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-   -   Will an extra 20HP make the car "feel" different? (http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaust/6059-will-extra-20hp-make-car-feel-different.html)

280z/300zx 06-28-2009 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by earwicker7 (Post 101221)
Thanks for looking out for my wallet, but I seriously have no mechanical skills.
You don't want this mod if you can't do the install. Why? Because in order for you to do the regular maintanence on these filters you have to remove the front bumper to get to the filters; the same as you would do for the install. So unless you plan to get rapped by the dealer everytime you need a filter cleaning I would say don't do this mod.

wstar 06-28-2009 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by FuszNissan (Post 101473)
Dealer by Dealer case. It really depends if your company wants to deal with aftermarket parts and installation; presonally I love it. Plus it can't void warranty unless it is a direct result of the installation of that part. Also, depends on how good of a relationship you have with Nissan and what business you send them, that will determine what goodwill Nissan will do for you. Hope that makes sense. I'm tired.
I wish we had more dealers like you around here in Houston :)

FuszNissan 06-28-2009 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wstar (Post 101530)
I wish we had more dealers like you around here in Houston :)
I don't...lol:rofl2:

FuszNissan 06-28-2009 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx (Post 101513)
You don't want this mod if you can't do the install. Why? Because in order for you to do the regular maintanence on these filters you have to remove the front bumper to get to the filters; the same as you would do for the install. So unless you plan to get rapped by the dealer everytime you need a filter cleaning I would say don't do this mod.
Filters don't need maintanence until 50,000 miles.

6SPD_FTW 06-28-2009 03:49 PM
Filter maintenance should be a non-issue. As well protected as the filters are behind the bumper, I'd wager they'll be just fine for a WHILE unless you drive around in the dust a lot.

Typically, you can't really FEEL a hp gain until its 7hp. Butt dyno won't detect any difference unless you gain at least 7hp. I'm sure you'll be able to feel 20hp. Just sayin...

Late,
Trav

LiquidZ 06-28-2009 06:09 PM
I'm sure 20 hp will be noticeable.

zZSportZz 06-28-2009 06:32 PM
I think that some people forget $200 dollars isn't the same to everyone :)

$200 dollars to me may be like $5 dollars to someone else.


Personally, I would do the install myself instead of spending 200 bucks...but I have friends who would gladly pay $200 dollars just not to get their hands dirty.

BMW Killa 06-28-2009 07:31 PM
They say 10 hp is where you can feel a HP increase. I don't know where these guys had their asses calibrated, but I can't feel anything under 20.

kannibul 06-29-2009 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by earwicker7 (Post 101079)
The guys at the local Nissan dealership said that, as long as they do the install, they could think of one engine boost that wouldn't violate the warranty... the Stillen Stage 3 intake. They said it was close to a 20HP gain for around $750 installed.

My question is how much of a difference this would make in the "feel" of the car. Back in the day, I had an old Porsche that was boosted from 140HP to 210HP (let's just say that the guy who built it was gifted beyond belief) and the 70HP gain turned it into a different car. However, that was a gain of 50%, so you'd expect it to make a difference. If my math is correct, I'd only be looking at a boost of about 6% on the 370Z.

Is this enough of a boost to at least throw me back in the seat a little more? I'm not expecting this to increase the 0-60 by half a second or anything, but it would be nice to feel a bit of a difference when I floor it from a dead stop.

Check the oil cooler thread, there was a lot of discussion (mostly from me) to where the Magnuson-Moss Act was suggested, specificaly where adding mods won't violate any warranty unless they can prove that the mods did the damage.

kannibul 06-29-2009 08:41 AM
Also, something else - some dealers won't touch aftermarket parts. Mine, for example.

I'll have to find a mechanic that'll do it - I'm sure I can find one - when I had to have my truck worked on, I called a place and they said "bring us the parts, we'll put 'em on" :)

They got beat out by price by another guy...

KillerBee370 06-29-2009 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by earwicker7 (Post 101079)
They said it was close to a 20HP gain for around $750 installed.
"They" are trying to make money in an otherwise sh*tty economy. Research a bit more on this and other forums. Not only are there great DIY sections that will help out a tool challenged individual as yourself but there is also more accurate numbers concerning this particular addition.

Good luck and be smart.

The Weapon 06-29-2009 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RCZ (Post 101174)
I keep hearing this more and more that the dealer will honor warranty with Stillen parts.... is this on a dealer by dealer basis or what?
I received an email directly from nissan advertising a few things. In that advertisement it included a link directly to Stillen with a picture of a 370Z.

need4speed 06-30-2009 09:42 AM
Just put it in homey. My dealership honors warranty with intake and exhaust. Headers. Has to be done by them. As long as it bolts on. Most warranties can't void. But I just remembered the stage 3 intake involves cutting in an area u don't normally deal with when installing an intake. But I would just get it in there. Honestly if u spend 200 smacks on a chic u don't even kno to get laid at the end of the night.
Then I wouldn't se a problem spending the cash.
U can also get an ase certified mechanic of your own to do the job for 60 bucks as a side job. Then have him sign off on it with his ase#. And they would have to honor it.
The dealer can't force u 2 use there mechanic. The only law in warranty that work must be done by ase certified mechanics. That's it. Turbos superchargers and certain parts relating to these always void warranty for sure.

blackbird 06-30-2009 08:53 PM
Click deeper into the price at Stillen, the Stillen Gen 3 is $421.85.

GMZ 06-30-2009 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by blackbird (Post 103472)
Click deeper into the price at Stillen, the Stillen Gen 3 is $421.85.
That is interesting, details pls?

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