@MIKERNM1990: I haven't had the opportunity to dyno it yet. I will in the future after I get my transmission issue resolved and eventually replace the Cattman headers with Racingline Performance precats. That's going to be sometime next year. The reason for the dyno would be to send a data log with my ECU to technosquare for a flash down the line.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Atlanta
I need help with my Maxima. Im new to the forums so I dont know how they work
i have a 04 maxima sl with 3.5v6. Im wanting to install a Borla universal turbo muffler. Here is the link: http://borla.com/products/product_mu...?cat=2&type=43
How do i do this? Since it's universal do i just order it and put it on my car? do i take measurements? I need help.
i have a 04 maxima sl with 3.5v6. Im wanting to install a Borla universal turbo muffler. Here is the link: http://borla.com/products/product_mu...?cat=2&type=43
How do i do this? Since it's universal do i just order it and put it on my car? do i take measurements? I need help.
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 21
From: Atlanta
Need Help with Borla muffler installation
I have an 04 Maxima 3.5
I have found a borla universal turbo muffler i want to install
heres the link:
http://borla.com/products/product_mu...?cat=2&type=43
How would i install this?
Since it is universal do i just order it and it will fit? or do i take measurements and what of?
Please help me out. I am new to these forums
I have found a borla universal turbo muffler i want to install
heres the link:
http://borla.com/products/product_mu...?cat=2&type=43
How would i install this?
Since it is universal do i just order it and it will fit? or do i take measurements and what of?
Please help me out. I am new to these forums
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,101
From: New Orleans, LA
I haven't done a 0-60 time on it yet. I'd like to do that some time in the near future.
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