You have to consider the traction limitations of FWD and the 1/4 mile trap speed of the Maxima. The G35 is going to put a hole shot on the Maxima from the start and by around 50-60mph, the Maxima has caught up. Both cars accelerate about the same to around 80mph and then the better gearing and lower drivetrain loss of the Maxima takes over. The lightly modded Maxima finishes the 1/4 mile a couple tenths quicker and over 2mph faster. That means the G35 is getting walked. As the speeds increase over 100mph, the Maxima will slowly starting to walking the G35 even more. Gear ratios, power to weight, and drivetrain losses become significant at high speeds.

I used the 00-01 Maxima with a y/i because those were the numbers requested in the post. A y-pipe and intake is a $250-300 mod and most Maxima guys do these ultra simple and effective mods first. If you're racing a Maxima, chances are it's been modified.

 

you still have not sold me on this... but i'd give you the benfit of the doubt

That said tho, You theroy of drivetrain loss does not hold up because the G35 has more power to begin with... Now if they both had the same HP/Torque then I could see the Maxima benfitting from less drivetrain loss....

Also if you got two guys willing to race down the highway, odds are both cars modified

Either way, I still give props to the maxima... It's funny tho, I went to buy one, and drove past a Infiniti dealership and saw the new G35's in the parking lot.. I stopped out of curiosty and ended up putting a deposit on the new 6MT that was coming out at the time..

 

Ya but put a Stillen Exhaust/Intake on the G35 and lets party
True that setup costs about $1200, but if money was an issue you wouldn't be buying a G35

 

I thought it was 135 for some reason since I kept a good solid lead (a good solid bus lenght maybe a bit more) up to about 145ish and I stayed there for a quite a bit (30seconds-1min) and they simply were not reeling me in at all but hanging back there....

 

The G is a much better than the Maxima no doubt. The auto G's simply are highway beasts like the 6psd Maximas/G35 let alone 2000-2001 5spd Maximas with 3.0litre engines

 

I actually didn't even have an aftermarket intake on my Maxima. Just a modified stock airbox with stock filter and stock muffler. (GAB mod for Maxima guys). And I bought my y-pipe used for $150 . My car was still very quiet and nice to drive. Not annoying like a stillen exhaust is on a g35. Plus the stillen is a rip off at $1000 and not suitable for a G35 sedan IMO. It would help but with a very annoying drone and I still think the extra 10hp would not be enough out on the highway. Probably pretty close though. Also the stillen intake is a waste of money and will do nothing but make even more noise. Better off with just a ztube.

Over the years I had the greddy evo2 catback, custom catback with magnaflow, test pipe etc.. So I am very familar with aftermarket catbacks. They are very annoying on these types of cars. If I was 16-19 years old then it would be great.

PS Money is always an issue for everyone so your comment is kinda of wack. Just because someone buys a G35 sedan doesn't mean they have the money or willing to drop $1000 on an annoyingb Stealin' catback that gives minimal gains for the money.

 

As far as the Stillen beying annoying sounding and not suitable for the sedan that is a matter of opinion. For all the talk about racing there's G's, people have a weak tolerance for exhausts sounds ...

If you have dyno's showing your custom exhausts making more HP and being more quiet then the Stillen, I would luv to see them... I would even swap out my stillen for one... But somehow I doubt you have any of that info..

As far as money being no issue, if you buy a G35 and can't afford a few bolt ons then I would say your stretchin your paycheck a little thin... and probably can't really afford a G35 to begin with.. But to each there own..

 

$1000 for that Stealin' catback is a rip off straight up for the gains you get and the annoying drone. If you could swap out the muffler for something a lot more quiet it would be great. I wouldn't put on my car for free for any period of time unless I was doing a lot of track racing or hanging out at the local Walmart with ricers. That being said what are your track times? Guy look at the pictures of my Maxima trust me I know what it costs to play and my Maxima was show quality inside and out plus it had the bite of a normally aspirated V6 with basic mods to back it up. You have rims, springs, ztube and a catback. WOW!! You want to drop money on Stealin' stuff go ahead since most of it is crap and a waste of money ie. your intake. But having your car sound like a rice machine justifies your "investment" than feel free to do so. Hopefully you get a raise so you can get a M5 or an E55. Just because someone does not want to pay $1000 for a mod does not mean their money is tight....gimme a break!! 99.99% of Sedan owners would agree with me. Some of us OWN homes and have families some of which makes their G a 2nd or even 3rd car. I still put money on a 2001 5spd maxima with a few mods against your car out on the highway. My bone stock 6spd G would rip you on the highway even with your $1000 catback, $200 intake, $100 ztube. Go ahead get a Stealin' y-pipe or headers as well as a test pipe.
Ya I sold my house to buy my G35. I have to sell my furniture now to get rims and a tint.

PS I also have a Carrera 4 so don't even bother to front with your mighty $1000 catback.

i'm done with this thread. Have fun with your replies....

 

Wow did everyone forget that the G and the Maxima are both Nissan products? Why all the bad mouthing? Let drive, race, have fun and be happy.

 

I happen to be a current Maxima owner that is looking into getting a G35 soon, but financial problems at home are preventing me from getting one.....No doubt the G35 is a heck of a lot nicer than the 6th gen Maxima in my opinion.

 

If I came off sounding like I was bad mouthing the Maxima, I apologize. That was definatly not my intention.

 

I loved my 2k2 Maxima but the G in my opinion is clearly a better more enjoyable car. My Maxima was modded to the teeth and sitting on JIC coilovers but still did not handle as well as my G coupe did stock.

 

Of course not! The max had an archaic suspension setup that was a step backwards from the 3rd gen model. Nissan was in dire straights at the time The worse part about the Maxima was the steering...felt like playing a video game. Absolutely no feedback. Actually, I got a lot of feedback when the torque steer kicked in

 

 

Look in NorCal section for last years dyno day results.

- Z-tube / K&N Filter, Stillen Cat-Back - average 228.5 whp

- Z-tube, NFC Motorsports Y-Pipe, 22" Magnaflow Resntr. -average 232.3 whp

both on 04 6mt sedan.
We also measured dBs and Stillen came in second after Greddy Evo on SCed 3rd gen Eclipse.

I agree with Gting, I wouldn't put Stillen on my car for free.
Too loud. But if you're enjoying it - good for you. Just don't think your $1000 Stillen is making more power than quiet $350 custom exhaust.