What else can you do after the usual?

babbagandu · 02-01-2012, 08:42 PM

After the usual exhaust, intake, hfc/tp/longtubes and tune? Any other power adding mods short of forced induction?

I am a noob and just now realized we can't get aftermarket cams due to our engines having VVEL. So is this pretty much it for power mods short of FI?

edit: btw I am not interested in getting gears but I know those are available too

XwChriswX · 02-01-2012, 08:52 PM

You could do pulleys if you want...

But after you've added all the power mods, best thing to do is make sure the drivetrain gets it to the street effectively. Work on Tranny mods. Should keep you busy till you're ready for FI.

1slow370 · 02-01-2012, 10:08 PM

Suspension and tires

anthonyy · 02-01-2012, 11:00 PM

intake manifold - stop starting threads and just search

babbagandu · 02-01-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

intake manifold - stop starting threads and just search

I have been searching already man. An intake manifold hardly seems worth the money. they barely make any difference in power

XwChriswX · 02-01-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

I have been searching already man. An intake manifold hardly seems worth the money. they barely make any difference in power

After you do 'all the basics' as you put it, there really isn't that much more power left to get, so you scavenge everywhere you can.

Don't knock his answer, it's truthful to your question.

370Z JT · 02-02-2012, 12:03 AM

Start doing weight reduction.

XwChriswX · 02-02-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Z JT

Start doing weight reduction.

Agreed. Every 100 pounds lost is ~ to a 10 hp gain.

1slow370 · 02-02-2012, 12:16 AM

Could try cam gears

Skorch · 02-02-2012, 12:21 AM

What about 4.08 gears..? They say it's the most noticeable mod you can do to the car short of FI.

Lug · 02-02-2012, 01:32 PM

Electric supercharger!

.....runs like hell

babbagandu · 02-02-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Skorch

What about 4.08 gears..? They say it's the most noticeable mod you can do to the car short of FI.

The only thing keeping me from wanting to do that is that I read that it screws up the synchro rev match and I really love that feature, so no gears for me

IDZRVIT · 02-02-2012, 06:29 PM

Dingle balls. Well, they won't add power but your Z will be the only one around with these.

Skorch · 02-02-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by babbagandu

The only thing keeping me from wanting to do that is that I read that it screws up the synchro rev match and I really love that feature, so no gears for me

I was putting that off for the same reasons, but apparently it only throws it off by a couple hundred RPMs, so it will still be usable. I'll know for sure this Saturday.

babbagandu · 02-02-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Skorch

I was putting that off for the same reasons, but apparently it only throws it off by a couple hundred RPMs, so it will still be usable. I'll know for sure this Saturday.

Sweet, make sure you post updates here! Good luck with the install

02-01-2012, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
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anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	intake manifold - stop starting threads and just search

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