Costs per HP gain unworthy for our Z's

>135I · 07-27-2010, 11:26 AM

I mean for the price of all those parts you listed you basicly hit the amount needed for Stillen's SC.

MMC Racing · 07-27-2010, 12:58 PM

This is nothing new. We had the same "problem" with the 350z platform. If you want significant gains you have to go F/I.

Red__Zed · 07-27-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MMC Racing

This is nothing new. We had the same "problem" with the 350z platform. If you want significant gains you have to go F/I.

Often true on most import platforms.

The s2000 often loses HP with breather mods....

Endgame · 07-27-2010, 01:40 PM

True... the Z does have a modest increase in power per performance, but the Z can be made lighter in weight. Those modest gains then become more significant.

And besides that, the Z is a freakin looker. I love the GT500 and the new Stang, but the Z has that WHOA factor.

Lug · 07-27-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

True... the Z does have a modest increase in power per performance, but the Z can be made lighter in weight. Those modest gains then become more significant.

And besides that, the Z is a freakin looker. I love the GT500 and the new Stang, but the Z has that WHOA factor.

Yep, the 'Stang is a great car now, but it will never turn heads like a 370z.

Zsteve · 07-27-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Yep, the 'Stang is a great car now, but it will never turn heads like a 370z.

This is true, they should have changed the body of the stang to a small but noticeable degree to make it stand out as the new standard to beat, and not to look like the lesser power stangs. The current stang body style is so over done its lost its cool status.

Vegitto-kun · 07-28-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Yep, the 'Stang is a great car now, but it will never turn heads like a 370z.

Over here people would cream their pants if they see a new mustang.

including me

Zsteve · 07-28-2010, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Over here people would cream their pants if they see a new mustang.

including me

Hold the cream please!

wolf370z · 07-28-2010, 03:15 PM

I still do not understand why I bought this pitifully slow car.

TBSS2008 · 07-27-2010, 03:15 PM

The Z is definitely a very nice looking car. I did the basic mods I/HFC/CBE and tune. The car is definitely faster and sounds better then before but still not Corvette territory. I spent about $2,500.00 for all the mods which includes the cost of installing the parts as well. I haven't been to the track since completing the mods but it should be good for high 12s.

I thought about FI but I am just going to enjoy what I have and buy a used Corvette LS3 Z51 6M in a few years when the Z has about 100k miles on it I am at 30k right now.

Now the Corvette responds very well to mods. I was actually cross shopping the 2009 C6 Z51 and the 370z Sport/Touring some times I think I should have coughed up the extra 5-6k for the C6. It's ridiculous how much HP they put out.

C6 Corvette Bolt-Ons - LS3 Performance Package Test - Corvette Fever Magazine
C6 LS3
Stock: 371whp 365wtq
Bolt ons (I/H/E/Tune): 431whp 412wtq +60hp +46tq

Zsteve · 07-27-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TBSS2008

The Z is definitely a very nice looking car. I did the basic mods I/HFC/CBE and tune. The car is definitely faster and sounds better then before but still not Corvette territory. I spent about $2,500.00 for all the mods which includes the cost of installing the parts as well. I haven't been to the track since completing the mods but it should be good for high 12s.

I thought about FI but I am just going to enjoy what I have and buy a used Corvette LS3 Z51 6M in a few years when the Z has about 100k miles on it I am at 30k right now.

Now the Corvette responds very well to mods. I was actually cross shopping the 2009 C6 Z51 and the 370z Sport/Touring some times I think I should have coughed up the extra 5-6k for the C6. It's ridiculous how much HP they put out.

C6 Corvette Bolt-Ons - LS3 Performance Package Test - Corvette Fever Magazine
C6 LS3
Stock: 371whp 365wtq
Bolt ons (I/H/E/Tune): 431whp 412wtq +60hp +46tq

If the wife gets the new job she is trying for then I will be trading in the Z for a 2011 GS LT3 corvette. It looks nice and having 400+ hp and 400+ tq on a NA is awesome. Here in El paso I will have some pretty good open areas to feel the cars potential and there is a nice hilly twisty road that goes over the mountain to get to the other side of the city that will be a nice drive for it.

Wifey gets the new job I get the new car. Gotta love it.

TBSS2008 · 07-28-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

If the wife gets the new job she is trying for then I will be trading in the Z for a 2011 GS LT3 corvette. It looks nice and having 400+ hp and 400+ tq on a NA is awesome. Here in El paso I will have some pretty good open areas to feel the cars potential and there is a nice hilly twisty road that goes over the mountain to get to the other side of the city that will be a nice drive for it.

Wifey gets the new job I get the new car. Gotta love it.

I wish you and your wife the best of luck with the possible new job offer.

The Grand Sport is sick! I really like the wheels and the wide body look. Not to mention just a few mods brings that LS3 almost to Z06 hp. The C6 Z06 puts down about 443whp 412wtq (Z06 dyno numbers - Z06Vette.com - Corvette Z06 Forum) vs bolt on LS3 431whp 412tq pretty damn close for ALOT less money and still get the wide body looks!

But for the record I still love my Z. It's funny how quick you get use to power. I took a vacation recently and rented a Kia with a 1.6 4cyl for a week. When I got back from the trip and drove my Z again I thought did someone put a supercharger in this thing while I was gone, damn its fast. Few months go by and I am in here talking about a Corvette, never enough lol.

Zsteve · 07-28-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TBSS2008

I wish you and your wife the best of luck with the possible new job offer.

The Grand Sport is sick! I really like the wheels and the wide body look. Not to mention just a few mods brings that LS3 almost to Z06 hp. The C6 Z06 puts down about 443whp 412wtq (Z06 dyno numbers - Z06Vette.com - Corvette Z06 Forum) vs bolt on LS3 431whp 412tq pretty damn close for ALOT less money and still get the wide body looks!

But for the record I still love my Z. It's funny how quick you get use to power. I took a vacation recently and rented a Kia with a 1.6 4cyl for a week. When I got back from the trip and drove my Z again I thought did someone put a supercharger in this thing while I was gone, damn its fast. Few months go by and I am in here talking about a Corvette, never enough lol.

Thanks, and yea I know what you mean about never having enough power once you get use to it. Thats one of the reasons Im going to the vette, would love a GTR but I dont think I can afford that yet. Still have a kid in college and another in the pocket still too.

370Zsteve · 07-28-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

If the wife gets the new job she is trying for then I will be trading in the Z for a 2011 GS LT3 corvette. It looks nice and having 400+ hp and 400+ tq on a NA is awesome. Here in El paso I will have some pretty good open areas to feel the cars potential and there is a nice hilly twisty road that goes over the mountain to get to the other side of the city that will be a nice drive for it.

Wifey gets the new job I get the new car. Gotta love it.

I disagreed until I read you were in El Paso. Then you made perfect sense.

A Vette is substantially larger than a 370Z. Here in CT, all roads are narrow twisties, (except I-95). The 370Z is my preferred ride here over a C6, it just suits my roads better.

Zsteve · 07-28-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

I disagreed until I read you were in El Paso. Then you made perfect sense.

A Vette is substantially larger than a 370Z. Here in CT, all roads are narrow twisties, (except I-95). The 370Z is my preferred ride here over a C6, it just suits my roads better.

The wife just has to get that job then I can get it. Just might get it anyway even if she doesnt get the new job.

07-27-2010, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 43 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 17	I mean for the price of all those parts you listed you basicly hit the amount needed for Stillen's SC. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

07-27-2010, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
MMC Racing Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 661 Drives: 2015 GT-R Rep Power: 18	This is nothing new. We had the same "problem" with the 350z platform. If you want significant gains you have to go F/I. __________________ 2014 F150 Raptor, 2014 Mazda 3, 2015 Nissan GT-R

07-28-2010, 03:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
wolf370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 230 Drives: 09 370z red m6 Rep Power: 16	I still do not understand why I bought this pitifully slow car. __________________ Good drivers just drive.

07-27-2010, 03:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
TBSS2008 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 195 Drives: 11 Corvette GS 6spd Rep Power: 17	The Z is definitely a very nice looking car. I did the basic mods I/HFC/CBE and tune. The car is definitely faster and sounds better then before but still not Corvette territory. I spent about $2,500.00 for all the mods which includes the cost of installing the parts as well. I haven't been to the track since completing the mods but it should be good for high 12s. I thought about FI but I am just going to enjoy what I have and buy a used Corvette LS3 Z51 6M in a few years when the Z has about 100k miles on it I am at 30k right now. Now the Corvette responds very well to mods. I was actually cross shopping the 2009 C6 Z51 and the 370z Sport/Touring some times I think I should have coughed up the extra 5-6k for the C6. It's ridiculous how much HP they put out. C6 Corvette Bolt-Ons - LS3 Performance Package Test - Corvette Fever Magazine C6 LS3 Stock: 371whp 365wtq Bolt ons (I/H/E/Tune): 431whp 412wtq +60hp +46tq __________________ 2011 Black Corvette Grand Sport 6spd \| NNP Daul Mode Exhaust 2008 Trail Blazer SS Black \| SuperChips Tune 2009 370Z Black 7AT Touring Sport (TRADED) Last edited by TBSS2008; 07-27-2010 at 03:30 PM.

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07-27-2010, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	True... the Z does have a modest increase in power per performance, but the Z can be made lighter in weight. Those modest gains then become more significant. And besides that, the Z is a freakin looker. I love the GT500 and the new Stang, but the Z has that WHOA factor.