New owner in SoCal

Pstalance · 05-09-2016, 09:28 AM

I just recently picked up a 2011 base with 30k miles. I've been building cars for awhile. After Iraq I bought a 2005 SRT-4 which I ended up giving around 380whp 420lbs. Eventually traded that in for a 2013 Dart (holy crap what a mistake). For awhile with it I did have the highest HP Dart though..with a whopping 215. I have moderate plans for the Z though. I opted for a 7A ..which for me is a huge change. But after driving it (and based on my commute being in traffic) I think it was the right decision.

RumbleFish · 05-09-2016, 11:56 AM

Welcome & congrats on the new ride. Post up some pics when you can.

Now, the real fun begins with the mods

TerribleONE · 05-09-2016, 12:00 PM

Welcome!

Pstalance · 05-09-2016, 12:22 PM

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TerribleONE · 05-09-2016, 12:28 PM

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Looks good man. Any mod plans?

OldGuyFla · 05-09-2016, 12:46 PM

Welcome

thanks for your service!! I too had a 2013 Dart with the 1.4 turbo. That little thing would get up & go. Had too many problems with the clutch so got rid of it.

Pstalance · 05-09-2016, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Looks good man. Any mod plans?

Honestly more than likely just intake exhaust and tune. I don't want to get to crazy with the car.

Pstalance · 05-09-2016, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuyFla

Welcome

thanks for your service!! I too had a 2013 Dart with the 1.4 turbo. That little thing would get up & go. Had too many problems with the clutch so got rid of it.

Mine held up for the 58k miles I put on it. It just wasn't a fun car in the end.

RumbleFish · 05-09-2016, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pstalance

Honestly more than likely just intake exhaust and tune. I don't want to get to crazy with the car.

I'd add CAI & 25 row oil cooler.

Tuning wise, EcuTek over UpRev (but, you may already know that)

Specialty Z (Sebastian aka Seb) in Canoga Park is a Z tuning master.

btw, forgot to say earlier, Thank you for you service

Pstalance · 05-09-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RumbleFish

I'd add CAI & 25 row oil cooler.

Tuning wise, EcuTek over UpRev (but, you may already know that)

Specialty Z (Sebastian aka Seb) in Canoga Park is a Z tuning master.

btw, forgot to say earlier, Thank you for you service

Actually I hadn't heard about EcuTek > UpRev. I'm not going to be jumping into a tune right away so it will give me a chance to research it a bit more. I'll definitely look into the oil cooler. First things first though I have to figure out the direction I want to go with the exhaust.

RumbleFish · 05-09-2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pstalance

Actually I hadn't heard about EcuTek > UpRev. I'm not going to be jumping into a tune right away so it will give me a chance to research it a bit more. I'll definitely look into the oil cooler. First things first though I have to figure out the direction I want to go with the exhaust.

I'm a big fan of Fast Intentions (aka F.I.) as many are.
To each his own but, definitely give F.I. a look & listen

Memphis370Z · 05-09-2016, 06:18 PM

Welcome and congratulations on your Z.

Moreover, thank you for your service.

cigarclifford · 05-09-2016, 06:37 PM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

-Clifford

CM370z · 05-09-2016, 10:16 PM

Welcome to the family.

Pstalance · 05-09-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RumbleFish

I'm a big fan of Fast Intentions (aka F.I.) as many are.
To each his own but, definitely give F.I. a look & listen

I've looked into a few the downfall is that youtube doesn't do any of the exhausts any justice. F.I. Is def a possibility though.

05-09-2016, 09:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pstalance Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SoCal I.E. Posts: 10 Drives: 2011 370z, 2009 R1 Rep Power: 9	New owner in SoCal I just recently picked up a 2011 base with 30k miles. I've been building cars for awhile. After Iraq I bought a 2005 SRT-4 which I ended up giving around 380whp 420lbs. Eventually traded that in for a 2013 Dart (holy crap what a mistake). For awhile with it I did have the highest HP Dart though..with a whopping 215. I have moderate plans for the Z though. I opted for a 7A ..which for me is a huge change. But after driving it (and based on my commute being in traffic) I think it was the right decision. Eagle likes this.

05-09-2016, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
RumbleFish Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,212 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8239	Welcome & congrats on the new ride. Post up some pics when you can. Now, the real fun begins with the mods __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

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CM370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Riverside Posts: 406 Drives: Nismuse Rep Power: 25	Welcome to the family. __________________ Motordyne \| Fast Intentions \| Berk \| Stillen \| Amuse \| Nismo \| Ferrada \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Airlift \| SPL \| EcuTek

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OldGuyFla A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Indian Lake Estates Fl Posts: 1,049 Drives: 14 370Z TS Roadster Rep Power: 19127	Welcome thanks for your service!! I too had a 2013 Dart with the 1.4 turbo. That little thing would get up & go. Had too many problems with the clutch so got rid of it.

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Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124433	Welcome and congratulations on your Z. Moreover, thank you for your service.

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