I finally did it!

tvfreakazoid · 09-23-2014, 03:06 PM

I live in nor Kali and we do have e85 filling stations.
On curious how much HP gain u would get by doing this conversion

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

You'll pick up more power with a tune, but unless there are tons of e85 pumps near you, I don't know if its worth it...

Best and cheapest intake solution = smooth tubes + K&N (or similar high flow) panel filter.

Best and cheapest exhaust solution = Nismo H-pipe "take off".

Best and cheapest cat replacement = ebay test pipes (if you can stand the rasp) or any set with resonators if you cant; next best would be HFC's, preferably resonated.

kornflake7 · 09-23-2014, 03:35 PM

Prolly not enough to justify going to e85 without going forced induction honestly, even on my 5.0 mustang it was just changing injectors and tune for about $250 and it wasn't worth the maybe 5whp and drastic loss in mpg. I went from 20mpg to 14mpg by switching, and if u have the vin I can check to see if it has a salvage title I work for nissan

tvfreakazoid · 09-23-2014, 03:55 PM

Damn u lost 6mpg. Wow.
Im not fully committed until what people say on here.
I don't have the Vin yet

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Originally Posted by kornflake7

Prolly not enough to justify going to e85 without going forced induction honestly, even on my 5.0 mustang it was just changing injectors and tune for about $250 and it wasn't worth the maybe 5whp and drastic loss in mpg. I went from 20mpg to 14mpg by switching, and if u have the vin I can check to see if it has a salvage title I work for nissan

tvfreakazoid · 09-23-2014, 04:32 PM

I was wondering how would u know if the Z has sports package for the 2014 model?
Is it by the rims and having syncro rev match?
Or can u get an option of not having the sport package but get the 19 rays wheels and the red brake calipers?

From the pics I saw it seems to have the sport package because the the 19 rays wheels and the red calipers.

Also how can u tell if its a base +sport or touring + sport for the 2014 model?

tvfreakazoid · 09-23-2014, 04:41 PM

What r the differences between the 2012, 13 and 14 model yrs?
I assume just cosmetic differences.

kornflake7 · 09-23-2014, 04:45 PM

13 and 14 have the drl lights on them pretty much the only difference cosmetically and the diff rim shape although they are basically the same rim, and its interior trim options like leather/suede, nav, u can get base+sports package so cloth seats and 19"rims and red calipers

watson853 · 09-23-2014, 04:50 PM

The 2014 has LED's on the front bumper. If the synchro rev button is there then it has the sport package.

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Ill · 09-23-2014, 04:55 PM

It sounds like you should have done some more research about the car, and years, in general before you made your purchase. Just my opinion of course.

Hope it all works out in your favor.

tvfreakazoid · 09-23-2014, 05:44 PM

It was an auction and there was so much info when I bought it yesterday.
The auction was going on within an hr. Plus it was a 2014 model.
And yes it was an impulse buy LOL.
But my buddy said that if for what ever reason I didn't want it he would buy it off of me. I was surprised of what he said. Plus he was looking into buying one as well.
But I'm being hopeful

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ill

It sounds like you should have done some more research about the car, and years, in general before you made your purchase. Just my opinion of course.

Hope it all works out in your favor.

tvfreakazoid · 09-23-2014, 05:49 PM

I also read that the touring has heated seats, auto head lights(I assume the head lights turn automatically when it gets dark).
And it said it revised the steering wheel?
Is it the shape or something?
Also is limited slip dif standard?

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Originally Posted by kornflake7

13 and 14 have the drl lights on them pretty much the only difference cosmetically and the diff rim shape although they are basically the same rim, and its interior trim options like leather/suede, nav, u can get base+sports package so cloth seats and 19"rims and red calipers

6MT-Z34 · 09-23-2014, 06:01 PM

U can tell if its a touring by the heated seats leather seats sat n antenna on the roof

RLami · 09-23-2014, 06:21 PM

I'm curious to know about the E85 question as well. It doesn't take a full tank of E85 to reap the benefits of the increased octane rating. With as little of a 25% E85 content in a regular fillup provides an imense benefit in tunability and knock count reduction. I'm not sure if any tuners have played with that option (partial tank of E85), but I'm not sure of the benefits on an NA motor. My previous experience was with a Mazdaspeed 3, and the amount of timing you could add because of the "E-blend" was pretty amazing.

So if anyone with knowledge of tuning these motors, or any NA motor for that matter, is an increase of a few degrees of timing a big power increase for us?

tvfreakazoid · 09-23-2014, 06:34 PM

I'll have to c if there is sat n'tenna.

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Originally Posted by 6MT-Z34

U can tell if its a touring by the heated seats leather seats sat n antenna on the roof

tvfreakazoid · 09-23-2014, 09:57 PM

I need to get a 2014 bumper with the day time led lights. Anyone know a website other than Nissan.

6MT-Z34 · 09-23-2014, 10:03 PM

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tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	I was wondering how would u know if the Z has sports package for the 2014 model? Is it by the rims and having syncro rev match? Or can u get an option of not having the sport package but get the 19 rays wheels and the red brake calipers? From the pics I saw it seems to have the sport package because the the 19 rays wheels and the red calipers. Also how can u tell if its a base +sport or touring + sport for the 2014 model? __________________ Mudders milk

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tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	What r the differences between the 2012, 13 and 14 model yrs? I assume just cosmetic differences. __________________ Mudders milk

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watson853 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Age: 37 Posts: 202 Drives: 2014 Blue T/S 7AT Rep Power: 11	I finally did it! The 2014 has LED's on the front bumper. If the synchro rev button is there then it has the sport package. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk tvfreakazoid likes this.

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Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	It sounds like you should have done some more research about the car, and years, in general before you made your purchase. Just my opinion of course. Hope it all works out in your favor. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

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tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	I need to get a 2014 bumper with the day time led lights. Anyone know a website other than Nissan. __________________ Mudders milk

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kornflake7 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 233 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	Prolly not enough to justify going to e85 without going forced induction honestly, even on my 5.0 mustang it was just changing injectors and tune for about $250 and it wasn't worth the maybe 5whp and drastic loss in mpg. I went from 20mpg to 14mpg by switching, and if u have the vin I can check to see if it has a salvage title I work for nissan

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kornflake7 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 233 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 11	13 and 14 have the drl lights on them pretty much the only difference cosmetically and the diff rim shape although they are basically the same rim, and its interior trim options like leather/suede, nav, u can get base+sports package so cloth seats and 19"rims and red calipers

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6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 15	U can tell if its a touring by the heated seats leather seats sat n antenna on the roof

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RLami Base Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 48 Drives: 2015 Focus ST ST3 Rep Power: 11	I'm curious to know about the E85 question as well. It doesn't take a full tank of E85 to reap the benefits of the increased octane rating. With as little of a 25% E85 content in a regular fillup provides an imense benefit in tunability and knock count reduction. I'm not sure if any tuners have played with that option (partial tank of E85), but I'm not sure of the benefits on an NA motor. My previous experience was with a Mazdaspeed 3, and the amount of timing you could add because of the "E-blend" was pretty amazing. So if anyone with knowledge of tuning these motors, or any NA motor for that matter, is an increase of a few degrees of timing a big power increase for us?

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