First 370z need some help.

Wonka2581 · 11-20-2012, 01:01 AM

Hey everyone I just purchased my first 370Z it’s a 2011 model. My goal is to have a fun street car not going to take it to the track just have fun on the street. I need help on what I need to do first; I would like to upgrade performance before visuals. Any comments would be appreciated. Also what type of motor oil should I use? I’m a fan of Amsoil not sure if it would be a good oil to use? Thank You.

Z_ealot · 11-20-2012, 01:24 AM

personally i would look at handling and braking mods first...always a good idea to invest in handling and braking to handle that extra power you are bound to want in the future. as far as oil, i think alot of people use red line products on these boards as well as myself, very good oil in my opinion. oh and before i forget you'll also want to look into an oil cooler as even the 2011's like mine tend to run a little on the hot side as they dont have an oil cooler like the 12's.

Wonka2581 · 11-20-2012, 01:49 AM

Ok thanks whats some good brands? on the suspention and oil cooler, and how much coin am I looking at?

raymondo510 · 11-20-2012, 04:06 AM

IMO you dont really need and oil cooler unless your taking it to the track, it definatly won't hurt, but necessary ehhhhh probably not, especially just for street driving even if its spirited driving. Exhaust mods are a good start, and yes brakes and suspension are always good too.

Luke · 11-20-2012, 05:13 AM

CBE - itll sound more fun and put a smile on ur face everytime you put ur foot into it.

Chuck33079 · 11-20-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

personally i would look at handling mods first.

This. You'll get to enjoy them every time you turn the wheel. The Z's got enough power stock to get you in trouble.

NickTurnon · 11-20-2012, 08:22 AM

Cat back exhaust!

Chuck33079 · 11-20-2012, 09:17 AM

Springs, sway bars and a cat-back would be just about perfect.

Wonka2581 · 11-20-2012, 06:33 PM

What would be a good exhaust to start out with? I dont want somthing that sounds like a super ricer all I want is for it to be a lil louder and have a nice tune to it,

Huck · 11-20-2012, 06:54 PM

Then you want Fast Intentions. A tad pricey but totally worth it. It's the highest hp gaining exhaust available (that I know of) for our car right now, and it's top quality. It sounds amazing, not too loud, no rasp. This is the exhaust with carbon fiber mufflers and no resonators, so it's the loudest combination you can get for this exhast.

I would also go with handling first. Swift springs for $350 brand new are great, and Whiteline sway bars are also a great mod. The Stillen Gen3 cold air intake is about $525 new, but you can get them for $300-400 used here on the forum. The basic list of engine bolt ons is Cold Air Intake, Catback Exhaust, and Long Tube Headers/Cat converters, Pulleys, Intake Manifold. After that you're looking at forced induction which gets really pricey. For handling you want to look at drop springs, swaybars, wider wheels, and a big brake kit.

gomer_110 · 11-20-2012, 07:33 PM

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I would also go with handling first. Swift springs for $350 brand new are great, and Whiteline sway bars are also a great mod. The Stillen Gen3 cold air intake is about $525 new, but you can get them for $300-400 used here on the forum. The basic list of engine bolt ons is Cold Air Intake, Catback Exhaust, and Long Tube Headers/Cat converters, Pulleys, Intake Manifold. After that you're looking at forced induction which gets really pricey. For handling you want to look at drop springs, swaybars, wider wheels, and a big brake kit.

If you're going to drop it don't forget to get camber arms and such as a drop will throw your alignment off.

Chuck33079 · 11-20-2012, 07:36 PM

Go out with your local Z guys and listen to a bunch of exhausts. Videos on the internet just don't sound right. I'm partial to Fast Intentions, but I can understand if you're not willing to sit on a waiting list.

diddy535 · 11-20-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Go out with your local Z guys and listen to a bunch of exhausts. Videos on the internet just don't sound right. I'm partial to Fast Intentions, but I can understand if you're not willing to sit on a waiting list.

Definitely true. There's a wide variety of CBEs out there and they are all over the place in terms of prices. CBE plus a CAI would be a good start, they're both manageable installations and found it yourself will save you $$ for other mods. Enjoy the car!!

Chuck33079 · 11-20-2012, 07:47 PM

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CAI

If it's my money, I'm taking the $500 I would have dropped on the CAI and bought sways and springs. I'll bet you could find them used for that.

Wonka2581 · 11-20-2012, 10:38 PM

thanks for all the help guys! I really like that exhaust, will be on my to get list!

11-20-2012, 01:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	First 370z need some help. Hey everyone I just purchased my first 370Z it’s a 2011 model. My goal is to have a fun street car not going to take it to the track just have fun on the street. I need help on what I need to do first; I would like to upgrade performance before visuals. Any comments would be appreciated. Also what type of motor oil should I use? I’m a fan of Amsoil not sure if it would be a good oil to use? Thank You.

11-20-2012, 04:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	IMO you dont really need and oil cooler unless your taking it to the track, it definatly won't hurt, but necessary ehhhhh probably not, especially just for street driving even if its spirited driving. Exhaust mods are a good start, and yes brakes and suspension are always good too. __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

11-20-2012, 08:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Cat back exhaust! __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

11-20-2012, 09:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Springs, sway bars and a cat-back would be just about perfect. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-20-2012, 06:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 41 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	Then you want Fast Intentions. A tad pricey but totally worth it. It's the highest hp gaining exhaust available (that I know of) for our car right now, and it's top quality. It sounds amazing, not too loud, no rasp. This is the exhaust with carbon fiber mufflers and no resonators, so it's the loudest combination you can get for this exhast. I would also go with handling first. Swift springs for $350 brand new are great, and Whiteline sway bars are also a great mod. The Stillen Gen3 cold air intake is about $525 new, but you can get them for $300-400 used here on the forum. The basic list of engine bolt ons is Cold Air Intake, Catback Exhaust, and Long Tube Headers/Cat converters, Pulleys, Intake Manifold. After that you're looking at forced induction which gets really pricey. For handling you want to look at drop springs, swaybars, wider wheels, and a big brake kit. blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R Last edited by Huck; 11-20-2012 at 06:57 PM.

11-20-2012, 01:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Z_ealot A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,044 Drives: 09 370Z Touring/Sprt Rep Power: 10090	personally i would look at handling and braking mods first...always a good idea to invest in handling and braking to handle that extra power you are bound to want in the future. as far as oil, i think alot of people use red line products on these boards as well as myself, very good oil in my opinion. oh and before i forget you'll also want to look into an oil cooler as even the 2011's like mine tend to run a little on the hot side as they dont have an oil cooler like the 12's.

11-20-2012, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	Ok thanks whats some good brands? on the suspention and oil cooler, and how much coin am I looking at?

11-20-2012, 05:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Luke Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 111 Drives: 2012 370Z 6MT Black Rep Power: 13	CBE - itll sound more fun and put a smile on ur face everytime you put ur foot into it.

11-20-2012, 06:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	What would be a good exhaust to start out with? I dont want somthing that sounds like a super ricer all I want is for it to be a lil louder and have a nice tune to it,

11-20-2012, 07:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Go out with your local Z guys and listen to a bunch of exhausts. Videos on the internet just don't sound right. I'm partial to Fast Intentions, but I can understand if you're not willing to sit on a waiting list. blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-20-2012, 10:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2611	thanks for all the help guys! I really like that exhaust, will be on my to get list!