Best bang for your buck mod combo

NickTurnon · 04-17-2013, 10:56 AM

I believe the member edub370z got up to 321whp/268tq by adding

the ebay CNT Catback for $500-600
&
Test Pipes= $150-250

Intakes (He has injen but K&n plus MaF will do the same)- $100-180

edub370 · 04-17-2013, 07:43 PM

326Whp Actually

mpp9 · 04-17-2013, 07:50 PM

Nice. Appreciate the input.

faya · 04-18-2013, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

You don't....

Tuning is great for everything, you will always get more performance out of a tune.

There isn't a single N/A mod (within certain limits and with certain notable exceptions) that REQUIRES a tune.

Certainly nothing discussed in the this thread requires a tune.

will tuning void ECU warranty or any that will be affected by doing it? do you need tuning when you install post-maf tube and cbe? thanks!

asdfsammich · 04-18-2013, 02:08 AM

Depends on the dealer. The risk is the dealer can say that the ECU is void, and if they choose, also anything else downstream from it (which is tons of stuff). YMMV. It's just a risk and you weigh for your situation.

Do you need a tune with CAI and CBE only? The general answer is that it's not required but wouldn't hurt performance, so it's up to you (a few say you most def don't need it and are better off resetting the ecu).

Add TPs or LTH to that and most say you're now required to get a tune to be safe and keep the engine happy, i.e., fix afr etc.

Tapatalk2 ...

faya · 04-18-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdfsammich

Depends on the dealer. The risk is the dealer can say that the ECU is void, and if they choose, also anything else downstream from it (which is tons of stuff). YMMV. It's just a risk and you weigh for your situation.

Do you need a tune with CAI and CBE only? The general answer is that it's not required but wouldn't hurt performance, so it's up to you (a few say you most def don't need it and are better off resetting the ecu).

Add TPs or LTH to that and most say you're now required to get a tune to be safe and keep the engine happy, i.e., fix afr etc.

Tapatalk2 ...

thanks! what if TP and CBE only?

Loges · 06-08-2015, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickTurnon

I believe the member edub370z got up to 321whp/268tq by adding

the ebay CNT Catback for $500-600
&
Test Pipes= $150-250

Intakes (He has injen but K&n plus MaF will do the same)- $100-180

Hey edub370z

Did you get a tune with this setup? Also do you have any sound clips or drone/rasp issues with the CNT Catback system?

This sounds like the perfect setup for my Z as long as the exhaust sounds good and there's no rasp/drone issues.

Push370zzz · 06-16-2015, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

326Whp Actually

You added almost 50whp with a full exhaust and intake?

GZ3 · 06-19-2015, 10:46 AM

id get garageline X/mid pip, nismo muffler, and post maf tubes....if you want to add test pipes too.........all under a 700....id skip the drop ins

Jordo! · 06-19-2015, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faya

thanks! what if TP and CBE only?

Replacing the OEM cats with anything is the big one, making a tune either highly advisable or necessary -- the OEM cats are both the biggest bottleneck in the exhaust system (dramatic change in flow, head temps, etc) as well as monitored constantly by the ECU.

For a CBE, it's not really necessary, nor is it for panel filters and smooth tubes, although you will get better results for both if you do.

If you swap out the factory airboxes entirely (i.e., replace them with after market intakes) its a good idea to get a tune to ensure airflow is being metered properly.

njobe89 · 06-19-2015, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G37sHKS

Manifold, HFC, Catback, and tune you're already near $3000 if not more.

Spend a few more and get this.
GTM Performance Engineering: MHI Twin Turbo Official Release
GTM Performance Engineering: MHI Twin Turbo Kit Group Buy

This is what i call a "real" best bang for buck.

gtm, really?

njobe89 · 06-19-2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Push370zzz

You added almost 50whp with a full exhaust and intake?

and tp's ... i pretty much have the same setup and im at 324whp

SwissCheese · 06-19-2015, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njobe89

gtm, really?

Well, his post was over 2 years old, which I assume was before all the crap went down.

njobe89 · 06-22-2015, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissCheese

Well, his post was over 2 years old, which I assume was before all the crap went down.

good point lol... i missed that part

vqman · 06-22-2015, 02:23 PM

i want to hear more about this 50whp gain with intake and exhaust...

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edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	326Whp Actually __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

04-18-2013, 02:08 AM	#20 (permalink)
asdfsammich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 456 Drives: 09 370Z SR MT Rep Power: 13	Depends on the dealer. The risk is the dealer can say that the ECU is void, and if they choose, also anything else downstream from it (which is tons of stuff). YMMV. It's just a risk and you weigh for your situation. Do you need a tune with CAI and CBE only? The general answer is that it's not required but wouldn't hurt performance, so it's up to you (a few say you most def don't need it and are better off resetting the ecu). Add TPs or LTH to that and most say you're now required to get a tune to be safe and keep the engine happy, i.e., fix afr etc. Tapatalk2 ... DEpointfive0 and faya like this.

06-19-2015, 10:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	id get garageline X/mid pip, nismo muffler, and post maf tubes....if you want to add test pipes too.........all under a 700....id skip the drop ins __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

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