Owner: Terrance Herrera
Year: 2006
Model: Altima
Current Color: Smoke
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Trim: SE-R
Similar but different.
Owner: Terrance Herrera
Year: 2006
Model: Altima
Current Color: Smoke
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Trim: SE-R
The hi-ram rotation design embodies my vision of isolating the cold-side intercooler piping from the turbo’s hot-side. Consequently, the intake air temperature (IAT) decreases significantly. The build stages will be documented and shared over the next few days, commencing with the stock setup and culminating at this point.
Community Member Credit: fxlr8
PROCEDURE WAS DONE ON MY 2008 M45. PROCEDURE SHOULD BE SIMILAR ON MOST INFINITI VEHICLES. MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR OWNERS MANUAL FOR PROPER FLUID SPECS AND CAPACITIES.
TOOLS:
- JACK STANDS
- JACK
- 10MM HEX SOCKET
- SOCKET WRENCH
- TORQUE WRENCH (FT/LBS)
- BREAKER BAR (IF NEEDED)
SUPPLIES:
- 2 (QUART) BOTTLES DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL (75W-90 SYNTHETIC IS WHAT I USED)
- FLUID PUMP
- DRAIN PAN
- RAGS
SAFETY:
- NEVER GET UNDER A CAR WITHOUT OUT QUALITY JACKSTANDS OR RAMPS IN PLACE. NEVER EVER GET UNDER A CAR ONLY RAISED AND SUPPORTED WITH A JACK.
PROCEDURE:
LIFT AND SUPPORT ALL 4 CORNERS OF YOUR VEHICLE WITH JACKSTANDS. YOU WANT TO KEEP THE THE CAR AS LEVEL AS POSSIBLE SO YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PUMP IN THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FLUID INTO THE DIFFERENTIAL.
LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE TOP FILLER PLUG FIRST (YOU’LL WANT TO REMOVE THE FILLER PLUG FIRST SO YOU CAN BE SURE THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FILL UP THE DIFFERENTIAL AFTER THE FLUID IS DRAINED).
LOOSEN THE DRAIN PLUG. ALIGN YOUR PAN UNDER THE DIFFERENTIAL AND REMOVE THE PLUG.
LET THE FLUID DRAIN COMPLETELY.
AFTER THE FLUID DRAINS, CLEAN THE DRAIN PLUG AND REINSTALL THE DRAIN PLUG. TIGHTEN THE DRAIN PLUG TO 25FT/LBS.
GRAB YOUR FLUID AND PUMP AND FILL YOUR DIFFERENTIAL UNTIL THE FLUID STARTS COMING OUT OF THE FILLER HOLE. YOU MIGHT HAVE SOME FLUID COMING OUT SLOWLY THE WHOLE TIME YOU ARE PUMPING, BUT IT WILL NOT BE FULL UNTIL IT IS COMING OUT PRETTY GOOD (AROUND 1.7 QUARTS).
AFTER THE FLUID IS LEVEL WITH AND COMING OUT OF THE FILLER HOLE PUT BACK THE FILLER PLUG AND TIGHTEN TO 25FT/LBS.
CLEAN UP ANY FLUID THAT YOU SPILLED, ESPECIALLY OFF THE EXHAUST PIPES.
DONE!
MY CAR HAD AROUND 39,000 ON IT, NOT SURE IF THE FLUID WAS EVER CHANGED BEFORE I DID IT.
OLD FLUID ON LEFT / NEW FLUID ON RIGHT.
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Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/326392000409
Credit: Isaiah Adams
Found some old screenshots in my import album… Don’t ask me any questions, just take a look for yourself. If it makes sense to you and you’ve got a 4th-gen, live near a pull-it yard or a 5.5 part-out, and you’re planning a 3.5 6-speed full swap on a budget with DIYs… here you go!
Credit: René Saran
Out of the two eBay options I had, I chose this intercooler with the angle, but I wanted something better. As some of you may know, there are only about four same-side intercoolers available on the market, offering limited options and not much room for upgrades. I wanted to use a Garrett core, but none of the sizes fit my needs, so I ended up with a Vibrant core, which I got at a significant discount.
To keep the same piping setup, I used AutoCAD to create the measurements for the end tanks and had them cut on a plasma table from 3/16-inch aluminum. From there, with a few bends, my buddy laid down some impressive welds to recreate my eBay intercooler on steroids, now featuring the Vibrant core. I’ll be trimming about 1.25 inches off the straight section of my pipes, but that’s pretty much all I need to do to make it fit with the longer core length.
Check out the inside fins on the eBay intercooler—very sparse and lacking louvers.
Credit: Jon Jainarine
Notes:
- Manifold and intake ports blocked off.
- PCV valve removed and replaced with AN adapter from Bull Boost (Color Fittings also makes a PCV delete kit for VQs).
- Front valve cover PCV outlet mated to a 5/8 barb to AN 10 adapter (Aeroflow and Autoplum makes these – picture under post with part number)
Credit: Kane Johnson / Shawn Williams
Torque Solution Fast Response IAT Sensor is the perfect choice when converting to a speed density setup or just needing to replace your existing IAT sensor. You will need a weld-on 3/8 bung on your intake.
Price: $15.99
Order Link: https://www.torquesolution.com/product-p/ts-es-iat-gm.htm
Sensor Specifics:
- Typical Voltage Supply: 5V DC
- Operating Temperature: -40 C to 135 C
- Sensor Body Material: Brass
- Hex Size: 18.90 mm (3/4″)
- Thread Size: 3/8″ – 18 NPTF w/ Thread Sealing Compound
- Sealing Pressure: 200 kPa
Interchangeable With The Below Part Numbers:
- AC Delco / GM Part #’s: 25036751, 5S1007, AJ0005, TS10077, 213-190, 25037334, 213190, 213192, 25037034, 25037225, 5744430, 8250373340, SU107, 8250367510, 213191, 25036950, 25095187, 3854527, 38545273
- AEM 30-2010
- Haltech HT-010204
Credit: Kane Johnson / Shawn Williams.
Installed Benchmark Audi ignition coils, 10AN bungs on the valve covers, and a Torque Solution fast-response IAT sensor in the charge pipe on this Turbo 4th gen today.
