Boost_Lee's 09 Monterrey Blue Z

Boost_lee · 05-12-2012, 09:11 PM

Updates:

I lowered the rear of the car as much as I could on these BC ER's with swift springs. I had to remove one of the collars and its all the way to its highest point. Tire is flush, not tucking. I kind of wish I had more ride height to play with, but I guess these swift springs are just longer than the normal BR's. I also purchased the BC adjustment knob extenders, but I still need to cut my rear interior panels for that. I may lower the front just a tad, but I'm not sure yet since I scrape alot as it is. I'll try stiffening the front a tad and see where that goes.

Stillen G3 is now installed on the car too, replacing the Injen intake. The intakes were used and were already sandblasted to remove the polished finished. I decided to wrap them in DEI reflect-a-gold tape. I'm sure the gains/temp changes on this are slim, but I like the look and it sure won't hurt anything. I used 30ft and ran out on the ends, but the front of the intake is farthest from the heat sources anyways.

The COBB was sold to a forum member so next up is an UpRev tune from a local shop. After that, the car will probably have zero changes until I can go forced induction. The only mod I would consider is a new set of wheels, I get bored fast

LukasC · 05-13-2012, 01:17 AM

Nice looks good. I thought u sold ur swifts to chris. U buy another set?

Boost_lee · 05-13-2012, 03:01 AM

These are BC coilovers, but they are revalved and have swift springs, not the swift spec r lowering springs

LukasC · 05-13-2012, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

These are BC coilovers, but they are revalved and have swift springs, not the swift spec r lowering springs

Ahh gotcha cool deal

esfourteen · 05-13-2012, 12:06 PM

nice job on the intake wrap, looks great! I was going to do this before I bought the twins.

Boost_lee · 05-13-2012, 04:24 PM

Thanks, I thought about wrapping the motordyne manifold also but with all the crevices it would be tough. The tape isn't very forgiving

dirTy_shoeZ · 05-14-2012, 01:09 AM

Looks good bro

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Boost_lee · 05-14-2012, 02:54 AM

Thanks Mike

Jorge will tune me up once I get the funds

Boost_lee · 05-21-2012, 01:51 AM

Got the car Uprev tuned today. Squeezed out 300hp and 256tq; not as high as others, but they're just numbers

Previous numbers were 288hp/251tq at 72 degrees on a COBB basemap. Today was hotter at 93 degrees. Car feels a little more responsive.

I'm not sure why my car isn't making as much power, but if I have time and money we may try again on the stock intake manifold. New plugs might not hurt, though the car is only at 23,xxx miles

LukasC · 05-21-2012, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Got the car Uprev tuned today. Squeezed out 300hp and 256tq; not as high as others, but they're just numbers

Previous numbers were 288hp/251tq at 72 degrees on a COBB basemap. Today was hotter at 93 degrees. Car feels a little more responsive.

I'm not sure why my car isn't making as much power, but if I have time and money we may try again on the stock intake manifold. New plugs might not hurt, though the car is only at 23,xxx miles

Those arnt bad lee if i were you though i wouldnt switch to the stock intake manifold u will only see minimal top end hp gains and probably a loss in torque over the whole curve. Its just numbers. Remember u still have the most badass 370z u have a trophy to prove it haha

Boost_lee · 06-07-2012, 02:53 AM

Here I go again with thoughts about selling the car

I only wonder how much I could get for it, as is?

I am keeping my eye out for some new wheels though...

delusional · 06-07-2012, 03:03 AM

nooo dont sell it. your car looks so perfect as it is. what would you be looking to buy if you do sell it?

Boost_lee · 06-07-2012, 03:57 AM

Thanks, hopefully that would help it sell $$

I would just finish up my current project car, reach my track goal, then sell it. Get my truck a few mods, then save for a better project car or purpose built car

Mr.Squeeze · 05-21-2012, 03:40 PM

Nice good job Boost

MaDMaXX · 05-21-2012, 07:50 PM

Though it's nice to have good top numbers, personally, i don't drive up there, i love the gains lower down where i use them all the time

05-12-2012, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Updates: I lowered the rear of the car as much as I could on these BC ER's with swift springs. I had to remove one of the collars and its all the way to its highest point. Tire is flush, not tucking. I kind of wish I had more ride height to play with, but I guess these swift springs are just longer than the normal BR's. I also purchased the BC adjustment knob extenders, but I still need to cut my rear interior panels for that. I may lower the front just a tad, but I'm not sure yet since I scrape alot as it is. I'll try stiffening the front a tad and see where that goes. Stillen G3 is now installed on the car too, replacing the Injen intake. The intakes were used and were already sandblasted to remove the polished finished. I decided to wrap them in DEI reflect-a-gold tape. I'm sure the gains/temp changes on this are slim, but I like the look and it sure won't hurt anything. I used 30ft and ran out on the ends, but the front of the intake is farthest from the heat sources anyways. The COBB was sold to a forum member so next up is an UpRev tune from a local shop. After that, the car will probably have zero changes until I can go forced induction. The only mod I would consider is a new set of wheels, I get bored fast __________________ My TT Z

05-13-2012, 01:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
LukasC Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 664 Drives: 11 Stillen SC Bl M6 Rep Power: 19	Nice looks good. I thought u sold ur swifts to chris. U buy another set? Last edited by LukasC; 05-13-2012 at 02:01 AM.

05-13-2012, 03:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	These are BC coilovers, but they are revalved and have swift springs, not the swift spec r lowering springs __________________ My TT Z

05-13-2012, 12:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 20	nice job on the intake wrap, looks great! I was going to do this before I bought the twins. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

05-13-2012, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Thanks, I thought about wrapping the motordyne manifold also but with all the crevices it would be tough. The tape isn't very forgiving __________________ My TT Z

05-14-2012, 01:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
dirTy_shoeZ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 778 Drives: 40th ANN TT Rep Power: 17	Looks good bro .

05-14-2012, 02:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Thanks Mike Jorge will tune me up once I get the funds __________________ My TT Z

05-21-2012, 01:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Got the car Uprev tuned today. Squeezed out 300hp and 256tq; not as high as others, but they're just numbers Previous numbers were 288hp/251tq at 72 degrees on a COBB basemap. Today was hotter at 93 degrees. Car feels a little more responsive. I'm not sure why my car isn't making as much power, but if I have time and money we may try again on the stock intake manifold. New plugs might not hurt, though the car is only at 23,xxx miles __________________ My TT Z

06-07-2012, 02:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Here I go again with thoughts about selling the car I only wonder how much I could get for it, as is? I am keeping my eye out for some new wheels though... __________________ My TT Z

06-07-2012, 03:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
delusional Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 968 Drives: 09 PG T/S/N 7AT Rep Power: 17	nooo dont sell it. your car looks so perfect as it is. what would you be looking to buy if you do sell it? __________________ 2009 Platinum Graphite Touring [ Sport Package ¦¦ Navigation ¦¦ 7 Speed Automatic ] [ Berk ¦ H&R ¦ ONEighty ¦ K&N ¦ Stillen ¦ Eibach ¦ Cobb ¦ Ichiba ¦ Hankook ]

06-07-2012, 03:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 31	Thanks, hopefully that would help it sell $$ I would just finish up my current project car, reach my track goal, then sell it. Get my truck a few mods, then save for a better project car or purpose built car __________________ My TT Z

05-21-2012, 03:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20154	Nice good job Boost __________________ Driven Motorsports Single Turbo 7675 T4 1.32 A/R 995WHP 780TQ

05-21-2012, 07:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
MaDMaXX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon from England Posts: 292 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 15	Though it's nice to have good top numbers, personally, i don't drive up there, i love the gains lower down where i use them all the time __________________ '04.5 350Z - Very Motordyne.

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