Vegas Speak Up!

SS_Firehawk · 12-25-2014, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johncarlopang

hi fella vegas, my 2012 370z magnetic black warranty has expired and i want to start modding the car.

1. recommendations for exhaust (FI, armytrix, gt haus?)
2.intakes (stillen gen III?)
3. body kits ( amuse front or 2015 nismo front bumper?) (2015 nismo sideskirt) (2015 nismo rear bumper or amuse rear?)
4. place to tune up the car?

apppreciate any thoughts. thanks merry christmas!!

Don't waste your money on an armytrix exhaust. The others, absolutely. Gthaus and F.I. are very different sounds. Gen III's are a safe bet. I like AAM's more. I've used AEM's as well without issue. Bodykits, Reaps will have a better idea, bust a clean black 15' Nismo kit would be sick. Tuning, go to specialtyZ. Church does good work too.

Hotrodz · 12-25-2014, 12:10 PM

If you have any plans to going forced induction in the future I would get Z1 silicone post manifold tubes and K&N drop in filters and save the money on Gen III's. I would first add a 34 row oil cooler regardless, it get's hot in Vegas.

johncarlopang · 12-25-2014, 03:36 PM

To be honest, i dont know where to start... I had the dropin filter installed when i got the car. Im not that knowledgeable to cars, so i need a reputable shop here in vegas too.

johncarlopang · 12-25-2014, 03:39 PM

Where is specialtyz located? Cali?

reeps · 12-25-2014, 04:41 PM

Yep cali. Everything good for our cars is in cali.. if ur going to get an amuse goto Aerojacket in cali

reeps · 12-25-2014, 04:42 PM

I'll help you as to where to start. . First question how much money u got lol

johncarlopang · 12-26-2014, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by reeps

I'll help you as to where to start. . First question how much money u got lol

i can shell out 3k max. i would like to start off with bolt on exhaust then intakes. and im not a racer, i just want to feel the sound of the car. and a good head start. i feel like the car is lagging...

johncarlopang · 12-26-2014, 04:46 AM

i have no time to go to cali

reeps · 12-26-2014, 10:18 AM

Well half of your budget is going to goto exhaust. If I was you I would look into the fast intentions or the motordyne. That can be shipped here and installed by any muffler shop.
Your not going to get into any turbos unless ur in the 15k+ budget or do a lot of the work yourself. For a bodykit you would be in the 5k+ range after paint and install if you want it done right.

reeps · 12-26-2014, 10:21 AM

If I was you I would get the exhaust, an oil cooler, and intakes.

Exhaust= Fast Intentions or motordyne
Oil cooler = stillen or z1 24 row or better
Intake any long tube= stillen, aam, takeda

I'm not an engine guy so I may has spelled the intake names wrong

Hotrodz · 12-26-2014, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johncarlopang

i can shell out 3k max. i would like to start off with bolt on exhaust then intakes. and im not a racer, i just want to feel the sound of the car. and a good head start. i feel like the car is lagging...

Quote:

Originally Posted by johncarlopang

i have no time to go to cali

Sounds like you are style guy....nothing wrong with that! You should spend some time though learning about 370zs. They are some general tendencies that most of the Zees share but each one has it's nuances!

First off if you want more performance out of your non-aspirated car...get rid of the throttle lag which is common to many 370z, then you will need a tune. Bolt on such as the long tube intakes that have been mentioned and a more open exhaust may actually cause the response to be worse. It may not but some ecu's have a harder time adjusting to the increase air flow.

You don't have to go to Cali for a tune if you go with a tuning package like ecuTek. You can read about it in the Tuning section. I would also call Sebastian at SpecialtyZ and talk with him about your goals. He is a no nonsense tuner and will give you sound advice.

If you decide on long tube intakes, they are more difficult to service than short tube versions or silicone intake manifold tubes. In order to service the filters on long tubes, the front bumper has to be removed. Short tubes or silicone tubes are really no different than oems to service. The difference in performance between the two are nominal, 5 to 10whp max. The cost is also less for short tubes or silicone tubes by as much as $100.

You can also save some coin if you are only looking for an aggressive exhaust note by purchasing an axel back system such as AAM short tails. This system will not provide any real performance gains, but they sound awesome.

There is a ton of information on all these setups in the exhaust and tuning sections, just google it! It's easier to search that way at times.

Anyway, that is my two cents...I hope it helps. Also, with some these thing I'm sure you can find someone on here to help you with them.

Good luck...

CC QUIK · 12-26-2014, 11:30 PM

johncarlopang, I have the setup reeps is talking about. motordyne exhaust with berks hi-flow cats (took off the test pipes) stillen oil cooler and stillen gen lll cold air intakes plus some other stuff. if you would like to hear it, let me know. this might help you out a bit. its my 3rd car with only 6000 miles.so I don't drive it much. planning to sell it. CC

johncarlopang · 12-28-2014, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeps

If I was you I would get the exhaust, an oil cooler, and intakes.

Exhaust= Fast Intentions or motordyne (gt haus + mid y pipe motordyne)
Oil cooler = stillen or z1 24 row or better (z1 24 row )
Intake any long tube= stillen, aam, takeda (short intake)

I'm not an engine guy so I may has spelled the intake names wrong

what do you think?

reeps · 12-28-2014, 02:08 PM

Personally I'm in love with the motordyne. I've only heard it on videos but it sounds amazing. If you get it we must meet up..

I think you should think about going short intakes just so you don't have to take the front bumper off all the time.. something to think about..

johncarlopang · 12-30-2014, 04:55 AM

gt haus and fast intention is debating on my mind... any vegas owners has it?

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reeps Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 306 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	I'll help you as to where to start. . First question how much money u got lol Hotrodz likes this.

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reeps Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 306 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	If I was you I would get the exhaust, an oil cooler, and intakes. Exhaust= Fast Intentions or motordyne Oil cooler = stillen or z1 24 row or better Intake any long tube= stillen, aam, takeda I'm not an engine guy so I may has spelled the intake names wrong jaybulls and johncarlopang like this.

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