New Boosted Altima Coupe 3.5 CVT

[duffman8189]

yo duffman where in florida r u??? im in fl as well

Im in Miami, what about you?

[duffman8189]

SFR asking price is $5500 but with shipping and transmission cooler I think it comes out to close to $6,000 or maybe the cooler is included now? Unsure... I also got an electronic boost controller out of the deal which I have installed in my dash so I can change settings, boost and such which is a great feature to have. The retail on that was like around $600-$700.

That's it...
http://www.hksusa.com/products/more.asp?id=3208

The install was $1400 and then got charged another $100 for CVT drain+refill+temp gauge install.

I use the BD Tuner to keep track of my a/f ratio so if you have that, you're one step ahead.

Reflashing the stock ECU is going to be at least another $400-$800 I'm sure, depending on what Dynosaur does or if I go the UpRev route. The custom exhaust work, unsure atm on that price. The shop also heat wrapped a lot of stuff and I put even more on in certain places after getting home. Just a precaution.

Even if you have MT, you're going to want to heat wrap like a mofo due to our compact engine bays.

Nice! how many miles did u have before boosting? Im about to get the Uprev tune this week with a Greddy SE

[rjdmmfl1]

It might have something to do with the tune, maybe once I get reflashed my boost will stay constant, unsure atm.

I don't think it will make a different with the reflash... Blake's Turbo did the same thing... in CVT mode, it drops the boost down to like 3 or 2...

WOW, I can't believe you guys are still spending that kind of money on a mod that has failed on every CVT its ever been installed on. Your pressure solenoid valve WILL go sooner or later... you have seen it happen numeorus times... why do you think your car will be any different. Ricky has spent God knows how much moeny for the only way to solve the CVT boost problem.... TURN IT INTO A MANUAL!

[IBCoupe]

Shh! It's like driving a Ferrarri off a cliff; yes, you have just wasted four years of college tuition, but that's not exactly the point.

And, Rj, I heard rumors that you're on the East Coast now. Whereabouts?

[dldjros69]

Sick videos man! Id love to get in that sandwich and see where i rank up. Where are u guys?

[Ranga14]

It might have something to do with the tune, maybe once I get reflashed my boost will stay constant, unsure atm.

I don't think it will make a different with the reflash... Blake's Turbo did the same thing... in CVT mode, it drops the boost down to like 3 or 2...

WOW, I can't believe you guys are still spending that kind of money on a mod that has failed on every CVT its ever been installed on. Your pressure solenoid valve WILL go sooner or later... you have seen it happen numeorus times... why do you think your car will be any different. Ricky has spent God knows how much moeny for the only way to solve the CVT boost problem.... TURN IT INTO A MANUAL!

Always gotta have a negative Nancy barge in and ruin everyone's day. :P

And I'm not putting my PSI at 7-9 as they did, keeping it low. And the MT swap is an option I'm looking at in time. And before you say it, YES, I'm DOING my research. I'm not a fool.

... And dldjros69, as for where we're at, DFW metro area. A bit of a drive for you.

[rjdmmfl1]

don't get me wrong, I understand why you want it turbocharged... the turbocharged 3.5 A/C is fast... even at 5 PSI, this thing moves, and it moves quicker than A LOT of cars out there...

i drove in Blake's turbo charged 3.5 and recall utterly destroying a Porsche Cayman S, G37, Mustang GT...

but its still a lot of money for something that is absolutely, positively, no doubt about it going to fail in the forseeable future, that's all.

But I'm the last one to tell people how to spend their money... I've done spme pretty crazy sh*t to this car for no other reason than because i wanted to do it! So I guess i agree ... enjoy it while you got it!!!

Shh! It's like driving a Ferrarri off a cliff; yes, you have just wasted four years of college tuition, but that's not exactly the point.

And, Rj, I heard rumors that you're on the East Coast now. Whereabouts?

Baltimore until at least 2012

[IBCoupe]

Cool beans. I might be in DC at the end of the month... already pondered meeting up with DReed, but maybe you'll be available, too.

[AZNnite]

Thought I'd bring this back up to see how the cars handling so far? Any issues?

[DAAN.]

curios about an official 0 -60

[Ranga14]

Keep being curious. It's going to be in the shop soon and will be there for the next several months.

[dldjros69]

Keep being curious. It's going to be in the shop soon and will be there for the next several months.

did the cvt fail or r u gettin a manny transmission

[Ranga14]

No, it hasn't failed. But I'm uber paranoid since there's massive torque going through that poor CVT.

So yes, MT swap, lol.

[6SpeedinCoupe]

AWESOME!!!!!!! Eff the CVT b.s man. It isn't good for anything but lazy people...and it especially isn't good for boosting as everyone knows. Knowing that a 6 speed is an option for the A/C...can I ask why in the world you would ever settle for CVT if you ever had ANY ambition to modify?

[dldjros69]

I was gonna attempt to answer this. But i have done it 200 times already and so have others. Prolly the same reason i put a turbo on my 2.5

[Ranga14]

Uh, yeah, at the time, nearly 3 years ago, I HAD TO HAVE a car and got suckered into the CVT buzz. Plus the fact that the dealer had no MT cars and again, I had to have it RIGHT THEN. Plus my step bro works for the Nissan plant so I got a nice discount at the time. You might ask why not an MT Sentra or MT 350z. Well, didn't want a 4 cylinder and don't like the looks of either. A G wasn't an option due to my discount not being as high with Infiniti.

But no sense in looking into the past, just looking to the future and having an improved vehicle.

[RicerX]

Just for the sake of repetition, I'll reiterate a few things, being someone who has driven both a CVT and a 6MT AC.

The CVT is neat. It's a big advancement with respect to transmissions. Nissan is the only company who is somewhat successful with their implementation of CVT transmissions into their lineup. They are better than MTs for daily commuting, especially in heavy traffic, simply because they enable much better fuel efficiency. On a long term scale, because they don't work like conventional transmissions, they will allow engines to last longer because there is barely any fluctuation in the RPMs when driven under normal conditions (and not in manual mode like a racecar , allowing for less wear and tear on engine internals.

In addition - Nissan has chosen a different target market for these cars than say a Z, and as such, very few Altimas (both coupes and sedans) are manufactured with 6MTs. Actually, the production numbers (for 2010 models) say 3% of ALL Altimas produced (sedans and coupes) are in the configuration of V6 CPE 6MT. Sedans, as of 2010, are no longer offered with MTs for any trim at all (I have a source for this, but I'm lazy right now). This makes for a very rare configuration in the grand scheme of things. Some people don't feel like hoofing it all over the country to find one. Most people don't feel like paying the premium that you'd pay in ordering one from the factory through a dealer.

I have one because I lucked out and found one. I have owned two CVT models prior to this one. I took a bit of a hit getting this one, but I don't regret it and know this is a vehicle I will own long term.

Most people hardcore set on doing things like turboing, etc, are going to opt for the Z. But the Z is no longer as accessible to some people that end up seated in Altimas because of its price. A loaded V6 Altima coupe lands you in entry-level Z pricing. The Altima I'm driving MSRPs just south of the $32,000 mark (kick plates, floor mats, leather, premium pkgs). To have the same amenities in a Z (bluetooth, bose, ipod interface - read NOT aux jack, actual interface), it lands you just south of $42,000. Some people would rather spend $10k on wheels, suspension, exhaust, and a turbo. Some would rather have a stock Z.

Keep in mind also, a lot of ppl on here bought cars with CVTs before they knew about any of the performance issues you've conveniently waltzed in to find out about without having to experiment for yourself. It took guys in this thread to pave the way and uncover those issues. Had they known before they spent thousands of dollars modding, they might not have. But then no one would be able to make educated decisions about it. That's what these forums are for. In theory, the CVT is better than a manual because it doesn't disrupt the momentum of acceleration with shift shock that you get in a manual. If it could only hold the power, no one would drive a manual. The CVT is just not there yet.

So before you ask the question of "why not a manual you morons?!", keep in mind a few things:

1) to each his own.
2) manuals are soon to be a thing of the past. (see NISSAN GT-R, the automatic that shifts faster than any human ever could with a manual)
3) you'll get long-winded posts like this one.
4) some people might be missing appendages or something but don't advertise it. (I have a friend with half of a right arm. he might prefer a CVT over a manual, and he prob should still be allowed to do whatever the hell he wants with his car).
5) Brett Favre.

[Ranga14]

lol @ Brett Farve comment, but I agree with this 100%...

Keep in mind also, a lot of ppl on here bought cars with CVTs before they knew about any of the performance issues you've conveniently waltzed in to find out about without having to experiment for yourself.