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Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-23-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 768
Posted By ampire

I had surgery on my spinal cord and what was...

I had surgery on my spinal cord and what was helpful was using an inflatable lumbar cushion, you can change the amount of inflation by opening the valve like a camping pad.

Thing I have looks like...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
06-23-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,303
Posted By ampire

could try a dremel and cut/grind it

could try a dremel and cut/grind it
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
06-23-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,541
Posted By ampire

the 1995 ecu took a vq35 3.5L swap easily with a...

the 1995 ecu took a vq35 3.5L swap easily with a VAFC2, i think the 95 had less complexity than the later 4th gens.
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
04-19-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,583
Posted By ampire

Buy this: ...

Buy this:

http://www.amazon.com/Maximum-Boost-Turbocharger-Engineering-Performance/dp/0837601606
63326

Will tell you everything you need to know.
Forum: All Motor
04-15-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,569
Posted By ampire

probably the thing most worth swapping is the 3.5...

probably the thing most worth swapping is the 3.5 cams
Forum: Members Rides
04-15-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,368
Posted By ampire

Nice cars dude

Nice cars dude
Forum: Dyno Discussion and Slips
03-31-2012, 10:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,559
Posted By ampire

Those are some badass numbers dude

Those are some badass numbers dude
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
03-30-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,981
Posted By ampire

I've had two similar Pioneer HUs to that one and...

I've had two similar Pioneer HUs to that one and they were good head units for the money.

If you are just replacing the factory unit and it is Bose, you will need to run separate wires to the...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
03-30-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,981
Posted By ampire

All the entry level pioneers are okay. The...

All the entry level pioneers are okay. The preamp voltage on most pioneers is pretty low at 2 volts, the alpine entry level models usually have a higher preamp voltage. If you are running an...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-29-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,609
Posted By ampire

I like it a lot and I'd keep the black on those...

I like it a lot and I'd keep the black on those parts. Sometimes painting everything makes the car look like it went to a MAACO.
Forum: 6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
03-26-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 777
Posted By ampire

02-03 had the majority of the oil issues, I think...

02-03 had the majority of the oil issues, I think it had something to do with the valve cover design of all things.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-21-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,483
Views: 174,697
Posted By ampire

63385

63385
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-21-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,649
Posted By ampire

and 1) the 3.5s are currently 2-3x the cost of...

and
1) the 3.5s are currently 2-3x the cost of the VQ30DEK
2) changing to 3.0 timing is an enormous pain in the *** if you are not a professional mechanic.
3) not much info out yet on an easy...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-20-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,649
Posted By ampire

2001 VQ30DEK Swap: swaps right in and ecu should...

2001 VQ30DEK Swap: swaps right in and ecu should have no problem but you need a VTEC controller like the VAFC2 or a basic RPM Switch to open and close the variable manifold. The exhaust VQ30DEK...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-13-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,993
Posted By ampire

because the y pipes are different, I'd stick with...

because the y pipes are different, I'd stick with the 4th gen 3.0 style header. If it were me I'd just keep the stock 3.0 manifolds and spend the money on something else like a VAFC2.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-13-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,492
Posted By ampire

I liked my Illumina and S-tech combo. Some say...

I liked my Illumina and S-tech combo. Some say its a bit harsh but I liked the handling and the stiff feeling. It was around 2.25" front and back drop. It only bottoms on stuff if you aren't...
Forum: Members Rides
03-08-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 49,372
Posted By ampire

yeah I know, when I lowered my max ~2.5" (stechs...

yeah I know, when I lowered my max ~2.5" (stechs + illuminas), the wheel gap looked like that of a regular car but the car was seriously low otherwise, my subframe/crossmember would scrape on...
Forum: Members Rides
03-08-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,789
Posted By ampire

hows that subframe holding up lol

hows that subframe holding up lol
Forum: 3rd Generation Maxima (1989-1994)
03-07-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,598
Posted By ampire

ouch, lost my 4th a year ago and still having...

ouch, lost my 4th a year ago and still having some muscle injury from it.

hope you get well soon, your car looked pretty awesome.
Forum: Dyno Discussion and Slips
03-06-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,560
Posted By ampire

They go to 4th gear and then WOT (to a really...

They go to 4th gear and then WOT (to a really high mph) since 4th gear is usually ~ 1:1 gearing.

As he said above, area under the curve is what really matters. Heres my Mustang's dyno with...
Forum: Members Rides
03-06-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,794
Posted By ampire

The stance people are the modern equivalent of...

The stance people are the modern equivalent of the ricer show-car people of the late 90's. Replace vtec type r stickers, bodykits, altezza lights, neon paint, lighting, and fart cans WITH wheels,...
Forum: Dyno Discussion and Slips
03-05-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 15,560
Posted By ampire

A dyno chart shows the amount of power and the...

A dyno chart shows the amount of power and the amount of work an engine generates at a given rate of revolutions per minute.


Horsepower is a function of torque over time (power = work/time). ...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-05-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,132
Posted By ampire

Cold air intake isn't going to get you any...

Cold air intake isn't going to get you any additional power on these cars over the stock intake with a fresh filter, but it will sound better. A short ram intake will get you the sound without the...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-05-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,469
Posted By ampire

I fixed my stuck rear caliper by removing it from...

I fixed my stuck rear caliper by removing it from its pins, using steel wool to clean the pins up and then repacking the pins in grease.

Water gets in there, rust forms, and the caliper stops...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
03-05-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,132
Posted By ampire

I don't see a problem with cutting the CAI pipe,...

I don't see a problem with cutting the CAI pipe, but the reality of it is the stock intake + a fresh new filter on these cars is very good.
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