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Joepro 02-19-2014 10:21 PM
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Diabel 02-20-2014 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by TopgunZ (Post 2699867)
So when can we expect this to be part of the BP line up? ;P Im sure you could push these as well.
It is a good idea for the vendors - to put the Traction Kit for 500WHP in the offer. From let say Stage 1 with bushings and gears to Stage 3 with LSD, suspension upgrade, etc. Can't find something like that on the market in some "kit" package.

DEpointfive0 02-20-2014 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Diabel (Post 2700359)
It is a good idea for the vendors - to put the Traction Kit for 500WHP in the offer. From let say Stage 1 with bushings and gears to Stage 3 with LSD, suspension upgrade, etc. Can't find something like that on the market in some "kit" package.
No reason to kit it. There aren't that many parts

And it's moronic to swap gear ratios down when auto guys will just swap with you

///PureSwank 02-20-2014 04:36 AM
Mickey Thompsons /skinnies up front big *** burnout. And you saved a couple thousand. Thank me later. You might need a parachute out back.

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R3drckt09 03-12-2014 09:37 AM
So I'm going forced induction and I'm curious if anyone knows for sure, will a 350z AT differential (with VLSD) fit my base MT 370Z? I want the 3.3 gears and also anything but my open diff, and used 350 parts are way cheaper and easier to come by

critical 03-12-2014 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by R3drckt09 (Post 2731100)
So I'm going forced induction and I'm curious if anyone knows for sure, will a 350z AT differential (with VLSD) fit my base MT 370Z? I want the 3.3 gears and also anything but my open diff, and used 350 parts are way cheaper and easier to come by
yes it will fit

Chuck33079 03-12-2014 10:14 AM
There's a good chance a VLSD from a 350 will be shot. They do wear out over time. Be a shame to go through all that effort and find out it's toast.

critical 03-12-2014 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2731170)
There's a good chance a VLSD from a 350 will be shot. They do wear out over time. Be a shame to go through all that effort and find out it's toast.
if you're going FI, you gotta pony up for a LSD.

R3drckt09 03-12-2014 11:06 AM
Right, I'd end up wanting a quaife at some point, but I'd be willing to pay the $200 for the gears alone. What wears out on a differential, like could it be that bad at ~60K miles?

Chuck33079 03-12-2014 11:09 AM
The viscous fluid inside of the vlsd gets cooked and it stops locking up. It's a wear item, unfortunately.

R3drckt09 03-12-2014 11:16 AM
Okay, so it'd basically be an open diff then. I may still pick a low mileage one up for the gears and hope it still locks, I'll keep that in mind though. Thanks!

Joepro 03-12-2014 12:08 PM
Im on te base map, but actually suprised with how good the traction is even with these bfgs in 285, it got in the upper 60s yesterday and there is a bit of tire slippage in 1st but really that was about it...im sure that will change after the tune, but I plan to upgrade the rubber as well. I am running z1 engine/trans mounts and whileline rear diff bushings.

R3drckt09 03-12-2014 02:15 PM
So the gears aren't even that necessary for ~500whp? Do you have an lsd or open diff?

Z eliminator 03-12-2014 03:42 PM
Im going to run the 4.08's in the 1/4 mile with he stage 3 sc. looking at 10psig tire pressure in the 305 35 18 MT drag radials. on the 7 AT.

JVerge5363 03-16-2014 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Z eliminator (Post 2731847)
Im going to run the 4.08's in the 1/4 mile with he stage 3 sc. looking at 10psig tire pressure in the 305 35 18 MT drag radials. on the 7 AT.
Can't wait to see your results!!!

Mr.Squeeze 03-16-2014 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by R3drckt09 (Post 2731283)
Okay, so it'd basically be an open diff then. I may still pick a low mileage one up for the gears and hope it still locks, I'll keep that in mind though. Thanks!


Just buy the pumpkin for a 350z there cheap then you could upgrade the LSD whenever you want . I have a 350z AT stock differential in my car now at some poor I will upgrade the LSD.

SlowZ 03-17-2014 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by phunk (Post 2699894)
It will happen! Just need some more time! So many projects at once.

Attached is a photo of my new set of wheels/tires for when I dont feel like dealing with any spin. Thats 3 sets of dang wheels for this car now, although only 1 set of fronts lol. I will be putting some skinnies up front soon though, just havent done the work to pick some out and order.

I am going to do a full setup for drag... temporary. Just for a couple local events I will setup the alignment and suspension (and rear brakes) for it.

28x11.5x15 ET Streets
What brakes are you using in the rear? I thought the 370 base brakes can only fit a minimum of a 16 inch wheel?

SlowZ 03-17-2014 03:26 AM
Did not read that you were changing out brakes lol. What brakes are you going to use then? Stock non brembo 350 brakes?

phunk 03-17-2014 03:35 AM
Yup base model 350z rear brakes. I bought some stoptech rotors and pads for back there. Did the same on my 350z occasionally

SlowZ 03-17-2014 03:43 AM
Gotcha. The selection of 16 inch drag wheels to 15s is insane. 16s are almost non existent compared to 15s. I might get a set of base 350 brakes. Would you recommend running those as for a street car? I really wouldn't want to switch brakes every weekend. I just don't have the time and patience lol

G37Sam 03-17-2014 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Z eliminator (Post 2731847)
Im going to run the 4.08's in the 1/4 mile with he stage 3 sc. looking at 10psig tire pressure in the 305 35 18 MT drag radials. on the 7 AT.
Are you running stock driveshaft and axles?

phunk 03-17-2014 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SlowZ (Post 2738637)
Gotcha. The selection of 16 inch drag wheels to 15s is insane. 16s are almost non existent compared to 15s. I might get a set of base 350 brakes. Would you recommend running those as for a street car? I really wouldn't want to switch brakes every weekend. I just don't have the time and patience lol
On my 350z I had the 14" stoptechs front and rear. when running the small brakes in the rear, on the street, i could not even feel a difference.

but i would recommend going somewhere safe to practice some hard braking and get a feel for the new F/R brake ratio and make sure its stable. With ABS it shouldnt be much an issue but I would still get a feel for it and see whats what before going out racing.

Z eliminator 03-17-2014 11:39 AM
on my 350 z 2003 i have 15 inch rims on the base brake package.
not sure of the back spacing.

Z

SlowZ 03-17-2014 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by phunk (Post 2739118)
On my 350z I had the 14" stoptechs front and rear. when running the small brakes in the rear, on the street, i could not even feel a difference.

but i would recommend going somewhere safe to practice some hard braking and get a feel for the new F/R brake ratio and make sure its stable. With ABS it shouldnt be much an issue but I would still get a feel for it and see whats what before going out racing.
Yeah true. My ideal setup for the street/strip would be the stock akebono front, and the base 350z rear with whatever pads and rotors I end up choosing? Does that sound like a OK setup to you? Are the 350 base brakes a direct fit for the 370?

phunk 03-17-2014 02:36 PM
That is the setup I am running... well except I have stoptech pads and rotors in my akebono.

I hear they are a direct fit... I will find out soon enough! Considering people put the 370 rears on the 350z, it should go both ways.

SlowZ 03-17-2014 04:07 PM
Sweet deal man. Great minds think alike lol. I'll add you as a friend and when I'm ready to make the switch I'll send ya a PM and see how they are working for you and if I need to look out for something etc. thanks buddy

phunk 03-17-2014 04:28 PM
Weather here in Chicago is clearing up this week finally. They should be on my car within 2 weeks.

luigi90210 03-17-2014 05:24 PM
suspension, diff, and tires are where i would start, a proper suspension and LSD setup will get the power down to the ground, and if you want the stickiest street tire available, i know kuhmo makes a DOT approved semislick thats decently priced


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