what engine mods do people do?

3sevenzero · 05-17-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

So i just got an 09 370 about 2 days ago and it already has an engine intake and catless midpipe. But other than an exhaust and intake i cant really seem to find many other mods for these motors. What else is out there to do to these amazing VQ's other than e/i/t to get extra hp???

I mean there has to be more right...? tell me what you guys got goin on under those hoods and the results u are seeing from them

nismo stickers......

wilsonp · 05-17-2011, 05:37 PM

If you're 370Z has some miles on it than I think you've already avoided the most likely engine failure - oil consumption. If you don't have that, an engine failure would probably actually be related to some after market parts (bad pulley installs are scarey) and if you can't afford it, you shouldn't install it.

OTOH, there is the M370 intake manifold (search for the thread) that adds some decent performance for a high price.

I'm not sure throttle bodies make sense in the VVEL world? The holy grail may be cracking the VVEL encryption to enable full control over valve timing and lift, but that seems to be taking a while.

What else are you expecting? Without factory FI, a lot of easy power upgrades aren't available, and the engine is pretty highly tuned from the factory in a lot of ways.

11Thumper · 05-17-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 3sevenzero

nismo stickers......

Everyone knows that Chevy stickers add more hp...

jnaut · 05-17-2011, 09:35 PM

All of them...

edub370 · 05-18-2011, 10:11 AM

does uprev just basically give you a tuner with diff maps on it kinda like cobb 's access port?

Cmike2780 · 05-18-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

does uprev just basically give you a tuner with diff maps on it kinda like cobb 's access port?

You get different maps you can switch using the OEM cruise control.

3sevenzero · 05-18-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Everyone knows that Chevy stickers add more hp...

Blasphemy........

edub370 · 05-18-2011, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

What else are you expecting? Without factory FI, a lot of easy power upgrades aren't available, and the engine is pretty highly tuned from the factory in a lot of ways.

haha i guess i'm just always wanting more. what can i say, i'm young and dumb

1slow370 · 05-19-2011, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 11Thumper

Everyone knows that Chevy stickers add more hp...

i'm sorry this is wrong it's actually hemi stickers, thats why they are on almost every car dodge makes now whether it has one or not

edub370 · 05-19-2011, 09:10 AM

wow i just did a lot of research on these vq motors and its no wonder why the aftermarket for perormance sector for these motors isn't exactly saturated. damn complicated machines we got here... we must crack the tuning wall for this vvel!!

05-17-2011, 05:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	If you're 370Z has some miles on it than I think you've already avoided the most likely engine failure - oil consumption. If you don't have that, an engine failure would probably actually be related to some after market parts (bad pulley installs are scarey) and if you can't afford it, you shouldn't install it. OTOH, there is the M370 intake manifold (search for the thread) that adds some decent performance for a high price. I'm not sure throttle bodies make sense in the VVEL world? The holy grail may be cracking the VVEL encryption to enable full control over valve timing and lift, but that seems to be taking a while. What else are you expecting? Without factory FI, a lot of easy power upgrades aren't available, and the engine is pretty highly tuned from the factory in a lot of ways. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

05-17-2011, 09:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
jnaut A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: wpb, fl Posts: 1,146 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	All of them... __________________ Best 1/4 mile 12.24 Best mph 114.5_______

05-18-2011, 10:11 AM	#20 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	does uprev just basically give you a tuner with diff maps on it kinda like cobb 's access port? __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

05-19-2011, 09:10 AM	#25 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 20	wow i just did a lot of research on these vq motors and its no wonder why the aftermarket for perormance sector for these motors isn't exactly saturated. damn complicated machines we got here... we must crack the tuning wall for this vvel!! __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

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