[Official] Which 1st mod(s) for my Z thread.

[frost]

Originally Posted by steven88

thanks...looks like i'll be sticking with stock air boxes then...or until i can man up for the G3...haha the install looks like a pita...

I think that front end is a bit easier to get off than people would probably think.

[noodles]

most Nissan intakes are fairly well designed from the factory so more then likely you wont see any gains with anything that is around the same size as stock. So like others have said HFC and an oil cooler would be a pretty good start. I pesonally wil be getting the ARC boxes when they are released as well as Berk HFC and the Nissan Motorsport or the Stillen Race oil cooler.

[steven88]

Originally Posted by noodles

most Nissan intakes are fairly well designed from the factory so more then likely you wont see any gains with anything that is around the same size as stock. So like others have said HFC and an oil cooler would be a pretty good start. I pesonally wil be getting the ARC boxes when they are released as well as Berk HFC and the Nissan Motorsport or the Stillen Race oil cooler.

are oil coolers even required for my type of driving? i mean so cal has pretty good all year weather...although past few days has been some 100 degree weather...however this will NOT be daily driven...weekend only car...and even if I do drive it on the weekday, it will not be during the day...

the only time I'll be pushing this car hard is during canyon runs...will canyon running be enough for my oil temps to shoot past 280f?

[frost]

You don't need an oil cooler since you're not going to track. No one has had issues day-to-day driving.

[phelan]

Originally Posted by steven88

are oil coolers even required for my type of driving? i mean so cal has pretty good all year weather...although past few days has been some 100 degree weather...however this will NOT be daily driven...weekend only car...and even if I do drive it on the weekday, it will not be during the day...

the only time I'll be pushing this car hard is during canyon runs...will canyon running be enough for my oil temps to shoot past 280f?

like frost said, the oil cooler isn't necessary for people who will do occasional canyon runs only.

and i'm being a dork for what i've decided to get, but look at the injen intakes as well. don't know if you'll like the installation any better, but it's another option that's out there and i don't hear too negative things about it.

good to hear a Z will be running around in cerritos! i pass that place all the time on my way to work.

[steven88]

thanks phelan, hope to see you rollin around pretty shortly too

anybody know if engine tuning is another worth while modification? cobb ap looks like a good an easy route...plug in and flash...then go....do they actually give hp gains though?

[shabarivas]

sways + LSD + coils + intake + exhaust = my dream Z

[3SeventyZ]

Intake, exhaust, and HFC's. Maybe an underdrive pulley.
I hear headers aren't really worth putting on our cars.

[Lug]

Save your money and do the HFC's and the exhaust at the same time.

[dcrew1x]

Being a base model owner, the first thing I upgraded was the horrible stock head unit to a Kenwood DNX 6140 Navigation Double Din unit.

In terms of performance, I would go with a Stillen Gen3 CAI. I was weary about taking the front bumper off at first, but from looking at the DIY and the testimonials, it's a no-brainer.

Stock suspension is fine but I'm used to driving more "stiffer" vehicles. So I'm planning on getting some Hotchkis sways unless another company comes out and makes adjustable front sway bars as well; I'm debating between Hotchkis and Stillen sways at the moment.

I think the first thing you should get however is tint! I still don't have tint on my baby yet because nobody around here in Georgia carries 50% tint

[ssqpolo]

just get a GTM TT. then ull be satisfied for a longggggggggggggggg time.

[frost]

Originally Posted by ssqpolo

just get a GTM TT. then ull be satisfied for a longggggggggggggggg time.

I change my answer. I like where SSQ's head is at.

[Island_370]

Originally Posted by steven88

I do not plan to track...just spirited street driving...and occasional canyon driving...should I be worried about an oil cooler? I live in southern california...summer temps usually stay in the 90s and anytime other than summer its usually in the 75's

If you plan to push the car on the street, then you need to learn to handle the car. The first mod should be a structured Driver's Education event. Once you learn how the car behaves at it limits, then you will know where to spend the money. One trip to an event is all you will need. You will either be hooked or you will learn enough to realize you weren't as good of a driver as you thought.

[FricFrac]

Fast / Cheap / Reliable - pick two. You get what you pay for.

As far as bolt ons for this car do the G3 CAI - don't waste your time with something inside your engine bay like the G2, etc unless you want the Hot Air Intake setup instead. HFC are a good investment as is a CBE. If I could only get one I would get the CBE because it gives you performance and sound. HFC or G3 CAI are probably very similar performance/price over the CBE. HFC will give you a little more grow to your exhaust and the G3 will give you the suction note so its probably more of a preference between the two. Once you do the exhaust though it will mostly over ride the sound of the intake.

If you aren't tracking the car don't bother with the suspension unless you are illegally street racing it. Same with the oil cooler. If you are tracking the car it is very capable in stock form but you will need a cooler.

[Zeto]

Originally Posted by steven88

anybody know if engine tuning is another worth while modification? cobb ap looks like a good an easy route...plug in and flash...then go....do they actually give hp gains though?

Wait I thought the only tuning available for the Z was that company out of Cali? I forgot their name
Since when does Cobb do tuning for the Z?