Last Updated: 08/09/2022 @ 07:53 pm

Owner: Marcos Eduardo Chavez Santini aka Chavez

Year: 2002
Model: Maxima
Color:  Majestic Blue Pearl (BW9)
Transmission: Manual 6-Speed
Trim: SE

This feature is dedicated to Marcos Chavez who went viral and became instantly famous in the world of racing after beating a Porsche 911 Turbo in his 2002 Turbo Nissan Maxima. The currently video has over 4 Million views on YouTube! Chavez has definitely made a name for the Nissan Maxima community. The car made 562.25 WHP / 592.97 TQ @ 17PSI. 

He’s Juan hell of a driver that knows how to drive a Manuel Nissan Maxima. 

Marcos is a very humble and quiet racer from Chihuahua, Mexico. He has a passion for the track. He took racing to the next level with his Nissan Maxima and proved how fast and quick you can make them. Marcos has also beaten many other cars such as Shelby Mustang’s and late model Corvette’s. He is definitely not a one-hit wonder. He’s also an active member of the my5thgen.org Facebook community and continues to race. We hope you enjoy this feature!

Dyno Numbers: 562.25 WHP / 592.97 TQ @ 17PSI

The Driver Behind The Machine…………….El Chavez!!!

The video that made Marcos famous (over 4 Million Views):

Quick Interview with Chavez

02′ Maxima Turbo vs 12′ Supercharged Camaro

02′ Nissan Máxima Turbo vs 16′ Chevy Corvette

Full Mod List / Specs:

• Built/Sleeved VQ35DE Motor
• Wiseco Forged Pistons (K605M96AP)
• Eagle Connecting Rods
• New Turbo: Precision 6262
• Old Turbo: Holset HX35/40
• Cometic Headgaskets
• ARP Bolts & Studs
• AEM Digital Gauges (Wideband, Controller & Oil Pressure)
• SPEC Aluminum Light Weight Flywheel & Clutch (Rated for 521 Torque
• AEM F/IC Piggyback
• Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
• Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR)
• Chrysler Pink Injectors
• Edelbrock Intercooler
• Fully Custom Built Headers
• Tial 38mm Wastegate
• 3″ Piping
• 2.5″ Exhaust Cutout
• TEIN Coilovers
• Runs on 12 PSI Mixing Gas with Toulene for Safety
• 26 x 10.5 -16″ Mickey Thompson Drags Mounted on Nissan Altima Wheels (Track Setup)
• Infiniti G35 Wheels (Daily Driving)
• Sentra SE-R Spec-V Interior Front Seats
• JL Audio Subwoofer
• Sony Double-Din Headunit
• Custom Grille & Nismo Emblems
• Blue Painted Engine Cover