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can u feel really feel a difference between driving a car with 222hp vs. 255 hp? i'm looking at 2001 - 2003 nissan maximas
TKCARAUDIO
06-01-2009, 10:22 PM
yes
duece212
06-01-2009, 10:25 PM
Will it feel different probably, will it be better who knows. Whats the torque difference, where is the peak HP made, how much power do each make across the entire RPM range, does the power match up with your driving style...do you live 1/4 mile at a time...
basically, drive both, see how it feels
snb778
06-01-2009, 10:40 PM
yes, absolutely.. esp. if you have owned the car for a few months/years... you know you're car... you will feel 5-10hp diff... at least I did.
Proximity
06-01-2009, 10:44 PM
I notice a difference with my exhaust silencer on or off, which is probably 5-7ish whp.
GTO Dave
06-04-2009, 01:04 AM
lol - notice a 5 hp diff? You have quite a sensitive *** to feel that in the seat....30hp diff - yea you'd notice that...unless other factors are different. Like Duece12 said, check the other specs to see how they compare. Are the gears the same? Lot of variables with a generic post. Everything the same other than more hp(and I'd assume torque is more) yes you'll feel it.
Dave
Will it feel different probably, will it be better who knows. Whats the torque difference, where is the peak HP made, how much power do each make across the entire RPM range, does the power match up with your driving style...do you live 1/4 mile at a time...
basically, drive both, see how it feels
2001 1998 2002 2003
Standard Engine 3L 222hp V6 3L 190hp V6 3.5L 255hpV6 3.5L 255hp V6
Horsepower 222 @ 6400 RPM 190 @ 5600 RPM 255 @ 5800 RPM 255 @ 5800 RPM
Torque 217 @ 4000 RPM 205 @ 4000 RPM 246 @ 4400 RPM 246 @ 4400 RPM
Valves 4 4 4 4
Displacement (cc) 2988 2988 3498 3498
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.7 X 2.9 3.7 X 2.9 3.8 X 3.2 3.8 X 3.2
Compression Ratio 10:1 10:1 10.4:1 10.3:1
bolded these to make it easier to read
so lookin at these stats, i'd still feel a difference?
jerseysfinest08
06-04-2009, 04:53 PM
if u want hp go with a mustang not an import too much work for not enough results i got an n/a 557 bbf putting out around 850-900hp show me a NATURALLY ASPIRATED ricer tht can do tht no turbos allowed
if u want hp go with a mustang not an import too much work for not enough results i got an n/a 557 bbf putting out around 850-900hp show me a NATURALLY ASPIRATED ricer tht can do tht no turbos allowed
don't need thaT MUCH hp. plus i would never buy an american car, only truck/suv. love my japanese whips!
viperrgh2
06-05-2009, 01:01 AM
I feel 5hp changes in the same car is when it becomes noticeable, that much hp will make a big difference but if the cars aren't exactly the same its much less noticable
I feel 5hp changes in the same car is when it becomes noticeable, that much hp will make a big difference but if the cars aren't exactly the same its much less noticable
wat?
jdawg
06-10-2009, 02:02 PM
the 02 and 03 have a lil more torque buy weigh 500lbs more, so i doubt you will really feel a whole lot of difference, but i would still go with the higher torque
GAM3OVR
06-10-2009, 02:03 PM
Those 3.5 MAXIMA's are pretty quick
I still pull on em thou :)
in regard to the idiot comments with 900+ no turbo.
A tunning mag 2 yeard ago had a contest to see who could make an engine more powerful
a 2.5 L made 1488 BHP, where a V10 barely strugled to do 13XX
Screw your pathetic excuse.
It takes an idiot to make something bigger, but a genuis to make is smaller and less complex
John3000
06-11-2009, 09:49 AM
Get a manual Maxima, I miss my 01 black on black.............:(
Get a manual Maxima, I miss my 01 black on black.............:(
can't....... need a automatic
AllDayMJ
06-12-2009, 01:19 AM
can't....... need a automatic
y, left leg amputee?