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Originally Posted by chitown1863
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???
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079
Sway bars. Cheap, easy to DIY, no warranty concerns, and you notice them every time you turn the wheel.
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1- Oil Cooler: you live in Orlando FL, so hot Ambient Temps during most of the year will drive your Oil Temps north of 220F in a hurry. I have the 19 Row Stillen and my Temps stay at 200F normal day driving, spirited driving they sit at 220F. $350
2. Sway Bars: Definite improvement on cornering when doing spirited Driving. I have the Eibach's with three different settings (
Suspension adjustments and how they affect handling )to suit your style. Granted no HP gains yet, but a better running, better handling car so far. $350
3. Cold Air Intake (CAI): better breathing engine, better sound ... and HP Gains for a few bucks. $350 (seem to be stuck on that figure ..LOL!)
4. Now the big mama: High Flow Cat + Cat Back Exhaust - Most HP gain so far coupled with the CAI above. I chose Fast Intentions for looks and sound - did not want an obnoxious sounding exhaust, plus my engineering background tells me straight pipes equals less back pressure, equals better breathing + a little more HP, but the price ($2K)... and the wait (12 weeks approx)... It was very worth it in the end though.
Now that you have a well running, well handling, fine sounding, NISMO HP in a Touring 370Z, well - any other mods are icing on the cake...
My $0.02 worth...
By the way, never saw the Sway Bar Mod as necessary or needed. I pretty much had ZYCOPTH twist my arm (well, kinda) to getting them as him and I were going to The Dragon in TN. Once I put them on and discovered the amazing difference, I appreciated him convincing me!! The Dragon, and the Devil's Triangle, and any other road I tackle now, is turned into a straight line practically...
Long winded... sorry!
