what should be my first aftermarket mod?

thakswet · 06-23-2011, 08:46 PM

I purchased a 2011 Touring w/Sport 7AT black on black with Nav Pkg, LED daytime running lamps, NISMO Catback Exhaust System and NISMO Suspension Strut and Spring Kit.

I'd like to know what I should do next to get more HP; from most economical to the more outragous.

Budget is 2,000 to 6,000.

thanks in advance.

Island_370 · 06-23-2011, 09:03 PM

go to a structured Driving Event.....It will definitely make you a faster driver.

TROOPER · 06-23-2011, 09:16 PM

Berks Hi-Flo cats... cat-back exhaust.. Injen Cold air intakes.. all ~$2000

wilsonp · 06-23-2011, 09:33 PM

K&N drop-ins, HFC, tune

TROOPER · 06-23-2011, 09:34 PM

Drop-ins..?? No way..!!

Little or no gain, when you have a good 2000 - 6000 to spend LOL

370Z JT · 06-23-2011, 10:08 PM

Change out your stock cats.

You can buy a SC kit for $6k.

Jamaica · 06-23-2011, 10:13 PM

be gangsta with it . Go GTM Supercharger.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-23-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

be gangsta with it . Go GTM Supercharger.

XwChriswX · 06-23-2011, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

be gangsta with it . Go GTM Supercharger.

Go big or

travisjb · 06-23-2011, 10:17 PM

4 things:

- drop 100-200 pounds off the car (go look at weight savings thread)
- get a real rear diff... carbonetics makes me happy
- add some stiff, adjustable sway bars
- buy an extra set of inexpensive wheels and throw some serious tires on (R888s, NT01s) so you can have some real fun

Do these things and you'll stick to the road like you can't believe.

Also agree with the comment on driving school! recommending Bondurant in Phoenix, AZ but for god sakes wait until it cools down a bit!

MnTBlitz · 06-24-2011, 02:46 PM

If I were you I'd get the Fast Intentions CBE
Thats what Im savin up for next

henry0844 · 06-25-2011, 12:07 AM

for sure oil cooler if u plan on driving aggressive, hfc, y pipe, stillen cai, tune,better diff. it's what I'm planning and u will have some cash left over;-)

thakswet · 06-25-2011, 09:26 AM

thanks everyone...
1st thing I will be doing is getting the K&N drop ins.
I want to keep the NISMO cat back since I paid for it.
I like the idea of driving school; great idea.
Are any Air Intake Systems street legal in Pennsylvania?

MnTBlitz · 06-25-2011, 03:56 PM

If your going to get the K&N Filters you should look into getting the HPS tubes also. Here's the thread about them: My new HPS post MAF tubes installed

TROOPER · 06-25-2011, 04:03 PM

Honestly if you have $6000 to blow, drop-in filters seems such a complete waste.

06-23-2011, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
thakswet Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 38 Drives: 11 370Z AT TourCouSp Rep Power: 14	what should be my first aftermarket mod? I purchased a 2011 Touring w/Sport 7AT black on black with Nav Pkg, LED daytime running lamps, NISMO Catback Exhaust System and NISMO Suspension Strut and Spring Kit. I'd like to know what I should do next to get more HP; from most economical to the more outragous. Budget is 2,000 to 6,000. thanks in advance.

06-23-2011, 09:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Island_370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 228 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 16	go to a structured Driving Event.....It will definitely make you a faster driver. __________________ Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"

06-23-2011, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 17	Berks Hi-Flo cats... cat-back exhaust.. Injen Cold air intakes.. all ~$2000 __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon" Last edited by TROOPER; 06-27-2011 at 07:51 PM.

06-23-2011, 09:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	K&N drop-ins, HFC, tune __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

06-23-2011, 09:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 17	Drop-ins..?? No way..!! Little or no gain, when you have a good 2000 - 6000 to spend LOL __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

06-23-2011, 10:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Change out your stock cats. You can buy a SC kit for $6k. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

06-23-2011, 10:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	be gangsta with it . Go GTM Supercharger.

06-23-2011, 10:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	4 things: - drop 100-200 pounds off the car (go look at weight savings thread) - get a real rear diff... carbonetics makes me happy - add some stiff, adjustable sway bars - buy an extra set of inexpensive wheels and throw some serious tires on (R888s, NT01s) so you can have some real fun Do these things and you'll stick to the road like you can't believe. Also agree with the comment on driving school! recommending Bondurant in Phoenix, AZ but for god sakes wait until it cools down a bit! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-24-2011, 02:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
MnTBlitz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 68 Drives: 09 PW 6spd 370Z Rep Power: 15	If I were you I'd get the Fast Intentions CBE Thats what Im savin up for next __________________ UPREV 330rwhp/270tq l F.I. CBE l Stillen Gen3 l Stillen 19 row Oil Cooler l Stillen Sway Bars l NST Pulley Set l Eibach Springs l Shine l 15mm/20mm Spacers Last edited by MnTBlitz; 06-24-2011 at 03:48 PM.

06-25-2011, 12:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
henry0844 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ventura Posts: 167 Drives: 10 370 base sprt pkg Rep Power: 15	for sure oil cooler if u plan on driving aggressive, hfc, y pipe, stillen cai, tune,better diff. it's what I'm planning and u will have some cash left over;-)

06-25-2011, 09:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
thakswet Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 38 Drives: 11 370Z AT TourCouSp Rep Power: 14	thanks everyone... 1st thing I will be doing is getting the K&N drop ins. I want to keep the NISMO cat back since I paid for it. I like the idea of driving school; great idea. Are any Air Intake Systems street legal in Pennsylvania?

06-25-2011, 03:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
MnTBlitz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 68 Drives: 09 PW 6spd 370Z Rep Power: 15	If your going to get the K&N Filters you should look into getting the HPS tubes also. Here's the thread about them: My new HPS post MAF tubes installed __________________ UPREV 330rwhp/270tq l F.I. CBE l Stillen Gen3 l Stillen 19 row Oil Cooler l Stillen Sway Bars l NST Pulley Set l Eibach Springs l Shine l 15mm/20mm Spacers

06-25-2011, 04:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 17	Honestly if you have $6000 to blow, drop-in filters seems such a complete waste. __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Aftermarket exhaust cam?	Phimosis	Intake/Exhaust	53	02-23-2012 11:20 PM
Aftermarket GPS	Blue Blaze	Nissan 370Z Owners Manual / Service Manuals	11	02-01-2011 03:50 AM
Aftermarket Sways and Aftermarket Exhaust	Endgame	Brakes & Suspension	5	10-29-2010 06:27 PM
Does Anyone get pulled over because of aftermarket CBE???	bumblez	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	54	05-26-2010 07:54 AM
aftermarket nav	juan05	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	4	09-12-2009 10:55 PM