Question from a Newbie

Ehdge · 05-06-2011, 03:54 PM

I have my 2011 NISMO, and I'd like to know if there are any mods that will give me any noticeable HP increase without spending a ton of money or voiding the warranty.

I haven't messed with modding a car in close to 20 years, so I won't likely know what the heck you are talking about if you just answer with an acronym, so if you can, please give an 'end user' style answer if you don't mind.

Thanks,

Ehdge

theDreamer · 05-06-2011, 03:59 PM

High flow cats
Cold air intake

Those would provide a nice solid start for your Nismo, a nice sound with a decent power bump. After that you will get into things like tuning, pulleys, etc.

XwChriswX · 05-06-2011, 04:24 PM

If you're in a state that doesn't smog test, you could look into (Resonated) Test Pipes.

(R)TPs

Ehdge · 05-07-2011, 09:13 AM

My state doesn't, but my county does, so I need to keep it 'clean.' The High Flow Cats sounds like a good option to start with. Any recommendations for a brand?

red6spd · 05-07-2011, 10:23 AM

You can run no cats as long as you dont throw a CEL, the Fast Intentions Test Pipes are made not to throw a code, but if you get an UpRev tune they can turn off the rear 02 sensors.

ANMVQ · 05-09-2011, 12:02 PM

Go HFC's the WHP diff is under 5, TP or HFC's.. Also if you have the rear O2's turned off can you still get a inspection sticker?

05-06-2011, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ehdge Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 7 Drives: 2011 370z NISMO Rep Power: 14	Question from a Newbie I have my 2011 NISMO, and I'd like to know if there are any mods that will give me any noticeable HP increase without spending a ton of money or voiding the warranty. I haven't messed with modding a car in close to 20 years, so I won't likely know what the heck you are talking about if you just answer with an acronym, so if you can, please give an 'end user' style answer if you don't mind. Thanks, Ehdge

05-06-2011, 03:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	High flow cats Cold air intake Those would provide a nice solid start for your Nismo, a nice sound with a decent power bump. After that you will get into things like tuning, pulleys, etc. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

05-06-2011, 04:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	If you're in a state that doesn't smog test, you could look into (Resonated) Test Pipes. (R)TPs __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

05-07-2011, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	You can run no cats as long as you dont throw a CEL, the Fast Intentions Test Pipes are made not to throw a code, but if you get an UpRev tune they can turn off the rear 02 sensors. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

05-09-2011, 12:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Go HFC's the WHP diff is under 5, TP or HFC's.. Also if you have the rear O2's turned off can you still get a inspection sticker? __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

05-07-2011, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ehdge Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 7 Drives: 2011 370z NISMO Rep Power: 14	My state doesn't, but my county does, so I need to keep it 'clean.' The High Flow Cats sounds like a good option to start with. Any recommendations for a brand?

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