the new guys 500rwhp write-up

Nissan370 · 07-08-2011, 09:41 PM

hey everybody i am new to the 370z but i have been modding cars for some time now so i am going to take my time and get this rigth the first time if all goes well i should be with in 75hp of my 500rwhp goal.

the car i am working with is a fully load 2009 370z w/ about 27k on the car

first mod..... (ark exhaust) i like the way this exhaust looks i opt. for the burnt tips and it was cheaper then the hks...
price to my door 1340.00 (3 weeks turn around time from the time i orderd it)
i will be installing this my self to save a few bucks
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a few pictures

djpathfinder · 07-08-2011, 09:59 PM

Welcome! In for pics after your CBE install.

A GTM stage I SC or TT will take you to about 450 RWHP, FYI.

destinyZ · 07-08-2011, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

Welcome! In for pics after your CBE install.

A GTM stage I SC or TT will take you to about 450 RWHP, FYI.

CBE as a first mod is always a good choice though, it gives the car some life.

Red__Zed · 07-08-2011, 11:31 PM

djpathfinder · 07-09-2011, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destinyZ

CBE as a first mod is always a good choice though, it gives the car some life.

Unless you plan to force induce right away, because you won't need that intake anymore if you do.

Nissan370 · 07-09-2011, 01:01 AM

no lame mods here .....the next one will be gtm stage 2 superchger and stillen long tube headers or gtm twin turbo i have a budget of 8k rigth now but i want best bang for buck and i am leaning hard on the stg 2 superchger

the guys at je imports work on stillen superchgers with there own custom tune

but i have heard bad things about stillen f.i including low hp numbers not sure why maybe its there tune that comes with the blower but vortech is a good blower thats what i am using on my mustang

but i like the over all stock look of the gtm kit

roplusbee · 07-09-2011, 01:05 AM

Either way, the CBE is a great starting point because you will be getting one anyway for N/A or F/I. Hell, I had my CBE before I had my NISMO, lol.

XwChriswX · 07-09-2011, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissan370

no lame mods here .....the next one will be gtm stage 2 superchger and stillen long tube headers or gtm twin turbo i have a budget of 8k rigth now but i want best bang for buck and i am leaning hard on the stg 2 superchger

the guys at je imports work on stillen superchgers with there own custom tune

but i have heard bad things about stillen f.i including low hp numbers not sure why maybe its there tune that comes with the blower but vortech is a good blower thats what i am using on my mustang

but i like the over all stock look of the gtm kit

Right now, Stillen does not have LTH's, only Fast Intentions and PPE Engineering do, and the Stage 2 S/C the Fast Intentions (And probably PPE as well..) LTH's will not fit together.

djpathfinder · 07-09-2011, 01:10 AM

I think the Stillen kit numbers are fine IF you do a custom tune after install. There seems to be a lot of good reviews on the GTM kit (stage I) but delivery seems to be the main problem...people seem to have to wait for months. At this time if you decide on stage II, you'd still be an early adopter...you may have to deal with some of the associated growing pains as kinks get ironed out.

roplusbee · 07-09-2011, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissan370

no lame mods here .....the next one will be gtm stage 2 superchger and stillen long tube headers or gtm twin turbo i have a budget of 8k rigth now but i want best bang for buck and i am leaning hard on the stg 2 superchger

the guys at je imports work on stillen superchgers with there own custom tune

but i have heard bad things about stillen f.i including low hp numbers not sure why maybe its there tune that comes with the blower but vortech is a good blower thats what i am using on my mustang

but i like the over all stock look of the gtm kit

The Vortech unit is nice, but the Stillen kit is a little too interesting for me. I would roll with one of the GTM F/I options because they already worked out the bugs for the most part. Otherwise I would go custom.......

tomnavone · 07-09-2011, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpathfinder

I think the Stillen kit numbers are fine IF you do a custom tune after install. There seems to be a lot of good reviews on the GTM kit (stage I) but delivery seems to be the main problem...people seem to have to wait for months. At this time if you decide on stage II, you'd still be an early adopter...you may have to deal with some of the associated growing pains as kinks get ironed out.

I got my gtm stage 1 in a week. It was a long week tho. It took a lot longer to return the stillen kit

roplusbee · 07-09-2011, 01:17 AM

LOL.....3 related replies at once.

Awesome guys!

Kirkster · 07-09-2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissan370

no lame mods here .....the next one will be gtm stage 2 superchger and stillen long tube headers or gtm twin turbo i have a budget of 8k rigth now but i want best bang for buck and i am leaning hard on the stg 2 superchger

the guys at je imports work on stillen superchgers with there own custom tune

but i have heard bad things about stillen f.i including low hp numbers not sure why maybe its there tune that comes with the blower but vortech is a good blower thats what i am using on my mustang

but i like the over all stock look of the gtm kit

I had JE Import Performance weld in the bung for my PLX AFR sensor after another infamous tuner in the region quoted me north of 500 for doing one bung.

I finally saw a Stillen SC in real life. The install due to their intercooler/intake manifold looks nothing like stock where as the GTM SC looks like you just have a set of long tube intakes. Much cleaner in my opinion. I hope my GMT SC gives me none of the headaches his Stillen unit gave/giving him, so far so good...

You should head into the Mid-A section of the forum. we have a large and active group...

roplusbee · 07-10-2011, 12:20 AM

Guess we will all see how it goes soon enough.

b1adesofcha0s · 07-10-2011, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkster

You should head into the Mid-A section of the forum. we have a large and active group...

We have weekly meets on Saturdays alternating between Columbia, MD and Fairfax, VA. You should meet up with us someday, I would love to hear that Ark exhaust in person.

Here's a link for more info on the meets:
NOVA: Zs & Coffee - Starbucks every Saturday @ 10AM

07-08-2011, 09:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nissan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 431 Drives: 2009 ST BLK 370Z Rep Power: 14	the new guys 500rwhp write-up hey everybody i am new to the 370z but i have been modding cars for some time now so i am going to take my time and get this rigth the first time if all goes well i should be with in 75hp of my 500rwhp goal. the car i am working with is a fully load 2009 370z w/ about 27k on the car first mod..... (ark exhaust) i like the way this exhaust looks i opt. for the burnt tips and it was cheaper then the hks... price to my door 1340.00 (3 weeks turn around time from the time i orderd it) i will be installing this my self to save a few bucks ------------------- a few pictures __________________ 370z vsr motorsports single turbo/built motor 9.1cr 525rwhp/450rwtq @ 10.5psi (stock maf maxed out) Last edited by Nissan370; 07-08-2011 at 09:52 PM.

07-08-2011, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Welcome! In for pics after your CBE install. A GTM stage I SC or TT will take you to about 450 RWHP, FYI. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

07-09-2011, 01:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nissan370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 431 Drives: 2009 ST BLK 370Z Rep Power: 14	no lame mods here .....the next one will be gtm stage 2 superchger and stillen long tube headers or gtm twin turbo i have a budget of 8k rigth now but i want best bang for buck and i am leaning hard on the stg 2 superchger the guys at je imports work on stillen superchgers with there own custom tune but i have heard bad things about stillen f.i including low hp numbers not sure why maybe its there tune that comes with the blower but vortech is a good blower thats what i am using on my mustang but i like the over all stock look of the gtm kit __________________ 370z vsr motorsports single turbo/built motor 9.1cr 525rwhp/450rwtq @ 10.5psi (stock maf maxed out)

07-09-2011, 01:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Either way, the CBE is a great starting point because you will be getting one anyway for N/A or F/I. Hell, I had my CBE before I had my NISMO, lol. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

07-09-2011, 01:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I think the Stillen kit numbers are fine IF you do a custom tune after install. There seems to be a lot of good reviews on the GTM kit (stage I) but delivery seems to be the main problem...people seem to have to wait for months. At this time if you decide on stage II, you'd still be an early adopter...you may have to deal with some of the associated growing pains as kinks get ironed out. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

07-08-2011, 11:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120

07-09-2011, 01:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	LOL.....3 related replies at once. Awesome guys! __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

07-10-2011, 12:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Guess we will all see how it goes soon enough. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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