whats the most basic mods for our cars?
 

Getting ready to start modding my 09 370z a7. First things first, i wont be getting a tune for a bit(yes i know they are highly recommended), my question is...what are the "basic" mods for our cars? I plan on getting stillen gen 3 cais, full exhaust w/hfcs(undecided of what kind), and whatever else basic mods consist of. Any suggestions is appreciated, looking to get 300+ish whp without going fi.

"Basic" mods will vary largely based on what you plan on doing with the car. With these cars, more power is only part of the equation as improving handling can yield more enjoyment than just power alone.

I guess i mainly consider exhaust and cais basic mods..ive only had this car for a few months so idk a whole lot i can do other than cais and exhaust, i plan on spending around 2500-3k for right now, im more interested in going for numbers atm, it already handles pretty well, just looking to get more power

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I guess idk what all i can mod without going fi

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Looking for the biggest/easiest gains before getting into abytjing crazy or internally..if that makes sense

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A few good basic mods to start with would be a CBE and Swift springs.

What exactly are swift springs? Havent had the car a long time and just recently started checking into modding it

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These would be a very good start.

CBE - $1150
CAI - $500
Swaybars - $350
34 row Engine Oil Cooler - $600

Just need brake pads and brake fluid after that if you want to track it.
XP8 Pads $300
RBF600 $35

Well it wont be a track car, its gonna be my dd. I planned on doing cais and cbe, but oast those 2 main mods idk much of what else i can do, would a plenum be beneficial for me?

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CAI, CBE, tune. Probably best bang for buck if your not wanting to go forced induction. I did all the bolt ons (read my signature) and I regret it honestly. Car sounds great and is pretty quick but I want MOAR POWAAA. Diminishing returns really bad with 370zs after you install CAI and CBE. So I don't think you would see very much gains with plenum mods. For reference my Z made 330whp with a full axleback exhaust, intake and plenum + a tune. A Z with CAI,CBE and tune could probably make around 315whp.

These cars are pretty much "maxed out" from the factory. I never saw any real gains (on my butt dyno) from any mods I did that were just bolt on. FI I think is the only real way to see numbers on the VQ.

Whats the difference between a axleback and catback? I would go FI in the future but with my car being an auto...kinda makes me think about trying to switch for a 6spd. I guess i just want to try to maximize my power limit without going fi or using wet shot

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its from the location back:

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...kvscatback.jpg

Ahhh ok that makes sense, i deff want a catback.

Would i be beneficial getting headers as well?

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