Well I will say its quit the RUSH, some have expressed a bit of lose on the low end torque to which I say HOGWASH there is no low end lose and there is lots in the middle gain, and well the top end is just over the top. I have to disagree with you a bit Will on the normal up shift at 6200 rpm, If one is on a up hill climb in the road under heavy throttle then yes I have been able to push upwards to 6000 rpm before the auto will up shift. I have done a few runs using the different auto drives such D3 and have had it steadily climb into the mid 6000 range before up shifting and the torque well I am impressed, In normal drive and pushing down on the peddle the engine easily pushed 6200rpm before engaging the up shift. Since I purchased my Max I have pushed it on many occasions as listening to the sound of the VQ roar is most impressive. After adding the intake short ram and timing advance I thought I had a pretty quick car for a mid size family grocery getter, adding the BPI velocity stack and the over size air filter I felt my gawd this car is quick off the line for an auto. I had been reading alot about the VIAS delete and the block plate and well after having it done and feeling the car pull the way it does now I just say WOW this kind of pull I would expect from 2door sport coupe ... but from 4door grocery getter "FANTASTIC" I do believe even Ray was impressed that an auto can get and go the way my Max did for the couple of short runs we did on the local streets and when I hit the HWY weeeeeeeeeehaaaaa can she ever move.
Like any mod everyone will form an opinion and express themselves accordingly to there fellow members, for me, best few mod bucks I spent. very well crafted plate and it delivers just what I was hoping for, a stronger draft of air and strong torque ... I hope to take a couple of short video's tomorrow and will post them up, the sound of the VQ opened up and RPM continuing to build well beyond the normal shift point delivery such power and increase in torque is most impressive. I may be sitting in a heavy 4 door sedan, but she sure pulls and scoots like its a light weight 2door sport car. Thanks again Ray for your machining skills and producing a quality product, that helps to push out every extra horse the VQ is able to deliver.
Can't wait til spring to to add in some NWP spacers and see just how much more power can be had.
I found this link from the .org with a dyno on the curve from the VIAS delete and block plate installed, for those interested.
http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/eng...-vs-stock.htmlAnd this is the most recent discussion on the VIAS delete and block plate going on the .org
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generation ... lock+Plate
I just had to youtube some videos cuz it's freezing outside. Both seem to shift at around 6000-6200rpms.
) and see where it shifts, then report back. Sometimes if there's a floor mat in the way underneath the accelerator, maybe it limits one's max revs??/ We'll see.