Do you guys do it yourself or take it to a mechanic or dealership or what? I'd like to get more horsepower out of my Z and I'm not the best mechanically.

 

I don't know. Are you installing a twin turbo or a new radiator cap?

 

Depends on what your trying to install. Some things are easier than others, so you can probably do it yourself with a little coaching. While other things are best left for professionals. my.02

 

it depends on what it was. everything i got for my car i installed except my clutch and flywheel, i had nissan put them in when they changed my tranny.

 

On this car the most I've done to it is remove/install the factory DVD unit behind the seat

But in the past simple stuff like intakes and suspension I've been able to do in my garage/driveway.
I think I could install the plenium spacer on the Z.
Exhausts I'd have to go somewhere as I can't weld.
If a S/C or Turbo totally complete as a kit with very detailed instructions I'd probably give it a shot.

If you don't ever try you won't ever learn.

 

i dont think you wanna ruin anything..so i'd suggest you to take it to the dealers/speed shops for installation..

 

FYI- most exhausts are bolt-ons. (no welding)

 

 

I do pretty much everything. I don't trust auto shop. I want to know when something got done it got done right, nothing else broken, scratched or dented. I do everything by the MSM.

 

Bolt together with flanges and a gasket eh? Didn't know most bolted up that way. Just thought it was always better to have them welded. Thanks!

 

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.

 

Some like the Borla come in multiple pieces that are held together with clamps - it's advisable to weld the pieces to prevent leaks, creaking, etc. You don't have to though, you can bolt it on.

Others, like the Nismo are pure "bolts-ons" in that they have flanges and only three pieces making it a snap to bolt on.

 

Gorilla Glue

 

maters what kind of mod it is if you have some sort of fear of messing something up not worth doing it by your self

 

I usually try and make myself a sandwich or get something to eat before I do any installations, that is--the one's I am capable of doing. I have found that if I rush, that is--as soon as my package comes in the mail, run down to the garage and have at it, I don't do a good of a job. Now, I plan things out all OCD like and make sure I've a clean working environment and all the necessary tools. I, absolutely, take my time now. I read the instructions over two, sometimes three times over. Then in the middle of the install, I like to take a nice 10-15min break so I don't get too flustered.

If I am incapable of installing, that is--don't have the proper tools or training, I just make an appointment and bring a good book.

 

Just as long as you have the right tools and a place to work, go for it. Iv'e installed everything on my car by myselft, or with some friends, that way you know it was done right.

 

I use the tools in my garage, isnt that a right of passage for being a man. To many nintendo kids these days just never learned how to use tools.

 

i always give it a shot before taking it somewhere....which ive never had to do

 

In college in high school i did about 95% of my installs. The only real jobs i paid to have done were the transmission rebuild and swapping out the ring & pinion on my old Mustang. After high school & college, i have less time to wrench around and quite honestly i've become really lazy. That and i can afford to spend more on installs now.

 

I do everything I can by myself... if ther is a manual or DIY thread on it i read it and learn as much as I can and if I feel comfortable I tackle it. read my sig