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Hi! I saw your three comments. I’m an engineer at Nissan and I’m part of an employee motorsports club. This Maxima (which is owned by Nissan) is 100% stock except for Motegi wheels and Maxxis VR1 255/35R18 tires.

I forgot to address your CVT question. Our team has had 3 Maximas over the past 3 years, each with 60-120 AutoCross laps on them and cross country driving. There hasn’t been any instance of CVT failure or even overheating. We check the fluid regularly.

40lbs of torque is big difference

Brought the 2008 3.5. moves quick but I don't push it. 136k miles

These cars didn't have better engines for higher trim levels. All the Impalas, LTZ or not, had 3.6l V6 with VVT in 2012-2013. At least this 9th generation I think.

I use to own a 2007 Monte with the 3.5 it was definitely no slouch

My team (Nissan Acceleration Team) is sponsored by MAXXIS, and we run on their Victra VR-1 tires which are great for autocross

Should have for the higher trims like LT and LTZ.

On second thought, maybe not. They did have the SS Imp with the V8 despite it's shit transmission. But if they did then there would be no reason for the SS since they make the same amount of power.

@@thechannelofrandomvideos789 That's what I'm saying they should have had a V6 and V8 edition. And if they really wanted to get serious make the V8 edition rear wheel drive and an LS3 motor instead of the LS4. Pair it with a 6 speed tranny. But in all seriousness, the 3.6 should have been in these cars from 06-13 but the improved LFX version came out in 12. However, the older 3.6 engines had timing chain issues so maybe I retract.

@@thedirtybubble9613 it's true. My most recent comment says that my dad's Impala locked up due to I think a belt issue. So.. yeah there's that.

That's because it's geared for fuel economy not racing.

'13 will have off the like performance but the SS will gain ground over 70mph

​@@operator91210won't the SS reel in the 2012 at the start? Cause of torque? I feel like this car will only catch because of it's higher power band, going quicker around 6k.

@@thechannelofrandomvideos789 sure but the SS has to deal with a clumsy 4 speed. I'm not saying the 3.6 will gap it but the six will have a better advantage. Both the 3.6 and the 5.3 are good engines but in this platform your better off with the V6 realistically

@@operator91210 yeah that 4 speed was pretty bad.

Belt tensioners are easy to replace. The motor has the updated timing chains so they don't stretch either. Solid car had mine for years now and all I've done is routine maintenance as required by the owners manual.

I have a 2010 LT also. Is it limited to 107 or 115?

@@thedirtybubble9613 mine said 115 but the Speedo read 120 so I really don’t know

I'm thinking about getting an 2012 ltz with 95,000 miles..what should I check for to know if the car is in good shape?

@@Amg13055 check that Carfax! Service records, make sure it has had regular oil changes etc. The timing chains on these motors can stretch if it's not given its annual oil changes so be sure it doesn't clatter when it's running. Check the suspension for clunking or rattling - Most common part to go are the rear rubberized links which cause the clunking but are cheap to fix. Check for Excessive rust around the door areas and rear doglegs because if you see it there it's going to be Swiss cheese underneath the car. Check the climate control unit for heat/ac functionality. Also like any gm car the ball joints, when they go it usually sounds like a airplane. since it's at 95k I recommend coolant change if it hasn't been done already. spark plugs will need replacement as they need changing at the 100k Mark. Don't listen to anyone who says these are lemons, they are only lemons if they aren't serviced at its required intervals like anything else.

I've had a 2012 3.6 Impala for 6 years now best car I've ever owned the son of a b**** is legitly fast 13 second car.

@@Amg13055transmission

The light foot is an issue for me haha I average 15.8 in my 2013.

The 3.6L LFX has variable valve timing to increase horsepower at higher RPMs

It needs a cvt to keep it at 6800 rpm :)

@Andrew lmfaooooooo these are good highe end power cars but the trans holds it back at certain speeds because you'll have to wait for thr power since it didn't want to shift into 2nd gear and you just have 2 rev out 3rd even though it should've jumped down to 2nd gear at certain speeds. Its quick though!!

It's called the powerband you noob

​@@19shawn85yeah these cars have a higher power band, it starts to kick in around 6k RPM.

Hi Calvin, go to the SCCA main website and become a member. You’ll have to pay yearly dues to be a member (comes with a free subscription to Sports Car magazine). After that, go to your local SCCA website and register for any of the SOLO events you’re interested in. For example, DRSCCA is the Detroit region I participate in. Dues are about $55/yr, events are about $35/event.

Same

Yeah it was bone stock when this was recorded. Only thing done since is exhaust and an intake, no nothing major. Not even a tune.

@@brendanbrown8650 Damn there must be something wrong with mine because I can’t get it to spin the tires and it won’t go as fast as yours to 100

This seems to be common in a lot of videos, I wonder if the camera has a hard time picking up the particular frequencies of this engine? In person, these engines sound unmistakably V6, and sounds really good.

It has a 3.6 lfx engine vs your 3.5l

@@SirMikeProvolone the 2012 has a 3.6. It's probably a trans issue

2011 Impalas did not come with the 3.6. The 3.6 started in 2012. You either have the 3.5 or 3.9

@@brendanbrown8650 what if he put the 3.6 in the 2011? 🤔😃

Enzo & Family yes, it was completely stock

That's crazy

My moms car is like that to

The lt is limited to about 112 or 120 while the ltz can do 140+

Before the 3.6 engines, a big difference in lt and ltz was 3.5 in lt and 3.9 in ltz ,,, the 3.9 was a option for lt tho

In the 12 and 13 models they all came with decent rims, a stock spoiler however the lt came with cloths seats and no heated seats, and was limited to 112 mph. The ltz came with the thin sleek rims leather seats and heated seats with the limiter being set at 148. Both had an option for a sunroof as mu ‘12 lt came with sunroof

LTZ has better suspension brakes and no speed limiter not to mention nicer interior an optional 18-in Wheels

Where you get 5.5 ? That was just over the 6 seconds its rated for . My Supercharged SS does it in 5.1 and it has 50 more hp and 80 more Tq

I counted it at 5.

UNLIMITED POWER where did you get “over 6 seconds” from? This thing is much faster than that lol

maximagmhondafan88 it’s about 6-6n half id say🤷🏽‍♂️

No, They are between 6.1-6.8 depending on your launch and track condition. If first gear wasn't so tall it would probably be under 6 seconds. These 6 speeds ratios are really horrible. Anyone who drives an Impala with a 3.6 know they pull hard as hell between about 4800-all the way to redline. And the shit to 3rd gear drops the car out of its powerband, Yet a shift to 4th is perfect. Gearing is the biggest issues with Impalas. Im mean 2200 RPM is 100mph. You almost don't even need 6th gear in this car. GM could have spaced the gearing much better. Typical American gearing.

IsThisTheKrustyKrab? 3.5 has 211, 224 and 219hp by emission regulations. 3.9 has 230 with active fuel management but normal 3.9 has 240

Really it’s the 6 speed transmission tahts makes the big difference

The 3.6 is so damn much fun. It'll literally take any bad day you're having and blow it out the tailpipes as soon as you put your foot down. Not quite as strong as the SS but it's pretty darn good!

Viper Jay 5 the transmission is stronger

The only problem is that it’s direct injected. Great performance but no thanks.

Ngl

Stang 3.7 will eat that

No. I'm a Chevy guy but a Mustang would run away.

😂😂😂 what

I'm buying one tomorrow is this true I cant wait

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@@owenrodriguez59 I did man love the car

Yes this is true my dad has one in white and we hit 140 but it kept going still even past what the speedo says, These cars on a good day will do over 150

@@jerredheath834 that is not true. Unfortunately even the ltz model has a speed limiter at 148mph still happy with it. Im sure a chip would fix that. But overall this car has saved my life it is a champion