New 370z owner! Need some expert advice

370ZYZFR1 · 01-23-2014, 11:16 AM

I would like to stay under 4k at this time and really don't want to touch the engine.

So far after reading these responses I am leaning toward

Akrapovic exhaust
Stollen gen ii intake
Art resonanate test pipes

Anyone have any experience with nismo intake?

Also concept z performance has the akrapovic for 2195... Don't know of that's good.

Akrapovic ME-NI/SS/1 Titanium Evolution Exhaust System 08+ Nissan 370Z - Free Shipping! - Nissan performance parts

XwChriswX · 01-23-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Luciano13

U want to gain the most HP with little work....
Injen CAI + HFC + non res exhaust system + UpRev profession tune

I gained approx 5OHP & 45ftq @wheels with that set up.

Nice setup! But the Non-Res exhaust will be too loud.

Bking · 01-23-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Going from ~280 to ~320 whp is a significant amount. You'll absolutely feel it. That's a 15% power increase.

By significant I was thinking FI. To be clear what I tried to say is he was to spend all that money on those bolt on mods, might as well either go with FI or just cosmetic mods. Just my

Chuck33079 · 01-23-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bking

By significant I was thinking FI. To be clear what I tried to say is he was to spend all that money on those bolt on mods, might as well either go with FI or just cosmetic mods. Just my

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370ZYZFR1

1. No actual engine or suspension mods needed, not going to track the car.

Between that and the fact it's an auto, boosting a car is pretty much out. Plus, it costs a hell of a lot more than bolt ons. If you buy used parts, you can get that 40-50 whp for $2-3k. Even if you cut corners, FI will cost 3x that.

Bking · 01-23-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Between that and the fact it's an auto, boosting a car is pretty much out. Plus, it costs a hell of a lot more than bolt ons. If you buy used parts, you can get that 40-50 whp for $2-3k. Even if you cut corners, FI will cost 3x that.

lol FINE! Then go with bolt ons!

Chuck33079 · 01-23-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bking

lol FINE! Then go with bolt ons!

Infidel · 01-23-2014, 12:29 PM

Remember what Booger said to Tom Cruise..."Sometimes you gotta say 'What the ****?'.

Luciano13 · 01-23-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Nice setup! But the Non-Res exhaust will be too loud.

I love how it sounds. I don't think i could ever fo with a resonated exhaust after hearing non res

370ZYZFR1 · 01-23-2014, 09:34 PM

Thanks for all the quick replies. Looking forward to start the mods.

SS_Firehawk · 01-23-2014, 09:57 PM

Very good answers from our forum vets. I would choose post MAF tubes over Stillen Gen II's based only on price. The gains will be 95% the same. One thing that people had failed to mention that is documented in our http://www.the370z.com/tuning/55417-...ns-thread.html is tuning. If you replace your exhaust cats and intakes, it's a great idea to get it tuned.

If/when you start craving more power, might I suggest this? http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=7223 I'll caution and say they don't work with the Motordyne ART pipes. They require VQ35DE TP's/HFC's/ART pipes.

Wonka2581 · 01-23-2014, 10:04 PM

4. Akrapovic Titanium Evolution Exhaust – seems a bit on the muted side, but excellent build? Listened to clips and sounds good. Anything else to suggest for a system?

Akrapovic is a good company I had one on my R1... But on our cars I think youll be more happy with Fast Intentions...

jaedub · 01-23-2014, 10:38 PM

I was on the same boat with you on not touching the engine (I'm a very conservative person). But I've been thinking of getting a tune later down the line. If I remember correctly, aftermarket CAI will have our Z running a bit lean. *Someone please correct me if I'm wrong*

Is there a specific reason on why you wouldn't want your car getting a tune?

Like others mentioned, CAI,HFC/TP, CBE, and a proper tune can easily put out 310+ whp. The stock avg dyno is around 280whp (on a good day)

370ZYZFR1 · 01-23-2014, 10:43 PM

No a tune would be fine. What exactly will be tuned post these mods? Have dealership tune?

jaedub · 01-23-2014, 10:49 PM

Btw, I'm sure you're big fan of Akrapovic judging by your enthusiasm in motorcycles. I rode dirt bikes my whole life and my brother races motorcycles all the time and I have vast knowledge in regards to Akrapovic exhaust in motorcycles. I know how good they are.

HOWEVER.......when it comes to 370z, I honestly believe that Akrapovic doesn't really reflect the potential they have on bikes. Looking at the Akrapovic exhaust you posted, it doesn't have whole lotta gains in power or in weight reduction. And Akrapovic exhaust was never popular/talked about in the 370z forum.

370ZYZFR1 · 01-23-2014, 11:07 PM

That's good to know. I am sure I can search exhaust threads, but given what everyone has been suggesting, are there any other exhausts worth looking at?
I had been considering hks and mortordyne before...

01-23-2014, 09:57 PM	#25 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Very good answers from our forum vets. I would choose post MAF tubes over Stillen Gen II's based only on price. The gains will be 95% the same. One thing that people had failed to mention that is documented in our http://www.the370z.com/tuning/55417-...ns-thread.html is tuning. If you replace your exhaust cats and intakes, it's a great idea to get it tuned. If/when you start craving more power, might I suggest this? http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=7223 I'll caution and say they don't work with the Motordyne ART pipes. They require VQ35DE TP's/HFC's/ART pipes. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction Last edited by SS_Firehawk; 01-23-2014 at 10:01 PM.

01-23-2014, 10:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
Wonka2581 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 3,083 Drives: MY WIFE CRAZY.... Rep Power: 2612	4. Akrapovic Titanium Evolution Exhaust – seems a bit on the muted side, but excellent build? Listened to clips and sounds good. Anything else to suggest for a system? Akrapovic is a good company I had one on my R1... But on our cars I think youll be more happy with Fast Intentions... __________________ "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat""Winston Churchill"

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01-23-2014, 11:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
370ZYZFR1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Clive, Iowa Posts: 91 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Rep Power: 12	I would like to stay under 4k at this time and really don't want to touch the engine. So far after reading these responses I am leaning toward Akrapovic exhaust Stollen gen ii intake Art resonanate test pipes Anyone have any experience with nismo intake? Also concept z performance has the akrapovic for 2195... Don't know of that's good. Akrapovic ME-NI/SS/1 Titanium Evolution Exhaust System 08+ Nissan 370Z - Free Shipping! - Nissan performance parts

01-23-2014, 12:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
Infidel Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457 Drives: 2013 GM 6MT Rep Power: 15	Remember what Booger said to Tom Cruise..."Sometimes you gotta say 'What the ****?'.

01-23-2014, 09:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
370ZYZFR1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Clive, Iowa Posts: 91 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Rep Power: 12	Thanks for all the quick replies. Looking forward to start the mods.

01-23-2014, 10:38 PM	#27 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	I was on the same boat with you on not touching the engine (I'm a very conservative person). But I've been thinking of getting a tune later down the line. If I remember correctly, aftermarket CAI will have our Z running a bit lean. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong Is there a specific reason on why you wouldn't want your car getting a tune? Like others mentioned, CAI,HFC/TP, CBE, and a proper tune can easily put out 310+ whp. The stock avg dyno is around 280whp (on a good day)

01-23-2014, 10:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
370ZYZFR1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Clive, Iowa Posts: 91 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Rep Power: 12	No a tune would be fine. What exactly will be tuned post these mods? Have dealership tune?

01-23-2014, 10:49 PM	#29 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	Btw, I'm sure you're big fan of Akrapovic judging by your enthusiasm in motorcycles. I rode dirt bikes my whole life and my brother races motorcycles all the time and I have vast knowledge in regards to Akrapovic exhaust in motorcycles. I know how good they are. HOWEVER.......when it comes to 370z, I honestly believe that Akrapovic doesn't really reflect the potential they have on bikes. Looking at the Akrapovic exhaust you posted, it doesn't have whole lotta gains in power or in weight reduction. And Akrapovic exhaust was never popular/talked about in the 370z forum.

01-23-2014, 11:07 PM	#30 (permalink)
370ZYZFR1 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Clive, Iowa Posts: 91 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Rep Power: 12	That's good to know. I am sure I can search exhaust threads, but given what everyone has been suggesting, are there any other exhausts worth looking at? I had been considering hks and mortordyne before...