6th Generation Modification Information
06-29-2005, 05:18 AM
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6th Generation Modification Information
with the entire forum revamp, to see old links: change "showthread" to "oldthread" in your address bar after clicking the link. http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=537445
make sure to visit the other forums of the org dealing with Advanced
Performance:
http://forums.maxima.org/forumdispla...sprune=-1&f=54
feel free to dicuss here: 6th gen mods
Suspension:
#2 FSTB (Front Strut Tower Brace)
#3 RSB (Rear Sway Bar)
#4 Coilovers
#5 Lowering Springs
#6 Adjustable Struts/Shocks
Performance:
#7 Y-Pipe
#8 UDP (Under Drive Pulley)
#9 Exhaust
#10 Mufflers
#11 Intakes
#12 Intakes Cont.
#13 Short Throw Shifter
#14 Phenolic Thermal Intake Manifold Spacers
Mods vs. Warranty
Make sure to also visit the "How To" Sticky to see detailed write-ups and other ideas.
Click the link above or scroll through the thread to appreciate the hard work of members and options for the 6th Gen Maxima. Links are provided for discussion on each modification.
Please PM Tek-Niq or NismoMax80 to contribute any info on installation/results.
try and do it in this fashion:
MOD:
PRICE:
a web site of WHERE TO GET IT (the more sites the better)
HOW DOES IT PERFORM:
install DIFFICULTY: (here put a * for difficulty..... 5 being the hardest * * * * *)
comment:
Links to existing Threads:
posted by: (your name here)
make sure to visit the other forums of the org dealing with Advanced
Performance:
http://forums.maxima.org/forumdispla...sprune=-1&f=54
feel free to dicuss here: 6th gen mods
Suspension:
#2 FSTB (Front Strut Tower Brace)
#3 RSB (Rear Sway Bar)
#4 Coilovers
#5 Lowering Springs
#6 Adjustable Struts/Shocks
Performance:
#7 Y-Pipe
#8 UDP (Under Drive Pulley)
#9 Exhaust
#10 Mufflers
#11 Intakes
#12 Intakes Cont.
#13 Short Throw Shifter
#14 Phenolic Thermal Intake Manifold Spacers
Mods vs. Warranty
Make sure to also visit the "How To" Sticky to see detailed write-ups and other ideas.
Click the link above or scroll through the thread to appreciate the hard work of members and options for the 6th Gen Maxima. Links are provided for discussion on each modification.
Please PM Tek-Niq or NismoMax80 to contribute any info on installation/results.
try and do it in this fashion:
MOD:
PRICE:
a web site of WHERE TO GET IT (the more sites the better)
HOW DOES IT PERFORM:
install DIFFICULTY: (here put a * for difficulty..... 5 being the hardest * * * * *)
comment:
Links to existing Threads:
posted by: (your name here)
Last edited by NismoMax80; 12-04-2007 at 07:26 AM.
06-29-2005, 05:24 AM
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Strut Bar
Mod: Front Strut Tower Brace (FSTB)
Price: $42-$149
Available: at www.stillen.com , www.ebay.com
Performs:
One of the most common upgrades on a modified car is mounting Strut Bars. A Strut Bar (also known as strut tower bar or strut brace) is designed to tie the two opposing strut towers together as a single solid unit. The purpose of a strut tower bar is to reduce flex that these towers experience during hard cornering. When taking a turn a car's strut towers normally flex, resulting in bodyflex and losing some traction.
As Strut Tower Bars are designed to keep your strut towers from flexing, they distribute the pressure applied to one strut tower when taking a turn to both towers instead of just one.
Install Difficulty: * (5 being the hardest)
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....highlight=FSTB http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ut+bar+rubbing
pic by: Chernmax
Price: $42-$149
Available: at www.stillen.com , www.ebay.com
Performs:
One of the most common upgrades on a modified car is mounting Strut Bars. A Strut Bar (also known as strut tower bar or strut brace) is designed to tie the two opposing strut towers together as a single solid unit. The purpose of a strut tower bar is to reduce flex that these towers experience during hard cornering. When taking a turn a car's strut towers normally flex, resulting in bodyflex and losing some traction.
As Strut Tower Bars are designed to keep your strut towers from flexing, they distribute the pressure applied to one strut tower when taking a turn to both towers instead of just one.
Install Difficulty: * (5 being the hardest)
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....highlight=FSTB http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ut+bar+rubbing
pic by: Chernmax
06-29-2005, 05:29 AM
#3
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Rear Sway Bar
Mod: Rear (Anti-)Sway Bar
Price: $139-$159
Available: www.stillen.com , www.cattman.com
Performs:
A component that's often used in a suspension system to control body roll. A sway bar may be used on the front and/or rear suspension to help keep the body flat as the vehicle rounds a corner. This greatly improves a vehicle's cornering agility. Replacing the sway bar with one of a larger diameter can increase it even more.
The Maxima comes stock with a light-hollow oem RSB. This upgrade will eliminate most body roll (lean) in hard turns.
Install Difficulty: * * (5 being the hardest)
Stillen: hollow yet stiffer/heavier than stock, only fits 04, use stock rubber bushings (try to buy G35 bushings).
Progress (Cattman): solid, even stiffer and obviously heavier than hollow ones. fits 04 & 05, Polyurethane bushings, powdercoated.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=rsb http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=rsb http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=rsb
pic by: Chernmax
upgrade your RSB endlinks:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=473375
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=475817
Price: $139-$159
Available: www.stillen.com , www.cattman.com
Performs:
A component that's often used in a suspension system to control body roll. A sway bar may be used on the front and/or rear suspension to help keep the body flat as the vehicle rounds a corner. This greatly improves a vehicle's cornering agility. Replacing the sway bar with one of a larger diameter can increase it even more.
The Maxima comes stock with a light-hollow oem RSB. This upgrade will eliminate most body roll (lean) in hard turns.
Install Difficulty: * * (5 being the hardest)
Stillen: hollow yet stiffer/heavier than stock, only fits 04, use stock rubber bushings (try to buy G35 bushings).
Progress (Cattman): solid, even stiffer and obviously heavier than hollow ones. fits 04 & 05, Polyurethane bushings, powdercoated.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=rsb http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=rsb http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....&highlight=rsb
pic by: Chernmax
upgrade your RSB endlinks:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=473375
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=475817
06-29-2005, 05:44 AM
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Coilovers
Mod: Coilovers (K-sport, D2)
Price: $1,100- 1,200 (org group buy $740)
Available: group deals here on the ORG www.ksportusa.com , www.nolimitmotorsport.com
performs:
Coilover Kits provide the ultimate in suspension technology featuring its 36-way adjustable dampening, adjustable spring perch, adjustable body and pillow-ball mounts. The Coilovers has been designed with professional road racing in mind offering extremely high value and performance.
Coilovers replace springs and front struts and rear shocks. They allow you to adjust ride height and stiffness.
Install Difficulty: without air tools * * * * *, with air tools * * (5 being the hardest)
**side note: do some research before buying a spring and strut set up.. look around for coilover deals, there is a possibility you can get a fully adjustable suspension set up for less than a normal spring/strut set up.. sometimes a few dollars more.. 880 for a regular set up vs the 740(if you get a deal) for a full adjustment coilover set up..**
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=406790
pics installed here
Price: $1,100- 1,200 (org group buy $740)
Available: group deals here on the ORG www.ksportusa.com , www.nolimitmotorsport.com
performs:
Coilover Kits provide the ultimate in suspension technology featuring its 36-way adjustable dampening, adjustable spring perch, adjustable body and pillow-ball mounts. The Coilovers has been designed with professional road racing in mind offering extremely high value and performance.
Coilovers replace springs and front struts and rear shocks. They allow you to adjust ride height and stiffness.
Install Difficulty: without air tools * * * * *, with air tools * * (5 being the hardest)
**side note: do some research before buying a spring and strut set up.. look around for coilover deals, there is a possibility you can get a fully adjustable suspension set up for less than a normal spring/strut set up.. sometimes a few dollars more.. 880 for a regular set up vs the 740(if you get a deal) for a full adjustment coilover set up..**
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=406790
pics installed here
06-29-2005, 07:11 AM
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Springs
Mod: Lowering Springs
Eibachs-(front drop 2.0", rear drop .08"), H&R-(front drop 1.4", rear drop 1.3)
price: $220-$307
available: www.stillen.com , www.ebay.com (google for lower prices)
performs: **pm me with your opinion**
Most install lowering springs for a low cost means of reducing wheel gap and lowering their car.
Install Difficulty: * *(with proper tools, harder with out)
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....9&page=1&pp=40
pics installed here
Eiback issue fix: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=437937
Eibachs-(front drop 2.0", rear drop .08"), H&R-(front drop 1.4", rear drop 1.3)
price: $220-$307
available: www.stillen.com , www.ebay.com (google for lower prices)
performs: **pm me with your opinion**
Most install lowering springs for a low cost means of reducing wheel gap and lowering their car.
Install Difficulty: * *(with proper tools, harder with out)
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....9&page=1&pp=40
pics installed here
Eiback issue fix: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=437937
06-29-2005, 07:18 AM
#6
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Active tuning Struts
Mod: Koni Struts (front) KYB AGX Shocks (Rear)
Price: front-$375, rear-$255
available: www.activetuning.com
performs: **pm me with your opinions**
When lowering the Maxima, this mod ensures you do not blow your oem struts or shocks which are not designed for a lowered ride. You can adjust the ride from soft to stiff. This is a cheaper alternative than coilovers.
Install Difficulty: * * (with proper tools)
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=374585
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....+tuning+struts http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....78#post3310678
Price: front-$375, rear-$255
available: www.activetuning.com
performs: **pm me with your opinions**
When lowering the Maxima, this mod ensures you do not blow your oem struts or shocks which are not designed for a lowered ride. You can adjust the ride from soft to stiff. This is a cheaper alternative than coilovers.
Install Difficulty: * * (with proper tools)
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=374585
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....+tuning+struts http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....78#post3310678
06-29-2005, 07:32 AM
#7
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Y-pipe
Mod: Y-pipe
Price: $300
Available: www.customenterprise.com
performs:
The long wait is over, Custom Enterprise is proud to announce the newest item to our product line, a high flowing race y-pipe for your 2004+ Maxima. Once again Custom Enterprise is the first to offer this product on the market today. The 2004 3.5L Maxima engine already is the fastest stock Maxima ever, now you can make it even faster. With precise mandrel bends, tig welding and stainless steel construction, you are sure to have precise fitment and maximum horsepower gains. Other companies have attempted to design this part with minimal success due to the fact that their y-pipes make the exhaust extremely loud. Not ours, adding the Custom Enterprise Y-Pipe will add little if any additional noise to your exhaust system, the competition can't say that. The flex section on our y-pipe also sets it apart from the competition. Many other y-pipes on the market save on cost by using a cheaper lower quality flex section, this results in an annoying “bee buzzing” sound under acceleration. We are sure you have heard one of your Maxima buddies complaining about this before. The Custom Enterprise y-pipe flex section was manufactured to ensure a smooth even flow with no “bee buzzing” sound.
Be the first to have this long sought after part. We recommend having a second set of tires on hand, because you will be spinning your tires real easy!!
Install Difficulty: * (5 being the hardest)
OEM(factory)
CE pipe
pics by: Chermax
Price: $300
Available: www.customenterprise.com
performs:
The long wait is over, Custom Enterprise is proud to announce the newest item to our product line, a high flowing race y-pipe for your 2004+ Maxima. Once again Custom Enterprise is the first to offer this product on the market today. The 2004 3.5L Maxima engine already is the fastest stock Maxima ever, now you can make it even faster. With precise mandrel bends, tig welding and stainless steel construction, you are sure to have precise fitment and maximum horsepower gains. Other companies have attempted to design this part with minimal success due to the fact that their y-pipes make the exhaust extremely loud. Not ours, adding the Custom Enterprise Y-Pipe will add little if any additional noise to your exhaust system, the competition can't say that. The flex section on our y-pipe also sets it apart from the competition. Many other y-pipes on the market save on cost by using a cheaper lower quality flex section, this results in an annoying “bee buzzing” sound under acceleration. We are sure you have heard one of your Maxima buddies complaining about this before. The Custom Enterprise y-pipe flex section was manufactured to ensure a smooth even flow with no “bee buzzing” sound.
Be the first to have this long sought after part. We recommend having a second set of tires on hand, because you will be spinning your tires real easy!!
Install Difficulty: * (5 being the hardest)
OEM(factory)
CE pipe
pics by: Chermax
06-29-2005, 07:40 AM
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Under Drive Pulley
Mod: Southwest Autoworks and Unorthodox UDP
Price: $95-$190
available: www.customenterprise.com, redlinemax.com, www.sportcompactonly.com
performs:
Our Underdrive Series of pulley sets provide power gains through weight loss and through the underdriving of all the accessories (which accounts for about 15% additional gain).
However, we do not push underdriving for two main reasons. First, it is important to keep charging systems, air conditioning, power steering, and water pumps moving fast enough for every day driving. Second, not much horsepower is gained from extreme underdriving.
In most applications all of our underdriving is done with the crank pulley, not the accessory pulleys. This is done so maximum weight loss can be achieved at the crank where most of the horsepower gains are found.
Power gains are still achieved with these billet aluminum pulleys. The reduced rotational mass allows for more power transfer to the drive wheels. 80% of the gains seen with racing pulleys is from weight loss.
thanx to: Chernmax
Info on Benefits
Belts needed: http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...0&postcount=43
Install difficulty: **pm me with your opinions**
INSTALL HOW TO<---click
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=357166
pic by: Ramberg
Price: $95-$190
available: www.customenterprise.com, redlinemax.com, www.sportcompactonly.com
performs:
Our Underdrive Series of pulley sets provide power gains through weight loss and through the underdriving of all the accessories (which accounts for about 15% additional gain).
However, we do not push underdriving for two main reasons. First, it is important to keep charging systems, air conditioning, power steering, and water pumps moving fast enough for every day driving. Second, not much horsepower is gained from extreme underdriving.
In most applications all of our underdriving is done with the crank pulley, not the accessory pulleys. This is done so maximum weight loss can be achieved at the crank where most of the horsepower gains are found.
Power gains are still achieved with these billet aluminum pulleys. The reduced rotational mass allows for more power transfer to the drive wheels. 80% of the gains seen with racing pulleys is from weight loss.
thanx to: Chernmax
Info on Benefits
Belts needed: http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...0&postcount=43
Install difficulty: **pm me with your opinions**
INSTALL HOW TO<---click
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=357166
pic by: Ramberg
06-29-2005, 07:51 AM
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Exhaust
Mod: Greddy Sp-ll Catback Exhaust, Stillen Exhaust, Cattman
Price: around $620-$900
Available: www.customenterprise.com, www.stillen.com
Performs: **pm me with your opinions**
Install difficulty: **pm me with your opinions**
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=greddy
Greddy system:
Greddy:
pic by: Ramberg
Greddy:
pic by: Chernmax
Cattman:
pic by: Deusexmaxima
Price: around $620-$900
Available: www.customenterprise.com, www.stillen.com
Performs: **pm me with your opinions**
Install difficulty: **pm me with your opinions**
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=greddy
Greddy system:
Greddy:
pic by: Ramberg
Greddy:
pic by: Chernmax
Cattman:
pic by: Deusexmaxima
06-29-2005, 08:00 AM
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Magnaflow Mufflers
Mod: muffler section only
Price: $100- $140
available: www.magnaflow.com www.ebay.com (google for info)
performs: **pm me with your opinions**
Install Difficulty: **pm me with your opinions**
part# 14830
pic by: 04redopmax
part# 14816
pic by: K.C. maxx
Price: $100- $140
available: www.magnaflow.com www.ebay.com (google for info)
performs: **pm me with your opinions**
Install Difficulty: **pm me with your opinions**
part# 14830
pic by: 04redopmax
part# 14816
pic by: K.C. maxx
06-29-2005, 08:21 AM
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Intakes
Mod: Berk, Frankencar, Injen, Jim Wolf, NISMO (04-05 yes, MAXIMA!), Stillen, Weapon R, AEM
Price: $265 and under
available: www.stillen.com , www.ebay.com , www.berktechnology.com , www.jimwolftechnology.com , www.frankencar.com www.redlinemax.com (google for info)
performs: **pm me with your opinions**
Install Difficulty: * (5 being the hardest)
Discussions:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=407838
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....1&page=1&pp=40
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=432786
**need pics of the rest please**send me a pm with you site.. or e-mail pito3061@yahoo.com
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injen:
pic by: Ramberg
Install
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injen w/ MR Tech:
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Berk:
pic by: Jsmithsole
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Stillen:
pic by: Blaxima
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Stillen CAI:
Price: $265 and under
available: www.stillen.com , www.ebay.com , www.berktechnology.com , www.jimwolftechnology.com , www.frankencar.com www.redlinemax.com (google for info)
performs: **pm me with your opinions**
Install Difficulty: * (5 being the hardest)
Discussions:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=407838
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....1&page=1&pp=40
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=432786
**need pics of the rest please**send me a pm with you site.. or e-mail pito3061@yahoo.com
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injen:
pic by: Ramberg
Install
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injen w/ MR Tech:
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Berk:
pic by: Jsmithsole
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Stillen:
pic by: Blaxima
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Stillen CAI:
07-27-2005, 01:29 PM
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Intakes continued
JWT pop charger:
pic by: Nick Wolff
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AEM:
pic by: Doctor Wicked
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MOD: NISMO COLD AIR INTAKE(Altima version--Maxima now available)
PRICE: $269.00
a web site of WHERE TO GET IT: www.performancenissanparts.com Jerry Rome Nissan
HOW DOES IT PERFORM: Good, read link
install DIFFICULTY: *
comment: Too many pieces to the unit.
Links to existing Threads: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=432805
posted by: MAXIMAM
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Weapon R
pic by: Kicks26
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FUJITA
plus sound clip:
http://tekniq.homelinux.net/video2/tekniq_dyno.wmv
pic by:Tek-Niq
pic by: Nick Wolff
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AEM:
pic by: Doctor Wicked
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MOD: NISMO COLD AIR INTAKE(Altima version--Maxima now available)
PRICE: $269.00
a web site of WHERE TO GET IT: www.performancenissanparts.com Jerry Rome Nissan
HOW DOES IT PERFORM: Good, read link
install DIFFICULTY: *
comment: Too many pieces to the unit.
Links to existing Threads: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=432805
posted by: MAXIMAM
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Weapon R
pic by: Kicks26
---------------------------------
FUJITA
plus sound clip:
http://tekniq.homelinux.net/video2/tekniq_dyno.wmv
pic by:Tek-Niq
07-27-2005, 05:15 PM
#13
Short Throw Shifter
MOD: Short Throw Shifter
PRICE: $159
Available: at www.ActiveTuning.com www.stillen.com
Performs:
This shifter is easily installed onto the transmission in under an hour with simple hand tools, and reduces the fore and aft throw by 37% for fast, smooth shifts.
install DIFFICULTY: * * * (5 being the hardest)
comment: This shifter is easily installed onto the transmission in under an hour with simple hand tools, and reduces the fore and aft throw by 37% for fast, smooth shifts.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=365329
PRICE: $159
Available: at www.ActiveTuning.com www.stillen.com
Performs:
This shifter is easily installed onto the transmission in under an hour with simple hand tools, and reduces the fore and aft throw by 37% for fast, smooth shifts.
install DIFFICULTY: * * * (5 being the hardest)
comment: This shifter is easily installed onto the transmission in under an hour with simple hand tools, and reduces the fore and aft throw by 37% for fast, smooth shifts.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=365329
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