Just bought an 06 and struggling deciding what to do first
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Originally Posted by cougfan350
New to the site and just picked up an 06 Z 2 weeks ago. Looking for any input as to recommendations for mods. Previous background came from toyota pickups so in for a bit of a change. LOVE my Z though any input would be great.
You could do what I did..
1) Rims
2) Nismo Suspension
3) Nismo Exhaust & Intake
4) Bodykit & Spoiler
It's a fun ride
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first thing I did was the JWT intake and STILLEN True-Dual exhaust. I love the new tone and some power gains were noticeable on the street.
my next step is some STILLEN Sways and a Motordyne 5/16" spacer, since florida tends to get hot sometimes...
my next step is some STILLEN Sways and a Motordyne 5/16" spacer, since florida tends to get hot sometimes...
i think the whole thing about the aftermarket intakes not adding hp is BS....i raced a friend on the interstate and let him get the jump...i only have a popcharger and hes completely stock i easily caught up to him and eventually passed him by 2 cars and stayed at that point...
Originally Posted by LouiZ
i think the whole thing about the aftermarket intakes not adding hp is BS....i raced a friend on the interstate and let him get the jump...i only have a popcharger and hes completely stock i easily caught up to him and eventually passed him by 2 cars and stayed at that point...
Originally Posted by cougfan350
New to the site and just picked up an 06 Z 2 weeks ago. Looking for any input as to recommendations for mods. Previous background came from toyota pickups so in for a bit of a change. LOVE my Z though any input would be great.
i suggest you read this thread completely and do what it suggests.
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/50429-new-350z-owners-read-this-before-doing-any-modifications-to-your-z.html
Originally Posted by imjdoggie
Why would you say this, can you back it up??? I'm very curious about this?
I went with the drop in K&N and left my stock '06 intake because for less money and no stalling issues you seem to get the same results or close to a pop charger without the heat soak.
If a dyno comes along or is out there that shows otherwise I might switch at that time but I don't see a reason at this time.
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....hlight=v+stack
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ight=06+airbox
quote from the 100 questions thread
Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Q: What are some advantages and disadvantages of different intakes? Should I go for a cold air intake (CAI), a JWT popcharger, or any other suggestions?
A:
03-05 Stock intake:
pro: sucks COLD air from outside your engine bay, has low pressure losses, OEM paper filter is very good making this the cleanest intake for your engine
con: once you start flowing a lot more air in general, stock intake box may start to be restrictive.
2006+ Stock intake:
pro: same as above, except with an improved velocity stack / venturi ring. This accelerates air coming into the plenum, which is a more efficient design. Arguably the best intake available for the 350Z in my humble opinion.
con: same as above, but still one of the best out there
JWT popcharger:
pro: can suck higher volume of air compared to stock due to high performance filter. Improved velocity stack (venturi ring) compared even to 06+ stock intake. The venturi ring accelerates air coming into your plenum for added power.
con: sucks hot air from engine bay and heat shield does not really help all that much in preventing it from sucking hot air. People have reported a problem stalling when travelling at high speeds and putting the car in neutral with this intake.
STILLEN Intake:
pro: similar design to the JWT popcharger. Includes a venturi ring, and a very functional cold-air-box to make this one of the best intake available. Does not suffer from the same hot air sucking as the JWT popcharger.
con: the price is significantly higher than the JWT intake, but this is the only Con I can think of.
Long tube CAI such as Nismo, Injen:
pro: sucks colder air, (note...so does stock)
con: More pressure losses due to a longer tube. This is a fact of life folks. More bends and longer tube = more pressure losses. In fact, long tube CAI's have even shown horsepower LOSSES on a dyno.
K&N typhoon (short tube like stock intake / JWT popcharger, but includes a front-mounted scoop):
pro: cone-type filter should suck a higher volume of air compared to stock. attempts to offset JWT popcharger's hot-air syndrome by incorporating a cold air scoop.
con: hard to prove that the scoop is actually effective
HKS Racing Suction
pro: Shorter tube like stock, higher flowing filter
con: People have stated that the install is difficult, price is rather high for what seems like a minimal improvement over JWT popcharger
A:
03-05 Stock intake:
pro: sucks COLD air from outside your engine bay, has low pressure losses, OEM paper filter is very good making this the cleanest intake for your engine
con: once you start flowing a lot more air in general, stock intake box may start to be restrictive.
2006+ Stock intake:
pro: same as above, except with an improved velocity stack / venturi ring. This accelerates air coming into the plenum, which is a more efficient design. Arguably the best intake available for the 350Z in my humble opinion.
con: same as above, but still one of the best out there
JWT popcharger:
pro: can suck higher volume of air compared to stock due to high performance filter. Improved velocity stack (venturi ring) compared even to 06+ stock intake. The venturi ring accelerates air coming into your plenum for added power.
con: sucks hot air from engine bay and heat shield does not really help all that much in preventing it from sucking hot air. People have reported a problem stalling when travelling at high speeds and putting the car in neutral with this intake.
STILLEN Intake:
pro: similar design to the JWT popcharger. Includes a venturi ring, and a very functional cold-air-box to make this one of the best intake available. Does not suffer from the same hot air sucking as the JWT popcharger.
con: the price is significantly higher than the JWT intake, but this is the only Con I can think of.
Long tube CAI such as Nismo, Injen:
pro: sucks colder air, (note...so does stock)
con: More pressure losses due to a longer tube. This is a fact of life folks. More bends and longer tube = more pressure losses. In fact, long tube CAI's have even shown horsepower LOSSES on a dyno.
K&N typhoon (short tube like stock intake / JWT popcharger, but includes a front-mounted scoop):
pro: cone-type filter should suck a higher volume of air compared to stock. attempts to offset JWT popcharger's hot-air syndrome by incorporating a cold air scoop.
con: hard to prove that the scoop is actually effective
HKS Racing Suction
pro: Shorter tube like stock, higher flowing filter
con: People have stated that the install is difficult, price is rather high for what seems like a minimal improvement over JWT popcharger
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