Should I upgrade to a nismo?

JrumMusic · 07-01-2011, 10:37 PM

Ive only my Z for about 3 months, and am wondering what your suggestions would be if i were to trade in my Z for the nismo, i mean itd only 30HP more and a body kit...is it worth the $10,000+. I used the search bar, and id rather get some regular Z and nismo Z owners opinions on reliability and power difference.

m4a1mustang · 07-01-2011, 10:38 PM

Hell no.

JrumMusic · 07-01-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hell no.

short and sweet. lol but why in your opinion. ?

m4a1mustang · 07-01-2011, 10:41 PM

It's a waste of money for a minimal change. You'd be eating a large amount of depreciation for essentially a body kit.

nogoodname · 07-01-2011, 10:43 PM

If you are willing to spend the extra 10k and loose money of ur current Z... I suggest you keep the car you already bought and install a turbo kit. I'm sure you'll be excite...yup!

JrumMusic · 07-01-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

If you are willing to spend the exra 10k and loose money of ur current Z... I suggest you keep the car you already bought and install a turbo kit. I'm sure you'll be excite...yup!

Good point, but i dont wanna void my warranty. SMH.

m4a1mustang · 07-01-2011, 10:45 PM

I'd just save your money, bro.

nogoodname · 07-01-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JrumMusic

Good point, but i dont wanna void my warranty. SMH.

Then I suggest you buy bolt-on mods, a nice lip kit, rims and coil overs... you will have more hp than a nismo and better handling too.

JrumMusic · 07-01-2011, 10:49 PM

Theirs an add on EBAY but its $12.5k FOR A GREDDY TWIN TURBO installed in TAMPA, im in FLA. but will a TT on a automatic work? And its voiding my warranty.

JrumMusic · 07-01-2011, 10:51 PM

wow theres* Ad* smh

samb03 · 07-01-2011, 10:54 PM

the 370 nismo isn't essentially a differnet car like the 350 nismo. that car was stitch welded had a upgraded motor. Most of the hp difference is the exhaust and possibly a different tune on the ecu for the 370. I do believe it has a different strut tower brace. But you can do a lot and keep the warrentee in tact with the 10K you would spend on a Nismo, or get slower car while paying on the depressation from the old car.

nogoodname · 07-01-2011, 10:54 PM

for sure it will void the warranty of the engine! and never buy such parts from ebay lol.

you can install TT with auto but becareful..you may blow the transmission.....I'd wait until someone develops a valvebody upgrade for the trans..no one has yet though.

happytheman · 07-01-2011, 11:01 PM

Some have said the AT will carry 450 WHP but I dont believe that's been put to the test.

Yup, as said before..I wouldn't spend the extra $ on a Nismo.. Just go with bolt on mods and you'll have the same power AND have a unique ride without voiding your warranty. Hell, you're already partway there with that nice ARK exhaust you purchased.

Z1804 · 07-01-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JrumMusic

Theirs an add on EBAY but its $12.5k FOR A GREDDY TWIN TURBO installed in TAMPA, im in FLA. but will a TT on a automatic work? And its voiding my warranty.

Z1 did a GTM TT on an automatic. It was a beast. Like everyone said, use the extra money on some mods or save it. There are a few differences between our car and the nismo but not worth 10K.

Cmike2780 · 07-01-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hell no.

If can handle a $10k lost, you can handle $10k worth of mods.... thems a lot of top notch performance mods if you choose wisely.

not to mention you get to keep the nicer interior.

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Hell no. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-01-2011, 10:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	It's a waste of money for a minimal change. You'd be eating a large amount of depreciation for essentially a body kit. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-01-2011, 10:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I'd just save your money, bro. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-01-2011, 10:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	Theirs an add on EBAY but its $12.5k FOR A GREDDY TWIN TURBO installed in TAMPA, im in FLA. but will a TT on a automatic work? And its voiding my warranty. __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	If you are willing to spend the extra 10k and loose money of ur current Z... I suggest you keep the car you already bought and install a turbo kit. I'm sure you'll be excite...yup!

07-01-2011, 10:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	wow theres* Ad* smh __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

07-01-2011, 10:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 15	the 370 nismo isn't essentially a differnet car like the 350 nismo. that car was stitch welded had a upgraded motor. Most of the hp difference is the exhaust and possibly a different tune on the ecu for the 370. I do believe it has a different strut tower brace. But you can do a lot and keep the warrentee in tact with the 10K you would spend on a Nismo, or get slower car while paying on the depressation from the old car.

07-01-2011, 10:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	for sure it will void the warranty of the engine! and never buy such parts from ebay lol. you can install TT with auto but becareful..you may blow the transmission.....I'd wait until someone develops a valvebody upgrade for the trans..no one has yet though. Last edited by nogoodname; 07-01-2011 at 10:57 PM.

07-01-2011, 11:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Some have said the AT will carry 450 WHP but I dont believe that's been put to the test. Yup, as said before..I wouldn't spend the extra $ on a Nismo.. Just go with bolt on mods and you'll have the same power AND have a unique ride without voiding your warranty. Hell, you're already partway there with that nice ARK exhaust you purchased. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

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