got a 370z have some questions asapppp

btimola · 11-14-2014, 06:31 PM

Hi guys, first z. Always liked them. I wanted a gtr but too hard to find a good used one. Ive owned like 7 vws all turbo and the z is definately lacking. I cant drive a non turbo doesnt feel right anymore. Anyways its a 2009 touring sport. Has an exhaust already. Got it for 20k w 3yr warranty.

I have a friend who has an 09 as well. His is stillen supercharged. Has navigation, a custom sub and box, suspension, header, etc. Hes repoing it this week or so. He pays 690 a month! I pay half what he does with a warranty! Anyways, hes willing to sell me the full charger in exchange for my oem parts. Before the bank takes it. 3,000 for the charger, injectors, pump, etc, sub, box, amp, header. Wed go halfs on the install which is only 600. However, i called stillen and they said id need to gonto uprev to tune it. Its 900 bucks and an 8hr drive round trip and id need to tow the car there. Is there a way to just swap ecus? Or would the keys and car trip out? Please help id really want it its very cheap at that price. Also it already has 25k miles on the charger, do they last? Thanx, also how bout the navi is it hard to swap for the regular bose unit?

RonRizz · 11-14-2014, 06:35 PM

I cant answer your questions, but I was wondering which VW turbo leads you to feel that the z is lacking?

falconfixer · 11-14-2014, 06:37 PM

you're screwed if it doesn't have nav in it already. Go aftermarket.

I don't think you can swap ECUs

I would use a Stillen supercharger with 25K miles as a boat anchor...or at least get it rebuilt.

SouthArk370Z · 11-14-2014, 06:44 PM

IIRC, most of the fob-related functions are handled by the BCM, not the ECM. The ECM and BCM have to do some handshaking, so you can't swap just one without doing some re-programming (a dealer would probably have to do it). But it's been a while since I looked at that section of the manual.

This sounds like a project that you should delay until you've done a lot more homework. Lots of good info on turbo/super spec'ing/installing/tuning/maintaining on this site. Search is your friend. I suggest using Google/DuckDuckGo/Bing/&c and adding "site:the370z.com" to your search string. Lots of good technical info in the FSM (see link in my sig).

FWIW, you can get a remote tune that should get you pretty close to optimum.

Edit: As per falconfixer, it's very difficult to retrofit Nav.

SwissCheese · 11-14-2014, 10:54 PM

Wouldn't the Stillen S/C totally void your warranty?

btimola · 11-15-2014, 12:48 AM

Thanx yeah im gonna pass, ill just tt it maybe next year when i pay it off hopefully. How much boost can a stock head take?
And vws were all 1.8t i have this one its got a gt2871r nothing too big only 350hp but will take my z faster than fast,

somewhiteguy · 11-15-2014, 02:13 AM

Why on earth would you miss that thing?

btimola · 11-15-2014, 04:50 PM

I dont miss it i still have it, and because it is alot faster than the z. This car is lame without a kit. But damn 10k for a tt kit.

JC-Nismo · 11-15-2014, 05:15 PM

^^^What car is lame without a TT kit? Sounds like your friend spent his money on the wrong **** Why the hell would anyone dump that much money on mods into a car that they don't own and obviously can't afford, SMH but to each his own.

DavidZ370 · 11-15-2014, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btimola

Thanx yeah im gonna pass, ill just tt it maybe next year when i pay it off hopefully. How much boost can a stock head take?
And vws were all 1.8t i have this one its got a gt2871r nothing too big only 350hp but will take my z faster than fast,

I don't think the Z is the right car for you, maybe try the Honda civic or something

DavidZ370 · 11-15-2014, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by somewhiteguy

Why on earth would you miss that thing?

KrnShawty · 11-15-2014, 06:15 PM

I have no words for stupidity.....

dant1127 · 11-15-2014, 11:55 PM

1. Couldn't find a "good used" GTR, but
2. Can't afford a twin turbo kit on a used Z, and
3. Has a 2000ish VW Golf ("HID-Like" halogens?) that drives better than his Z, and
4. Is paying $345 for his Z with a warranty, but will be paid off in a year ($4,140 for an '09 Z?)

I smell B.S.

SgtGoldy · 11-16-2014, 05:56 AM

I remember when this forum didn't talk so much crap on other members.... The good ol days I guess...

OP like ARK said, do you homework. Tons of info here, more than you need.

Welcome to the forum, hope your build goes well

Wonka2581 · 11-16-2014, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidZ370

I don't think the Z is the right car for you, maybe try the Honda civic or something

11-14-2014, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	I cant answer your questions, but I was wondering which VW turbo leads you to feel that the z is lacking? Wonka2581 and 40thZee like this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

11-14-2014, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	IIRC, most of the fob-related functions are handled by the BCM, not the ECM. The ECM and BCM have to do some handshaking, so you can't swap just one without doing some re-programming (a dealer would probably have to do it). But it's been a while since I looked at that section of the manual. This sounds like a project that you should delay until you've done a lot more homework. Lots of good info on turbo/super spec'ing/installing/tuning/maintaining on this site. Search is your friend. I suggest using Google/DuckDuckGo/Bing/&c and adding "site:the370z.com" to your search string. Lots of good technical info in the FSM (see link in my sig). FWIW, you can get a remote tune that should get you pretty close to optimum. Edit: As per falconfixer, it's very difficult to retrofit Nav. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 11-14-2014 at 06:48 PM.

11-14-2014, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
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11-15-2014, 02:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
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11-15-2014, 05:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 12	^^^What car is lame without a TT kit? Sounds like your friend spent his money on the wrong **** Why the hell would anyone dump that much money on mods into a car that they don't own and obviously can't afford, SMH but to each his own. Last edited by JC-Nismo; 11-15-2014 at 05:23 PM.

11-14-2014, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	you're screwed if it doesn't have nav in it already. Go aftermarket. I don't think you can swap ECUs I would use a Stillen supercharger with 25K miles as a boat anchor...or at least get it rebuilt.

11-15-2014, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
btimola Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: el paso Posts: 185 Drives: 09 370z touring spor Rep Power: 10	I dont miss it i still have it, and because it is alot faster than the z. This car is lame without a kit. But damn 10k for a tt kit.

11-15-2014, 06:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
KrnShawty Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South Plainfield NJ Posts: 227 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 10	I have no words for stupidity.....

11-15-2014, 11:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
dant1127 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: US Posts: 110 Drives: NA Rep Power: 10	1. Couldn't find a "good used" GTR, but 2. Can't afford a twin turbo kit on a used Z, and 3. Has a 2000ish VW Golf ("HID-Like" halogens?) that drives better than his Z, and 4. Is paying $345 for his Z with a warranty, but will be paid off in a year ($4,140 for an '09 Z?) I smell B.S. stopher, edk370, Wonka2581 and 2 others like this. Last edited by dant1127; 11-16-2014 at 12:11 AM.

11-16-2014, 05:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
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