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I was wondering what type of mods I should do when I get my Z around 2010. This will be my first brand new ride and if and when I

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Old 01-19-2009, 12:14 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I was wondering what type of mods I should do when I get my Z around 2010. This will be my first brand new ride and if and when I can afford to do any mods, what is the best way to get some extra power? Is it better to get bolt ons, port and polish or just go for a turbo system. I assume doing all those bolt ons it will end up cost the same if not more than doing a turbo set up. I'm not looking into doing crazy insane HP increases. Any thoughts, suggestions from experienced modders would be greatly appreciated.
I do know some things about cars but when it comes to modding and all the stuff, i'm a newbie.
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Old 01-19-2009, 01:09 AM   #3 (permalink)
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If you are new to a car like this I would suggest you do not buy any performance mods and just get use to the car stock first. Just my opinion though. No need to get a car like this and feel the need to get FI right away its asking for an accident.
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I will be going full bolt-on with a complete suspension setup until the warranty expires. Once over, I will be heading over to Sound Performance for a fully built twin turbo setup.
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I can think of a few things....

GTM Test Pipes
GTM Cat back exhaust
GTM Twin Turbo system

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get HFC's not test pipes
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get HFC's not test pipes
Test pipes will make more power

But, it will be personal preference.
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Ya I know they do make more power. I was just stiring the pot. Test pipes to me is when I got FI
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I would just get some decals and call it a day I believe you get about 5hp per decal. Btw, whatever you do don't get the APC decals I heard they drop the car's hp level...
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Umm, APS Twin turbo should be out by then. Cheers. Bit of a crazy thread.
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Oh no I didn't mean I will mod it right away. NO WAY! I will definitely wait before I do some mods. I was just wondering and trying to get some ideas of what type of mods people like to do.
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Sounds expensive. I will definitely wait until the warranty is over. What will void the warranty? Flashing the ECU, TT?
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What is the difference between HFC's and test pipes?
For me i'm looking for one that will make good power and how well it will sound. Here's an I idea of what I would like it to sound. YouTube - Rogue Engineering E92 M3 Diablo RACE PROTOTYPE
For this one I may be stretching it a bit far but you get the idea. IF I could find one that sounds similiar to this, I will buy one right away. YouTube - Porsche Carrera GT with Straight Pipes
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HFCs are.. well high flow cats.. i assume you know what a catalytic converter is, if not... here ya go Catalytic converter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Test pipes are straight pipes that replace your stock cats..
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