A guy i work with just bought a new 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE. He asked me to race last night but he got off before me and left, so it didnt happen. he says it has 270 hp and a 5 speed manual. i looked up the specs on this car and it doesnt even have the option of the 5 speed, and only 250 hp, 249 lb/ft torque. even the SE-R only has 260 hp. i know i can take him in a stock altima, but what are possible mods he could have to get 20 extra hp? i think its stock, and he just doesnt know the power ratings on his own car. what do you guys think? i have a 2000 bone stock S4, 6 speed.

 

I sold Nissans about 4 years ago, when the new Altima body styles/engine/etc were coming out (remember what a POS they used to be?). Anyways, there is no way in hell it can hang with an S4, IMO. Go race him and put him to shame...just don't miss a shift or nething

 

sounds like a beast but then so does the v6 12v audi and they are cruisers not racers.

Standard Features




Mechanical


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VQ35DE - 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine

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260 hp @ 6,000 rpm


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251 lb-ft of torque @ 3,600 rpm

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Emissions - LEVII-LEV


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Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS)

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Variable Intake System


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Nissan Direct Ignition System

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Platinum-tipped spark plugs


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Electronic drive-by-wire throttle

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Front engine/front-wheel drive


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6-speed manual transmission

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18" x 8.0" Forged aluminum-alloy wheels


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P225/45YR18 Tires

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Front: Independent subframe-mounted strut-type suspension


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Rear: Multi-link independent suspension

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Front and rear stabilizer bars


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SE-R sport-tuned suspension - retuned struts/shocks, stiffer springs, thicker stabilizer bars

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Engine speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering


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Performance front vented disc/rear solid disc brakes







Exterior


• Automatic on/off headlights • High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights
• SE-R front fascia, side sill extensions and rear spoiler • Fog lights
• Dual exhaust with large chrome finishers • Dual body-color power heated outside mirrors
• Power sliding glass sunroof with tilt feature • Front UV-reducing solar glass



Interior


• Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) • In-cabin microfilter
• Power front windows with one-touch driver-side auto-up/down • Passenger-side front window one-touch auto-up/down
• Power door locks • Remote keyless entry with trunk release
• Remote front windows down • Key-operated front windows up/down
• Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls • HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
• 3-gauge center cluster • Trip computer with multiple displays
• Tilt and telescoping steering column • Variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors with sun visor extenders • Digital clock (in radio)
• Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror • Front cup holders
• Rear center armrest with cup holders • Map lights with overhead sunglasses storage
• Lower-dash covered CD storage • Driver and passenger seatback pocket
• Cargo net • 2 12-volt DC power outlets
• Height-adjustable front seat belts • Retained accessory power
• Battery saver



Seating and Appointments


• 8-way power adjustable driver's seat • Simulated-leather center armrest cover
• Leather-appointed seats • 2-tone front sport bucket seats
• Heated front seats • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift ****
• Upgraded interior accents • Drilled aluminum pedals and dark-chrome accents
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seatbacks • Trunk lid trim






Audio


• Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer • Eight speakers
• Steering wheel-mounted audio controls • Radio Data System (RDS)
• Speed-compensating volume



Safety and Security


• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors • 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system (ELR for driver)
• Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters • Active front-seat head restraints
• LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) • Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
• Hood buckling creases • Energy-absorbing steering column
• Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams • Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Vehicle security system

 

i think those specs are for an SE-R, he only has an SE, with 10 less hp and torque

 

same engine in the 350Z so caution is advised if you consider pink slip job

 

thats cause its basically the same engine in every one of their cars. [8D]

 

ahh but the question is (what mods have been done) and since he doesn't know I still urge caution

 

you should pwn his face [8D]

 

He has NO chance in Hell.

 

That same engine is in the freakin' Frontier now. Doesn't mean a Frontier will take you. The Altima is a sloppy car. No chance beating you IMO.