New Z owner in search of mod knowledge

Mt Tam I am · 10-11-2011, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Well, theres some good over-the-counter creams that'll help...but its kinda the gift that keeps on giving....

Srsly though, nothing cures the modding itch I dont think :-p.

I'd recommend getting a real oil cooler than the Nissan one thats coming out, but thats me.

RE:
nothing cures the modding itch I dont think :-p.

I want to spend more on mods, but only if it adds performance. Brakes fill the bill. GTR start button, Fairlady badges, etc are cool for others but not I.

Instead of modding I am thinking another car entirely. Keeping the Z and getting an E type convertible too. That way I can still sink money into a car.

SS_Firehawk · 10-12-2011, 01:37 AM

I've been scratching my head for the past 8 or so hours and can't figure out if HFC's will fit with the F.I. LTH's and CBE or not. I just saw the video of Semtex's Z after he installed the headers and that was exactly what I was looking for. That **** sounds all business.

MightyBobo · 10-12-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I've been scratching my head for the past 8 or so hours and can't figure out if HFC's will fit with the F.I. LTH's and CBE or not. I just saw the video of Semtex's Z after he installed the headers and that was exactly what I was looking for. That **** sounds all business.

You'll find most people who did headers thought it wasnt worth the labor/money, since you have to drop the motor I believe. The gains arent like on an LSX motor, assuming you're coming from that

SS_Firehawk · 10-12-2011, 07:40 AM

I wasn't necessarily looking at the gains, more so the sound... Maybe while I have my day off I'll analyze it some more. A lot of money just to make it sound slightly different.

MightyBobo · 10-12-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I wasn't necessarily looking at the gains, more so the sound... Maybe while I have my day off I'll analyze it some more. A lot of money just to make it sound slightly different.

Then my point is even more valid - and you highlighted it lol. A lot of money for a different sound.

Just get HFC's (or test pipes if you can actually get away with it...) and a good CBE.

SS_Firehawk · 10-12-2011, 06:40 PM

I think that headers, more specifically LTH's would be a more viable option after some extensive work in the motor (ie: headwork, cam, stroke etc) and/or superchrging where the car is moving much more air than a stock car with bolt on's. I'm still unsure if turbo systems use the stock headers not. But that is just my educated guess until this incurable itch finally gets the best of me... or my wallet.

10-12-2011, 07:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7336	I wasn't necessarily looking at the gains, more so the sound... Maybe while I have my day off I'll analyze it some more. A lot of money just to make it sound slightly different. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

10-12-2011, 06:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7336	I think that headers, more specifically LTH's would be a more viable option after some extensive work in the motor (ie: headwork, cam, stroke etc) and/or superchrging where the car is moving much more air than a stock car with bolt on's. I'm still unsure if turbo systems use the stock headers not. But that is just my educated guess until this incurable itch finally gets the best of me... or my wallet. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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10-12-2011, 01:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7336	I've been scratching my head for the past 8 or so hours and can't figure out if HFC's will fit with the F.I. LTH's and CBE or not. I just saw the video of Semtex's Z after he installed the headers and that was exactly what I was looking for. That **** sounds all business.