Ive got about 4k to spend on parts, help me figure out what to buy! Please..

USAFstevo · 05-07-2010, 06:04 AM

If all goes to plan I should be picking up my new PW Z once I return from Vegas in about 2-3 weeks. I have an extra 4grand that I plan on putting into my Z. I’ve been looking at different parts but I want to make sure I get the most bang for my buck. I plan on getting an oil cooler but other than that what parts do you suggest that I buy that will give the best improvement over its stock counterpart. FYI I do not plan on installing coil-overs or springs. Another thing I was considering was installing a test pipe since there are no emissions where I am stationed. Thanks for all of your help and suggestions!

Vegitto-kun · 05-07-2010, 06:44 AM

Fast intentions exhaust + fast intentions long tube headers + stillen cold air intakes are a nice thing to spend money on

Jeffblue · 05-07-2010, 07:06 AM

geta clear bra too then use the rest on w/e

ZKindaGuy · 05-07-2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

Fast intentions exhaust + fast intentions long tube headers + stillen cold air intakes are a nice thing to spend money on

The Fast-Intention's complete exhaust install from headers to tips with installation, required tune and a CAI added in comes to a little over $4000. The dynos they have posted to YouTube specific to a 370Z show and overall gain of 21 RWHP and 17 ft-lbs. of Torque.

Cost per HP gained: $191 / 1 HP gained
Cost per TQ gained: $235 / 1 ft-lb. gained

Unless you are adding on a blower or turbo which makes the intake and exhaust mods almost mandatory, the cost per HP/TQ gain FAR SURPASSES any gains to be made with redoing your exhaust. It's absurd and rediculous to spend these figures for such a diminutive return.

Save your money for something else.....

RandyJamesA · 05-07-2010, 08:37 AM

Real Estate is always a good investment.

shadoquad · 05-07-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

geta clear bra too then use the rest on w/e

6spd · 05-07-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyJamesA

Real Estate is always a good investment.

ah dammit, beat me too it

DIGItonium · 05-07-2010, 08:49 AM

If you want to remain N/A... Stillen G3 Intake, Fast Intentions Exhaust, HFC, NonStopTuning crank and alternator pulley (with new slightly smaller Gates belt), and a tune. If you can't get dyno tuned, get the Cobb Access Port with competition tune preloaded. Shave some weight off the car while you're at it. I'm pretty sure you can do this for under $4k.

If you plan on force feeding the engine, then save up for a supercharger.

Xan · 05-07-2010, 09:27 AM

If it's not a sports package, I would add an LSD.

Scott @ RA · 05-07-2010, 09:52 AM

For four grand I would do our RA light weight two piece brake rotors and coilovers and maybe sway bars. (if it is a sports package car)

terbo · 05-07-2010, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott @ RA

For four grand I would do our RA light weight two piece brake rotors and coilovers and maybe sway bars. (if it is a sports package car)

He totally said he doesn't want coilovers. I would get wheels and tires.

Jeffblue · 05-07-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by terbo

He totally said he doesn't want coilovers. I would get wheels and tires.

I agree

Juruki · 05-07-2010, 11:49 AM

wheels+tires+springs

RCZ · 05-07-2010, 12:00 PM

Im gonna say get intake/exhaust/hfc/oil cooler/spacers/clearbra and labor.

wishihadnav · 05-07-2010, 12:05 PM

4k?..take it to the baccarat table n double up!...haha

05-07-2010, 06:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
USAFstevo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: moody afb//Marietta, GA Posts: 75 Drives: e46 M3///2009 370z Rep Power: 15	Ive got about 4k to spend on parts, help me figure out what to buy! Please.. If all goes to plan I should be picking up my new PW Z once I return from Vegas in about 2-3 weeks. I have an extra 4grand that I plan on putting into my Z. I’ve been looking at different parts but I want to make sure I get the most bang for my buck. I plan on getting an oil cooler but other than that what parts do you suggest that I buy that will give the best improvement over its stock counterpart. FYI I do not plan on installing coil-overs or springs. Another thing I was considering was installing a test pipe since there are no emissions where I am stationed. Thanks for all of your help and suggestions!

05-07-2010, 08:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	If you want to remain N/A... Stillen G3 Intake, Fast Intentions Exhaust, HFC, NonStopTuning crank and alternator pulley (with new slightly smaller Gates belt), and a tune. If you can't get dyno tuned, get the Cobb Access Port with competition tune preloaded. Shave some weight off the car while you're at it. I'm pretty sure you can do this for under $4k. If you plan on force feeding the engine, then save up for a supercharger. __________________

05-07-2010, 09:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	If it's not a sports package, I would add an LSD. __________________

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Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	Fast intentions exhaust + fast intentions long tube headers + stillen cold air intakes are a nice thing to spend money on

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RandyJamesA Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Nowhere, USA Posts: 39 Drives: Z Rep Power: 15	Real Estate is always a good investment.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Im gonna say get intake/exhaust/hfc/oil cooler/spacers/clearbra and labor.

05-07-2010, 12:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	4k?..take it to the baccarat table n double up!...haha