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Old 12-08-2006, 12:49 AM
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thank you all for helping me out.

i have a 03 touring with the hks supercharger kit

first, i want to know is "www.350zsource.com" a good site to deal with?

1.i am interested in the "Unorthodox under drive pulley kit"(with belts) $343.95
are the belt set necessary($39.95)? or just buy the three pulleys($304.95)?
is this brand good quality?

2.a set of Eibach sway bars, $319.95
are there a big different between different sway bar brands?
such like "Hotchkis", i know nothing about this brand..but their bars are even adjustable..

3.06 tail lights? very sick..$378.95

4.Carbon Fiber Air Guide, $99.95.. is this really helpful?

5.Crawford Performance Intake Manifold. $298.95. better that just a spacer??

am i spend $$$ properly?
what you guys will do for ur car with $1500?

Cheers!

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Old 12-08-2006, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 007gt
first, i want to know is "www.350zsource.com" a good site to deal with?
They are very good to deal with and they are sponsors of this site. You can also check out

http://www.forgedinternals.com/main.htm
http://racemrc.com/home.html
http://www.mynismo.com/

They are also site sponsors and very helpful.

Originally Posted by 007gt
1.i am interested in the "Unorthodox under drive pulley kit"(with belts) $343.95
are the belt set necessary($39.95)? or just buy the three pulleys($304.95)?
is this brand good quality?
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Since you have the HKS Supercharger, you cannot use the under drive pulley with it.

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2.a set of Eibach sway bars, $319.95
are there a big different between different sway bar brands?
such like "Hotchkis", i know nothing about this brand..but their bars are even adjustable..
Here is a thread that reviews all the different sway bars on the market
https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/119878-sway-bar-database.html

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3.06 tail lights? very sick..$378.95
They are very cool

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4.Carbon Fiber Air Guide, $99.95.. is this really helpful?
More for just bling IMO

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5.Crawford Performance Intake Manifold. $298.95. better that just a spacer??
The Motordyne 5/16 spacer and the performance plenums are very much on par with each other as far as performance goes.



I would first and foremost suggest spending a few weeks/months reading through the forum. Take what others have learned through trial and error and decide on what first your needs the best.

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Old 12-08-2006, 01:12 AM
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thanks a lot, USN HM 350Z
so i can't use any aftermarket pulley?
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Originally Posted by 007gt
thanks a lot, USN HM 350Z
so i can't use any aftermarket pulley?
yes you can. I would look into Fluidampr
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
yes you can. I would look into Fluidampr

Unorthodox Racing now sells a lighter pulley for the Z that is the same diameter as the stock one. Perfect for S/C applications....
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I would not purchase an underdrive pulley... it throws off the balance of the engine... and any credible shop will tell you the same.. 1500 isnt gonna get you really far..
With 1500
-get a desperately needed exhaust and upgrade your air filter to Fujita.
-Upgrade ignition spark with a great grounding kit by apexi for about 300-400.
-purchase hotchkis springs and drop your car for better handling and zero roll.
-Purchase a Kinetix V+ plenum/Crawford Plenum or any plenum or spacer you prefer.
-purchase nismo headers/ strup/ or alphawerks, in the opposite order though.

there goes plenty of options for 1500 or less. you cant accomplish all at the same time though.
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Originally Posted by jonb7007
I would not purchase an underdrive pulley... it throws off the balance of the engine....
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Each of the mods that you named are addressed in the appropriate forums.
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Originally Posted by teh215

LMFAO!!
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Originally Posted by jonb7007
I would not purchase an underdrive pulley... it throws off the balance of the engine... and any credible shop will tell you the same.. 1500 isnt gonna get you really far..
With 1500
-get a desperately needed exhaust and upgrade your air filter to Fujita.
-Upgrade ignition spark with a great grounding kit by apexi for about 300-400.
-purchase hotchkis springs and drop your car for better handling and zero roll.
-Purchase a Kinetix V+ plenum/Crawford Plenum or any plenum or spacer you prefer.
-purchase nismo headers/ strup/ or alphawerks, in the opposite order though.

there goes plenty of options for 1500 or less. you cant accomplish all at the same time though.
thanks for your help buddy,
sorry i didn't mention, but now i have:
stillen exhaust, hks filter
NGK spark plug, custom grounding kit
eibach springs
stoptech break lines, rotors, Hawk pads

so.. any more?
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Originally Posted by 007gt
thanks for your help buddy,
sorry i didn't mention, but now i have:
stillen exhaust, hks filter
NGK spark plug, custom grounding kit
eibach springs
stoptech break lines, rotors, Hawk pads

so.. any more?
Ok, so you should prob get those tail lights, and upgrade your headers! bam.. there goes your 1500..
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