How do you install your mods?
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So because I'm not so great mechanically I should probably just ship the parts to the nissan dealership and have them do it. I'd like to add more power. So what parts should I get to do that. I'm assuming a turbo and what else?Thanks
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I'll do all bolt ons myself that doesn't require power tools or tuning.. Everything else is free game.. I could have done my suspension myself, but sometimes it's nice to sit back and watch ya know
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I have done everything myself including intakes, anything exhaust related, coilovers, HU install, guages, UTEC, injectors even a tranny swap and Turbonetics install myself. On my recent build though I took it down to Forged so they could biuld it and put in the Greddy kit because I could afford it and didnt want to deal with all that. I actually felt bad and guilty for letting somebody else work on my car.
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
If you're not mechanically inclined, or don't have the tools to do a lot of the basic mods, here's a suggestion. Get hooked up with the local Z club. That will put you in touch with people who love Zs, probably love to mod Zs, probably will be more than willing to help you out.
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Originally Posted by davidv
Join a local 350Z club. Members will help with mods that are easy self-install. Other 350Z owners can advise on help from Nissan and independent shops.
yeah, what this guy said.
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I've just started tackling some of my own mods. Nothing too crazy...intake, new head-unit, S2K start button, Zignalz, and now painting some pieces in the engine bay.
Even though I do surgeries on a daily basis, I'm not that mechanically inclined. But being on this site has helped since everyone has written some great "how-to's" and write-ups on installations. I probably wouldn't have thought about doing anything without having read certain posts here on the forums.
Plus it's a great place to ask questions and opinions, just as long as you've done the required searches first and post in the right forum. LOL! Good luck!
Even though I do surgeries on a daily basis, I'm not that mechanically inclined. But being on this site has helped since everyone has written some great "how-to's" and write-ups on installations. I probably wouldn't have thought about doing anything without having read certain posts here on the forums.
Plus it's a great place to ask questions and opinions, just as long as you've done the required searches first and post in the right forum. LOL! Good luck!
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I do it all myself, unless I need "special tools" or heavy equipment. Otherwise my rule is if it will cost parts + 20% or more I do it myself if it's cheaper than that I let someone else do it. I looked into doing a bolt on SC, the install is pretty straight forward, and the manufacturer gives very detailed instructions. I downloaded the PDF of the installation manual, makes for a pretty interesting read. I wouldn't tune it myself though, there's no substitute for experience when it comes to tuning.
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