Next performance upgrade

[NYC32798]

I have a 96 Nissan Maxima. I have already done the intake, y-pipe, and threw iridium plugs in. My question is what is the next best mod that will give me the most power for my $? I am not trying to go crazy ripping the engine apart. I'm just looking for some basic mods that will give me hp. I was thinking about doing a cat-back but I don't think it gives enough power for the $. Besides I heard that a Maxima with a y-pipe installed is loud as hell with a cat-back. Does anyone know any good mods without going crazy?

[BP2K2Max]

well, the only big ones left are a VI(variable intake manifold) and having your ECU done, preferably by Technosquare. you could also do pulleys, a clutch and a flywheel but you won't see any significan gains. after that you're probably looking in the turbo/SC or nitrous area.

[Ceasars Chariot]

yeah, its difficult to do anything else without spending money. the best mods are ypipe,ecu upgrade, and going with lighter wheels. ecu upgrade is going to cost you, and a set of wheels would be about double that unless you went rota subzero. maybe a 50 shot is the answer !

[Nahkapohjola]

Originally Posted by NYC32798

...the most power for my $?...

Dunno about history, what mods have u got.

Giving stock vehicle chance to get more air is best per $. Take all intake parts out, measure, calculate each part area, compare. Think. If one piece dia is smaller than any other (=choking), enlarge that part. In 3gen VGE, there is lots todo. For ref, check out http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/2

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[NYC32798]

Thanks for the replies. I guess an ecu upgrade or chip would be the next thing. I would do some nos or a turbo but i have to keep in mind that my car now has 200,000 miles on it. But it still runs like new and i'm still taking most cars i go up against in my class. I plan to get serious and start throwing things like nos and a turbo in after this engine is shot which seems like that won't be for a while.

[BP2K2Max]

Originally Posted by NYC32798

... keep in mind that my car now has 200,000 miles on it. But it still runs like new and i'm still taking most cars i go up against in my class. I plan to get serious and start throwing things like nos and a turbo in after this engine is shot which seems like that won't be for a while.

^ that's what i said when i had my 4th gen with 170,000 miles on it. trust me when I tell you that a well maintained VQ motor will never die. shit might go wrong, but in all the engine will never really just shit out and need to be replaced, not for a really long time at least.