What to do when I get my 370z

tvfreakazoid · 01-19-2009, 12:14 AM

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.
LIVE LONG startrek the movie.

dad · 01-19-2009, 12:47 AM

Very first mod: Tint the windows, and get a pair of these, Oakley XX Sunglasses - Purchase Oakley eyewear from the online Oakley store

01-19-2009, 01:09 AM

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.

LiquidZ · 01-19-2009, 01:55 AM

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.

George@GTM · 01-20-2009, 04:27 PM

I can think of a few things....

GTM Test Pipes
GTM Cat back exhaust
GTM Twin Turbo system

/end shamless plug

Seriously, you will enjoy this platform, it is truly great!

-George
GT Motorsports

shumby · 01-20-2009, 04:37 PM

get HFC's not test pipes

George@GTM · 01-20-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

get HFC's not test pipes

Test pipes will make more power

But, it will be personal preference.

shumby · 01-20-2009, 04:54 PM

Ya I know they do make more power. I was just stiring the pot. Test pipes to me is when I got FI

BoBoTee · 01-20-2009, 05:13 PM

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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RCZ · 01-20-2009, 07:40 PM

Umm, APS Twin turbo should be out by then. Cheers. Bit of a crazy thread.

TerribleONE · 01-22-2009, 04:04 AM

uhhh...?

tvfreakazoid · 01-22-2009, 04:06 AM

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue660r01

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.

tvfreakazoid · 01-22-2009, 04:08 AM

Sounds expensive. I will definitely wait until the warranty is over. What will void the warranty? Flashing the ECU, TT?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidZ

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.

tvfreakazoid · 01-22-2009, 04:29 AM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by shumby

get HFC's not test pipes

TerribleONE · 01-22-2009, 04:58 AM

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..

01-19-2009, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	What to do when I get my 370z 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. LIVE LONG startrek the movie. __________________ Mudders milk

01-19-2009, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Very first mod: Tint the windows, and get a pair of these, Oakley XX Sunglasses - Purchase Oakley eyewear from the online Oakley store __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

01-20-2009, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	get HFC's not test pipes __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

01-20-2009, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	Ya I know they do make more power. I was just stiring the pot. Test pipes to me is when I got FI __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

01-20-2009, 05:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
BoBoTee Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 56 Drives: 09 Honda coupe v6 Rep Power: 247	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...

01-19-2009, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

01-19-2009, 01:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	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.

01-20-2009, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
George@GTM NOT AN ACTIVE VENDOR. DO NOT BUY Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 146 Drives: TTG41 Rep Power: 16	I can think of a few things.... GTM Test Pipes GTM Cat back exhaust GTM Twin Turbo system /end shamless plug Seriously, you will enjoy this platform, it is truly great! -George GT Motorsports

01-20-2009, 07:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Umm, APS Twin turbo should be out by then. Cheers. Bit of a crazy thread.

01-22-2009, 04:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	uhhh...?

01-22-2009, 04:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	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..