Tuning & Modifications

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

This isn't a bad plan, but you may be spending a lot of money on parts you have no use for if you go FI.

Originally Posted by RAM82

Hey everyone,

Well short story is I spun out my 2011 5.0 and it was declared a total loss vehicle so I took it as a opportunity to jump into a new 370Z. Loved these cars for some time now and I'm very excited about my new wheels. I have just one main question that I would appreciate help with.

How would one go about tuning these cars (parameters such as fuel, air and timing) once modifications are installed. For example with my 5.0 I installed a intake manifold, throttle body, cold air, long tube headers, high flow cats, performance mufflers and rear end gears. Once all this was installed all I had to do was plug in a SCT tuner to the ODBII port and load a custom email tune that was sent to me from my tuner and I was good to go

Is this similar for the 370's, are there tuners out there that send a tune based on your mods and you just plug a flash device into the port and load the new tables? If so what is the flash tool most commonly used?

I need some clarification on this as soon as possible please. I would also appreciate any recommended tuners and or suppliers for aftermarket parts. I also dont care if people feel that certain mods dont need tuning. I'm very picky and will tune no matter what mods are installed. Any help is greatly appreciated. I want to start my build ASAP but need some direction first.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Vichtz

I came from an 06 stang GT and I gotta say youre gonna love the Z 10x better! However, your first post is almost the exact same as mine was when I made the switch, and I have unfortunately found that the Z world is not fortunate enough to have an americanmuscle.com style source that offers parts and free tunes for life on the good ol sct Basically, after you finish all your breather mods (CAI,Exhaust,HFC, and manifold) then you have to take it in to a specialist tuner to get it done. and pay money for it! I know it sucks when SCT was so freakin easy and free. These Z guys dont know what theyre missin on that deal. At any rate, the Z is a different animal, much more refined. You will love it!

From what I have read: GTM is the way to go on forced induction, from super to turbo (twin superchargers looks sick), on the NA side though look to stillen/fast intentions/Z1 to get what you need.

Waitin to see your build!

Originally Posted by blueranger

Would it only be the CAI that you cant carry over and the CBE & Cats stay with the FI ? None the less I still want to explore the NA mods because all mods are fun

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Add to that an oil cooler (MUST HAVE ITEM), electronic boost controller and some aftermarket gauges.

If you have additional money to spare, FAT tires.

Originally Posted by seizer8

Welcome to the forum, I've always loved Mustangs and since I was a kid have wanted one, one day I probably will have one some day.
That being said I also have always wanted a Z just as much (my first car was a Datsun).

I there are two main reasons I chose my Z, and it has nothing to do with which is faster, because they are both blazing lay fast cars.

For me it was about styling and handling, and also about how many are out thre on the road. The other day I had a nice Mustang pull up next to me and I looked over and thought it was a pretty nice car, but then I looked in my rear view and saw another one, and then another one in the oncoming lanes across the intersection. Maybe that's a testament to the cars popularity, but I've always enjoyed being sort of in the minority, but knowing what's best.

I've always been that way (i.e. I've been a Mac computer user since 1990, back when they were at their lowest, but I always felt they, we're better, sleeker and a better design.

Again welcome to the Z