So I just read the header info thread and it was saying that after people get headers, they should get a Air/Fuel controller? I just got my cattman headers done and a test pipe. Anyway I'm just wondering what you guys think I should get done next? I prefer a real D.I.Y. job.

So far got a engine with like 70k put it(220k+ on the body,etc). JWT Pop Charger Intake from Cattman. Cattman Headers. Test Pipe. Previous owner had OBX Catback already installed.

What I was planning on doing next: Fuel Filter already bought, just gotta put in. Maybe O2 sims? Do I need that Air/Fuel Controller? Oh I need right axle.

Alright just wondering what you guys think I should save up for or do next? Interior/Exterior/Performance/Maintenance, Need some ideas.

 

You need to get a A/F controller + wideband and tune that car ASAP .

Also more mods wise...

NWP spacer kit
Block off plate
SSIM?
NWP Big throttle body kit
Bigger intake pipe

 

First of all, just to be safe, don't take any advice from the above poster... The damage he has caused to his own car and this forum in a few short months is ridiculous.

To answer your question, you have the right idea.

Get that axle replaced ASAP, maintenance before mods always.

He was correct in saying you need a wideband sensor to go with an AFC, so you can monitor your AF ratio while making adjustments.

Some other mods I would suggest would be:
NWP 5pc intake spacer kit and BOP
NWP larger throttle body
Coilovers/strut and spring combo
RSB
6th gen BBK

If you aren't sure what some of these are, search away my friend it's all here on the org.

 

Stop giving people advice.
They might listen.

 

 

Okay just did a quick search for wideband. It's like 3 something in the morning, didnt see anything explaining these. okay honestly...hopefully someone can shed some light. I don't know what an A/f Controller + wideband are. What do they do and why do I need to get one? Will I mess up my engine if I don't?

 

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http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ng-thread.html

Don't do any more performance mods, it isn't worth the $$...

I'm USUALLY accurate.

 

^^^ whatever troll

 

Ok this is the last spoon feeding your getting from this guy...

A wideband sensor goes in the exhaust like a factory oxygen sensor and measures the cars current air/fuel ratio.

An air fuel controller is wired into the main ECU harness and allows you to make certain adjustments to "tune" the car.

You need the wideband so you can monitor the a/f ratio while making adjustments with the a/f controller. The goal is to achieve an optimal a/f ratio.

That's it in a nutshell to the best of my knowledge, I'm still waiting to embark on the journey of tuning myself. Now the rest you will have to search and find on your own.

 

finish bolts on before you tune. intake, spacers, bop.. aem wideband and safc or emanage and bam, car will be tires all of first and second gear.

 

The thing about the BOP is that i like the low end torque....i heard with the BOP you loose that ...since I wont be taking it to the track right now. I like the initial get up from 1st to 3rd.....

 

Do 17* timing?

I barely noticed a difference when I took it off then put it back on but my car isn't in top shape

 

+1 on timing advance. Can do it with an android phone and a bluetooth elm (look on ebay for a VGate). Do that with a bop IMO.

 

Yeah I have a bluetooth elm...Torque free app on my android. However I don't know anything about Timing advance. Guess its time to hit the search button and youtube.

 

I have more torque now with an SSIM than I ever did without it.

 

I hope you are right

 

He usually is he gets Dyno Proof, Not Butt Dyno accusations...

 

That's what I'm basing it off of.

Lost torque with my SSIM initially, but, as we all know, all mods need to come together, so, I had to work to get everything working together nicely, and that was fairly easy.

 

Don't know what an SSIM is now. I'm on my break at work, no time to do hardcore searching. I will look into it tonight.


However guys, looks like I'll have to put everything on hold, Well, I'm saving up for that axle. But, it looks like I might need a clutch? or maybe flywheel? Today I noticed that when I downshift from 5th to 4th the revs drop and don't really climb. I have to like go in neutral then rev/shift into 4th...So far shifting up is fine. But just noticed that today. Downshifting, from 6th to 5th is fine...I don't usually downshift 3-1 so haven't tried yet. What do you guys think? Does it look like I should be saving for that now instead of the other bolt ons? lol Damn ALWAYS something, just when you think your car is fine lol.