Want to mod my Nismo but soooo confused

MoverShaker · 01-12-2014, 05:31 AM

I've read so many different opinions on mods that I'm left confused. I've got a 2013 NISMO and would like a little louder sound with a little more power.

I'm thinking of adding:
STILLEN 409 Stainless Steel Headers - Ceramic Coated -
STILLEN Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems - Dual Wall Tips -

My confusion lies in the best bang for the buck and I'm also worried about adding either one mod or a combination that effects power negatively somewhere along the power-band.

For instance, I read somewhere this morning in a thread that said changing the headers is bad place to start because you don't get much of a power gain.

I've also read so many conflicting opinions on the stock cat back that I don't know if changing it is even a good idea.

Or should I just go with the Visconti tuning for $1k? This option intrigues me.

Ugh!

KramChaos · 01-12-2014, 07:14 AM

I would skip the headers and save your money for either a tune or another mod you want...Stillen headers are low on the bang for buck ratio. Getting a proper tune will help across the entire rev range.

DCNISMO · 01-12-2014, 09:05 AM

Get Berk or FI HFC with an intake and tune. Or go FI all the way.

gomer_110 · 01-12-2014, 10:16 AM

You're throwing your money away if you go with shorty headers with the exception of the Z1 headers. The only headers that are worth a damn on a Z are long tube headers (except the previously mentioned Z1 headers). Just know that if you have to worry about inspections you're going to have issues by having the long tube headers.

Rusty · 01-12-2014, 10:01 PM

If you do any type of header. The left side WILL take you 5 plus hours to do it. The right side only 1 hour. Been there and did it. Best bang per buck. G3's, CBE, and a tune to smooth out the power band and A/F. And a oil cooler.

SurfDog · 01-12-2014, 10:49 PM

I agree with all above.

Best bang for the buck IMHO would be: (in order)

1. HFC (Berks are nice) By far best bang for the buck if done with tune!!!
2. TUNE (most guys use dyno UPREV at local speed shop)
3. drop in replacement filters (K/N) or long tubes (don't bother with short tubes like JWT's because heat soak will steal much of the benefit...I know I have them)
4. CBE. expensive with slight gains...really just makes it sound better which is awesome.

Rusty · 01-13-2014, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SurfDog

I agree with all above.

Best bang for the buck IMHO would be: (in order)

1. HFC (Berks are nice) By far best bang for the buck if done with tune!!!
2. TUNE (most guys use dyno UPREV at local speed shop)
3. drop in replacement filters (K/N) or long tubes (don't bother with short tubes like JWT's because heat soak will steal much of the benefit...I know I have them)
4. CBE. expensive with slight gains...really just makes it sound better which is awesome.

Forgot about the HFC's.

fuct · 01-13-2014, 07:18 AM

best bang for the buck is to leave it stock. i know crappy answer but i would add an exhaust and drop in some K&N filters and call it a day. maybe a tune down the road.

if you want bang, then FI!!!!! but you will pay.......

Apollo8642 · 01-13-2014, 12:04 PM

I think I would
AAM axle backs (Louder sound)

UpRev Tune
K&N Filters
If you race your car at all then an oil cooler.

jcosta79 · 01-13-2014, 12:36 PM

Twin turbos

/end thread

Armhunter · 01-13-2014, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcosta79

Twin turbos

/end thread

lol...

I think he only has 1k to spend.

not enough to really do a lot to the car. HFC and Exhaust with a tune.. but a tune alone will run you $500. I say, save your money until you can get it all done. If you get a tune first, then upgrade, you will need a tune again.

TerribleONE · 01-13-2014, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armhunter

lol...

I think he only has 1k to spend.

not enough to really do a lot to the car. HFC and Exhaust with a tune.. but a tune alone will run you $500. I say, save your money until you can get it all done. If you get a tune first, then upgrade, you will need a tune again.

GTM is releasing a 1.5K TT kit using ebay turbo whistlers supposed to make 1000hp

jcosta79 · 01-13-2014, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

GTM is releasing a 1.5K TT kit using ebay turbo whistlers supposed to make 1000hp

Anybody can make 1,000 HP...

...once.

The trick is doing it over and over again.

fuct · 01-14-2014, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

GTM is releasing a 1.5K TT kit using ebay turbo whistlers supposed to make 1000hp

but those whistlers are on back order man!!!! and the supplier is swamped!!!!

JaviZ · 01-14-2014, 12:32 PM

01-12-2014, 05:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
MoverShaker Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 41 Drives: 2013 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 12	Want to mod my Nismo but soooo confused I've read so many different opinions on mods that I'm left confused. I've got a 2013 NISMO and would like a little louder sound with a little more power. I'm thinking of adding: STILLEN 409 Stainless Steel Headers - Ceramic Coated - STILLEN Stainless Steel Exhaust Systems - Dual Wall Tips - My confusion lies in the best bang for the buck and I'm also worried about adding either one mod or a combination that effects power negatively somewhere along the power-band. For instance, I read somewhere this morning in a thread that said changing the headers is bad place to start because you don't get much of a power gain. I've also read so many conflicting opinions on the stock cat back that I don't know if changing it is even a good idea. Or should I just go with the Visconti tuning for $1k? This option intrigues me. Ugh!

01-12-2014, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
KramChaos Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 70 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 296	I would skip the headers and save your money for either a tune or another mod you want...Stillen headers are low on the bang for buck ratio. Getting a proper tune will help across the entire rev range. DEpointfive0 and SterlingDrive like this.

01-12-2014, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 178	Get Berk or FI HFC with an intake and tune. Or go FI all the way. 2011 Nismo#91 likes this.

01-12-2014, 10:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	You're throwing your money away if you go with shorty headers with the exception of the Z1 headers. The only headers that are worth a damn on a Z are long tube headers (except the previously mentioned Z1 headers). Just know that if you have to worry about inspections you're going to have issues by having the long tube headers. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

01-12-2014, 10:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,873 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	If you do any type of header. The left side WILL take you 5 plus hours to do it. The right side only 1 hour. Been there and did it. Best bang per buck. G3's, CBE, and a tune to smooth out the power band and A/F. And a oil cooler. fuct likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-12-2014, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	I agree with all above. Best bang for the buck IMHO would be: (in order) 1. HFC (Berks are nice) By far best bang for the buck if done with tune!!! 2. TUNE (most guys use dyno UPREV at local speed shop) 3. drop in replacement filters (K/N) or long tubes (don't bother with short tubes like JWT's because heat soak will steal much of the benefit...I know I have them) 4. CBE. expensive with slight gains...really just makes it sound better which is awesome. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

01-13-2014, 07:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	best bang for the buck is to leave it stock. i know crappy answer but i would add an exhaust and drop in some K&N filters and call it a day. maybe a tune down the road. if you want bang, then FI!!!!! but you will pay.......

01-13-2014, 12:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Apollo8642 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 187 Drives: 09 370Z Nismo #280 Rep Power: 13	I think I would AAM axle backs (Louder sound) UpRev Tune K&N Filters If you race your car at all then an oil cooler.

01-13-2014, 12:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	Twin turbos /end thread TerribleONE, fuct and YOUCANTZME like this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

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JaviZ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside, CA Age: 38 Posts: 159 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 12	gurneyeagle likes this.

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