New Z hp help
 

Hey whats going on guys, I just got myself a Z and its my DD. im looking to do some mods to it, Any suggestion/Best set up for extra hp in where it doesnt add too much stress to the engine? Any help would be appreciated//If anyone knows any good places for paint work in NYC that would also be appreciated. Thanks!

Get a catback that offers the type and volume of sound you want, and get some z1 smooth post maf tubes and k&n drop in filters. This will give you another 15-20who over stock for about $1500. Anything beyond this offers diminishing returns. If you want more that 295-315 whp, you need fi, or to sell your z and buy a Corvette.

Fast Intentions CBE or Stillen G3 CAI is a good place to start.

Hi

im looking to get 4-500hp, and im also interested in the Zele exhaust i just dont know how it sounds or the power it adds, can anyone help?

It would take a forced induction setup to hit those numbers

can you elaborate on that

Twin Turbos.

Forced induction means a turbo or supercharger kit. Stillen's supercharger kit or GTM's twin turbo or supercharger kit are all fairly popular choices.

And you're gonna want a new clutch and oil cooler to support those. Also upgraded fuel system(fuel pump/injectors), but i think that comes with the kits(don't remember 100%) and it would need to be dyno tuned with a reflash.

Precisely ^ also.. Sticky tires and at least brake lines and fluid

STS single turbo will get you there 450-502whp or you can go with the greddy twins which will get you up to 512whp ( these numbers are all on pump gas). It's all about what you like whether it's a turbo or a Super Charger. Look around on the forum and ask away. There is a lot of people on here that will be willing to help out.

In regards to horsepower, it seems like theres some sort of "true" horsepower and on-paper horsepower. On paper, my 370z (like many others) are based around 332hp @ 6200 (give or take). However, looking at stillen's site, it seems like the 370z only outputs 276hp @7200 (max rev?). Could someone explain this?

Is it engine vs. rear wheel horsepower ??

The hp is never at the wheels. It's always at the flywheel. So you are going to lose about 20% hp .. I always take about 20% off from what the factory says it is.

2003/2004 cobra.
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