Gm Modified 3.4/ 238 Hp

am i seeing things or does look a little better than mine
http://popularmechanics.com/automotive/sub...ort/print.phtml

Yeah, this is different than ours. I believe this falls right in line with the OSV Alero, Cali Edition Alero, SC/t Grand Am, etc. Just something that GM made, but never really produced.

[MikeSS]

Tires: Goodyear Eagle GS-C, 275/45ZR17

:huh?: JESUS! What is this car used for? Steam rolling? :huh?:

[Redog]

275's would be good for drag racing :thumbsup:

It's too bad that they never made that, but I guess GM figured not to get into the Sport compact market on time, just late like everything else :rolleyes:

[Youngblood77]

I dunno Redog, better late than never y'know? I really like the s/c'd Cobalt, and I'm hoping that it recieves a huge fanbase, enough to put GM in the running in that market.

I wonder if Springs took any pointers from this car for swapping the 5-speed into his car...? :P

[-Alero-]

yeah a chevy venture 5 speed manual. dont get me wrong but isnt a chevy venture a mini van?

[FormulaNERD]

yep

well, if anyone ever decides to do the swap, at least they know the exact parts needed.

Originally posted by Alero-@Nov 2 2004, 01:33 AM
yeah a chevy venture 5 speed manual. dont get me wrong but isnt a chevy venture a mini van?

The transmission is a New Venture Gear (NVG) transmission, not a Chevy Venture transmission

[Redog]

Originally posted by Youngblood77@Nov 1 2004, 08:42 PM
I dunno Redog, better late than never y'know? I really like the s/c'd Cobalt, and I'm hoping that it recieves a huge fanbase, enough to put GM in the running in that market.

Yeah but the numbers aren't that impressive for the money

20K for a s/c with 205 HP

20K for an Alimta with 240 HP out of the 4 cyl :rolleyes:

[3.4 Euro Alero]

Originally posted by Redog+Nov 2 2004, 11:46 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Redog @ Nov 2 2004, 11:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Youngblood77@Nov 1 2004, 08:42 PM
I dunno Redog, better late than never y'know? I really like the s/c'd Cobalt, and I'm hoping that it recieves a huge fanbase, enough to put GM in the running in that market.

Yeah but the numbers aren't that impressive for the money

20K for a s/c with 205 HP

20K for an Alimta with 240 HP out of the 4 cyl :rolleyes: [/b][/quote]
Where are you getting a 4 cyl. Altima with 240 HP? The 2.5 only has 175 HP.

Right off the nissan website for the altima se-r

VQ35DE - 3.5-litre DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
Horsepower - 260 HP @ 6000 rpm
Torque - 251 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Emissions – ULEV
Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVVTS)
Variable Intake System
Nissan Direct Ignition System with platinum-tipped spark plugs
Electronic drive-by-wire throttle
Engine Balancer System
Liquid-filled engine mounts (2) electronically controlled
Engine block heater
Drivetrain
Front engine/front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Brakes
12.6" Front vented disc/11.5" rear disc brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist
Suspension and Steering
Front: Independent subframe-mounted strut type
Rear: Multi-link independent
Front (22.2 mm) and rear (19.1 mm) stabilizer bars
SE-R sport-tuned suspension – retuned struts/shocks, stiffer springs (24.2 mm) front and (26.5 mm) rear stabilizer bars
Engine speed-sensitive power-assisted steering


Total Designed MSRPâ€;-) $29,760.00

(note: this is not a 4cyl)

Not to mention that car probably has 400+lbs on a Cobalt. The Altima is a very very nice car indeed, but it's also a lot more expensive and a lot more car than a Cobalt, nobody will he cross-shopping the two.

[FormulaNERD]

yea, i'm not sure the se-r is worth the upgrade, its a sweet lookin car, but it's basically 10hp, wheels, and suspension. i'd swap out the wheels and suspension anyway... and the 10 hp is just from a more free flowing exhaust.

i heard with the original altima they choked it up so it wouldnt take away from possible 350z sales.

[mike2002]

the first altima in this gen was 240, then 245, then 250. its said that its the same engine, but it was underated to start with so it didn't shine on the maxima's parade. people with maxi's were getting mad because altimas smoke them, becuase they put down the same #'s, but lighter. they wanted to sue nissan for overrating the maxima, when all they were doing is underrating the altima. also making them "more powerful" ever year probably helps sales.

i want a 6 speed 2005 altima 3.5.......F'ing rock

[No53Alero]

wanna hear of a wierd five speed. I know of a 1988 Chevy Celebrity Eurosport VR wagon that has a 5 spd and ground effects. It's the coolest older wagon.

This kinda old news, and I believe spring is trying to break 340 hp if Im not mistaken, but then I could be wrong.

[AndysGX]

Originally posted by MAlero@Nov 1 2004, 09:07 PM

:huh?: JESUS! What is this car used for? Steam rolling? :huh?:

Heh.....

I've got 255s on my Alero, and 335s on the back of my Firebird. 275s are kinda skinny for a performance car.

PS: Nissan sucks. No one cares. :P

[mike2002]

Originally posted by FormulaNERD@Nov 9 2004, 09:50 AM
yea, i'm not sure the se-r is worth the upgrade, its a sweet lookin car, but it's basically 10hp, wheels, and suspension. i'd swap out the wheels and suspension anyway... and the 10 hp is just from a more free flowing exhaust.

i heard with the original altima they choked it up so it wouldnt take away from possible 350z sales.

its got a 6 speed over a 5 speed manual in the se-r, geared much more aggressively, supposed to be quit a bit faster than a regular 3.5 manual. lighter and bigger wheels, different gfx, front bumper, better suspension, gauge pods like the 350z, 2 tone perferated seats, other interior improvements, "modded" headlights and taillights SE-R's are pretty nice cars. to bad you cant get navigation and a sunroof


oh, and you have 255's on your car? jesus! how'd you fit them? whats your wheel size, offset and all that other stuff? dropped car?