Want your feedback on my mod selections
 

My Z is 100% stock with 4700 miles on it. After much research I've decided to go with the HKS hi flow ti exhaust over FI, Ark, and Stillen. I planned on getting the Berk HFC's with it but I've read that on a car with low mileage like mine that HFC's won't provide much benefit and that they're also not much benefit unless you've done engine mods which increases the stock HP by 20 to 30%.

I'm also still torn on whether or not to pull the trigger on the Stillen Gen 3 CAI. There are so many mixed reviews on if these are really orth the money and time to install.

Should I just go with the exhaust only for now and then go from there? What do you think?

Take a look at Z1 Motorsport's 400hp kit (flywheel hp) if you're gonna stay N/A...otherwise look at the boosted kit's available.
Twin Turbo easily puts down 600rwhp & a single supercharger w/air cooler 500rwhp....it's all about the ($) & where you are looking to go.
without boost or nitrous; peak is around 340ish rwhp.
Also,,,Mods are like drugs....very addicting!
have a good day :)

Not sure where you saw this. The number one breathing restriction on our cars is the factory cats. Get rid of them ASAP.

[QUOTE=gomer_110;3542695]Not sure where you saw this. The number one breathing restriction on our cars is the factory cats. Get rid of them

http://www.eurosporttuning.com/blog/...cats-worth-it/

I started doing na mods around the same time as you on a 2014 base. Now the stillen cai and fast intention long tube headers are coming off at 17k miles, along with other worthless stuff like upgrades base brake rotors and pads - going sport package now.

All my na mods will be on the for sale forum soon. If you want them hit me up. My advice though, dont waste money on anything NA only if you are going FI. These mods, while fun as heck, only delayed my next step. The sooner you pick a direction and bolt toward it the better off your wallet will be in the end.

Regardless my best mod so far is the RJM clutch assembly. Hands down, changed the car for me. That is one of those mods every should just do.

Hey Jabo you need a home for the stillen CAI I'm assuming its gen3? I am a hop skip and a jump north in PA.

I pmed you. I dont wanna take over the ops thread, lol.

Article seems to make a few assumptions that don't apply in our case. Honestly if you don't have to worry about emission checks skip the HFC's and go with test pipes or long tube headers.

Unfortunately I do since I live in one of the counties in PA which do rigorous emissions checks at inspection time. I'd love to do test pipes but can't for that reason. This is why I'm looking at the HFC's. Just want to ensure I'm getting my $$ worth if I do.

I have the berk hfcs and they are one of my favorite mods.

If you go that route I recommend you research the "demon bolt" if you are going DIY.

Stillen G3 is the way to go. HKS is a great exhaust but have you looked at other options like the Fast Intentions, Tomei etc?

Basically, you will be close to done after a catback, HFC/test pipe, and your CAI.

After that you can get aTune, ported mani/plenum, lightend flywheel but as others have said - decide if you are going to do forced induction or stay NA first before you start shelling out coin for bolt ons - that you may have to unbolt in the future if you change your mind.

Mod to your liking and do what you want to do but am wondering where you are getting your information from. Looks like you are already misinformed. If you like a particular item, search for feedback, talk to vendors, and PM those with experience with the mod. Good luck.

:rolleyes:

I would tend to believe this is bs for most cars, but it is especially untrue in the case of the 370Z.

The only thing really missing on a stock Z is sound. Do the exhaust and maybe run spacers on ur wheels for aesthetics if u have 19 base wheels.

I bought a 2014 Sport + Touring with around 3.4K miles on it already. I started modding it around 5K miles with the Gen 3 first. Then I added the Berk HFC, Motordyne Resonated XYZ Pipe and Apexi RS-Exhaust. After the UpRev Tune the outcome was 322 WHP. Also dropped some SWIFT springs and 20mm/25mm spacers. Just installed a 24-row oil cooler kit along with the aluminum Z1 undershroud. Oil cooler kit help ALOT lol Note: I had everything installed separately so I could hear/feel the difference.

I did the intakes, exhaust, tune.

cats < HFC < TP for the last gains. headers are just expensive noise makers (labour$$$)

If you plan to stay NA my experience in a G37 was , FI resonated HFC, Motordyne XYZ with exhaust, Takeda long tubes ( or Gen 3) PST carbon driveshaft ( not necessary on a Z) Uprev w/ tuner cable and Motordyne intake manifold. The mod I felt the most from that should have been the first was changing the rear diff to a 3.69 from a 6mt into my 7at which was originally 3.36. The issue is where you plan to go. If you plan on boosting later skip everything and just get your money set for boost. Otherwise stay rational in your expectations because for the money spent it can be crushing when you find that you spent 2/3 boost money and made 1/4 the gain.

These are the same mods I am planning to get. So far I have the HKS Hi-Power exhaust and was looking into Berk HFC's. I considered test pipes for a moment but figured they would be way too loud.

The HKS looks and sounds great alone, but I am sure HFC's will definitely wake it up some more! :o

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I'm planning on going boosted, so I'm not making a lot of changes engine-wise (CAI or exhaust) because TT. :yum::yum:

The focus for me right now is deciding on BBK & 19" wheels & tires. I'll need the bigger tires/larger footprint to put the HP to the ground. :eek:

Thanks for the update on your HKS. Great to hear that you are more than happy with it. I am getting ready to place my order now for it.

We just recently did an AAM TT kit with the ARK Grip exhaust. It was a great combination setup.

Nice! I ordered mine through Kamispeed. They have a good deal on the exhaust, but they are backordered now :(

[QUOTE=2016 370z;3543285]Nice! I ordered mine through Kamispeed. They have a good deal on the exhaust, but they are backordered now :([/QUOTE

Check this out. This is how it sounds with the combination of HKS with the Berk HFC's. Pretty nice.

https://youtu.be/oFsYWK1UOZQ

I too just ordered this exhaust today. Though there was no mention if they were back-ordered or not.

These are backordered until 10/10

Reading discussions on mod selection among car enthusiasts (mostly men) is like overhearing women discussing make up and dress selections, lol.

Then don't read them. The rest of us enjoy the discussion. There's the door.

[QUOTE=Lemkey99;3543427]lol this was the exact clip that I've listened to so many times to decide if I want it. And I have decided to go this route. It does sound really nice. :yum:

[QUOTE=2016 370z;3544009]Haha that's cool. I ordered my HKS exhaust today from Motorsport Auto in California(The Z Store). Can't wait for it to arrive.

Wise man... The HKS is perfect for the Z and is what I have as well.