New to the "Z" world.. Is a "Sprint Booster" worth it??

newls196 · 03-03-2016, 03:54 PM

I just bought a 2012 370z 6 speed manual, has most common bolt ons like CAI, Test pipes, ARC Catback, etc.... Came across a thread here about a "Sprint Booster" and was wondering if this is a worthwhile upgrade or just save the 250$ and put it into a dyno tune at Z1 Motorsports (they are 5 mins from my house

) Thanks for any opinion you may have...

TerribleONE · 03-03-2016, 03:56 PM

Save the money and put it towards a dyno tune

BeemaaZ · 03-03-2016, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Save the money and put it towards a dyno tune

Get both.

Chuck33079 · 03-03-2016, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Save the money and put it towards a dyno tune

This. All the sprint booster does is amplify the signal sent by the pedal. A tune let's you adjust the throttle tables themselves, in addition to a lot more benefits. You can get the same end result without the sprint booster.

newls1 · 03-03-2016, 04:18 PM

Thank you for the fast replies... Ill just save money and put it toward a dyno tune

370Z JT · 03-03-2016, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

Get both.

yep.

Chuck33079 · 03-03-2016, 04:22 PM

Why get both? What's the benefit of amplifying the signal from the pedal when you've already adjusted the curve in the throttle table to take out the lag?

newls196 · 03-03-2016, 05:26 PM

is there any other place to order from if i decide to get this other then here https://www.sprintboostersales.com/

**edit** I went ahead and ordered it

Ill still have enough for a true dyno tune and what-not, but i hope i feel a difference from this little thing, i hope it gets rid of the sluggish 1st gear lag i feel upon acceleration... Time will tell. Thanks everyone

TexasChuck · 03-03-2016, 05:56 PM

I didn't care for it. It definitely increased response in the lower gears, cruising around town. But did not eliminate the lag when hitting "passing gear" on the highway. Like 60-65 mph. I sent it back. They do give you 30 days, and the service was good.
Just my 2 cents.

batman_4 · 03-03-2016, 06:11 PM

Edit, just read the Z is already modded......+1 on just getting a tune then.

Memphis370Z · 03-03-2016, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Save the money and put it towards a dyno tune

Also, congrats on your Z and welcome.

BeemaaZ · 03-03-2016, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Why get both? What's the benefit of amplifying the signal from the pedal when you've already adjusted the curve in the throttle table to take out the lag?

I have both. When the SB is off, HUGE difference!

Chuck33079 · 03-03-2016, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BeemaaZ

I have both. When the SB is off, HUGE difference!

Did your tuner spend a lot of time on the throttle table? A lot of them just give it a once over and spend most of their time on afr and timing.

BeemaaZ · 03-03-2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Did your tuner spend a lot of time on the throttle table? A lot of them just give it a once over and spend most of their time on afr and timing.

Specialty Z did it in about 3 hours

kenchan · 03-03-2016, 10:19 PM

sprint booster is just a voltage multiplier. it's not a tune in any way. but considering the huge lag in the factory map, it does help close the gap.

just remember dat u will wot about 60-65% in on the pedal.

03-03-2016, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
newls196 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 115 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 9	New to the "Z" world.. Is a "Sprint Booster" worth it?? I just bought a 2012 370z 6 speed manual, has most common bolt ons like CAI, Test pipes, ARC Catback, etc.... Came across a thread here about a "Sprint Booster" and was wondering if this is a worthwhile upgrade or just save the 250$ and put it into a dyno tune at Z1 Motorsports (they are 5 mins from my house ) Thanks for any opinion you may have...

03-03-2016, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	Save the money and put it towards a dyno tune FPenvy, BeemaaZ, mishuko and 1 others like this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-03-2016, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Why get both? What's the benefit of amplifying the signal from the pedal when you've already adjusted the curve in the throttle table to take out the lag? TerribleONE, UNKNOWN_370 and mishuko like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-03-2016, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
newls196 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 115 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 9	is there any other place to order from if i decide to get this other then here https://www.sprintboostersales.com/ edit I went ahead and ordered it Ill still have enough for a true dyno tune and what-not, but i hope i feel a difference from this little thing, i hope it gets rid of the sluggish 1st gear lag i feel upon acceleration... Time will tell. Thanks everyone Last edited by newls196; 03-03-2016 at 05:48 PM.

03-03-2016, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	SprintBooster I didn't care for it. It definitely increased response in the lower gears, cruising around town. But did not eliminate the lag when hitting "passing gear" on the highway. Like 60-65 mph. I sent it back. They do give you 30 days, and the service was good. Just my 2 cents.

03-03-2016, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
newls1 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Georgia ATL Posts: 7 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 9	Thank you for the fast replies... Ill just save money and put it toward a dyno tune

03-03-2016, 06:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 368	Edit, just read the Z is already modded......+1 on just getting a tune then. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE Last edited by batman_4; 03-03-2016 at 06:14 PM.

03-03-2016, 10:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	sprint booster is just a voltage multiplier. it's not a tune in any way. but considering the huge lag in the factory map, it does help close the gap. just remember dat u will wot about 60-65% in on the pedal. BeemaaZ likes this.

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