What to do next..a simple Poll

hansoac · 06-07-2011, 12:04 PM

I am looking to toss another mod onto the Z. So far I have only purchased the GT Haus CBE (tail piece)...which I got used but was still a pretty penny.

Right now it sounds great and I understand if I add the full GT Haus exhaust that it will be insanely loud. I am looking to gain a little power though from another simple mod (I understand if I go F.I. it will yield best power gains, but that route is out of the question.).

I am just curious on some opinions on what will be the most effective for a few more ponies??

Econ · 06-07-2011, 12:11 PM

HFC's / Test Pipes

Easy to install, pretty cheap, can be removed no problem, require no permanent modifaction to the car.

hansoac · 06-07-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

HFC's / Test Pipes

Easy to install, pretty cheap, can be removed no problem, require no permanent modifaction to the car.

So a combo of these two. Will this throw a CEL..and do you have a brand you suggest??

pty370z · 06-07-2011, 12:31 PM

I'd say intakes..

Stillen G3 FTW..

Econ · 06-07-2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hansoac

So a combo of these two. Will this throw a CEL..and do you have a brand you suggest??

well its either one or the other. HFC's shouldnt give you a CEL, and are slightly more restrictive (quieter, a little less hp), however are a little more expensive.

cant go wrong with Berk

Econ · 06-07-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pty370z

I'd say intakes..

Stillen G3 FTW..

was going to say this, however they are slightly more expensive and the cutting/bumper removal turns a lot of people away.

steveg78 · 06-07-2011, 12:41 PM

Sounds like you're concerned about noise. I would think HFC or headers would def increase the noise dramatically.

IMO after a CBE and HFC combination, you're really at the "return on investment" threshold as far as bolt-on performance mods go. If F.I. is out of the question but you don't care about dropping some coin on other mods, then go ahead and continue but the gains aren't worth it for a dd. Just my .02.

hansoac · 06-07-2011, 12:45 PM

Yeah I am not sure about cutting the bumper yet..doesn't sound like fun to me.
Sorry for the stupidity Econ..not THAT savvy with cars yet so I wasn't aware that it was either Test pipes OR HFC's.
What kind of gains would i see from the HFC/CBE combo vs CBE/CAI combo?

Econ · 06-07-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hansoac

Yeah I am not sure about cutting the bumper yet..doesn't sound like fun to me.
Sorry for the stupidity Econ..not THAT savvy with cars yet so I wasn't aware that it was either Test pipes OR HFC's.
What kind of gains would i see from the HFC/CBE combo vs CBE/CAI combo?

either HFC/CBE or CBE/CAI will net you around 290 - 305whp, depending on the car/conditions/tune/dyno.

the CAI will get you a little more than HFCs, but nothing too noticable.

kenchan · 06-07-2011, 01:15 PM

what is your budget again?

hansoac · 06-07-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

what is your budget again?

right around 500..maybe with a little give.

Econ · 06-07-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansoac

right around 500..maybe with a little give.

with 500 you could do HFC's and a Lightweight Pulley.

pulleys to consider (NST/Stillen/AMS)

6MT · 06-07-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansoac

I am looking to toss another mod onto the Z. So far I have only purchased the GT Haus CBE (tail piece)...which I got used but was still a pretty penny.

Right now it sounds great and I understand if I add the full GT Haus exhaust that it will be insanely loud. I am looking to gain a little power though from another simple mod (I understand if I go F.I. it will yield best power gains, but that route is out of the question.).

I am just curious on some opinions on what will be the most effective for a few more ponies??

Pretty vague poll and question. But my vote would be an intake.

hansoac · 06-07-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econ

either HFC/CBE or CBE/CAI will net you around 290 - 305whp, depending on the car/conditions/tune/dyno.

the CAI will get you a little more than HFCs, but nothing too noticable.

Would I need the full GT Haus exhaust system to get that though?

kenchan · 06-07-2011, 02:04 PM

$500... humm.... i'd probably do the KN drop-ins, HPS tubes, Kic's spacers front and rear (f20/r20 or f20/r15). the rest just save up for your next round.

get a cool tire pressure guage or something if you dont have one already.

Amazon.com: Accutire MS-5510B Racing Tire Gauge: Automotive

View Poll Results: What is the next mod?
HFC's	26	74.29%
Headers	1	2.86%
Mid-pipe	0	0%
Y-pipe	2	5.71%
Other (suggest below)	6	17.14%
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06-07-2011, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	What to do next..a simple Poll I am looking to toss another mod onto the Z. So far I have only purchased the GT Haus CBE (tail piece)...which I got used but was still a pretty penny. Right now it sounds great and I understand if I add the full GT Haus exhaust that it will be insanely loud. I am looking to gain a little power though from another simple mod (I understand if I go F.I. it will yield best power gains, but that route is out of the question.). I am just curious on some opinions on what will be the most effective for a few more ponies??

06-07-2011, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	HFC's / Test Pipes Easy to install, pretty cheap, can be removed no problem, require no permanent modifaction to the car. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

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pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	I'd say intakes.. Stillen G3 FTW.. __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

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steveg78 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MD Posts: 569 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 +Sport Rep Power: 17	Sounds like you're concerned about noise. I would think HFC or headers would def increase the noise dramatically. IMO after a CBE and HFC combination, you're really at the "return on investment" threshold as far as bolt-on performance mods go. If F.I. is out of the question but you don't care about dropping some coin on other mods, then go ahead and continue but the gains aren't worth it for a dd. Just my .02.

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hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	Yeah I am not sure about cutting the bumper yet..doesn't sound like fun to me. Sorry for the stupidity Econ..not THAT savvy with cars yet so I wasn't aware that it was either Test pipes OR HFC's. What kind of gains would i see from the HFC/CBE combo vs CBE/CAI combo?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	$500... humm.... i'd probably do the KN drop-ins, HPS tubes, Kic's spacers front and rear (f20/r20 or f20/r15). the rest just save up for your next round. get a cool tire pressure guage or something if you dont have one already. Amazon.com: Accutire MS-5510B Racing Tire Gauge: Automotive