New 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo

cadoo · 05-15-2018, 03:48 AM

Just got a new 2018 370Z Nismo in pearl white.

I didn’t like the spoiler so I had a Evo-R high wing installed
And painted at my local body shop. Also put on AAM Shor Tails
With titanium tips. I have had it about 3 weeks and thought it needed more
Power so right now it’s at the tune shop getting the stillen supercharger kit
That’s comes with the tune and injectors. Also getting a oil cooler kit
And AAM High Flow Cats an Injen full cat back system with Titanium tips and
A boost gauge that goes in one of the 3 pods on the dash also a mishimoto aluminum radiator. Spending about 15k for everything and pick it up in 3 days. Will post picks and dyno results. The 2018 Nismo got a new EXEDY high-performance clutch. EXEDY L-PEC (Light Pedal Effort Clutch) so I think the clutch should be fine with the added power.
Here are some pics of the Evo-R High Wing and some of the parts from the supercharger kit.

jchammond · 05-15-2018, 05:14 AM

Very Nice, may be the last year of the 370.
You may want to message (TopgunZ) about that SC kit you have,,,as he has improved components on the kit to improve it.
I’ve seen a number of stories on here over the past few years with some various issues,,,But he has the stuff to make everything work better than an out the box kit.
It’s could potentially save you a headache.
Congratulations on your Z.

Quicksilvers · 05-15-2018, 05:50 AM

Congratulations one beautiful Nismo Z you have there. Since you decided to go the forced induction route definitely do your research here on your Stillen supercharger kit you will be glad you did save yourself the misery.

danegrey · 05-15-2018, 06:51 AM

nice, looking good, but remember to drive it hard and then harder for it likes to run

Memphis370Z · 05-15-2018, 11:02 AM

Congratulations and welcome.

Martijn_b · 05-15-2018, 11:38 AM

Congrats and welcome!

cadoo · 05-16-2018, 04:54 AM

Thanks everyone. Jchammond what specific parts does topgunz improve on? Is he a vender? Stillen has different kits with different prices. I got the most expensive one with the tune and injectors. If there is something widely known about a problem with the stillen kit or how the 370z performs with this kit let me know so I can change it beforehand. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks.

jchammond · 05-16-2018, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadoo

Thanks everyone. Jchammond what specific parts does topgunz improve on? Is he a vender? Stillen has different kits with different prices. I got the most expensive one with the tune and injectors. If there is something widely known about a problem with the stillen kit or how the 370z performs with this kit let me know so I can change it beforehand. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks.

Yes; air to air conversion & other things,,,Idk how to post a link; but I’ll screenshot his page so you can contact him if desired.
He’s helped lots of members make their SC kit more efficient/reliable.

jchammond · 05-16-2018, 05:04 AM

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cadoo · 05-16-2018, 05:08 AM

Great! Thanks for the fast response

Jayhovah · 05-16-2018, 10:24 AM

As others have said, with the $$ investment you are making you need to do some research on the shortcomings of the stillen kit. Topgunz A2A and an Ecutek tune solves the problems and will get you a lot more power.
Also - your bolt-on HFC's may not last very long in conjunction with the SC... too much heat. Most people have to add the cats further downstream. Otherwise - going to be an exciting build!

jwick · 05-16-2018, 12:50 PM

Definitely be weary of the Stillen kit and their can tune. Topgunz A2A seems to be doing people right. One item you mentioned was adding a boost gauge to the dash trip pod. All three pods are a single unit. You cannot just change one. You are better of getting a pillar pod. Jason (GaleForce) makes some pretty sweet ones which several of us boosted guys are running.

cv129 · 05-16-2018, 12:54 PM

Nice pair of Z's!

I still vividly recall seeing a new Z06 quietly cruising, then dropped the hammer at 70mph....my jaw dropped

Z-Girl 12 · 05-16-2018, 10:18 PM

Congrats!

cadoo · 05-17-2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Definitely be weary of the Stillen kit and their can tune. Topgunz A2A seems to be doing people right. One item you mentioned was adding a boost gauge to the dash trip pod. All three pods are a single unit. You cannot just change one. You are better of getting a pillar pod. Jason (GaleForce) makes some pretty sweet ones which several of us boosted guys are running.

Wow good info guys. Thanks for the heads up on the pod not being a single unit but there are plenty of videos on YouTube showing them replaced. Here is a link on some Defi CR gauges https://youtu.be/_onoxX7-KmU.

Also some Prosport JDMs here. https://youtu.be/q9wSIGJcmv0
The guy that installed his 60mm Prosports used needle nose pliers to take out the gauges from the top but said it was a tight fit but 52mm is a lot less pain to do.
There are plenty of posts on this forum that shows how to take the pods out without removing the dash and installing new gauges. Here is the link. DIY: Triple Gauge Cluster

The gauge bracket is one piece but the gauges themselves can be taken out. I will attach a pic of the gauges out of the dash still attached to the bracket. Talked to the shop today and everything is done but there waiting on Stillen to send back the tune file. The shop said Friday by the latest. I know there are better setups and you could run more boost but this will be my daily and I’m just sticking to the stillen tune and warranty guidelines. I Thought it Just needed a little more kick. If my 370z Nismo was my only car I just would of went with a TT setup.
I got my 2018 Z06 when I want more HP

05-15-2018, 05:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Very Nice, may be the last year of the 370. You may want to message (TopgunZ) about that SC kit you have,,,as he has improved components on the kit to improve it. I’ve seen a number of stories on here over the past few years with some various issues,,,But he has the stuff to make everything work better than an out the box kit. It’s could potentially save you a headache. Congratulations on your Z. cadoo likes this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

05-15-2018, 05:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Congratulations one beautiful Nismo Z you have there. Since you decided to go the forced induction route definitely do your research here on your Stillen supercharger kit you will be glad you did save yourself the misery. jchammond and cadoo like this.

05-15-2018, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,190 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 649540	nice, looking good, but remember to drive it hard and then harder for it likes to run cadoo likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

05-15-2018, 11:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Congratulations and welcome. cadoo likes this.

05-15-2018, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Martijn_b Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Netherlands Posts: 280 Drives: 2010 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 3786	Congrats and welcome! cadoo likes this. __________________ Instagram: Boosted_Fairlady

05-16-2018, 04:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
cadoo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lincoln city OR Posts: 56 Drives: 2018 370z NISMO Tech Rep Power: 7	Thanks everyone. Jchammond what specific parts does topgunz improve on? Is he a vender? Stillen has different kits with different prices. I got the most expensive one with the tune and injectors. If there is something widely known about a problem with the stillen kit or how the 370z performs with this kit let me know so I can change it beforehand. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks.

05-16-2018, 05:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk cv129, wideglideleon and cadoo like this. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

05-16-2018, 05:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
cadoo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lincoln city OR Posts: 56 Drives: 2018 370z NISMO Tech Rep Power: 7	Great! Thanks for the fast response jchammond likes this.

05-16-2018, 12:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	New 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo Definitely be weary of the Stillen kit and their can tune. Topgunz A2A seems to be doing people right. One item you mentioned was adding a boost gauge to the dash trip pod. All three pods are a single unit. You cannot just change one. You are better of getting a pillar pod. Jason (GaleForce) makes some pretty sweet ones which several of us boosted guys are running. ANMVQ, wideglideleon and cadoo like this. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build Last edited by jwick; 05-16-2018 at 12:53 PM.

05-16-2018, 12:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,235 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Nice pair of Z's! I still vividly recall seeing a new Z06 quietly cruising, then dropped the hammer at 70mph....my jaw dropped cadoo likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

05-16-2018, 10:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Congrats! cadoo likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

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