what are the best mods for a 2003 maxima se auto?

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i've been lookin but cant find whats realli good mod wise just lookin for sum insight

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Y-pipe for the exhaust, and VB mod (shift kit) for the transmission. Those will be the most noticable. After that I would do suspension, then cat back exhaust.

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Y-pipe on the 2k3 (VQ35) won't do much. Catman headers are where its at. 30whp


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hey thnx alot im just tryin to make my max as fast as it can go w/o spray

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Engine: Headers, hi-flo cat, cat-back, Lightened pulley and intake.Suspension: coilovers/struts to keep to nose down on launchWheels: Light weight wheels to lower unsprung weightTires: front slicks for 1/4 mileTranny: VB mod with oil cooler

Lighten the car up as much as possible as well

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audtatious wrote:Y-pipe on the 2k3 (VQ35) won't do much. Catman headers are where its at. 30whp
You are correct, I don't know what I was thinking when I posted that.

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Cuz you have the VQ30 which can get decent gains off a Y-pipe?

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hey u guys are real big help thnx again fo the info


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