What's Next For Me?

joshs09slvrZ · 09-24-2011, 04:29 PM

Hey guys!! I just got my car back from the Nissan dealership (I needed them to install my driver's side cat because I couldn't get it out). They charged me $420 just to do the install...apparently that is the going rate when an acetiline torch is needed <- sarcasm. Either way...glad it's done and over with now.

My question is what should I do next? I have a Stillen Gen3 intake and Berk HFC/CBE. Was thinking of doing the GTM SC in the future, but I drive a 7AT. Will the SC be ok on an automatic? If I wanted to do something quicker (wouldn't do a SC for a few years), what could I do?

Mr&Mrs · 09-24-2011, 06:39 PM

Hi Josh hope to see you at a local meet. You should come to the next Z club meeting at Nissan of Brandon on October 14th. Without building the 7AT it is a waiting game on how long it will last. Full bolt ons with a tune nets a decent amount of power that should hold you over until you get your forced induction.

joshs09slvrZ · 09-24-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Hi Josh hope to see you at a local meet. You should come to the next Z club meeting at Nissan of Brandon on October 14th. Without building the 7AT it is a waiting game on how long it will last. Full bolt ons with a tune nets a decent amount of power that should hold you over until you get your forced induction.

Thanks for the invite! I work in Ybor City so it wouldn't be a far drive at all after work to make the meet! What do you mean it's a waiting game to see how long it would last? Is the SC not reliable on automatic cars? How much more can I bolt on? Headers?

Mr&Mrs · 09-24-2011, 06:58 PM

Yes headers and a tune is all you have remaining. No one really knows how much the AT can handle, but from what I have seen with my time on the board I would be very careful. It's the only reason I have not went FI yet and probably won't.

joshs09slvrZ · 09-24-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Yes headers and a tune is all you have remaining. No one really knows how much the AT can handle, but from what I have seen with my time on the board I would be very careful. It's the only reason I have not went FI yet and probably won't.

You know...that's very true. That's kind of good news since I really didn't want to shell out $9k. What whp could I get up to with full bolt-ons and a tune?

joshs09slvrZ · 09-26-2011, 06:23 PM

So I called around to some shops today and they all quoted me right around $600 to install headers. That means I'm looking at around $1,200 just to add headers to my car. At this point, I'm not really sure it's worth it so I'm thinking that I may just get a tune and be done with modifying. I would imagine that even a single mount turbo would be too much for the 7AT?

Jamaica · 09-26-2011, 06:28 PM

The automatic transmission just need supporting mods. Transmission cooler and tune. With the uprev tune your able to tune the transmission. The transmission can handle 500whp with the supporting mods.

Mr&Mrs · 09-27-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

The automatic transmission just need supporting mods. Transmission cooler and tune. With the uprev tune your able to tune the transmission. The transmission can handle 500whp with the supporting mods.

Im confused, you were only at 504 whp, why did yours go boom? Also confused because I was told by someone in high reguards to run 500hp which is my goal will cost me just as much as a STG 2 SC.

Jamaica · 09-27-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs

Im confused, you were only at 504 whp, why did yours go boom? Also confused because I was told by someone in high reguards to run 500hp which is my goal will cost me just as much as a STG 2 SC.

Transmission went boom because there was lack of oil in the transmission. The transmission lines had to be relocated. During that process, it was leaking fluid. The transmission was running on less fluid, causing the transmission to go out. When the dealership drained the oil, there were shavings on the transmission in the oil. When they showed it to me i was in shock.

joshs09slvrZ · 09-26-2011, 06:40 PM

I have the UpRev tune on my list of things to do. So you think I should do the tune first and then I can mod more? What would you suggest?

Jamaica · 09-26-2011, 06:43 PM

What is your overall goal of the car and how much power you want to put out?

joshs09slvrZ · 09-26-2011, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

What is your overall goal of the car and how much power you want to put out?

My overall goal is just to have a faster car. It is a DD for me and it needs to stay reliable ya know. How much more HP can I get with just a tune?

Jamaica · 09-26-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by joshs09slvrZ

My overall goal is just to have a faster car. It is a DD for me and it needs to stay reliable ya know. How much more HP can I get with just a tune?

well with your mods, i see people get around 300whp+. Forced induction, Stage 1 supercharger should get you around 400+whp. TT you can get easily 450whp

NYBladeZ · 09-26-2011, 06:59 PM

if you plan on going FI don't get the headers as there are no proven results yet. However, I have them, they kick *** and I'm happy I got them even if the install is a bitch.

joshs09slvrZ · 09-26-2011, 07:53 PM

Hmm...choices choices lol. Not that I can buy now...but what's your price for stage 1 SC?

09-24-2011, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	What's Next For Me? Hey guys!! I just got my car back from the Nissan dealership (I needed them to install my driver's side cat because I couldn't get it out). They charged me $420 just to do the install...apparently that is the going rate when an acetiline torch is needed <- sarcasm. Either way...glad it's done and over with now. My question is what should I do next? I have a Stillen Gen3 intake and Berk HFC/CBE. Was thinking of doing the GTM SC in the future, but I drive a 7AT. Will the SC be ok on an automatic? If I wanted to do something quicker (wouldn't do a SC for a few years), what could I do?

09-24-2011, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Hi Josh hope to see you at a local meet. You should come to the next Z club meeting at Nissan of Brandon on October 14th. Without building the 7AT it is a waiting game on how long it will last. Full bolt ons with a tune nets a decent amount of power that should hold you over until you get your forced induction. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

09-24-2011, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Yes headers and a tune is all you have remaining. No one really knows how much the AT can handle, but from what I have seen with my time on the board I would be very careful. It's the only reason I have not went FI yet and probably won't. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

09-26-2011, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	So I called around to some shops today and they all quoted me right around $600 to install headers. That means I'm looking at around $1,200 just to add headers to my car. At this point, I'm not really sure it's worth it so I'm thinking that I may just get a tune and be done with modifying. I would imagine that even a single mount turbo would be too much for the 7AT? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

09-26-2011, 06:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	I have the UpRev tune on my list of things to do. So you think I should do the tune first and then I can mod more? What would you suggest? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield

09-26-2011, 06:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	The automatic transmission just need supporting mods. Transmission cooler and tune. With the uprev tune your able to tune the transmission. The transmission can handle 500whp with the supporting mods.

09-26-2011, 06:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	What is your overall goal of the car and how much power you want to put out?

09-26-2011, 06:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 21	if you plan on going FI don't get the headers as there are no proven results yet. However, I have them, they kick *** and I'm happy I got them even if the install is a bitch. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

09-26-2011, 07:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
joshs09slvrZ Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 547 Drives: 09 7AT 370Z Rep Power: 16	Hmm...choices choices lol. Not that I can buy now...but what's your price for stage 1 SC? __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI\|Berk HFC and CBE\|UpRev\|15mm H&R front spacers\|20mm Ichiba rear spacers\|Stillen front and rear sway bars\|Yokohama S. Drives\|Swift springs\|JDM Blinking Fog\|8000k HIDs\|9% window tinting, 47% on full windshield