some ideas to mod my 3.5 SR [ with pictures]

[lin_altima2010]

So after doing some intense research on how can i improve the exterior part of my altima, I came up with 2 prototypes.

I virtually modified my car with photoshop and with pictures i found on-line so i can get an idea what my car would look like before i actually dumb the money in....

so here we go ...
PLEASE Note that i just learned how to use photoshop this past weekend so please bare with my immature skills...

This is the original look of my car



Besides the Nismo exhaust and painted the calipers, I haven't change a thing on it. I love the car but i want to make it better

And here comes prototype one.



The car is lowered, with bigger calipers in yellow with 20 or 19'in wheels, and added a front bumper lip on it. It's simple.

The second prototype is my favorite of the two ideas.



Caliper changed, wheel changed to either 19 or 20'in, bumper from older version of altima body kit, tinted the front grill and a lip. I also, added on these great looking headlight that they sell on ebay.

OK, so here are some questions i have for you professionals ...

1. In prototype 2, would the front bumper and grill from previous year altima fits on mine ? if not... is there a way to MAKE it work ?

2. Im planning to chip the car and change air-intake as well... what type of performance chip (from experience) would go well with 3.5 SR, CTV and if something happened to the car... it's easily uninstall ? I know on Mazda 3 they have this mini computer that they install when they want to use it, and just simply detach it when they wants to.
As to air-intake , what are some good ones that people have been using ?

thanks

[dangeris]

NIce ideas and rendering but here are the true facts and reality.

As for retro-fitting another year front end to your current year, it can be done. Question is do you have the $$. The only way to find out is to have another alitma there, take off the skin and check out the front clip of both models side by side. Worst comes to worst you can have the body shop order the front clip and fabricate it on. However with that said, if you're going to go through all of that trouble, why didn't you just buy an 08 - 09 coupe....

As for performance chip There is Nothing on the market other than the Bully Dog which modifies some engine parameters like timing and such. However, you would need to do other modifications to the motor such as RacingLine Y-Pipes, lightweight pullies, etc to be able to gain a little bit of HP Gains.

You'll find ouot that the Achilles Heel to the coupe will be the CVT. Anyone who has tried to boost the 3.5 with CVT burned out the transmission as the CVT can only hold 400HP. SpeedForce racing has a solution to that but unfortunately want a hefty $$ for the cooler kit that the ROI of getting that is null. 6MT would have been the way to go.

As for you reverse caliper setup, It can be done but again will cost $$. A custom spindle would need to be fabricated with all new mounting points for the BBK. I'm thinking that would cost way too much. I don't think you'll be tracking the car competitively to justify the costs.

just my $.02

[SHIFT_COUPE]

You can do UpRev for a tune but its not something you can take out of your car when you sell it.

Listen to Dangeris You have dreams, which is awesome...but think realistically.

[dangeris]

You can do UpRev for a tune but its not something you can take out of your car when you sell it.

Listen to Dangeris You have dreams, which is awesome...but think realistically.

UpRev ECU Flashing is a great alternative to BullyDog...if you have MT. Since you have a CVT, you have limited options and Dyno-ing a CVT is nearly impossible. (Ask SurmanM) numbers were all over the place!

You Could do what RickyC did and luck out and find a newer AC with MT and do a swap but again, that's gonna cost big $$.. But if you did that, the possibilities of performance is a whole new world

[DAAN.]

don't buy a family coupe and try to make it performant

start with a good rear wheel drive platform and then throw money at it

[mmkeller]

Be careful how much you spend, you'll never get it back. I needed the coupe because it was FWD and I lived in the frozen tundra of MN. A few mods goes a long way.

[RicerX]

don't buy a family coupe and try to make it performant

start with a good rear wheel drive platform and then throw money at it

Nothing wrong with a couple bolt ons to change up your stock ride.

[sndtgr08]

A bunch

Dont listen to any negativity. Your off to a good start. You have some direction you want to go with it and we all respect that.
I would suggest looking through the member mod thread, and look at what can be done.
members-modification-page-t352514.html
Then reasearch the available parts from
altima-coupe-aftermarket-performance-pa ... 34451.html
altima-engine-drivetrain-tuning.html
altima-suspension-brakes-rims-and-tires.html
and
altima-interior-exterior.html

After you read all 115,000 posts in the sections listed, you will be pro.

CARLISLE 2012!!!!!!!!!!!
carlisle-2012-official-sign-up-thread-5 ... 49034.html

[lin_altima2010]

NIce ideas and rendering but here are the true facts and reality.

As for retro-fitting another year front end to your current year, it can be done. Question is do you have the $$. The only way to find out is to have another alitma there, take off the skin and check out the front clip of both models side by side. Worst comes to worst you can have the body shop order the front clip and fabricate it on. However with that said, if you're going to go through all of that trouble, why didn't you just buy an 08 - 09 coupe....

As for performance chip There is Nothing on the market other than the Bully Dog which modifies some engine parameters like timing and such. However, you would need to do other modifications to the motor such as RacingLine Y-Pipes, lightweight pullies, etc to be able to gain a little bit of HP Gains.

You'll find ouot that the Achilles Heel to the coupe will be the CVT. Anyone who has tried to boost the 3.5 with CVT burned out the transmission as the CVT can only hold 400HP. SpeedForce racing has a solution to that but unfortunately want a hefty $$ for the cooler kit that the ROI of getting that is null. 6MT would have been the way to go.

As for you reverse caliper setup, It can be done but again will cost $$. A custom spindle would need to be fabricated with all new mounting points for the BBK. I'm thinking that would cost way too much. I don't think you'll be tracking the car competitively to justify the costs.

just my $.02

I see...very solid advice thank you very much .

However i have a question with the Y pipe, If i choose to install the y-pipe, does it mean that my nismo exhaust has to be taking out or that has nothing to do with the exhaust?

That 400hp limit is a very interesting point thanks again ... Has anyone ever install that cooler kit for CVT ? and also, do you mean the transmission failed for those who go over the 400hp limit or it will fail if you try to get close to that hp?

[lin_altima2010]

You can do UpRev for a tune but its not something you can take out of your car when you sell it.

Listen to Dangeris You have dreams, which is awesome...but think realistically.

hahaha, let's exactly what i learned after reading some of the threads ... thanks man

[lin_altima2010]

You can do UpRev for a tune but its not something you can take out of your car when you sell it.

Listen to Dangeris You have dreams, which is awesome...but think realistically.

UpRev ECU Flashing is a great alternative to BullyDog...if you have MT. Since you have a CVT, you have limited options and Dyno-ing a CVT is nearly impossible. (Ask SurmanM) numbers were all over the place!

You Could do what RickyC did and luck out and find a newer AC with MT and do a swap but again, that's gonna cost big $$.. But if you did that, the possibilities of performance is a whole new world

oh seriously .... im curious how much that's gona cost ? 5k ?

haha, and where on earth i would be able to find a new AC with MT ? through nissan ? or through performance shop ?

[lin_altima2010]

don't buy a family coupe and try to make it performant

start with a good rear wheel drive platform and then throw money at it

I used to underestimate the things that CVT limited me to do ... lol

sad fact i only find it out after buying my car. Maybe i should trade in this car and get a g37 lol

[lin_altima2010]

Be careful how much you spend, you'll never get it back. I needed the coupe because it was FWD and I lived in the frozen tundra of MN. A few mods goes a long way.

lol, forzen tundra that sounds fun. thanks for the headsup ... i'll keep that in mind

[lin_altima2010]

don't buy a family coupe and try to make it performant

start with a good rear wheel drive platform and then throw money at it

Nothing wrong with a couple bolt ons to change up your stock ride.

I wish i knew how much CVT would restricted the limits of the engine ... lol

[lin_altima2010]

A bunch

Dont listen to any negativity. Your off to a good start. You have some direction you want to go with it and we all respect that.
I would suggest looking through the member mod thread, and look at what can be done.
members-modification-page-t352514.html
Then reasearch the available parts from
altima-coupe-aftermarket-performance-pa ... 34451.html
altima-engine-drivetrain-tuning.html
altima-suspension-brakes-rims-and-tires.html
and
altima-interior-exterior.html

After you read all 115,000 posts in the sections listed, you will be pro.

CARLISLE 2012!!!!!!!!!!!
carlisle-2012-official-sign-up-thread-5 ... 49034.html

omg, thanks alot dude. Ill look over these threads and maybe i'll come up with something new or something practically haha.

thanks again.

see the reason why i love this forum is because there are opinions from all sorts of sides ... and thats a great thing cause you get to know alot more things.

really appreciate it

[RicerX]

To answer your question about the y-pipe - you'll have to unbolt the stock one from where your Nismo exhaust will meet up with it when you install it, but you can leave it in place. You won't have to take the whole thing out.

[Ranga14]

That 400hp number can be true for some while not for others... The heat and torque are the CVT's worst enemies. I had the cooler on my boosted 3.5 CVT and heat was never a big issue but the torque caught me pretty bad one day and I believe it stretched out the belt which cause a lot of slipping so I stopped driving it regularly (yeah, it never blew but it felt weird to drive) and went the route of an MT swap. So I'd suggest just sticking to bolt on's or doing a trade.

[lin_altima2010]

That 400hp number can be true for some while not for others... The heat and torque are the CVT's worst enemies. I had the cooler on my boosted 3.5 CVT and heat was never a big issue but the torque caught me pretty bad one day and I believe it stretched out the belt which cause a lot of slipping so I stopped driving it regularly (yeah, it never blew but it felt weird to drive) and went the route of an MT swap. So I'd suggest just sticking to bolt on's or doing a trade.

Hey man, i read both of your links on your signature section, all i gota say is im impressed ... good work ...

gota a question for ya... so far , all i got on my car is the exhaust ... if i buy a y-pipe, that's about another 10 hp... change the intake maybe another 5 ? ...what else is there to put on altima (besides turbo /supercharge ) that i can install to increase the speed ? what should i tune besides the ones i just mention to have a faster start up ?

[lin_altima2010]

To answer your question about the y-pipe - you'll have to unbolt the stock one from where your Nismo exhaust will meet up with it when you install it, but you can leave it in place. You won't have to take the whole thing out.

I see. thanks again. If nothing goes wrong, i'll start the modification this summer after semester ends. thanks

[Weimy812]

there is no point on turboing the AC..way to many issues to deal with and plus the car is already kinda heavy. I would just stick to bolt on to make it sound better with a little pick up and just worry about the exterior and making it look sexy. Not the car to be tracking or dragging....

[Ranga14]

there is no point on turboing the AC..way to many issues to deal with and plus the car is already kinda heavy. I would just stick to bolt on to make it sound better with a little pick up and just worry about the exterior and making it look sexy. Not the car to be tracking or dragging....

I agree on not turboing a cvt unless you plan to do a swap but already kinda heavy??? Seriously??? It's lighter than the 350z, 370z and both G's not to mention many other n/a cars in its hp range except for the s2000 but look at the room it has!

[Weimy812]

true i hear you on that but i meant it in a way that there isn't too much mods you can be doing to the engine that you will be seeing much improvement. The Z's and G's they have a lot more options you can mess around with than our car. In my opinion the AC is more about how you can upgrade the exterior rather than the engine and power train. Not worth the money to be forking out on making it any faster just save up and get a BMW 1 M

[lin_altima2010]

there is no point on turboing the AC..way to many issues to deal with and plus the car is already kinda heavy. I would just stick to bolt on to make it sound better with a little pick up and just worry about the exterior and making it look sexy. Not the car to be tracking or dragging....

I agree on not turboing a cvt unless you plan to do a swap but already kinda heavy??? Seriously??? It's lighter than the 350z, 370z and both G's not to mention many other n/a cars in its hp range except for the s2000 but look at the room it has!

Hey man , i have a question that has nothing to do with modding my car ( or maybe it does)

when im in a red-light race with my friends , what are some of the basic techniques i can use at the start up ?

Do i just put my transmission in Ds mode and step on my paddle all the way to the bottom ? It seems that my car would always wait for half a sec before it took off : / , btw my friends are driving G35 v6 and slk350 haha, i know it's impossible to surpass them, but i want to be able to utilize my car to the max : D

[lin_altima2010]

true i hear you on that but i meant it in a way that there isn't too much mods you can be doing to the engine that you will be seeing much improvement. The Z's and G's they have a lot more options you can mess around with than our car. In my opinion the AC is more about how you can upgrade the exterior rather than the engine and power train. Not worth the money to be forking out on making it any faster just save up and get a BMW 1 M

Ill buy a 1M hahaha, in my dream. But solid advice man, thanks alot.

[Weimy812]

i drive always in D sport mode. It stays at a higher RPM so when you want to punch it, it goes . But i heard someone say they start off in manual mode and then switch to Ds and it was quicker for them but its still auto so not much you can do. Just kill them with sick cool ideas and mods on the outside lol

[Ranga14]

That is true if someone has a CVT but with the MT, you can do the same things with the 350z engine since they're the same engine.

[Ranga14]

Hey man , i have a question that has nothing to do with modding my car ( or maybe it does)

when im in a red-light race with my friends , what are some of the basic techniques i can use at the start up ?

Do i just put my transmission in Ds mode and step on my paddle all the way to the bottom ? It seems that my car would always wait for half a sec before it took off : / , btw my friends are driving G35 v6 and slk350 haha, i know it's impossible to surpass them, but i want to be able to utilize my car to the max : D

I'd say stay in D... Odds are you'll take them off the line or at least take them in the low-mid range then you'll get spanked in the higher range. It also depends on if they are auto or MT and how good of drivers they are.