best fbo setup for 370z nismo

bryce370 · 07-24-2019, 09:11 PM

curious as to what is the best fbo setup for the 370 and numbers. I soon plan on putting some power in her and want to do it right!

SS_Firehawk · 07-24-2019, 10:11 PM

Bolt ons...
A good CAI with velocity stacks. 2.5" or 3" doesn't matter. I prefer Z1 CAI with the velocity stack upgrade. OEM upper manifold can only ever be 63-64mm... Whether youre at 3" on the velocity stack or at the throtttlebody, it always drops to 64mm.
Any good single exit (good Y pipe) or dual exhaust (proper X pipe). I prefer Fast Intentions.
Ported and port matched upper manifold, lower manifold, and throttlebodies. No need for 70mm TB's. See first line. It will have a reducer.

PPE headers. Z1 headers are nice too, but I've seen more PPE's make more power. I highly recommend finding an exhaust to quell rasp with the PPE's. If running Z1's, I recommend a resonated testpipe.
Don't mess with underdrive pulleys.
Uprev and Ecutek make same power. Ecutek has far more features available

Going E85 will require at least GTR injectors. You can gain a few hp. Not really worth the cost of injectors and retune.

If anyone is telling you some other ****. They're wrong. If someone is selling you on some overpriced **** because they got duped and bought it, don't listen. If they say straight pipe, they're stupid too.

Bigger isn't always better. Research what makes a good header, about intake plenums, intakes period, and an exhaust that matches your engine.

johnnydrama · 07-25-2019, 08:03 AM

My setup is the best...there I said it. Don't listen to all the others, they are lying.

In all honesty there are a lot of good options out there, just depends on your taste. My advice would be to do it right and buy quality brands from quality sources to avoid any potential buyer's remorse.

Chuck33079 · 07-25-2019, 09:00 AM

Gears will make a bigger difference than pretty much any of the other bolt ons, but it won't show up on the dyno.

SouthArk370Z · 07-25-2019, 09:37 AM

Lots of good info on this site (and others). See link in sig for info on how to search this site.

07-24-2019, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
bryce370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Houston Posts: 6 Drives: 13 370z Nismo #0604 Rep Power: 6	best fbo setup for 370z nismo curious as to what is the best fbo setup for the 370 and numbers. I soon plan on putting some power in her and want to do it right!

07-24-2019, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Bolt ons... A good CAI with velocity stacks. 2.5" or 3" doesn't matter. I prefer Z1 CAI with the velocity stack upgrade. OEM upper manifold can only ever be 63-64mm... Whether youre at 3" on the velocity stack or at the throtttlebody, it always drops to 64mm. Any good single exit (good Y pipe) or dual exhaust (proper X pipe). I prefer Fast Intentions. Ported and port matched upper manifold, lower manifold, and throttlebodies. No need for 70mm TB's. See first line. It will have a reducer. PPE headers. Z1 headers are nice too, but I've seen more PPE's make more power. I highly recommend finding an exhaust to quell rasp with the PPE's. If running Z1's, I recommend a resonated testpipe. Don't mess with underdrive pulleys. Uprev and Ecutek make same power. Ecutek has far more features available Going E85 will require at least GTR injectors. You can gain a few hp. Not really worth the cost of injectors and retune. If anyone is telling you some other **. They're wrong. If someone is selling you on some overpriced because they got duped and bought it, don't listen. If they say straight pipe, they're stupid too. Bigger isn't always better. Research what makes a good header, about intake plenums, intakes period, and an exhaust that matches your engine. Over_ReV, husam2012, elhombre and 2 others like this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd** 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

07-25-2019, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnnydrama Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 40 Posts: 601 Drives: Nismo & FPace SVR Rep Power: 2231	My setup is the best...there I said it. Don't listen to all the others, they are lying. In all honesty there are a lot of good options out there, just depends on your taste. My advice would be to do it right and buy quality brands from quality sources to avoid any potential buyer's remorse. __________________ 358WHP/271WTQ BUILD THREAD

07-25-2019, 09:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Gears will make a bigger difference than pretty much any of the other bolt ons, but it won't show up on the dyno. ZontheRocks likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-25-2019, 09:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Lots of good info on this site (and others). See link in sig for info on how to search this site. BettyZ likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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