Top speed of a '96 Nissan Maxima SE
04-23-2002, 11:37 AM
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Top speed of a '96 Nissan Maxima SE
Is 125 MPH a normal top speed for a 96 Nissan Maxima SE (Auto) with JWT Pop Charger? I heard the SE's do not have a governer, but at 125, it felt as though it had "topped out..."
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
04-23-2002, 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by Ramius83
If you have a GXE or GLE, your top speed is 120 I think, but, over time you can "teach"/"train" your ecu to raise that limiter.
If you have a GXE or GLE, your top speed is 120 I think, but, over time you can "teach"/"train" your ecu to raise that limiter.
Keep OD off until it redlines 3rd gear at about 130mph. Then let it shift into 4th. This will help you keep accelerating.
04-23-2002, 12:25 PM
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Re: Top speed of a '96 Nissan Maxima SE
2 suggestions;
a) stay in 3rd gear all the way as far as you can go before changing to 4th gear.
b) Change your feul filter
Once you'e done those, your car should go to about 137 to 142 mph or thereabouts. You're right, SEs don't have governors, or presidents either
DW
a) stay in 3rd gear all the way as far as you can go before changing to 4th gear.
b) Change your feul filter
Once you'e done those, your car should go to about 137 to 142 mph or thereabouts. You're right, SEs don't have governors, or presidents either
DW
Originally posted by maxwillden
Is 125 MPH a normal top speed for a 96 Nissan Maxima SE (Auto) with JWT Pop Charger? I heard the SE's do not have a governer, but at 125, it felt as though it had "topped out..."
Any thoughts?
Is 125 MPH a normal top speed for a 96 Nissan Maxima SE (Auto) with JWT Pop Charger? I heard the SE's do not have a governer, but at 125, it felt as though it had "topped out..."
Any thoughts?
04-23-2002, 12:26 PM
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But as stated by Daniel B Martin, the speed limiter on GXEs and GLEs is intact at 120....but due to the Maxima ECU being able to adjust to most little things, it does adapt itself to the increasing speeds of regular driving. So in fact, there is a limiter at 120 for a GXE and GLE, but you can overcome that limiter by driving those speeds to let your ECU "adapt" to those speeds....
04-23-2002, 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by Ramius83
About 140-150 is top speed for most 4th gens without governor (GXE and GLEs). If you have a GXE or GLE, your top speed is 120 I think, but, over time you can "teach"/"train" your ecu to raise that limiter.
About 140-150 is top speed for most 4th gens without governor (GXE and GLEs). If you have a GXE or GLE, your top speed is 120 I think, but, over time you can "teach"/"train" your ecu to raise that limiter.
There is no governer on a 96 Maxima SE like I have... So what if I have an auto, how do I get it to accelerate past the 125 I hit last night? Someone said something about 3rd gear and overdrive??? I shouldn't have to teach an SE anything if it isn't governed right???
04-23-2002, 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by maxwillden
So, Political sarcasm aside There is no governer on a 96 Maxima SE like I have... So what if I have an auto, how do I get it to accelerate past the 125 I hit last night? Someone said something about 3rd gear and overdrive??? I shouldn't have to teach an SE anything if it isn't governed right???
So, Political sarcasm aside
There is no governer on a 96 Maxima SE like I have... So what if I have an auto, how do I get it to accelerate past the 125 I hit last night? Someone said something about 3rd gear and overdrive??? I shouldn't have to teach an SE anything if it isn't governed right???
04-23-2002, 12:49 PM
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Correct. Only some GXEs have governors. ALL SEs and GLEs do not.
Also, I'm sorry Ramius, but no NA 4th gen Maxima will do 150 mph. No way. If you're talking tailwind while going downhill, well . . . . . . .
DW
Also, I'm sorry Ramius, but no NA 4th gen Maxima will do 150 mph. No way. If you're talking tailwind while going downhill, well . . . . . . .
DW
Originally posted by NATE98GLE
I thought the SE and GLE have no limiter, just the GXE?
I thought the SE and GLE have no limiter, just the GXE?
04-23-2002, 01:22 PM
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Originally posted by maxwillden
So what if I have an auto, how do I get it to accelerate past the 125 I hit last night? Someone said something about 3rd gear and overdrive??? I shouldn't have to teach an SE anything if it isn't governed right???
So what if I have an auto, how do I get it to accelerate past the 125 I hit last night? Someone said something about 3rd gear and overdrive??? I shouldn't have to teach an SE anything if it isn't governed right???
leave your car in "D" with O/D off ( 3rd gear for an auto )
Then at about 130 mph/6600 rpms push the O/D button. This will shift your car into O/D ( 4th gear on an auto )
dwapenyi- so downhill with a tail wind don't count? j/k
04-23-2002, 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by Ramius83
But as stated by Daniel B Martin, the speed limiter on GXEs and GLEs is intact at 120....but due to the Maxima ECU being able to adjust to most little things, it does adapt itself to the increasing speeds of regular driving. So in fact, there is a limiter at 120 for a GXE and GLE, but you can overcome that limiter by driving those speeds to let your ECU "adapt" to those speeds....
But as stated by Daniel B Martin, the speed limiter on GXEs and GLEs is intact at 120....but due to the Maxima ECU being able to adjust to most little things, it does adapt itself to the increasing speeds of regular driving. So in fact, there is a limiter at 120 for a GXE and GLE, but you can overcome that limiter by driving those speeds to let your ECU "adapt" to those speeds....
...I think you're wring.
04-23-2002, 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by dwapenyi
Correct. Only some GXEs have governors. ALL SEs and GLEs do not.
Also, I'm sorry Ramius, but no NA 4th gen Maxima will do 150 mph. No way. If you're talking tailwind while going downhill, well . . . . . . .
DW
Correct. Only some GXEs have governors. ALL SEs and GLEs do not.
Also, I'm sorry Ramius, but no NA 4th gen Maxima will do 150 mph. No way. If you're talking tailwind while going downhill, well . . . . . . .
DW
04-23-2002, 05:11 PM
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Re: Top speed of a '96 Nissan Maxima SE
Originally posted by maxwillden
Is 125 MPH a normal top speed for a 96 Nissan Maxima SE (Auto) with JWT Pop Charger? I heard the SE's do not have a governer, but at 125, it felt as though it had "topped out..."
Any thoughts?
Is 125 MPH a normal top speed for a 96 Nissan Maxima SE (Auto) with JWT Pop Charger? I heard the SE's do not have a governer, but at 125, it felt as though it had "topped out..."
Any thoughts?
04-23-2002, 05:11 PM
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I've also buried my car past 140 mph. My car was still pulling hard, too. But, I also noticed that I was not accelerating, even though my car was still pulling quite hard. The tach was just there at 5800 rpm or so and wasn't moving. At that point, all the force of the VQ was matched by all the tire, aerodynamic, and other resistances.
DW
DW
04-23-2002, 06:19 PM
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According to Motor Trend's 1996 top speed shootout, the Maxima went 142mph stock. This was a 5 speed of course.
I find 150mph for a basic bolt on NA 4th gen hard to believe. Very hard to believe.
I find 150mph for a basic bolt on NA 4th gen hard to believe. Very hard to believe.
04-23-2002, 06:45 PM
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Originally posted by maxima42
mzmtg, was it you that had the dash clsuter sig pic with the speedo at like 135 or somewhere in that neighborhood?
mzmtg, was it you that had the dash clsuter sig pic with the speedo at like 135 or somewhere in that neighborhood?
95 GXE automagic with the speed limiter switched off...
04-23-2002, 06:58 PM
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Guys don't overlook the other reason....
You are runnning in UTAH....Hot, dry, and NOT AT SEA LEVEL. This will affect your cars power, and your top end will definitely suffer. There just isn't enough air to burn!
On another note: I drove my 96GXE at the governor in CO pretty often, it doesn't like it if you hold it up there. If you bounce off the governor twice, it shuts down your engine, and at around 115-120 that is a scary thing. The speedo may read 120, but your speed is only 115-6 at that point. And my car never learned, or raised the limit. The governor is there to stop you, thats it. (And yes I did hit it pretty often....I lived in the boonies!
You are runnning in UTAH....Hot, dry, and NOT AT SEA LEVEL. This will affect your cars power, and your top end will definitely suffer. There just isn't enough air to burn!
On another note: I drove my 96GXE at the governor in CO pretty often, it doesn't like it if you hold it up there. If you bounce off the governor twice, it shuts down your engine, and at around 115-120 that is a scary thing. The speedo may read 120, but your speed is only 115-6 at that point. And my car never learned, or raised the limit. The governor is there to stop you, thats it. (And yes I did hit it pretty often....I lived in the boonies!
04-23-2002, 07:38 PM
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I think thats some what true. I live in Salt Lake, UT and I have a 98 Max SE (stock) 5 spd and I was doing 135 mph last night on a staight away until I ran out of room, it took forever to get up there but still it pulled pretty good. I think if you have some performance mods a 5 spd Max or even an auto, it may do 140-150 mph.
04-23-2002, 09:53 PM
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Remember, indicated speed is different that actual speed. There is huge speedo error at that speed. When my Kawisaki says I'm going 175mph, I'm probably only doing a good 165mph.
Also, I've noticed that some of you have rims and/or different size tires than stock. That changes the speedo calibration. With an overall diameter larger than the stock size, you can be showing an indicated 120mph, but can be doing an actual 130mph. The reverse is true as well, you can have the speedo show an indicated 150mph, but can be doing only an actual 142mph if the overal diamater of the wheel and tire combination has gotten smaller.
I think the only 4th gen with a limiter was the base GXE without the security and convience package. With the package, the car included H rated tires and did not have the limiter. You know you have the packge if you:
a: have a chrome exhaust finisher
b: factory keyless entry
c: have variably intermittent wipers instead of just intermittent
d: the electronic trunk release instead of the pull lever.
The reason you may not be able to hit 140mph may be due to the gearing or final drive of the auto transmission.
-V
Also, I've noticed that some of you have rims and/or different size tires than stock. That changes the speedo calibration. With an overall diameter larger than the stock size, you can be showing an indicated 120mph, but can be doing an actual 130mph. The reverse is true as well, you can have the speedo show an indicated 150mph, but can be doing only an actual 142mph if the overal diamater of the wheel and tire combination has gotten smaller.
I think the only 4th gen with a limiter was the base GXE without the security and convience package. With the package, the car included H rated tires and did not have the limiter. You know you have the packge if you:
a: have a chrome exhaust finisher
b: factory keyless entry
c: have variably intermittent wipers instead of just intermittent
d: the electronic trunk release instead of the pull lever.
The reason you may not be able to hit 140mph may be due to the gearing or final drive of the auto transmission.
-V
04-23-2002, 10:18 PM
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governor? u mean that thing that stops cars from going a certain speed cause it shuts down engine or something? I heard all 95's don't ahve it....i have a GLE and most i've ever done was 115...i was slowly increasing BUT increasing and if i had the room and heart, i could have done 120 to 130 with no problems...my car is stock as well and this is with over drive on the whole way....i have bars for better turning and stuff but cops own me cause i'm too scared to go over the speed limit...
04-23-2002, 10:45 PM
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Originally posted by vmok
Remember, indicated speed is different that actual speed. There is huge speedo error at that speed. When my Kawisaki says I'm going 175mph, I'm probably only doing a good 165mph.
Also, I've noticed that some of you have rims and/or different size tires than stock. That changes the speedo calibration. With an overall diameter larger than the stock size, you can be showing an indicated 120mph, but can be doing an actual 130mph. The reverse is true as well, you can have the speedo show an indicated 150mph, but can be doing only an actual 142mph if the overal diamater of the wheel and tire combination has gotten smaller.
I think the only 4th gen with a limiter was the base GXE without the security and convience package. With the package, the car included H rated tires and did not have the limiter. You know you have the packge if you:
a: have a chrome exhaust finisher
b: factory keyless entry
c: have variably intermittent wipers instead of just intermittent
d: the electronic trunk release instead of the pull lever.
The reason you may not be able to hit 140mph may be due to the gearing or final drive of the auto transmission.
-V
Remember, indicated speed is different that actual speed. There is huge speedo error at that speed. When my Kawisaki says I'm going 175mph, I'm probably only doing a good 165mph.
Also, I've noticed that some of you have rims and/or different size tires than stock. That changes the speedo calibration. With an overall diameter larger than the stock size, you can be showing an indicated 120mph, but can be doing an actual 130mph. The reverse is true as well, you can have the speedo show an indicated 150mph, but can be doing only an actual 142mph if the overal diamater of the wheel and tire combination has gotten smaller.
I think the only 4th gen with a limiter was the base GXE without the security and convience package. With the package, the car included H rated tires and did not have the limiter. You know you have the packge if you:
a: have a chrome exhaust finisher
b: factory keyless entry
c: have variably intermittent wipers instead of just intermittent
d: the electronic trunk release instead of the pull lever.
The reason you may not be able to hit 140mph may be due to the gearing or final drive of the auto transmission.
-V
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
What kind of per. mod do you guys think would give you better top end torque or top speed????
04-24-2002, 04:23 AM
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Originally posted by vmok
I think the only 4th gen with a limiter was the base GXE without the security and convience package. With the package, the car included H rated tires and did not have the limiter. You know you have the packge if you:
a: have a chrome exhaust finisher
b: factory keyless entry
c: have variably intermittent wipers instead of just intermittent
d: the electronic trunk release instead of the pull lever.
I think the only 4th gen with a limiter was the base GXE without the security and convience package. With the package, the car included H rated tires and did not have the limiter. You know you have the packge if you:
a: have a chrome exhaust finisher
b: factory keyless entry
c: have variably intermittent wipers instead of just intermittent
d: the electronic trunk release instead of the pull lever.
...and a limiter.
This is why, again, the ONLY way to know if you have a limiter is to go out and see how fast you can go.
04-24-2002, 05:11 AM
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Re: Top speed of a '96 Nissan Maxima SE
When I had a JWT only on my Auto GXE I topped out at 136.
Originally posted by maxwillden
Is 125 MPH a normal top speed for a 96 Nissan Maxima SE (Auto) with JWT Pop Charger? I heard the SE's do not have a governer, but at 125, it felt as though it had "topped out..."
Any thoughts?
Is 125 MPH a normal top speed for a 96 Nissan Maxima SE (Auto) with JWT Pop Charger? I heard the SE's do not have a governer, but at 125, it felt as though it had "topped out..."
Any thoughts?
04-24-2002, 07:33 AM
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Originally posted by jcy98maxse
What kind of per. mod do you guys think would give you better top end torque or top speed????
What kind of per. mod do you guys think would give you better top end torque or top speed????
04-24-2002, 01:45 PM
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I have a 96 GLE with no HP mods and I hit 135 mph last night. (By the way I'm not endorsing that rate of speed, but my temper got the best of me). I feel like I could have gone higher, if I would have had more room. 
04-24-2002, 04:30 PM
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Originally posted by 1eyedcalibandit
Im sorry.....lol...I've hit over 150mph in my modded 97 SE 5 speed. If you dont believe me come down to Southern Cali and I'll take you for a spin.
Im sorry.....lol...I've hit over 150mph in my modded 97 SE 5 speed. If you dont believe me come down to Southern Cali and I'll take you for a spin.
04-24-2002, 06:16 PM
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I have a SE and it has a governor, it tops off at 135mph, oh and its a 5spd. Do any of you guys know how to take it off/disable it.
Its dangerous because when it kicks in, my car feels like it shuts off for a second, it even makes the steering wheel hard to turn
Its dangerous because when it kicks in, my car feels like it shuts off for a second, it even makes the steering wheel hard to turn
04-24-2002, 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by RAZER
I have a SE and it has a governor, it tops off at 135mph, oh and its a 5spd. Do any of you guys know how to take it off/disable it.
Its dangerous because when it kicks in, my car feels like it shuts off for a second, it even makes the steering wheel hard to turn
I have a SE and it has a governor, it tops off at 135mph, oh and its a 5spd. Do any of you guys know how to take it off/disable it.
Its dangerous because when it kicks in, my car feels like it shuts off for a second, it even makes the steering wheel hard to turn
04-26-2002, 08:33 AM
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Originally posted by RAZER
I have a SE and it has a governor, it tops off at 135mph, oh and its a 5spd. Do any of you guys know how to take it off/disable it.
Its dangerous because when it kicks in, my car feels like it shuts off for a second, it even makes the steering wheel hard to turn
I have a SE and it has a governor, it tops off at 135mph, oh and its a 5spd. Do any of you guys know how to take it off/disable it.
Its dangerous because when it kicks in, my car feels like it shuts off for a second, it even makes the steering wheel hard to turn
04-26-2002, 08:44 AM
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Originally posted by Nealoc187
According to Motor Trend's 1996 top speed shootout, the Maxima went 142mph stock. This was a 5 speed of course.
I find 150mph for a basic bolt on NA 4th gen hard to believe. Very hard to believe.
According to Motor Trend's 1996 top speed shootout, the Maxima went 142mph stock. This was a 5 speed of course.
I find 150mph for a basic bolt on NA 4th gen hard to believe. Very hard to believe.
Find it hard to believe. But many of us have proven you wrong. Like I said come on down to So Cali and Id be glad to take you for a test drive 150+!
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