got $600 to spend, what should I get?
 

Like the topic says, I have about $600 to spend. What performance mod should I get? HFCs, headers, intake or something else? This will be the first mod for the car. Come on guys, give me some advise!
Thanks

I'd get the Stillen G3 Intake and then go to Z1 for a dyno. You can post your thread with a poll. That makes it easier for people to give you and opinion and for you to see which item go the most votes. You may have to delete this one though. It's worth the extra time.

Hmm... I would save up a little more and get a catback.

Otherwise, HFCs are going to be your best bang for the buck mod. You could get FI, Berk, or Stillen for under $600. For considerably less (about $370) you can get the ERZ HFCs. If you got those, you could get Stillen sway bars as well. :D

Stillen G3, CBE is more important IMO, so I'd save for that if it's going to be awhile before you have the money for it again.

The thing about intakes is they really do nothing but sound cool. If you actually want power you can feel for under $600, HFCs are it.

HFC's are the way to go.

true!

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh,,! that sounds really tempting!
I gotta do a little research on the ERZ HFCs.
How are they compare with BERK's HFCs?

There's a pretty big thread on them. The people that have them seem to be happy with them. I know spearfish is running them and has been very satisfied. :tup:

Noob question: Are HFC street legal?

Depends on your state laws, I think.

I know in Virginia HFCs may pass an emissions test but depending on the shop could fail a visual inspection. Any modification to the emissions system of the car is illegal in VA.

okay, looks like I got home work to do tonight:tup:

Thanks

No prob. I think the ERZ HFCs + sways would be a nice combo. Pick up a meaner exhaust note and a little more grunt AND cut down on some of that stock body roll. :D

Come to Z1, we'll take care of you. We can do a before and after dyno if you would like to see the gains. You're going to love that car if you don't love it already.

:iagree::iagree::iagree:


I also agree with HFCs. If state law prohibits you, I'd personally save up a little more money and go with a CBE.

A group of us are going out to Z1 on July 24th after our Atlanta GTG. You should definitely come if you're available. I'll most likely have my CBE installed and dynoed that day. I know some other guys are planning on getting some work done that day too.

There you go....

http://www.the370z.com/south-east-re...4-25-meet.html

Hope to see you there!!!

so is HFCs legal in GA. Will I have problem driving in ATL?

I haven't seen a county that they are illegal in.

well I would go Stillen G3 intakes as the first mod.

CBE are nice for sound and power, but the good power adder ones will run twice+ of your budget.

If you want the best bang for your buck though, i'd go with test pipes + y-pipe. Might run you about half of our budget and give you the best power gains (not just peak but overall full powre band, AKA useable power)

Also test pipes + y-pipe will run around half your budget.


ALSO John! reread my PM!!

anybody know how much will a HFCs installation run for me?

Buy my exhaust for $400 w/ free install and take the $200 and put it toward lowering springs!

That's not a bad deal Kev.

i have money to spend too. check you pm. i need an cheap used exhaust VERY BADLY LOL

what exhaust do you have?

Invidia Q300 exhaust!

He has the Invidia. I've seen the vehicle in person. Beautiful car and the exhaust tone is pretty nice too. You can't go wrong for that price. Kev is a good guy, he'll hook you up.

is the exhaust going to be loud for a DD? I've looked for the sound clip on youtube but to hear in person is probably more ideal:tup::tup:

Sound is a pinch louder then the NISMO exhaust. Once you install High Flow Cats or test pipes then it gets loud and a bit raspy! If you just run the exhaust then you'll be fine!

Thanks James!

I was worry about the raspy issue. Do you have HFCs with your exhaust?
I am very interesting in your exhaust, can we meet up some where so I could listen to it?

damn kev if i knew you were selling it would already be on my car!

Absolutely! This weekend is my Birthday weekend so not sure what wife has in store for me so schedule is un charted.

I just decided to move on this!

/smackface

What CBE are you getting?

you should buy Kev's exhaust man your not gonna find a better deal i dont think.

That cool, just let me know when you might be free, thanks!

I know, it does sound like a super awsome deal!!
Have you heard it in person? any raspy or hissing sound? how is it compare with FI CBE?