Is this tune worth it.

shadow85 · 07-08-2016, 05:39 AM

Hey guys I am looking at doing some NA tuning to my 15' 370Z towards the end of this year. I have been given a quote and summary of the upgrade from one of the tuners here in Australia as follows:

Stillen or Injen long ram intakes

Stillen headers

Invidia high flow catted front pipes

Invidia cat back exhaust system

Oil cooler kit

Alloy radiator upgrade

UpRev ECU tuning licence

Labour and dyno tuning

I was quoted ~$8800 AUD (~$6600 USD) and told this will make around 230rwkw

I am nub when it comes to cars and tuning so just wondering if you guys rekon this is worth it for an NA upgrade?

Chuck33079 · 07-08-2016, 06:04 AM

That price is highway robbery.

NorthStyle · 07-08-2016, 06:14 AM

That's forced induction money. Source/import the parts yourself and have it remotely tuned by one of the US tuners such as Soho or Specialty Z. Even with shipping and import taxes (not sure what it is for Australia) you should still end up saving quite a bit compared to what they're trying to charge you.

ANMVQ · 07-08-2016, 07:12 AM

Yea man price should be closer to 5500 USD, I'd look for all the parts myself, stated above, Heck buy some stuff used off here

. One thing make sure is who and when you install the parts THEY better not be charging you to install the HFC's it TP's, those come off to install the headers and the the cat back exhaust has some cross over labor with the HFC's or TP's as well so that should be discounted also.

Tune with ECUTEK, you thank us later

shadow85 · 07-08-2016, 08:05 AM

Ok thanks for reply guys. But I think Australia is generally more expensive anyways for parts and tuning high performancr cars.

Anyways, what do you think about the power output, is ~230rwkw what I should expect from this sort of NA upgrade?

And about the forced induction upgrades, I have been quoted around $15000-$22000 AUD for Supercharger or TT including labor and supporting mods from a number of tuners around Australia.

MagmaRed370z · 07-08-2016, 09:13 AM

Yikes! No way! Go somewhere else.

Elmo370z · 07-08-2016, 11:40 AM

You can install all this by yourself and save tons of money, troll the for sale sections. Lot of good things come up

madwi · 07-08-2016, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow85

Ok thanks for reply guys. But I think Australia is generally more expensive anyways for parts and tuning high performancr cars.

Anyways, what do you think about the power output, is ~230rwkw what I should expect from this sort of NA upgrade?

And about the forced induction upgrades, I have been quoted around $15000-$22000 AUD for Supercharger or TT including labor and supporting mods from a number of tuners around Australia.

Hit up the Aus. section, there might be some locals who can help you find a good shop in your area. Australia/New Zealand - Nissan 370Z Forum
Maybe toss BGTV8 a message, he is in Aus and a really knowledgeable guy.

07-08-2016, 05:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 917 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 24	Is this tune worth it. Hey guys I am looking at doing some NA tuning to my 15' 370Z towards the end of this year. I have been given a quote and summary of the upgrade from one of the tuners here in Australia as follows: Stillen or Injen long ram intakes Stillen headers Invidia high flow catted front pipes Invidia cat back exhaust system Oil cooler kit Alloy radiator upgrade UpRev ECU tuning licence Labour and dyno tuning I was quoted ~$8800 AUD (~$6600 USD) and told this will make around 230rwkw I am nub when it comes to cars and tuning so just wondering if you guys rekon this is worth it for an NA upgrade?

07-08-2016, 06:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	That price is highway robbery. ANMVQ likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-08-2016, 07:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Yea man price should be closer to 5500 USD, I'd look for all the parts myself, stated above, Heck buy some stuff used off here . One thing make sure is who and when you install the parts THEY better not be charging you to install the HFC's it TP's, those come off to install the headers and the the cat back exhaust has some cross over labor with the HFC's or TP's as well so that should be discounted also. Tune with ECUTEK, you thank us later __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda, Last edited by ANMVQ; 07-08-2016 at 07:16 AM.

07-08-2016, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
MagmaRed370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,468 Drives: 14' 370z Sport Magma Rep Power: 12	Yikes! No way! Go somewhere else. __________________ Sold: 2014 Magnetic Black Base. Current: 2014 Magma Red 370z Sport \| ARK Grip Exhaust \| 25mm HR Spacers \| GTR Button \| DRL Mod

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07-08-2016, 06:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,235 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24276	That's forced induction money. Source/import the parts yourself and have it remotely tuned by one of the US tuners such as Soho or Specialty Z. Even with shipping and import taxes (not sure what it is for Australia) you should still end up saving quite a bit compared to what they're trying to charge you.

07-08-2016, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 917 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 24	Ok thanks for reply guys. But I think Australia is generally more expensive anyways for parts and tuning high performancr cars. Anyways, what do you think about the power output, is ~230rwkw what I should expect from this sort of NA upgrade? And about the forced induction upgrades, I have been quoted around $15000-$22000 AUD for Supercharger or TT including labor and supporting mods from a number of tuners around Australia.

07-08-2016, 11:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,707 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295377	You can install all this by yourself and save tons of money, troll the for sale sections. Lot of good things come up