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

[PaulZ370]

Originally Posted by chitown1863

So...I've had my Z for 3 weeks now and I've done some research on different modification but what do you think the best first mod is???

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Sway bars. Cheap, easy to DIY, no warranty concerns, and you notice them every time you turn the wheel.

1- Oil Cooler: you live in Orlando FL, so hot Ambient Temps during most of the year will drive your Oil Temps north of 220F in a hurry. I have the 19 Row Stillen and my Temps stay at 200F normal day driving, spirited driving they sit at 220F. $350

2. Sway Bars: Definite improvement on cornering when doing spirited Driving. I have the Eibach's with three different settings (Suspension adjustments and how they affect handling )to suit your style. Granted no HP gains yet, but a better running, better handling car so far. $350

3. Cold Air Intake (CAI): better breathing engine, better sound ... and HP Gains for a few bucks. $350 (seem to be stuck on that figure ..LOL!)

4. Now the big mama: High Flow Cat + Cat Back Exhaust - Most HP gain so far coupled with the CAI above. I chose Fast Intentions for looks and sound - did not want an obnoxious sounding exhaust, plus my engineering background tells me straight pipes equals less back pressure, equals better breathing + a little more HP, but the price ($2K)... and the wait (12 weeks approx)... It was very worth it in the end though.

Now that you have a well running, well handling, fine sounding, NISMO HP in a Touring 370Z, well - any other mods are icing on the cake...

My $0.02 worth...

By the way, never saw the Sway Bar Mod as necessary or needed. I pretty much had ZYCOPTH twist my arm (well, kinda) to getting them as him and I were going to The Dragon in TN. Once I put them on and discovered the amazing difference, I appreciated him convincing me!! The Dragon, and the Devil's Triangle, and any other road I tackle now, is turned into a straight line practically...

Long winded... sorry!