Feedback on my impending mods

KingJoseph · 03-06-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Yessir, it would be smart. Just disconnect the negative terminal of the battery

Question: Is there a fuse that has this same effect? My friend that helps me do all work on my car asked me to determine this before we used the battery method. Thanks in advance!

DEpointfive0 · 03-06-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KingJoseph

Question: Is there a fuse that has this same effect? My friend that helps me do all work on my car asked me to determine this before we used the battery method. Thanks in advance!

I'm sure there is somewhere, but the battery is easier

MJB · 02-28-2013, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

You don't need a tune. Reset the ECU and let the ECU work... I don't know why people think you need a tune for breathing mods. A tune is going to yield more HP on a stock car. But you have to add the cost of a license and the tune and it's not worth a few HP. Your cars ECU will get you more HP with the breathing mods.

Sometimes the ECU can't compensate for bolts ons, sometimes it can. Example, my 350z was running dangerously lean in the upper rpm range with just bolt ons prior to my Uprev tune. My spark plugs were burnt up pretty bad as well. After I got it tuned everything was kosher. So IMO a tune is worth it. Yes, you are correct, a tune usually only nets you a few hp, buuuuttt, it also cleans up and sets the a/f ratio where it needs to be, along with other great benefits such as eliminating throttle lag, adjust the redline, ect ect....

OP.. put it on a dyno and see where your A/F is at... guaranteed its going to be lean.

forza370z · 02-28-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MJB

Sometimes the ECU can't compensate for bolts ons, sometimes it can. Example, my 350z was running dangerously lean in the upper rpm range with just bolt ons prior to my Uprev tune. My spark plugs were burnt up pretty bad as well. After I got it tuned everything was kosher. So IMO a tune is worth it. Yes, you are correct, a tune usually only nets you a few hp, buuuuttt, it also cleans up and sets the a/f ratio where it needs to be, along with other great benefits such as eliminating throttle lag, adjust the redline, ect ect....

OP.. put it on a dyno and see where your A/F is at... guaranteed its going to be lean.

This.

fredstah · 02-28-2013, 02:54 PM

Just keep saving for Stillen supercharge. I believe it's 6k to do that for 500+Hp. And Stillen will give you 3 years warranty on your engine. You like?

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Originally Posted by KingJoseph

I posted a similar thread on the Northwest forum, but preceded it with a question regarding where to get a tune in the Seattle area.

However, I figure my Nismo brothers may be able to more effectively answer the latter part of my question:

My FI CF exhaust should be on the way within the week, I already have Berk HFCs installed, and I'm on the verge of pulling the trigger on the Z1 post-MAF tubes + K&N drop-ins and Motordyne M370 intake manifold. Does this setup collectively warrant a tune? Does anybody have close to this exact setup on their Nismo? I'm curious about subjective and objective results... or if anybody thinks I'm making a mistake with any of these mods. This probably all I will do to the vehicle performance-wise.

DEpointfive0 · 02-28-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fredstah

I just disconected the negative side of the battery to reseet my ECU. um...did i just voided the warranty on my vehicle? if so, you can say goodbye to your calipers. LOL

It's like a computer. Disconnect it from the power and your info is still there, the RAM has now been deleted though. So next time you boot the computer it has to put the info back onto the RAM to work properly (I know, in a computer this happens in NO time)

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Originally Posted by fredstah

Just keep saving for Stillen supercharge. I believe it's 6k to do that for 500+Hp. And Stillen will give you 3 years warranty on your engine. You like?

Stillen lies BTW, they might get 500 at the CRANK, but I think the highest numbers on this forum with a modified Stillen kit was around 460~ WHP

forza370z · 02-28-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Stillen lies BTW, they might get 500 at the CRANK, but I think the highest numbers on this forum with a modified Stillen kit was around 460~ WHP

Yeah that's about right. Stillen kit doesn't give you some crazy numbers. But therefore their reliability is higher then other kits. And they are Nissan's partner. The 3 year warranty gives you extra peace of mind which is nice.

KingJoseph · 02-28-2013, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fredstah

Just keep saving for Stillen supercharge. I believe it's 6k to do that for 500+Hp. And Stillen will give you 3 years warranty on your engine. You like?

I would like... except I think it's $6000+labor+supporting mods (exhaust, etc.), right?

seymore4 · 03-21-2013, 11:05 AM

A tune does not void your warranty unless they can prove that it directly caused the problem, IE you raised the rev limiter to 10,000 then blew it up trying to rev that high. It all depends on the service manager (heck they can try and void your warranty for ANYTHING not OEM on the car, but you can always dispute it with Infiniti customer care or just go to a different dealer)... but I know 2 of the local dealerships Beaverton Infiniti and Infiniti of Fife are mod friendly.

I've personally been to Beaverton Infiniti for warranty service with full boltons and a tune and they didn't bat an eye, I have a friend who had warranty work done on his supercharged 350z at Infiniti of Fife... Not sure about Kirkland tho.

forza370z · 03-21-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by seymore4

A tune does not void your warranty unless they can prove that it directly caused the problem, IE you raised the rev limiter to 10,000 then blew it up trying to rev that high. It all depends on the service manager (heck they can try and void your warranty for ANYTHING not OEM on the car, but you can always dispute it with Infiniti customer care or just go to a different dealer)... but I know 2 of the local dealerships Beaverton Infiniti and Infiniti of Fife are mod friendly.

I've personally been to Beaverton Infiniti for warranty service with full boltons and a tune and they didn't bat an eye, I have a friend who had warranty work done on his supercharged 350z at Infiniti of Fife... Not sure about Kirkland tho.

I have to agree with this. Normally dealership will let it slide. Especially when you have a good relationship with the dealer. Coz they get paid anyways for warranty works. They don't care if the money is from you(customer) or from Nissan. So why not make you happy so that you will keep bringing in the bussiness.

But yeah, unfortunately not all the dealerships are friendly. So pick a good one and stick with it.

KingJoseph · 03-22-2013, 12:03 PM

Oh, sweet, you guys are from WA!

So, I normally take my car to Campbell-Nelson up in Lake Forest Park. Have you heard anything about their demeanor regarding mods?

seymore4 · 03-22-2013, 12:17 PM

I haven't heard anything either way...

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03-21-2013, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
seymore4 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West coast Age: 42 Posts: 560 Drives: 2010 nismo Rep Power: 6727	A tune does not void your warranty unless they can prove that it directly caused the problem, IE you raised the rev limiter to 10,000 then blew it up trying to rev that high. It all depends on the service manager (heck they can try and void your warranty for ANYTHING not OEM on the car, but you can always dispute it with Infiniti customer care or just go to a different dealer)... but I know 2 of the local dealerships Beaverton Infiniti and Infiniti of Fife are mod friendly. I've personally been to Beaverton Infiniti for warranty service with full boltons and a tune and they didn't bat an eye, I have a friend who had warranty work done on his supercharged 350z at Infiniti of Fife... Not sure about Kirkland tho.

03-22-2013, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
KingJoseph Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 180 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Oh, sweet, you guys are from WA! So, I normally take my car to Campbell-Nelson up in Lake Forest Park. Have you heard anything about their demeanor regarding mods?

03-22-2013, 12:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
seymore4 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West coast Age: 42 Posts: 560 Drives: 2010 nismo Rep Power: 6727	I haven't heard anything either way...