2 Questions

[DjNikos]

I have a Infiniti i30(96), A32

First question. I got wires Im running from my battery to the interior of my car. At the moment I have them running through the crack of the door connecting to a switch. I know theres an easier way but I dont know where to run them from. To explain this a bit better, I have set up a Dual Intake system, with dual electric superchargers. Electric being the key word, so in order to power them, they have to be connected to the battery, but in order to shut them off, they have to be connected to a switch in the interior. Anyone thats wondering, I feel big increase in hp after 3,000 RPMS and a much better sound coming from the intake. I can provide pictures of this if anyone wants.

Second question, this is related to the first question. As I said, I don't feel my car pick up until 3,000 RPMS. What I want to do to help this is put an ECU upgrade. Now I have no idea where the ecu is, or how to take it out. I've seen ECUs mounted very conviently on BMWs but is this going to be a pain to take out of my car? Also, someone told me, if I put an ecu in my car and the battery dies, the ECU will reflash itself and the upgrade will be erased. Is this true?

Now I originally said 2 questions, but this just came to my head. I've asked this before, but I need some links to products TC/SC for my car. Im definately going to put either or eventually. Now which one I don't know for sure. I need some prices, ideas, opinions. Theres a few cars im looking to crap all over in this car, mustangs being one. I have 140,000 miles on this motor, so should I just buy another engine, and slowly rebuild it to handle a big amout of boost? or can I just get away with stock internals like mentioned before. These are hard descisions for me to make so any input is greately appreaciated. I don't overlook that I have a 4 speed auto, but many people told me, transmission cooler and VB will do the trick.

[maxhopper]

If I may offer my opinion; I don't think electric superchargers are the answer to the power gains you are looking for. That money could be better spend on something to gain significant power.

That said, I expect to see no personal attacks in this thread.

To answer your questions:

1. Check the firewall for a cable, hose, etc coming out of the firewall on the driver's side. Most times, things like that will have some sort of rubber grommet that will seal the hole. Pull the carpet back along the interior, and find where it comes through on the inside.

2. In my experience, the best mods to do to pick up additional power on the bottom end are the y-pipe and an underdrive pulley.

If you are not stisfied with those options, I'm sure Jim Wolf or Technosquare can program and ECU for you for about $400.

The ECU is located right next to the accelrator pedal, on the "hump" between the driver and passenger. It's held to the floor by a few bolts.

3. Stillen was the only company that made superchargers for the A32 - unfortunately they don't make them anymore. You may be able to find one on e-bay if you're lucky. If you want a turbo, get a ready made kit like these. http://www.turbo-kits.com/maxima_turbo_kits.html The PFI is a proven kit.

[Beancooker]

Scott pretty much said it all. From what I understand, you can run boost on stock internals. I spoke with a guy who was running 8psi on the street and 12psi at the track. All stock internals and injectors. He put in a wideband AFC and a high LPH fuelpump. If I'm correct, he was pushing over 500HP and 400FT/LB torque. It may have been 600/500 but I don't remember.

[DjNikos]

No attacks man, no need to worry about that, Im very resonable, I can argue but I don't start childish things. I just like to explain myself thouroughly and I definately do not want to offend anyone. If so, please tell me.

That being said, Im going to explain why I did these dual electric popcorn machines . I hardly spent much money to get some extra power as I paid for them dealer price. This is really the mod I chose to do for the moment before I do anything else, because this will not effect any of my other descisions. By no means, I will not brag about them. I mean, I wont lie either, I feel at least 20 hp more to the wheel. If you're familiar on how they work, its really just a engine spinning a fan, so the more air you get from your air filter, the more air is being thrown at your throttle body especially on the highway. All in all, I only paid 175 dollars because I was able to do the installation myself. The real reason I did this, is because this does not replace the room for TC/SC so in anyway it helps.

I wasn't sure wether a Turbo would replace the downpipe, but I know that it replaces the stock exhaust manifolds so headers are out of the question. And I waited upon the ECU upgrade because some people have told me I have to get it programmed for TC/SC if I get that on my car. Any suggestions?

Im just a beginner but I love to learn, so anything you tell me Is golden to me. I would have become a mechanic but I would rather just keep it as a hobby.

I also have a picture to show what I've done to my car

[Beancooker]

Courtesy of Maxhopper: " TARGET="_blank">http://www.dynomagic.com/Courtesy of NSR A32:http://videos.streetfire.net/s...6.htm

[DjNikos]

wow, you just handed my the Maxima bible, and a Video for the motivation! Thanks. This will definately help me, and the people that will be working on the car. I appreciate this alot!The transmission swap or conversion is something im saving up for. If I do go with a Turbo, I will probably go with Rods and Pistons to reinforce that pressure, since I want this engine to be long lived. But another quick question to add, and I hope you guys aren't getting sick of me. My buddy told me he can bore out my engine and add displacement. Is this something to consider?

[Beancooker]

Not sick at all. That's why we're here. to share info!

If you're going to replace the pistons, the engine should be honed out at least. Boaring is a lot more than honing. If you're spending the money on pistons and rods (assuming forged) instead of boaring, spend the extra $$$ to sleve the block. If your friend has the capabilites to PROPERLY boar the block, he can probably sleeve it for you. If you're going that far, stud the head, so you can put the pistons, rods and sleeves to work, by boosting to say...20+ psi. It's a lot of $$$ to build an engine, but if done properly, it WILL last you a while and give you some incredible HP.

Yes, boaring the block will add displacement. Order your pistons after this is done. If your buddy is going to boar the block in his garage at home, don't let him do it. This needs to be done with the correct tools or it will be effed up.

Any other questions, feel free to ask.

[DjNikos]

all this sounds great. its giving me goosebumps. to think a family car rebuilt to this state. Im willing to do it, even if its going to cost me a couple G's. So what if I have to work my butt off to make that kinda of money. From what I heard from my cousin, my cousin owns a 1.8T VW jetta. He bored it out to 2.1 with no problem by this guy. So I think im going to the right guy. Of course this is guy is a certified mechanic and its gonna cost me. I wouldnt attempt something like this. I wouldn't even try to bolt on a turbo myself. Of course I would want to learn how to do something like that, but I might try expirement on lawnmower engines first.

[Beancooker]

Installing a turbo is EASY compared to boaring out your block. Ask questions, and search old threads, and you will learn enough to do the turbo install yourself. Most engine work is easier than you think, until you get into internals. I can't stress enough how much info there is in the old threads here. For a transmission that will be able to keep up with all that horsepower: http://www.levelten.com/store/...i.htm The bulletproof transmission. Auto with transbrake around $3k+