Is this where I should be, performance-wise?

I first started pulling on them when it was just my fmic and exhaust. I think my blown wga helped with that. I was spiking 19lbs holding 9. Now I just make them look silly.
 
Unless it's next too a SPICY :cool:

I would say that your fared very well. Those Altimas rather powerful. I would agree that it was most likely an auto tho. My boy's got a Maxima with the same motor, but he has that auto/stick. He's able to take me from a stop. Between 2nd-4th, He's mine tho.

I'm stock with a SRI


What the...? (boom07)

Are you telling me that with ONLY a SRI, your MSP can own the 260+hp Nissan Maxima V6? (scratch)
 
You can't just assume based on HP. Weight is a major factor the later models weight is over 3500lbs compared to the MSP at around 2800lbs.
 
You can't just assume based on HP. Weight is a major factor the later models weight is over 3500lbs compared to the MSP at around 2800lbs.

Yes, I understand all of the factors involved (weight, power curve, gearing, etc.). But I don't understand how he can beat a car that posts 14.7sec 1/4 mile times and his only mod is just a SRI.
 
Weight is a major factor. The z I play with all the time is my buddy's. It's got nismo exhaust and a pop charger and I embarass him. Usally about 5 cars through 2 and then it gets worse from there.
 
Run the 6 speed G37's. Those are better races.
I about ready to go C6 hunting and basically anything that traps between 110 and 119 mph in the 1/4. :)
 
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Awesome, thanks for all the feedback everyone!

As soon as I get the S-pipe and turbo manifold installed, I'll get an EBC, wideband, boost gauge, and oil pressure gauge. Then I'll take the car to a shop in Maryland and have the Unichip custom dyno-tuned for 10psi.

I think I'm gonna have a fun summer.

Why MD? there are no dyno's in VA? not to sound like we dont want you here or nothin, just curious
 
Why MD? there are no dyno's in VA? not to sound like we dont want you here or nothin, just curious


I believe the closest (to me) authorized Unichip tuner with a dyno is Altered Atmosphere in Maryland. I could be wrong about them being the closest, but they do have a good reputation from what I've heard.
 
Weight is a major factor. The z I play with all the time is my buddy's. It's got nismo exhaust and a pop charger and I embarass him. Usally about 5 cars through 2 and then it gets worse from there.

What are your mods? How much boost are you running?
 
Unless it's next too a SPICY :cool:

I would say that your fared very well. Those Altimas rather powerful. I would agree that it was most likely an auto tho. My boy's got a Maxima with the same motor, but he has that auto/stick. He's able to take me from a stop. Between 2nd-4th, He's mine tho.

So you only have a SRI....

I find it very unlikely that you beat a maxima. I only say this because I had a 3.5L Altima 2005, and that s*** was a beast, even in auto. I never shifted on anyone I raced with that. But the altima was always faster than the maxima since they started making the newer models.

I raced a newer porsche carerra 4s with one and from 3mph-70mph I was only back max 4 cars. Beginning we were even almost he was poking out a little of course.
No way a MSP with only a sri is doing that ever. Atleast to the altima which is rated at less power than the maxima.
 
Oh, hey - I am not, by any means, even insinuating that I'm making 240hp. What I meant was that in running neck and neck with the Altima SE 3.5, does that sound like a good performance level for me to be at given my current mods and untuned state?

I'm just not used to thinking of an Altima as a decent performer, but maybe I should rethink that with regards to the VQ-equipped models...

What do you guys think? Did my MSP fare well here, given its current state?

Untuned being the operative word here. Get a tune and you shall see a beast like no other. I am untuned, and have no problem bending a lightly modded SRT-4 over my knee.
 
Untuned being the operative word here. Get a tune and you shall see a beast like no other. I am untuned, and have no problem bending a lightly modded SRT-4 over my knee.


Nice! (thumb)
Now you've got me excited about getting this car tuned.

BTW, what kind of rims are those on your MSP?
 
Yea I've taken down a 05 srt4 before too with the MSP but with the stock turbo spiking 8psi and all other mods except spipe and manifold were stock, from a roll 2nd gear. He was pissed and wanted to race again out the hole I said no seeing as we just went 100mph. I barely beat him by 3/4ths of a car though but winning is winning I let off at 4th gear, I always do.

Gotta mention the Altima destroyed a WRX too. Bus lengths it wasnt close at all started from out the hole too, altima had 250hp in the 2005 model.

Shame I never got to race a SRT with the Altima.

But to the person who made this thread, yes your car is doing good if your keeping up with or neck and neck with a 3.5 altima. Now, the new new altimas is a different story. What do they got 270hp, them s**** move period, stock just like the older ones.
 
$75 for all 4 with perfect rubber(at the time) Enkei 10 spoke wheels(dunno model #). The ex GF's parents liked me.
 
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