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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Hi All. Now that I have my spankin new 06 Z love child I want to put on the easy to do mods that don't cost a lot but give you a lot. Was thinking of adding a pop charger and perhaps the grounding wire kit? Has anyone noticed a difference after using the grounding wire kits? All of these items are on http://www.courtesyparts.com/350z/performance.html. Is this a good company? Also, do the "Turbonator" type devices actually work? Seems like it would restrict airflow. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. I'm not looking to Turbo or SC or any heavy mods. Thanks for your help! My last ride was a 16 year old 240sx!
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 04:55 PM
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http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...ct_Code=CN-001 this gives you 300HP
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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There really are no cheap mods with significant gains. A popcharger is a good bet if for nothing else you can reuse the filter.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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uh oh he busted out the turbonator... you will get flamed for that one, other wise go with a pop charger and a plenum spacer, best bang for buck mods you can get..
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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dont waste money on useless bolt on's. Save and Go turboooooo!
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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or get the most expensive wing for your car and tell everyone their poor bc they dont have a civic looking wing like spracked..lolz im messing with u
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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oh and ground wire kits dont do anything at all! I bought one and all it did was give me a little better idle. Pop charger is pretty good. I would do test pipe and exhaust...but the best bang for your buck mod has to be the plenum spacer and mrev+2.....that and a little searching might make your car faster
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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Stock + NISMO sticker = 100+hp gain
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
Stock + NISMO sticker = 100+hp gain

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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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You will find the answer in previous threads.

https://my350z.com/forum/search.php
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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I am looking forward to purchasing my Z after driving a 240sx for 16 years! I am going to get a loaded touring coupe with nav but wondered about must have mods that are best bang for the buck. I can...


Did I comment on the same question last month?
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 06:20 PM
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@ the Davidv reply.
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 08:35 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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lol. good find, davidv.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:08 AM
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TURBONATOR

I just puked in my mouth alittle bit.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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plenum spacer, pop charger
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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+1 on the pop charger plenum spacer. Will tell you how the mrev is next month
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Default mrev??

Ok. Forgive me. What is an Mrev??
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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not to be an *** but if you press the search button and type in mrev and submit

a ****load of threads will come up. explaining

https://my350z.com/forum/search.php?searchid=2107190
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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Turbonator FTW!
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