After the Stillen show I had the opertunity to drive NPM's project Altima. At Stillen it made more power on the dyno than a track package 350Z much to everyones surprise. It has a Mossy Performance stainless exhaust, Unorthodox UD pulley set and a AEM CAI, the basic bolt ons.
I got to drive the car when we went to dinner after the show. Man was I amazed what this car can do! The car was doing rolling burnouts with ease by just flooring the throttle even with the huge 245/30-19 wheels and tires! With the exhuast and intake, the Altima sounded like a Ferrari, no-kidding. It feel like a mid-14 second car. I was very impressed.
At part throttle just crusing, the car is still quiet and refined, but when the throttle is mashed, it really sings. This car can whoop its share of GT mustangs and the like no problem I bet.
I am so impressed, I want to get an Altima now. I am kinda torn between the Altima and a G35 for the wifes car. I knew the 3.5 Alty was fast but I was not expecting it to respond so well to a few minor bolt ons. I can't wait until JWT finnishes development of the light flywheel to replace the heavy 30 lbs stock dual mass unit and gets their camshafts done. That and when Stillen finishes the header development, Altimas will fly, maybe high 13's all motor from a family sedan.
I love it, M3 performance with a mid 20 k price. I am jealouse of you Alima guys!
[quote]Originally posted by morepower2
[b]After the Stillen show I had the opertunity to drive NPM's project Altima. At Stillen it made more power on the dyno than a track package 350Z much to everyones surprise. It has a Mossy Performance stainless exhaust, Unorthodox UD pulley set and a AEM CAI, the basic bolt ons.
I cut your quote down to save room. How did you like the AEM CAI ? Some here use it and some use the Injen.
I'm in the process of upgrading from the JWT Pop-Charger to
the Injen CAI. I chose Injen over the AEM due to the larger diameter tube (3" on the Injen). Plus, I think asthetically it just
looks better!
Originally posted by ALTYHOLIC I'm in the process of upgrading from the JWT Pop-Charger to
the Injen CAI. I chose Injen over the AEM due to the larger diameter tube (3" on the Injen). Plus, I think asthetically it just
looks better!
I don`t want to offend anyone but I chose the Injen for those reasons and I am told the price is about the same. Check out the thread by Slurppie.
Originally posted by morepower2 After the Stillen show I had the opertunity to drive NPM's project Altima. At Stillen it made more power on the dyno than a track package 350Z much to everyones surprise. It has a Mossy Performance stainless exhaust, Unorthodox UD pulley set and a AEM CAI, the basic bolt ons.
I cut your quote down to save room. How did you like the AEM CAI ? Some here use it and some use the Injen.
The AEM has been proven to make more power on a Dyno.
Originally posted by Ratwayne I don`t want to offend anyone but I chose the Injen for those reasons and I am told the price is about the same. Check out the thread by Slurppie.
Hey Rat... you got that thing bolted on yet?
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Originally posted by morepower2 After the Stillen show I had the opertunity to drive NPM's project Altima. At Stillen it made more power on the dyno than a track package 350Z much to everyones surprise. It has a Mossy Performance stainless exhaust, Unorthodox UD pulley set and a AEM CAI, the basic bolt ons.
How much did the 350Z track edition dyno at? How much more was the Alty with the bolt ons?
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Originally posted by morepower2 The Z dynoed at around 224 hp and the Altima was 228 hp. Stock it was 206 hp.
Mike
That Dyno on the Z seems pretty low if it's putting out 287 HP to the crank.. hmm.. wonder if Nissan is fudging their numbers.. 228 sounds about right. A fellow member Dynoed his Altima with those bolt on's at 230.
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Back on subject: It is hard to choose which one to go with, but the results should be almost the same , shouldn`t they Scott ?
Well considering our car is only rated 240 at the crank, and the Z stock is 287. Yeah I am a little surprised. So basically with basic bolt-on mods, intake, exhaust, and pulley, we have more HP then the Z? Hmm.. And I thought that the Z's intake and exhaust was not restrictive at all so I doubt a bolt on would help it as much as it helps our alty. I'm sure they'll still pull better numbers at the track, with their RWD, and LSD. but can't complain for a 4 door sports sedan
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Originally posted by scottlny Well considering our car is only rated 240 at the crank, and the Z stock is 287. Yeah I am a little surprised. So basically with basic bolt-on mods, intake, exhaust, and pulley, we have more HP then the Z? Hmm.. And I thought that the Z's intake and exhaust was not restrictive at all so I doubt a bolt on would help it as much as it helps our alty. I'm sure they'll still pull better numbers at the track, with their RWD, and LSD. but can't complain for a 4 door sports sedan
4dr sports sedan, OK It does sound better than family hauler and since both my young adults both drive Acuras, sometimes it gets rough around here.
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