extra grand what to do

nmjaxx9 · 03-07-2012, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If you call a stillen intake GO power??? Lol. You're definately a noob. If you don't have good stop power? How are you supposed to survive from GO power?

actually a valid point.

kenchan · 03-07-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

Ok got an extra grand from uncle sam. need some ideas.
I've got a base with sports package. Sound system has already
beeen upgraded. What would you do next with the extra money.

i would do exhaust... then spacers.

Lemers · 03-07-2012, 07:08 PM

How about getting one of these...

_ace_ · 03-07-2012, 07:26 PM

I got better tires and an oil cooler after fixing the stereo. If I didn't go to the track now and then I'd have purchased Stillen G3s and then ART pipes.

My stock suspension is a bit different though and I'm halfway done with the brakes anyways (I consider it maintenance rather than play money and budget it differently), so that may be more important to you. Swift makes great springs if you want the car a bit lower.

Spending a bit more to get extra sticky rubber is a lot of fun too if tires are coming up soon.

StLRedrider · 03-07-2012, 07:39 PM

save it

mantella87 · 03-07-2012, 07:55 PM

Exhaust.

sonic370 · 03-07-2012, 08:20 PM

Thanks for all the cool response's don't know yet what to do. the Stillen G3s seems like solid advice. noticed from some forums searches if there not installed right they can be a big pain and through all kinds of codes.
run rich etc. exhaust might be a better idea would love to improve the exhaust
note on the 370. even the 350 sounded better....

mantella87 · 03-07-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

Thanks for all the cool response's don't know yet what to do. the Stillen G3s seems like solid advice. noticed from some forums searches if there not installed right they can be a big pain and through all kinds of codes.
run rich etc. exhaust might be a better idea would love to improve the exhaust
note on the 370. even the 350 sounded better....

I agree, the car is too quiet stock. A nice CBE really changes the soul of the car.

nmjaxx9 · 03-07-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mantella87

I agree, the car is too quiet stock. A nice CBE really changes the soul of the car.

Suprisingly I like the exhaust sound on our Zs, sounds especially good around 4-5.5k rpms.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-08-2012, 06:21 AM

If intake and exhaust are something you will choose to do first? Start with the exhaust and move to the front of the car. You will get the best gains by starting at the exhaust, IF you invest in a good exhaust.

My only reason why I suggested on the brakes and suspension first is because once you feel the incredible amount of neutrality gained off of the Z for such a low cost? You will truely be amazed. One exhaust or an intake without the other will not give you the increase in power you will hope for.

Adding the brake mods I recommended will give the car a supercar feel when stopping along with supercar type handling. Those swifts really improve handling by a generous margin. The Z has plenty of go. But when you do make an improvement their? You are going to want to do intake and exhaust or intake exhaust, HFC or test pipes ALL AT ONCE so you can actuallly feel like you made some real power gains.

buzzman3 · 03-08-2012, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

If intake and exhaust are something you will choose to do first? Start with the exhaust and move to the front of the car. You will get the best gains by starting at the exhaust, IF you invest in a good exhaust.

My only reason why I suggested on the brakes and suspension first is because once you feel the incredible amount of neutrality gained off of the Z for such a low cost? You will truely be amazed. One exhaust or an intake without the other will not give you the increase in power you will hope for.

Adding the brake mods I recommended will give the car a supercar feel when stopping along with supercar type handling. Those swifts really improve handling by a generous margin. The Z has plenty of go. But when you do make an improvement their? You are going to want to do intake and exhaust or intake exhaust, HFC or test pipes ALL AT ONCE so you can actuallly feel like you made some real power gains.

What "good" exhaust would u recommend? I've been hearing a lotta good things about the Stillen.

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-08-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by buzzman3

What "good" exhaust would u recommend? I've been hearing a lotta good things about the Stillen.

My personal taste would be FI. But stillen, GT Haus, Motordyne, AAM, CNT all good quality exhausts. All put out excellent power gains and are built to last.

Berk is another... you have a good amount of choices for exhausts.

LMBmikeZ · 03-08-2012, 08:08 AM

IMO top 2 choices would be either FI or HKS.

However I would start with the braking system like unknown mentioned.

Nick911sc · 03-08-2012, 10:14 AM

Love my Berk

Cmike2780 · 03-08-2012, 01:43 PM

For that amount, I would choose to spend it all on either the performance mods or appearance.

Performance wise, a CBE exhaust alone would probably use up all the funds. Aside from going with long tubes, like the Gen 3's, there really isn't a point going with an aftermarket intake. Buy some drop-in's and be done with it. Also, maybe upgrade the rotors and pads.

Aesthetic, I would spend it on a nice lip kit or lowering springs. I could also probably spend half of that cash on detailing supplies alone.

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	Thanks for all the cool response's don't know yet what to do. the Stillen G3s seems like solid advice. noticed from some forums searches if there not installed right they can be a big pain and through all kinds of codes. run rich etc. exhaust might be a better idea would love to improve the exhaust note on the 370. even the 350 sounded better....

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