Newby looking for power mods for '10 370Z

eastwest2300 · 01-11-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

I agree, I just cannot understand why.....UNLESS they are doing it for the sound and if they rev up that high all the time.

But use the 300 bucks you saved by getting the hoses and K&N filters and apply it towards stillen sways or swift springs.

Chris, I need to give you a call so you can steer me right, I know I wouldnt drive my Z that hard, to where Im shifting at 6800 rpms.. so you're route sounds feasible.

b1adesofcha0s · 01-11-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

To be fair(ish), the stillen CAI will yield a few more whp peak, so if someone is looking to have the absoulute highest dyno #'s they possibly can, while not really worrying about little to no midrange gains, then the Stillen CAI is what the doctor ordered.

And if you get a used set like I did, you don't have to spend all that much on it.

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Chris, I need to give you a call so you can steer me right, I know I wouldnt drive my Z that hard, to where Im shifting at 6800 rpms.. so you're route sounds feasible.

Granny shifting, not double-clutching like you should...........

Kirkster · 01-11-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Chris, I need to give you a call so you can steer me right, I know I wouldnt drive my Z that hard, to where Im shifting at 6800 rpms.. so you're route sounds feasible.

If you are not hitting the redline at least once or twice a month you must be a Metrosexual...

You need to start shopping here. Yes the link is work safe

b1adesofcha0s · 01-11-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster

If you are not hitting the redline at least once or twice a month you must be a Metrosexual...

You need to start shopping here. Yes the link is work safe

Cristobal09 · 01-11-2012, 09:40 AM

Heres what I can comment on for what I have so far

Gemini catback exhaust - biggest power gainer by a good number, plus it adds a nice sound. Its the quietest exhaust from what ive heard, and when I go to the meets, it is my favorite sound.

Swift springs - This was a great suspension mod, handling improved a good deal but lowered the car where I scrape almost everywhere. Railroad tracks I have to go 5 mph over, but the lower plastic things take a brunt of the force.

Ichiba rear camber arms - Just get these with the springs, the rear camber will get knocked outta whhack, and unless you want some SERIOUS camber changes, go with the ichiba. It costs about 60 bucks cheaper and does the same thing, but can only adjust 2 degrees both ways, instead of SPC's 3 degrees. Ichiba is perfect.

Stillen front and rear sway bars - By far the most noticeable suspenison mod. It took my shop an hour to do (I dont do any work myself, I figure i went to school and got a good job to make enough money to have somebody do it for me

) and I had them put it on the stiffest setting.....My car is like riding on rails now its soooooo great. If I could do it all over again, i would do stillen sways before the springs.

Mishimoto post maf hose/K&N filters - I was not expecting big gains from this. Mid range is a definitely a little peppier and the sound is a little better. When you rev it to about 5000 you hear the noise. But my exhaust overrides it a bit.

Now youll hear people using Berk/invidia/stillen test pipes/HFC's, but personally I wouldnt mess with the cats. Ive spoken to numerous people and they all claim it added very little power but mainly noise to the exhaust. And to me, IMO, isnt worth cost. Its REALLY noisy.

You already know my thoughts on stillen intakes.

Headers, again, I dont see many people using because its very low horsepower adder. Plus its a PITA to install and it quite pricey.

Supercharger - Now this would obviously be the best way for power. Kirkster is the only one I know of thhat has one of these. But hes also a master mechanic and if something breaks, he can fix it.

I bought all of my parts from Jomer. Hes on the forums here and will always get you the best prices. FBnissan is his name on the forums here so dont shop online before consulting forum vendors for prices.

Kirkster · 01-11-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Heh. You must already be sporting a Murse...

b1adesofcha0s · 01-11-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster

Heh. You must already be sporting a Murse...

No I was agreeing with you on the redlining, it needs to be done

Cristobal09 · 01-11-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

Chris, I need to give you a call so you can steer me right, I know I wouldnt drive my Z that hard, to where Im shifting at 6800 rpms.. so you're route sounds feasible.

I just wore in past the 1200 mile mark. I cant keep it off of redline now....God I love this car. Maybe I shoulve bought the stillen in the first place

b1adesofcha0s · 01-11-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

I just wore in past the 1200 mile mark. I cant keep it off of redline now....God I love this car. Maybe I shoulve bought the stillen in the first place

b1adesofcha0s · 01-11-2012, 09:55 AM

Also the rear camber arms are not always necessary. I didn't need them when I dropped my Z on the swifts. My rear camber is at -2.3/-2.4.

Cristobal09 · 01-11-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Also the rear camber arms are not always necessary. I didn't need them when I dropped my Z on the swifts. My rear camber is at -2.3/-2.4.

I was at -2.6 for the rears, after the ichibas I had them adjust it back to -1.8. I think the stock specs are between -2.1 and -1.2 or something? I would figure at what you are at, youll burn through tires much quicker. But what do I know, ive only had my car for 1300 miles.

b1adesofcha0s · 01-11-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

I was at -2.6 for the rears, after the ichibas I had them adjust it back to -1.8. I think the stock specs are between -2.1 and -1.2 or something? I would figure at what you are at, youll burn through tires much quicker. But what do I know, ive only had my car for 1300 miles.

Mine is only a little bit off, nothing too bad.

Kirkster · 01-11-2012, 10:09 AM

The specs for the rear are -2.2 being the max and I am at -2.2 on the drivers side and -2.3 on the passengers side.

I have not noticed any tread life problems and have had a set of RE11s on there for the last 11K miles. Surprisingly have lots of tread life left which was a shocker as I have heard that these tires don't last long...

b1adesofcha0s · 01-11-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirkster

The specs for the rear are -2.2 being the max and I am at -2.2 on the drivers side and -2.3 on the passengers side.

I have not noticed any tread life problems and have had a set of RE11s on there for the last 11K miles. Surprisingly have lots of tread life left which was a shocker as I have heard that these tires don't last long...

Especially with everything they've been through after the SC install

eastwest2300 · 01-11-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Granny shifting, not double-clutching like you should...........

hahaha...

01-11-2012, 09:40 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cristobal09 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,430 Drives: 22 ZL1 & Explorer ST Rep Power: 3372	Heres what I can comment on for what I have so far Gemini catback exhaust - biggest power gainer by a good number, plus it adds a nice sound. Its the quietest exhaust from what ive heard, and when I go to the meets, it is my favorite sound. Swift springs - This was a great suspension mod, handling improved a good deal but lowered the car where I scrape almost everywhere. Railroad tracks I have to go 5 mph over, but the lower plastic things take a brunt of the force. Ichiba rear camber arms - Just get these with the springs, the rear camber will get knocked outta whhack, and unless you want some SERIOUS camber changes, go with the ichiba. It costs about 60 bucks cheaper and does the same thing, but can only adjust 2 degrees both ways, instead of SPC's 3 degrees. Ichiba is perfect. Stillen front and rear sway bars - By far the most noticeable suspenison mod. It took my shop an hour to do (I dont do any work myself, I figure i went to school and got a good job to make enough money to have somebody do it for me ) and I had them put it on the stiffest setting.....My car is like riding on rails now its soooooo great. If I could do it all over again, i would do stillen sways before the springs. Mishimoto post maf hose/K&N filters - I was not expecting big gains from this. Mid range is a definitely a little peppier and the sound is a little better. When you rev it to about 5000 you hear the noise. But my exhaust overrides it a bit. Now youll hear people using Berk/invidia/stillen test pipes/HFC's, but personally I wouldnt mess with the cats. Ive spoken to numerous people and they all claim it added very little power but mainly noise to the exhaust. And to me, IMO, isnt worth cost. Its REALLY noisy. You already know my thoughts on stillen intakes. Headers, again, I dont see many people using because its very low horsepower adder. Plus its a PITA to install and it quite pricey. Supercharger - Now this would obviously be the best way for power. Kirkster is the only one I know of thhat has one of these. But hes also a master mechanic and if something breaks, he can fix it. I bought all of my parts from Jomer. Hes on the forums here and will always get you the best prices. FBnissan is his name on the forums here so dont shop online before consulting forum vendors for prices. __________________ 2022 Camaro ZL1 2021 Explorer ST Last edited by Cristobal09; 01-11-2012 at 09:46 AM.

01-11-2012, 09:55 AM	#25 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Also the rear camber arms are not always necessary. I didn't need them when I dropped my Z on the swifts. My rear camber is at -2.3/-2.4. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

01-11-2012, 10:09 AM	#28 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 20	The specs for the rear are -2.2 being the max and I am at -2.2 on the drivers side and -2.3 on the passengers side. I have not noticed any tread life problems and have had a set of RE11s on there for the last 11K miles. Surprisingly have lots of tread life left which was a shocker as I have heard that these tires don't last long... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

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