Headers, CBE, HFCS

Chuck33079 · 01-25-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Btw, once your mechanic starts, he ain't gonna charge you $360-480. He's going to charge you $700-800...

The shadiest of mechanics (one who is illegally in the US) quoted me $400, and a full day's labor.

Once he starts wrestling with getting the stock headers and cats out, that quoted price will double. The only way I could ever see shorty headers being worth it is if I was willing to DIY the job.

DEpointfive0 · 01-25-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Once he starts wrestling with getting the stock headers and cats out, that quoted price will double. The only way I could ever see shorty headers being worth it is if I was willing to DIY the job.

Exactly what I mean. There isn't the room to do it easily. Hell, Baker Tuning in Houston drops the motor because it's easier, LOL!

alphajam · 01-25-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Btw, once your mechanic starts, he ain't gonna charge you $360-480. He's going to charge you $700-800...

THIS. Honestly Stoney, it's your money or your parents money (I really don't know whose or care to know) we are just trying to help you out as much as possible. If you're hell bent on the stillen/berk setup, go for it. Just prepare yourself for the terrible money-power ratio.

Chuck33079 · 01-25-2014, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Exactly what I mean. There isn't the room to do it easily. Hell, Baker Tuning in Houston drops the motor because it's easier, LOL!

Yep. It's a bitch of a job for very little return. That labor cost is better spent somewhere else. Buy a set of 4.08 gears instead.

DEpointfive0 · 01-25-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by alphajam

THIS. Honestly Stoney, it's your money or your parents money (I really don't know whose or care to know) we are just trying to help you out as much as possible. If you're hell bent on the stillen/berk setup, go for it. Just prepare yourself for the terrible money-power ratio.

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yep. It's a bitch of a job for very little return. That labor cost is better spent somewhere else. Buy a set of 4.08 gears instead.

with both

Trips · 01-25-2014, 02:54 PM

Chuck33079 · 01-25-2014, 02:55 PM

Plus, gears would fly under the radar. The car won't look or sound any different so no one but you would know it had been done.

alphajam · 01-25-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Trips

Stoney · 01-25-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yep. It's a bitch of a job for very little return. That labor cost is better spent somewhere else. Buy a set of 4.08 gears instead.

K I don't know much about upgrading or whatever, so I should do z1 headers, and what HFCs? Berk 350z or stillen 350z? Or does z1 sell the 350z HFCs that fit the headers? And do i just call them and tell them what I want and pay over the phone?

NismoZ70 · 01-25-2014, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoney

K I don't know much about upgrading or whatever, so I should do z1 headers, and what HFCs? Berk 350z or stillen 350z? Or does z1 sell the 350z HFCs that fit the headers? And do i just call them and tell them what I want and pay over the phone?

I answered this question for you earlier today in a post about the Z1 headers

Chuck33079 · 01-25-2014, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoney

K I don't know much about upgrading or whatever, so I should do z1 headers, and what HFCs? Berk 350z or stillen 350z? Or does z1 sell the 350z HFCs that fit the headers? And do i just call them and tell them what I want and pay over the phone?

See what z1 recommends. You can call or do it over their website.

Eclipz · 01-25-2014, 03:12 PM

If you haven't even graduated high school (I'm presuming) and you have a 370z, I consider you to be very lucky my friend. Don't screw it up.

alphajam · 01-25-2014, 03:19 PM

to make this easy on everybody…
HFC:
Z1 370Z / G37 High Flow Metallic Catalytic Converters
Headers:
Z1 Motorsports VQ Performance Headers
The whole shabang (including the plenum upgrade):
VQ37VHR 400HP Package

gbrettin · 01-25-2014, 03:27 PM

There's lots of information on this site about upgrading. You should take some time and read through some posts in the Engine and Drivetrain section. Putting a little time and effort into modifying your car is necessary so you don't end up with a bad set up.

Here is some information about the Z1 Headers that will put you in the right direction:
Z1's Site

400 HP Package

Some general information

gbrettin · 01-25-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alphajam

to make this easy on everybody…
HFC:
Z1 370Z / G37 High Flow Metallic Catalytic Converters
Headers:
Z1 Motorsports VQ Performance Headers
The whole shabang (including the plenum upgrade):
VQ37VHR 400HP Package

Didn't mean to post the same thing. I got all A.D.D and started doing something else and came back to finish my post. Apparently you wrote the same thing as me... heh

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gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,237 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 542172	There's lots of information on this site about upgrading. You should take some time and read through some posts in the Engine and Drivetrain section. Putting a little time and effort into modifying your car is necessary so you don't end up with a bad set up. Here is some information about the Z1 Headers that will put you in the right direction: Z1's Site 400 HP Package Some general information