$3000 to spend on a 2009 370z!!!

mrrrkva · 08-17-2010, 11:37 PM

Ok, before I get too many eyebrows, the first $1200 need to go to new TIRES!!! What do you recommend!!!!!

What is the best bang for my buck for the remaining $1800???

Stillen stage 3 or injen intake??
What kind of Pre cats??

What are my other suggestions to generate best power for the $$$$$$$???

mrrrkva · 08-17-2010, 11:40 PM

I forgot the OIL cooler!!! What type of oil cooler to be included??

Ok this is my priority list
1) TIRES
2) oil cooler
3) intake
4) best mod for $$$ after this !!

AK370Z · 08-17-2010, 11:48 PM

Are you tracking your car? if not, take off oil cooler from the list. YOu can get a Nice exhaust and an intake system for $1800. If you don't get emission inspection in VA, then get intake and HFC. You'll still have $400 in your pocket!

You can add that money to the catback exhaust fund!

Jeffblue · 08-17-2010, 11:55 PM

new tires? how many miles on the car?

mrrrkva · 08-18-2010, 12:00 AM

15k on the car. Plenty of miles left on the front. I had a 2004 350z and lasted 22k before the rear went.

mrrrkva · 08-18-2010, 12:01 AM

Which intake should I get?? And which HFC to get???

christian370z · 08-18-2010, 12:07 AM

I highly recommend Berk HFCs; I did a ton of research into the various high flow cats available and I believe that Berk offers some of the most experience in product development on the VQ37 engines. It bumps the volume up on the exhaust even with the rest of the system remaining stock, and the power increase is immediately noticeable. Other great choices include Fast Intentions HFCs, Stillen HFCs, and ERZ HFCs.

As for the intake choice; the two intakes that have consistently proven to be the top performers have been the Injen intake and the Stillen G3 Intake. I am personally installing my Stillen G3 intake tomorrow but you cannot go wrong with either.

Dembflyr · 08-18-2010, 07:30 AM

$1200 for two tires? Check these out...Nitto Invo

Now you've got an extra $600 to spend.

spearfish25 · 08-18-2010, 09:07 AM

1) Buy some used HFCs from the forum. You'll save some cash and still get a good product.

2) Why buy an intake just to get 10hp above 7000rpm? I still haven't jumped on this bandwagon.

3) An exhaust would be the first thing I'd buy. Nice sound, nice gains. With some used HFCs, you've got a nice package.

4) Track or no track, I see the oil cooler being a necessity in any warm region. My car was running 230F during street driving without one, and that's ridiculous.

5) If you buy more reasonably priced tires, you'll be able to swing the above three mods. I just bought Ventus V12s for $900 for the full set. Haven't tried them yet but looking forward to it.

John@Z1 · 08-18-2010, 09:42 AM

High flow cats and an oil cooler. Also go ahead and give that Z what it needs, some Advan Neovas.

MeetJoeAsian · 08-18-2010, 09:48 AM

For tires, save some money and buy these, excellent OEM replacements (if not better)...I got all 4 for less than $800 with tax included...you may have to go to your local Firestone to find them:

Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport with Uni-T

areyouin729 · 08-18-2010, 01:05 PM

if you are going to get new tires, why not get new wheels too?

spearfish25 · 08-18-2010, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by areyouin729

if you are going to get new tires, why not get new wheels too?

$$$

Da.Menace · 08-18-2010, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dembflyr

$1200 for two tires? Check these out...Nitto Invo

Now you've got an extra $600 to spend.

Even lower!
275/35R19 Nitto INVO - Discounttires.com has the lowest prices on tires and wheels, all name brands, and a huge inventory. In most cases, shipping is one to two days guaranteed.

Da.Menace · 08-18-2010, 02:31 PM

IMO, $3000 to spend including 2 rear tires... I'd get

1: 2 rear Nitto Invo + shipping = probably around $470.
2: Stillen Gen 3 = approx $500 (Contact Josh@Stillen)
3: Berk HFC or Stillen HFC = Approx $500 (Look for deals in Sponsored Classified)
4: GTM Oil Cooler = Approx $400 (Look for deals in Sponsored Classified)

$1100 left..
How about a CBE?

08-17-2010, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrrrkva Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staunton, Va Posts: 23 Drives: 370z sports pkg 6spd Rep Power: 16	$3000 to spend on a 2009 370z!!! Ok, before I get too many eyebrows, the first $1200 need to go to new TIRES!!! What do you recommend!!!!! What is the best bang for my buck for the remaining $1800??? Stillen stage 3 or injen intake?? What kind of Pre cats?? What are my other suggestions to generate best power for the $$$$$$$???

08-17-2010, 11:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Are you tracking your car? if not, take off oil cooler from the list. YOu can get a Nice exhaust and an intake system for $1800. If you don't get emission inspection in VA, then get intake and HFC. You'll still have $400 in your pocket! You can add that money to the catback exhaust fund! __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

08-18-2010, 12:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I highly recommend Berk HFCs; I did a ton of research into the various high flow cats available and I believe that Berk offers some of the most experience in product development on the VQ37 engines. It bumps the volume up on the exhaust even with the rest of the system remaining stock, and the power increase is immediately noticeable. Other great choices include Fast Intentions HFCs, Stillen HFCs, and ERZ HFCs. As for the intake choice; the two intakes that have consistently proven to be the top performers have been the Injen intake and the Stillen G3 Intake. I am personally installing my Stillen G3 intake tomorrow but you cannot go wrong with either. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-18-2010, 07:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dembflyr Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 886 Drives: G37S Sedan Rep Power: 16	$1200 for two tires? Check these out...Nitto Invo Now you've got an extra $600 to spend. __________________ 2012 G37S Sedan 6MT - Project Practicality 2009-6MT-Sport/Touring-Dembflyr's Journal-TT Build Thread-CAR IS SOLD

08-18-2010, 09:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	1) Buy some used HFCs from the forum. You'll save some cash and still get a good product. 2) Why buy an intake just to get 10hp above 7000rpm? I still haven't jumped on this bandwagon. 3) An exhaust would be the first thing I'd buy. Nice sound, nice gains. With some used HFCs, you've got a nice package. 4) Track or no track, I see the oil cooler being a necessity in any warm region. My car was running 230F during street driving without one, and that's ridiculous. 5) If you buy more reasonably priced tires, you'll be able to swing the above three mods. I just bought Ventus V12s for $900 for the full set. Haven't tried them yet but looking forward to it. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

08-17-2010, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
mrrrkva Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staunton, Va Posts: 23 Drives: 370z sports pkg 6spd Rep Power: 16	I forgot the OIL cooler!!! What type of oil cooler to be included?? Ok this is my priority list 1) TIRES 2) oil cooler 3) intake 4) best mod for $$$ after this !!

08-17-2010, 11:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	new tires? how many miles on the car?

08-18-2010, 12:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
mrrrkva Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staunton, Va Posts: 23 Drives: 370z sports pkg 6spd Rep Power: 16	15k on the car. Plenty of miles left on the front. I had a 2004 350z and lasted 22k before the rear went.

08-18-2010, 12:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
mrrrkva Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staunton, Va Posts: 23 Drives: 370z sports pkg 6spd Rep Power: 16	Which intake should I get?? And which HFC to get???

08-18-2010, 09:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 19	High flow cats and an oil cooler. Also go ahead and give that Z what it needs, some Advan Neovas. __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

08-18-2010, 09:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
MeetJoeAsian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 342 Drives: 350Z to G35c to 370Z Rep Power: 15	For tires, save some money and buy these, excellent OEM replacements (if not better)...I got all 4 for less than $800 with tax included...you may have to go to your local Firestone to find them: Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport with Uni-T __________________ http://facebook.com/meetjoeasian Last edited by MeetJoeAsian; 08-18-2010 at 02:36 PM.

08-18-2010, 01:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
areyouin729 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Conshohocken Age: 42 Posts: 301 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	if you are going to get new tires, why not get new wheels too?

08-18-2010, 02:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Da.Menace Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 698 Drives: people crazy Rep Power: 16	IMO, $3000 to spend including 2 rear tires... I'd get 1: 2 rear Nitto Invo + shipping = probably around $470. 2: Stillen Gen 3 = approx $500 (Contact Josh@Stillen) 3: Berk HFC or Stillen HFC = Approx $500 (Look for deals in Sponsored Classified) 4: GTM Oil Cooler = Approx $400 (Look for deals in Sponsored Classified) $1100 left.. How about a CBE? __________________ Brembo :: H&R :: KW :: SPC :: Stillen

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