Is this where I should be, performance-wise?

[Matrix]

Hey everyone:

I was wondering where my car was on the performance ladder these days, and it would appear that this weekend I got my answer.

I'm not going to get into specifics on this forum about how I came to find this out, but apparently my car is dead equal to a Nissan Altima SE 3.5L V6 in 35-100mph accelleration. NOTE: I do not know if he had any mods (stock exhaust) or if he had an auto/manual. But we're looking at a car that has somewhere between 240-250 hp, 246-250 tq.


This encounter resulted in a draw. So does that sound about right for my mods? (See sig.)

I was a little concerned that I wasn't able to pull on him, but at the same time I saw that he wasn't able to pull on me. All feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Viralphrame]

I'm pretty much talking out of my ass here, but unless you're somehow running higher boost via your wastegate (I didn't see a boost controller in your list) I don't see how your collection of mods could net you anywhere near 240HP. That Altima had to have been an automatic or a TERRIBLE manual driver.

(inout)

 

[shane02pro5]

The big difference is weight...Altima is like 400lbs. heavier.

 

[Viralphrame]

The big difference is weight...Altima is like 400lbs. heavier.

That too. I was discussing numbers since the OP mentioned numbers as well.

 

[shane02pro5]

Also consider those numbers are at the crank not the wheels.

 

[Matrix]

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?

 

[Jspeed17]

Are you at stock boost level?? If you are, i think you're doing very well. I've driven many of these cars, being a mechanic, and i can tell you, auto trans or not, they have balls!!

 

[Matrix]

Are you at stock boost level?? If you are, i think you're doing very well. I've driven many of these cars, being a mechanic, and i can tell you, auto trans or not, they have balls!!

I think the ATP wastegate actuator probably increased it to 8-8.5psi.
I have no boost gauge, unfortunately. Im going to fix that this summer, hopefully.

 

[hollar1211]

remember, your car is silver, the fastest color.

 

[Matrix]

remember, your car is silver, the fastest color.

True! (thumb)

 

[43975]

remember, your car is silver, the fastest color.

Unless it's next too a SPICY

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.

 

[Matrix]

Unless it's next too a SPICY

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.

Really? What mods do you have? The link in your sig for your cardomain page only leads me to a red x.

 

[livelyjay]

You're looking at about 190whp with your mods since you don't have an AFC. With an AFC you'd be closer to 200whp because of the leaned out A/F. The Altima will have roughly 200whp if it's a manual, less if it's a slushbox. Your results are about right when you then factor in weight. Once you get the Unichip, manifold, and boost controller put in you'd have him no problem.

 

[Matrix]

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.

 

[slo03.5msp]

Not to be the downer but it sounds a little slow to me. I yank on 350z's like it's nobodys business and I believe they came stock with more hp than the altima.

 

[SlowmazdaBJ]

Not to be the downer but it sounds a little slow to me. I yank on 350z's like it's nobodys business and I believe they came stock with more hp than the altima.

x2 i pull on 350z with i/e and plenum, i hate to say it too but altimas arent that quick

 

[Matrix]

Hmmmm..interesting. For those of you who kill 350Z's, what are your mods?

 

[MSP2k3]

+1 I am curious also

Hmmmm..interesting. For those of you who kill 350Z's, what are your mods?

 

[JDM Sam]

10 psi, a well designed fmic, injen intake, vibrant exhaust, unichip retuned, motor mounts.

That is all you really need given the rest of the car is good.

 

[43975]

I'm stock with a SRI