Hp?

Hey Everyone, I am 17 and have a 1989 Maxima SE. I have a body kit on it, low pro wheels, and 17" chromes, blue lights, clear corners, system, and underbody lights. All i have done performance wise is put in a new Muffler. I was wondering how much HP they have stock, because i want to boost it up to about 200 hp. I was alreadythinking about an intake, but what else would i have to do?

It's getting painted in like 2 weeks, will have a pic when it does.

89-94 GXE's have 160 hp
89-91 SE's have 160 hp
92-94 SE's have 190 hp.

Good luck trying to get your car up to 200hp:bathroom:

Originally posted by D-sta
89-94 GXE's have 160 hp
89-91 SE's have 160 hp
92-94 SE's have 190 hp.

Good luck trying to get your car up to 200hp:bathroom:

Come on dog, give homeboy some hope, Get intake.. Thats #1, then you want to change the whole exaust system. I'm talking cat-back and pre-cat(Y-pipe) if they make one for the 89 Max. I know your 17 but work them long hours at Micky D's and save up for that Turbo... "In the words of a wise man" Thats my .02

they make the chips for his year? ya could maybe try nitrous

I think that year is the VG motor, same as the single turbo 300zx motor, you should just find a JDM VG30ET or VG30DET, and drop that in. Some boost and bolt ons you will be flying.

Originally posted by 97wvmax
they make the chips for his year? ya could maybe try nitrous

Ah yes, NOShttp://www.ok-speed.com/forums/images/smilies/smoker.gif You'd definately smoke some peeps

Hey Dude, thanks for givin me a lil hope, and i'll definately be lookin into that stuff, but u gotta give even a 17 year old some respect, i dont' work at Micky D's i work at a body shop, where i only make $6.50 but I also work detailing cars, where i make like $18.00 an hour, and have a lawn mowing business. So i will prob have it over the summer. I'm talkin about the exhaust. the only reason i don't have it now, because once i graduate, i was goin to drop in a different motor, such as a 2JZ if it would fit, or a 2R20

No dropping of Toyota motor, that is like those guys with hondas who drop in SR20's, its a pain in the ass.

SR20 is a good idea, but I really think that is a pain to because of the mounts. Try to stick with a V6 motor and preferably one that is turbo'ed from the factory like a VG30ET.

Good Luck

factory turbos are a waste, they are too small. dont bother with a new engine, i dont know if they make a turbo kit for your year but that would be the way to get the most HP. you also have to remember the car is aged a little (13-14 years), and it probably has a decent amount of miles. so adding a lot of power could end your dreams pretty quickly.

BTW a turbo kit would probably give you 80 to 100 HP so you'd be clearing 200 with no problem.

The fact of the miles is why i was goin to change the motor. . it has 150,000:(