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I looked it up in the manual and I couldn't find where it says oil cooler. Am I missing something? And what is FAST?

parts program used at dealerships and others who would need such a program.

it's not in the manual. it was explained with pictures in this forum a couple of months ago when everyone was freaking out about high oil temps.

I'm still in break-in but my oil temp has been normal. Water temp also normal.

Man, I envy you guys out there in malibu. I use to carve those canyons back 10+ yrs ago. :D. Hahaha

There is no stock oil cooler on this car, there is a Nissan oil cooler (not sure part number) which Nissan can add for you.

What I would do:

tint, Rims, Suspension, exhaust....if your modest.

Go tint, rims, suspension, zele kit, zele exhaust :) if you wanna be showy..Im all for it.That right there is about $20k in mods alone with labor heh.

I'm sure all that zele stuff is selling like hotcakes :icon17:

14 weeks for delivery on zele parts :icon14:

i blame caravan

Naw, it's because this guy builds their products by hand

http://www.2camels.com/images/festiv...humb_mela5.jpg

Lol, ^thats so nasty^

Everyone is dogging on short-ram intakes but no one is mentioning the Takeda intake. Their dyno chart has 18HP gain. Seems a little unbelievable to me (had a shortram intake on my turbo Mazda and lost a TON of HP due to ECU pulling timing from hot air temps) but i'm curious if any users here have had different/proven results.

Here's a link to their application guide - check the video link or dyno chart
http://takedausa.com/application/applications.php

We've already seen someone on the forum with a takeda intake and I think he lost power. I'm waiting to find out more about R2C though.

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That would be me, yes I lost power per my dyno test. They did another test recently on a dyno jet in cooler weather AND an open hood and saw some HP gain.

Yeah that's what I though would happen. The SRI on my MSP was a Perrin and I dynoed about 15 WHP lower than stock cars on the same day and dyno. Only way I think you'd get good gains is turboed with a vented hood and intercooler sprayer to keep the under hood temps down.

I'm a bit confused. In this thread I see that when talking about replacing the exhaust the most "restrictive" part is the HFC...Kind of eluding that it doesn't make sense to swap the exhaust unless you're also changing out the cats. But on most on the dyno's I've seen the bulk of HP gain has been from the exhaust and HFC have only added like... 5hp? Can anyone explain this to me.

What's the best first mod?
 

So...I've had my Z for 3 weeks now and I've done some research on different modification but what do you think the best first mod is???

I haven't gotten my 370z yet... but that is my intended plan.

1) Clear Bra
2) Tint
3) Wheels
4) Oil Cooler

:iagree:get the clear bra. protect your ride!!!!!

Not to sounds mean...but I'm talking about an acutally mod...intake, exhaust, rims....anyone, anyone...

0, sorry!!!!

Intakes are always a nice (cheap way) to add some power and noise. As for HP gain for the money... a less restrictive exhaust plus tune should yield close to 15rwhp. Exhausts are always a good thing!

And yes clear bras are key!

Do you think the best way to have the tires not break loose when shift from first to second in a race is to get larger tires/rims? I've tried changing gears at different RPM's but still...

Ok, gonna give it to you straight, so far, the cheapest and best bang for the buck is High Flow Cats, and I dont think anyone will disagree, the ERZ's are the cheapest around, and im sure offer the same performance as the Berks/FI ones, mine netted 15whp, got the Berks from someone here for $300, 15whp for $300? F-in steal buddy. And yes, my dyno sheets are posted.

dude, your avatars are scary!!!!!

If everyone keeps making fun of how i look, im going to call the ACLU!!

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LOL... honestly - why did you buy the Z?

Speed in a line - maybe get a V1 / passport
Speed in a line @ the drags - get some sticky rubber
Handling - Maybe some sways to stiffen her up
Sound - Get an FI exhaust and call it a day

But if you got your car to enjoy it - get some track time and an oil cooler - it will be the first and only mod you will ever need :p

Ok ok ... maybe not only but it certainly should be your first

wanted to add on to this. Just cuz hes a nor cali guy like me.. WOOT 916 and 209 lmaoooo.
any ways. If your more of a speedster type of a guy. I say change gear ratios 4.08 10-15% increase acceleration and cobb accessport. Raise your rev limiter to 8100 rpm. Just this alone is beast.
Then shoot for HFC/Exhaust/Headers/Intakes <---in that order imo.

my question is, who the heck is capable of changing the gear ratios? thats what i wanna know! Sounds like it would decrease mileage/increase oil temps quicker if it was done to a DD.

I had the Stillen CAI first and i loved it and now i have the HFC but i would def have done the HFC first if i could go back but it doesn't matter now

The CAIs really only make more power above 7k RPM so this is not bang-for-the-buck improvement for most people. If we're talking bang for the buck for horsepower, HFCs are your best first move. If you want bang for the buck aesthetics (look and sound) AND horsepower, a CBE is the way to go but will cost you double to quadruple what you'll pay for HFCs.

An oil cooler will make the car sustainably trackable, but I've done multiple track days in cooler weather with no issues (hot days will have you doing cool down laps frequently). Clear bra will protect you from scratches at the expense of looking like you put a condom on your car.

Seriously ... I did tint cus the summer lovin was killing me in my car slowly... once I start my mod frenzy - you can be sure an oil cooler / better tires for my old volks / and a V1 are all i plan on investing in :)

today, i parked next to a black mercedes-benz e55 that had a clear bra on it.
i don't like the lines and how the clear bra area doesn't shine like the area without it.

This is a timely post. I am thinking about a CAI or Exhaust as a next mod. The ideal of course would be both. So am I understanding correctly that between the two an exhaust would be the most significant upgrade?

I say go for the exhaust and hfc's at once as first mod. Sounds better, feels better, and looks better :)

well if your planning on doing multiple mods then i dont see what the big deal of the first one would be. if you are only doing one then maybe coilover or exhaust?

full exhaust

Exhaust!

gear ratios has a thread all about them. I believe couple people have them. There the fastest N/A 370z 12.6 i believe.