Easiest Way To Increase Horsepower?

agray20938 · 05-31-2010, 11:24 PM

Im looking for some performance parts, but I'm not really an expert about car tech. whats the best thing for my z in terms of hp gain for the money? im looking to spend anywhere from $0-1000.

snapping · 05-31-2010, 11:36 PM

hfc are by far the best....cheapest and it's been shown no matter what your first bolt on is they all produce 15ish hp and then bolt ons after that only adds a little to that.

agray20938 · 05-31-2010, 11:51 PM

How much would one of these run me?

esfourteen · 06-01-2010, 12:18 AM

test pipes or HFC. try out that search button, it ain't there to look pretty.

Scott @ RA · 06-01-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agray20938

How much would one of these run me?

Well, they usually sell them in pairs... LOL

But seriously they usually sell for about $350-$500. But if you buy one at that price, you get the second one (the other side) free.

(just messing with ya)

Auston · 06-01-2010, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esfourteen

test pipes or HFC. try out that search button, it ain't there to look pretty.

they asked for help (3rd post, come on), telling them to search isn't really giving help. Why not
post a thread if it's well documented?

agray20938 · 06-01-2010, 12:43 AM

I looked at the ERZ high flow cats which are about $369, but on the same website they have the Takeda Intakes for $299. from what i got around here, they both get me between 12-15 whp; is any one better/easier to install or maintain than the other?

snapping · 06-01-2010, 12:47 AM

i believe takeda intakes are short ram which will net you very little if anything...cold air long tube intakes are the ones netting 12-15hp but also cost $500ish

fairladyZ34 · 06-01-2010, 12:50 AM

Nitrous anyone?

SkyZ · 06-01-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fairladyZ34

Nitrous anyone?

yes cheapest and easiest way to get power but also cheapest and easiest way to shorten the lifespan of ur brand spanking new engine

fairladyZ34 · 06-01-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyZ

yes cheapest and easiest way to get power but also cheapest and easiest way to shorten the lifespan of ur brand spanking new engine

true, and not to mention void your warranty and you get to scream "NOS!!!!!" when you push a trick pop out button

AK370Z · 06-01-2010, 01:13 AM

Did someone say NOS?

Honestly, HFC offers the most bang for your buck (that's what I was told as I don't have HFC on my Z)

Trips · 06-01-2010, 01:17 AM

I agree, the best bang for the buck are the hfc's

Csquared · 06-01-2010, 03:19 AM

These!!

I bought 10 of These

HFCs I think, but from what I remember in the g37 forums dollar for HP the best is TT.

If you don't count nos.

Modshack · 06-01-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Did someone say NOS?

Honestly, HFC offers the most bang for your buck (that's what I was told as I don't have HFC on my Z)

This one won't hurt the engine either...

05-31-2010, 11:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
agray20938 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 61 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 15	Easiest Way To Increase Horsepower? Im looking for some performance parts, but I'm not really an expert about car tech. whats the best thing for my z in terms of hp gain for the money? im looking to spend anywhere from $0-1000.

05-31-2010, 11:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
snapping Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z pw 6spd Rep Power: 16	hfc are by far the best....cheapest and it's been shown no matter what your first bolt on is they all produce 15ish hp and then bolt ons after that only adds a little to that. __________________ Pw 2009 370z 6mt base with sports /stillen g3/FI CBE 18" CF/Nismo rear bumper/KW V3/SPC front and rear camber kit/AMS shortshifter

05-31-2010, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
agray20938 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 61 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 15	How much would one of these run me? __________________ That's just my $.02 (or $.03 Canadian)

06-01-2010, 12:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
agray20938 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 61 Drives: 09 370z MB 7AT Rep Power: 15	I looked at the ERZ high flow cats which are about $369, but on the same website they have the Takeda Intakes for $299. from what i got around here, they both get me between 12-15 whp; is any one better/easier to install or maintain than the other? __________________ That's just my $.02 (or $.03 Canadian)

06-01-2010, 12:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
snapping Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 90 Drives: 09 370z pw 6spd Rep Power: 16	i believe takeda intakes are short ram which will net you very little if anything...cold air long tube intakes are the ones netting 12-15hp but also cost $500ish __________________ Pw 2009 370z 6mt base with sports /stillen g3/FI CBE 18" CF/Nismo rear bumper/KW V3/SPC front and rear camber kit/AMS shortshifter

06-01-2010, 12:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	test pipes or HFC. try out that search button, it ain't there to look pretty.

06-01-2010, 12:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	Nitrous anyone? __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

06-01-2010, 01:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Did someone say NOS? Honestly, HFC offers the most bang for your buck (that's what I was told as I don't have HFC on my Z) __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

06-01-2010, 01:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	I agree, the best bang for the buck are the hfc's __________________

06-01-2010, 03:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
Csquared Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 302 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Y 7sp Rep Power: 15	These!! I bought 10 of These HFCs I think, but from what I remember in the g37 forums dollar for HP the best is TT. If you don't count nos.

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