If I did it again I would just buy a regular se-r. I changed everything anyway so why pay the extra cash for the spec. Answer Hell yeah you can. Totally modded it would be the same car performance wise from what I see.
Besides the SE-R SpecV having 10 more hp and manual, is it possible to get the Near performance from the SE-R?
yes. it is a bit more expensive although a built automatic will shift faster than the best of manual shifters. in high powered turbo applications, built autos will rip manuals a new one. and it is the same engine with almost the same tuning, so once again, yes.
The biggest differnce as far as performance the specV has over the SE-R is the exhaust is suppose to be higher flowing and the suspension is stiffer.
If your going to mod your car both are items that you will probably change out anyways.
The other huge differnece is the 5speed manual or 4 speed auto VS the SpecV's 6 speed, however in the quarter mile (if thats your thing) the SE-R is on par with the specV.
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The '06 (which i assume is the same as 03+) SER will only come in automatic. From the factory it will be a heavier, slower car. With money into mods you can make is close to the Spec V. With a new suspension you can make it as nimble as the spec v. And as mentioned with a rebuilt tranny you can make it shift faster.
But all that requires money in modifications. The Spec V has a better suspension (stiffer struts and springs, to go with bigger wheels) and slightly more power. If you want the car to perform out the gate the Spec may be a better choice... unless you want an automatic, in which case you'll have to spend a few bucks later to get the SER to keep up with the spec. Also depends on what type of driving you want to do.
If I did it again I would just buy a regular se-r. I changed everything anyway so why pay the extra cash for the spec. Answer Hell yeah you can. Totally modded it would be the same car performance wise from what I see.
For the money I would never sacrifice the 6spd and LSD.
The '06 (which i assume is the same as 03+) SER will only come in automatic. From the factory it will be a heavier, slower car. With money into mods you can make is close to the Spec V. With a new suspension you can make it as nimble as the spec v. And as mentioned with a rebuilt tranny you can make it shift faster.
But all that requires money in modifications. The Spec V has a better suspension (stiffer struts and springs, to go with bigger wheels) and slightly more power. If you want the car to perform out the gate the Spec may be a better choice... unless you want an automatic, in which case you'll have to spend a few bucks later to get the SER to keep up with the spec. Also depends on what type of driving you want to do.
my $0.02
wow, the se-r is only an auto and you can't get teh 5 speed anymore?!?!?
also as far as the "better suspension" goes most specV owners drop it anyways, and upgrade to something else so the fact that the suspension is any better really doesn't matter. Nissan claims that the 10 hp comes from a more free flowing exhaust, which also most people get rid of. If your planning to mod, depending on what you want the se-r might actully be a better platform.
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Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. - Ben Franklin
wow, the se-r is only an auto and you can't get teh 5 speed anymore?!?!?
also as far as the "better suspension" goes most specV owners drop it anyways, and upgrade to something else so the fact that the suspension is any better really doesn't matter. Nissan claims that the 10 hp comes from a more free flowing exhaust, which also most people get rid of. If your planning to mod, depending on what you want the se-r might actully be a better platform.
There is "no free flowing exhaust" thats just bogus. Its a better tuned ECU. When have you ever seen an exhaust give 10hp? Honestly.
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i see it all the time with turbo cars. About "free flowing exhaust" perhaps the spec v does not have it but some other cars do, example: honda s2000.
Well yeah. With v8s you can see that power and then some. I was referring to the Spec V though. (or 4 cylinder in general)
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Nissan has claimed the exhaust for the 10 HP difference, however most people claim it is tuning and I am led to believe that is true. When dynoing a 5 speed SE-R (2002) and 6 speed Spec V (2002), dyno differences are no where near 10 BHP let alone WHP.
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