Year: 1996 Model: Maxima Color: White Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Trim: GXE
Highlights: Fully built FWD VQ35 with a overspinning, belt-slipping Vortech V2 SQ running on custom JWT tune and mated to a 6-speed HLSD putting down 443whp/378wtq (STD corrected) on 93 octane. Uncorrected numbers were 454whp and 387wtq.
Mod List:
Engine:
– Swapped VQ35 with VQ30 timing equipment (no variable valve timing)
– 8.8:1 Wiseco Pistons (stock bore)
– Eagle Rods w/ 3/8” ARP Bolts
– Balanced/Blue Printed Rotating Assembly
– ARP Main and Head Studs (std)
– JDM Cams (AKA JWT S1 Knockoffs) on custom intake cam timing
– Cosworth Headgasket
– JWT Valve Springs/shims
– Mild head work (gasket matched intake/exhaust ports)
– New OEM VQ30 timing equipment (chains, tensioners, etc., including water pump)
– Custom Z33 Intake Manifold w/ Motordyne 7/16” Spacer
– 70mm ’01Pathfinder TB
Year: 2002 Model: Altima Color: Black Transmission: 6-Speed HSLD Trim: SE
This build was completed by Stephane Asselin back in 2008. Yeap, over 10 years ago. It was the very first Supercharged VQ35DE Nissan Altima in the world originating from Québec, Canada. It also has a 5-Speed Manual to 6-Speed HSLD Manual transmission from a 2004 Nissan Maxima. Everything was done by Stephane himself except the custom alternator pulley which he had made by a local shop. On the 1/4 track, the car ran 12.614 @ 110.730 MPH on 5.5-6 PSI of Boost.
5-Speed Manual to 6-Speed HSLD Transmission Swap (From a 2004 Nissan Maxima. Just needed to Swap Speed Sensor from Original Transmission. Same Axles and Mounts used.)
Custom Magnuson/Eaton MP90 Supercharger
S-Max 22″ x 10″ x 4″ Intercooler
RC 440cc Injectors
Custom Thermostat housing with inner 350z Thermostat
Custom Alternator Pulley (The supercharger is driven by the alternator pulley)
Custom Intercooler 3″ Piping All Around
E-Manage Ultimate Tuned w/ Greddy Pressure Sensor
SSQV Blow-Off Valve
Optima Red Top Battery Relocated to Trunk
Dual Slim Radiator Fans w/ DIF Fan Controller
XS Headers Autochrome
Custom True Dual Exhaust 2.5″
3″ Metal Cat Hi Flow Stainless Catalytic Converter
Year: 1992 Model: Maxima Color: White Trim: SE Engine: VQ35DE Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Highlights:
This is the first known FULL 2002 ECU 3.5L swap into a 3rd gen Maxima.
On Sunday, February 16th, 2014, it ran an 11.97 @ 113.3mph in the 1/4 mile NATURALLY ASPIRATED! Took place at at Coastal Plains Dragway in Jacksonville, NC.
First Maxima to do 11s in the 1/4 mile All Motor.
Horsepower: 335HP at crank and 300 WHP ALL MOTOR
Curb Weight at track (with driver): 2600 lbs
Mod List:
Quick Car Info
1992 Nissan Maxima SE w/ 3.5L Engine
Original Automatic Transmission w/ 215K+ miles (RE4F04V)
Engine from 02 Maxima w/ 49K miles
FULL ECU swap with 02 Maxima ECU, NATS, Ignition Switch, Steering wheel, & Cluster
Go Fast Mods and Engine Specs
VQ35DE Engine Swap with FULL ECU wiring
Fully Built Engine by NWP Engineering
Full Headwork by NWP Engineering (port & polish, intake ports matched, all obstructions removed, valves lapped, heads resurfaced, combustion chambers polished)
All Intake Manifolds ported and polished and matched by NWP Engineering
Upper Intake Manifold completely gutted and smoothed out
NWP 75mm Big Bore Throttle Body Kit
NWP Engineering Thermal Intake Spacers(To prevent thermal transfer of heat from lower intake manifold to upper manifold)
NWP Engineering Premium VIAS Block Plate
JDM Camshafts (260* duration & 10.9mm lift)
VQ35HR Head Gaskets w/ coolant passage modified on block (better coolant flow)
VQ35HR Valve Springs w/ an extra 1mm shim
VQ35HR Head Bolts
VQ35DE 06 350z RevUp Oil Pump
ARP Rod Bolts
New valve seals
R35 GTR Injectors (~560cc)
Walbro 255lph HP fuel pump
Nismo SR20DE Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator mounted on fuel rail in place of damper for a return style system (set to static 51psi)
Turbo XS UTEC Engine Management System
Fully tuned by National Speed, Inc in Wilmington, NC
Suprastick V4 Standalone Automatic Transmission Control Unit
Custom Equal Length Mandrel Ypipe made by RJ’s Custom Piping
McCord Power Plate Electric Exhaust 2.5″ Cutout
3.5L Altima aftermarket headers (modified to fit engine bay)
K&N Cone Filter
3.25″ ID MAF Housing
TransGo HD2 Shift Kit Valve Body Recalibration
Edge Racing 3800 High Stall Prototype Torque Converter
Custom Engine Tune program by NWP Engineering for 93 octane
Stock heat range NGK copper spark plugs (stock gap)
15×8 Rota Slipstream wheels w/ 22x8x15 Mickey Thompson ET Drag Slicks OR
14×6 OEM Ford Ranger wheels w/ 20x8x14 Mickey Thompson ET Drag Slicks
This isn’t a one time wonder either. It first ran 10.98 then the very next run backed it up with the 10.85. The record was obtained on October 5th, 2008 at Toronto Motorsports Park, Ontario, Canada driven by JIME himself.
Yes that’s right, it runs 10’s… And gets groceries too.
1/4 Performance Records:
Nitrous
All Motor
95 Maxima GXE VQ35:
10.85 @ 125.55 MPH
12.3 @ 111 MPH
Notable Racing Accomplishments:
2008 Summit 3rd place
2008 CSCS Street Wars Champion
2008 CSCS Bracket Points Champion
Mod List:
Engine, Trans & Exhaust:
2002 VQ35 3.5 Engine Swap with A33B ECU
Stock Bottom-End
SSIM Intake Manifold and Drive-by-wire Throttle Body
