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Feb 2012
Name: Sammy Benitez
Location: Canton, GA
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V
Turbo: Precision 5431 MFS
Purchased From: Treadstone Performance in Miami, FL
They say there�s no replacement for displacement, but turbos are the great equalizer and Sammy Benitez wasn�t going to let the fact that his 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V�s QR25DE motor was only 2.5 liters get in the way of his goal of making big power.
Tuned by Justin Prado at 2J Racing and running on 9.5 PSI, Sammy�s Sentra put down an impressive 308WHP and 314WTQ using a Precision 5431 MFS turbocharger with a .63 A/R hot side, hung on a lightly ported Treadstone Performance manifold. To further improve exhaust flow, Sammy enveloped his 2.5� Treadstone downpipe with DEI titanium wrap which then continues on to a custom system with a Race Ready Performance electric exhaust cut out and Nismo cat back exhaust. Additional performance enhancements include a blacked-out Treadstone intercooler and piping, Treadstone Pro Kit oil lines, Mopar SRT-4 577cc injectors and a Walbro 255lph fuel pump, Mishimoto oil catch can, Outlaw Engineer thermal spacer kit, a 2J Racing lightweight crank pulley, and a whole lot more!
Despite the car being used primarily as a daily driver, Sammy still wanted it to handle well and be competitive on the track. Enlisting the help of some Nismo R-Tune control arms, BC Racing coilovers, Nismo front and rear strut braces, UR 4-point under brace and miscellaneous other goodies, this B15 can definitely hold its own when it comes to handling. Stopping is a breeze thanks to some beefy 26mm Nissan 300ZX aluminum calipers, slotted and cross-drilled rotors with Hawk HPS pads on all four corners and a set of Agency Power stainless steel lines.
Finally, Sammy opted for some cosmetic enhancements to make sure his B15 Sentra had a good balance of �show� and �go�. OZ Racing Ultraleggera 17x7 wheels, painted gold, were bolted on with black Moteki open ended lugs. Inside, Nismo floor mats and white LED lighting provide an upgraded, elegant feel. Outside, a custom mesh grille, DDM Tuning 4500k hi/low HID headlights with Fibre Customs �eye lids�, ViS OEM-style carbon fiber hood, Nismo rear lip, tinted tails and debaged/blacked out emblems give an overall smooth and stealthy appearance.
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