Z1 Intake - first mod super stoked
 

I bought my 2014 Nismo brand new in August of 2014. It had 3 miles on it when I test drove it and had 7 on it when I bought it. Pearl white, the two tone grey, the stock widebody rear end, and oh the wheels.

Admittedly now it was too expensive of a car from me, but I was young and not as financially intelligent at the time and had to have it. I have less than 11k miles on it so I still hadn't been driving it much. But that is all changing now.

I've modded cars before - but never the Nismo since I still had high payments. Refinanced the payments to much lower, got a bonus at work, and had a nice tax return so I knew it was time.

The Z1 Intake was my first mod, mainly because I didn't want to have to cut the plastic radiator support. It was a pretty easy install. It's not my daily so yesterday I took everything off and then today I put all the new parts in.

I'm not sure what direction to go with next...I've read that test pipes (which I would purchase high flow cats) really open up the exhaust. I've also looked at some headers. I considered a catback but I'm not exactly sure how much gain that will give over the Nismo exhaust.

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Glad to see you took it on :tup:

The cover wasn't necessary to remove ;)

this is like the second or third person recently to refer to "widebody"

you know that the Nismo . . . isn't a widebody, right? all Z's are the same body, just with different bumpers and side trim.

where do people learn this stuff?

Grab Jon by the ear@Z1 & ask about the exhaust & the 400hp kit they offer.
most people w/manual trans. end up w/330+whp...this includes a custom dyno-tune & UpRev' has released new software allowing them to enhance the tuning better than before.
If you don't plan to boost anytime in the near future;this will give you the most gain's.

i have been eyeing that 400hp package pretty hard - thanks for the advice!

Just go boosted if you plan to keep it. Adding cats and headers will only get you marginal gains.

ART pipes

:icon17:Op got bit by the mod bug! Congrats on your new intake and I foresee the 400hp package in your future

@ OP why Z1 over Still G3 ? I ask cause I'm thinking of installing a C.A.I. next, other than the price difference (which isn't much) any other reason?

The biggest reason for me was that I didnt want to have to cut into the front core support. The silicone hoses for the lower portion of the Z1 intake will make a more oval like shape to fit through the holes so there is no cutting required.

Not sure with the '16 nismo but in the '14 there is also a black bracket riveted to the crash bar. There are two L shaped brackets that face back to back with a nut on the top connecting to what i would call an upper support bar.

I took those nuts off and pulled the L shape pieces to whatever side they were on and then bent the larger black metal piece down to where it is sitting parallel with the crash bar (right behind it). You might actually be able to leave those L pieces on I'm not sure. But you dont have to remove those two plates they are pretty easy to bend so that the end up going straight down. I'd send pics but I didnt take any - you'll know what I'm talking about once you take the bumper off.

Awesome!!!:icon18:
I'll more than likely go with Z1 C.A.I .
Anybody out there with the 15+ year nismo have any trouble with fitment with Z1 C.A.I. or still G3?

Unsure the difference in 15' Nismo to 11' Base...but no issues with fitment;as I have since upgraded my Z1 kit to their hi-flow version & fabricated the crash bar & I did choose to open up my upper core support a bit.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...16b26fb34d.jpg


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What's the difference between Z1 C.A.I. and the hi-flow version?

5-6whp...& $200 if you fabricate your own crash bar.

Link or item number for the Z1 high flow C.A.I .
thanks:tiphat:

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Found it, so it's just filter's that are larger in diameter and stacks with a different contour /bend? And we need to replace crash bar for fitment (additional 200 bucks) Hmmmmmm��

I have same color Nismo...loving it. I went with the 400hp kit from Z1 and zero regrets. Feels awesome!

what octane are you tuned on?

91

Researching this mod, and sales rep at Z1 did say i "might have to take a bracket/bracing off that are not really needed and don’t come on the base models."
Anybody run into this and know what brackets he's referring to?

Pretty sure it refers to the hood latch support brackets. Had to remove mine for intercooler piping as well... so far no ill effects.

So do you have to remove the front end every time you change the filters out?

You have to remove the front end every time you clean your filters. The filters are reusable, just like the K&N filters.

All my brackets are in place...I removed them for easier install access,but put them back on.
I added a sandwich plate between the filter base & adapter plate,,,so I could support the filters up evenly & not let the just rest on crash bar.
Also, all of my foam is intact.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...13e82883a1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...948c4851f2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...884c54ecbe.jpg


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They're not lightweight.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ce1ba90a79.jpg


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So fitment is definitely not an issue, I should be able to remove bracket, install C.A.I. put bracket back on and be good to go correct?

Yep, just be prepared to spend quality time on it,,,as everything is snug