Elmo's Struggling Journal

Elmo370z · 10-10-2016, 01:34 AM

I've always been a Nissan Z fan since i was a kid, starting from my father 240, z31, and a z32, to my aunt's 280z, my other aunt owing a z31, . So in December of 2014 i purchased my 370z, with no plan to modify it beyond an exhaust, intake and tune because of the fact I didn't have the slightest clue how to work on cars.

Stock Hp 278-282 whp ( going by other folks have posted)

Current 334 whp Uprev tuned

Mod list:
1. Stillen G III intakes
2. F.I. CBE 12inch resonators
3. F.I. test pipes ( Only kept for 3 months)
4. F.I. Long tubes
5. F.I. oil cooler
6. C.J.M. RRP
7. C.J.M. Billet Top Hat
8. ATI Damper
9. Slotted Oem rotors (front)
10. Z1 SS premium brake lines
11. ATS twin disk clutch
12. Corbeau A-2 seats
13. Corbeau 5 point harness
14. Tommy Kaira Hebi shift knob
15. Stillen brake ducts
16. CJM baffled Oil pan
17. Amsoil racing oil
18. Z speed undertray
19. Eps 70mm TB's ( waiting for the build)
20. JWT C2 Cams
21. Ported Upper and Lower
22. MaMotorsports Diff cooler
23. RJM master/ clutch pedal
Future mods / wish list:
Standalone
Differential
Wider tires
Full suspension upgrade.
Transmission upgrade
ID injectors
Harness bar
Big brake kit
Carbon fiber seats
Making 700+ Whp

Currently saving for a semi build, should be an interesting 2017 for the stock block. Currently I've done 99.9% of the work with some help from friends when i couldn't figure something out. ATI damper was install by a shop. Will update with pictures

Hotrodz · 10-10-2016, 09:28 AM

The mod bug bites hard as I was only going to stay NA and now I could bought another Z with my obsession of modding. Looking forward to your updates!

Elmo370z · 10-10-2016, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

The mod bug bites hard as I was only going to stay NA and now I could bought another Z with my obsession of modding. Looking forward to your updates!

Well that esculated faat for you lol. Yes the mod bug bites hard

Elmo370z · 10-12-2016, 01:48 AM

This was my first mod. Install was cake.

Elmo370z · 10-12-2016, 01:50 AM

After the much anticipated wait from F.I. the exhaust came in

Elmo370z · 10-12-2016, 01:51 AM

After the install. Much better look for thr car

Elmo370z · 10-12-2016, 01:57 AM

Ordered a new bumper because I couldn't stand the ducts in the front of the car anymore. After skipping on the idea of boost (too poor to make the kind of power i would want) I order me a set of FI long tube headers and an oil cooler.

Elmo370z · 10-12-2016, 01:58 AM

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Elmo370z · 10-12-2016, 09:27 AM

Doing my best to keep those harmful.vibrations out when racing.

Elmo370z · 10-12-2016, 09:31 AM

Couldnt wait to.get these installed. Pre headache.

JARblue · 10-12-2016, 09:42 AM

Not too many people do full N/A builds

I'm excited to see your progress and especially those higher revs

Elmo370z · 10-13-2016, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

Not too many people do full N/A builds

I'm excited to see your progress and especially those higher revs

Thanks man. It's coming along, im very interested on things to come

Spooler · 10-13-2016, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Ordered a new bumper because I couldn't stand the ducts in the front of the car anymore. After skipping on the idea of boost (too poor to make the kind of power i would want) I order me a set of FI long tube headers and an oil cooler.

I hear you on that. Every time I get my (Pil-O-Cash) together something comes up and takes it away.

Elmo370z · 10-14-2016, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spooler

I hear you on that. Every time I get my (Pil-O-Cash) together something comes up and takes it away.

Lol in know thats right

DatsunFTW · 10-15-2016, 05:01 PM

Wow

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10-10-2016, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,707 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295377	Elmo's Struggling Journal I've always been a Nissan Z fan since i was a kid, starting from my father 240, z31, and a z32, to my aunt's 280z, my other aunt owing a z31, . So in December of 2014 i purchased my 370z, with no plan to modify it beyond an exhaust, intake and tune because of the fact I didn't have the slightest clue how to work on cars. Stock Hp 278-282 whp ( going by other folks have posted) Current 334 whp Uprev tuned Mod list: 1. Stillen G III intakes 2. F.I. CBE 12inch resonators 3. F.I. test pipes ( Only kept for 3 months) 4. F.I. Long tubes 5. F.I. oil cooler 6. C.J.M. RRP 7. C.J.M. Billet Top Hat 8. ATI Damper 9. Slotted Oem rotors (front) 10. Z1 SS premium brake lines 11. ATS twin disk clutch 12. Corbeau A-2 seats 13. Corbeau 5 point harness 14. Tommy Kaira Hebi shift knob 15. Stillen brake ducts 16. CJM baffled Oil pan 17. Amsoil racing oil 18. Z speed undertray 19. Eps 70mm TB's ( waiting for the build) 20. JWT C2 Cams 21. Ported Upper and Lower 22. MaMotorsports Diff cooler 23. RJM master/ clutch pedal Future mods / wish list: Standalone Differential Wider tires Full suspension upgrade. Transmission upgrade ID injectors Harness bar Big brake kit Carbon fiber seats Making 700+ Whp Currently saving for a semi build, should be an interesting 2017 for the stock block. Currently I've done 99.9% of the work with some help from friends when i couldn't figure something out. ATI damper was install by a shop. Will update with pictures JARblue, cv129, SS_Firehawk and 2 others like this. Last edited by Elmo370z; 12-16-2017 at 02:51 AM.

10-10-2016, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	The mod bug bites hard as I was only going to stay NA and now I could bought another Z with my obsession of modding. Looking forward to your updates! SS_Firehawk and Elmo370z like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

10-12-2016, 01:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,707 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295377	Ordered a new bumper because I couldn't stand the ducts in the front of the car anymore. After skipping on the idea of boost (too poor to make the kind of power i would want) I order me a set of FI long tube headers and an oil cooler. Hotrodz likes this.

10-12-2016, 09:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Not too many people do full N/A builds I'm excited to see your progress and especially those higher revs __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-15-2016, 05:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
DatsunFTW A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,234 Drives: 12 370z A54 M6 Rep Power: 379	Wow Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk __________________ The Build

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