| dmako |
| Looking on the Nissan site I notice that the 2007 Altima uses a CVT while the engine's output states 270 HP! |
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| hfelknor |
Yes it does........and if you build your own, you can add a CVT and.........there is no detuning of the engine ........AND the CVT is a NO CHARGE CHOICE!
Amazing.
Homer |
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| dmako |
| So why no 270 HP for our MO's? |
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| njjoe |
dmako-
I am not 100% certain that this is the exact same version of the CVT that we have in the MO. What I do know for certain is that the MO's CVT is manufactured in Japan, while the Altima's CVT is manufactured in a recently-built factory in Mexico.
It is entirely possible that it is the same version. My guess is that the Altima also incorporates a throttle-by-wire system similar to the MO's to control (limit) the application of power (torque) to the CVT.
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| njjoe |
quote:
Originally posted by hfelknor
Yes it does........and if you build your own, you can add a CVT and.........there is no detuning of the engine ........AND the CVT is a NO CHARGE CHOICE!
Amazing.
Homer
The CVT is part of a $1,570 package on the 3.5L version.
-njjoe |
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| hfelknor |
Base MSRP† $24,500
Exterior Color
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Interior Color
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Transmission
Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Subtotal $24,500
Destination and Handling $615
Total Configured MSRP† $25,115
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| Kris |
quote:
Originally posted by njjoe
I am not 100% certain that this is the exact same version of the CVT that we have in the MO. What I do know for certain is that the MO's CVT is manufactured in Japan, while the Altima's CVT is manufactured in a recently-built factory in Mexico.
-njjoe [/B]
I am giving up on CVT for a few years now........will wait till it proves itself and Mexico proves manufacturing quality... |
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| Eric L. |
The MO isn't exactly slow when compared to its closest competitors - the Mazda CX-7, Toyota Highlander, and Honda Pilot. While more power would be appreciated, the CVT makes high revs difficult unless you really plant your foot down. Unlike a normal automatic which will rev to peak hp RPM even with half throttle, the MO's electronic throttle is a bit limp - you need to really floor it to get it to rev past 4500 rpm. So, any HP increase would likely go untapped.
Oh well there is always Ds. :D :D
Woohoo for 03 SE's with Ds. |
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| GripperDon |
| Revamp the "S" position so it is a lot more aggressive. :D |
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| Kris |
quote:
Originally posted by Eric L.
Woohoo for 03 SE's with Ds.
Yep, I much prefer Ds than 6,7 or whatever the new model has.....Ds rules!:D |
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| Eric L. |
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Originally posted by Kris
Yep, I much prefer Ds than 6,7 or whatever the new model has.....Ds rules!:D
Yeah I love Ds. Its plenty powerful to me (for an SUV) and pushes me to the back of the seat, so its a hoot to use. |
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