new car- existing mods-advice?

weebs25 · 03-24-2013, 08:53 AM

Hey all , i am brand new to the Z. I sold my rx8 a month ago and bought this 09 370. Anyways the car has the takeda short ram intake, and the muffler removed and actually done decently with brackets fabbed and new tips. Is it worth buying cbe and a new intake? Or just buy a lth and other minor bolt ons and possibly a tune if needed. Just dont know if replacing all thats done is worth it power wise for the cost? Planning on staying na on this car.

1cleanZ · 03-24-2013, 09:22 AM

The CBE truly is up to what your preference is of sound and looks. Any catback offered for the Z will get you anywhere from 10-15 hp gains. Cats/headers will also free up another 5-10hp.

For the intake, The takeda IMO is cheap knockoff of the Stillen Gen3. Some will beg to differ and love it, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

weebs25 · 03-24-2013, 09:49 AM

Thats why in stuck haha some people say its an okay intake but not a real cai. Exhaust im debating because its modded do i just put on lth and resonators or new mufflers and leave it? I certainly wouldn't have done mods any way this guy did
But i think i could spend money on better things than replacing what is done?

JC671 · 03-24-2013, 09:58 AM

Welcome & Congrats on the new Z.

Lots of info on here.. Just read reviews, listen to clips and make your own decision based off your personal wants/needs.

Happy Modding

03-24-2013, 08:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
weebs25 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: mn Posts: 217 Drives: 09 black mt Rep Power: 3367	new car- existing mods-advice? Hey all , i am brand new to the Z. I sold my rx8 a month ago and bought this 09 370. Anyways the car has the takeda short ram intake, and the muffler removed and actually done decently with brackets fabbed and new tips. Is it worth buying cbe and a new intake? Or just buy a lth and other minor bolt ons and possibly a tune if needed. Just dont know if replacing all thats done is worth it power wise for the cost? Planning on staying na on this car.

03-24-2013, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	The CBE truly is up to what your preference is of sound and looks. Any catback offered for the Z will get you anywhere from 10-15 hp gains. Cats/headers will also free up another 5-10hp. For the intake, The takeda IMO is cheap knockoff of the Stillen Gen3. Some will beg to differ and love it, but everyone is entitled to their own opinion. __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

03-24-2013, 09:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
JC671 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 451 Drives: Toretto around Rep Power: 14	Welcome & Congrats on the new Z. Lots of info on here.. Just read reviews, listen to clips and make your own decision based off your personal wants/needs. Happy Modding __________________ A special "Thank You" to the Fast Intentions Crew! "Fueled By Passion"

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03-24-2013, 09:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
weebs25 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: mn Posts: 217 Drives: 09 black mt Rep Power: 3367	Thats why in stuck haha some people say its an okay intake but not a real cai. Exhaust im debating because its modded do i just put on lth and resonators or new mufflers and leave it? I certainly wouldn't have done mods any way this guy did But i think i could spend money on better things than replacing what is done?