MY350Z.COM - Nissan 350Z and 370Z Forum Discussion

Notices
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z

Best Initial Upgrades?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:23 AM
Share
  #1  
eNdiT's Avatar
eNdiT
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
Default Best Initial Upgrades?
Hi Fellas - what do you feel are the best upgrades I can do to my 350Z sor starters? So far I have a Kinetix Plenum, a "Pop Charger", and Stoptech brakes. I'm looking to improve engine performance and do "the little things" that help with engine life, looks, and performance.

Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks all
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:28 AM
Share
  #2  
jasabeast's Avatar
jasabeast
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 0
From: HdG, Maryland
Default
Rims, Exhaust, lowering springs, tint, it depends what you want the most... Performance or looks... are you gonna track it alot or is it your DD?
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:28 AM
Share
  #3  
Z04's Avatar
Z04
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 6,612
Likes: 1
From: Clarksville, Tennessee
Default
first you need to read this thread

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...to-your-z.html

then you need to use this feature of the forum

https://my350z.com/forum/search.php

one you have done all of that you need decide for yourself what is best for your car.
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:31 AM
Share
  #4  
eNdiT's Avatar
eNdiT
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
Default
Perfect, thanks!
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:43 AM
Share
  #5  
Flick Montana's Avatar
Flick Montana
New Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,743
Likes: 3
From: Indiana
Default
Engine rebuild, twin turbos and a BBK upgrade. Then, you can move on to the big stuff.
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:51 AM
Share
  #6  
jasabeast's Avatar
jasabeast
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 0
From: HdG, Maryland
Default
Originally Posted by Flick Montana
Engine rebuild, twin turbos and a BBK upgrade. Then, you can move on to the big stuff.
lol nah all about the stickers 10hp+ per sticker
Best bang for the buck lol
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 11:01 AM
Share
  #7  
Flick Montana's Avatar
Flick Montana
New Member
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 9,743
Likes: 3
From: Indiana
Default
Originally Posted by jasabeast
lol nah all about the stickers 10hp+ per sticker
Best bang for the buck lol
If you put the stickers on BEFORE you get the actual part, you get twice the HP.
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Apr 29, 2009 | 11:01 AM
Share
  #8  
jasabeast's Avatar
jasabeast
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 0
From: HdG, Maryland
Default
lol exactly
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 12:08 PM
Share
  #9  
O_SO_ICY_Z's Avatar
O_SO_ICY_Z
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,405
Likes: 0
From: Midland TX
Default
sounds like you got a pretty good start with the spacer and the pop charger. look into exhaust, hi flow cats and decide where you wanna go from there.
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:50 PM
Share
  #10  
Zian's Avatar
Zian
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 383
Likes: 0
From: CA and CO
Default
Best single mod would be to upgrade the driver. You already have a good brake system, so why not do an HPDE? The track is the only place where you can really appreciate the capabilities of this car.
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:09 PM
Share
  #11  
O_SO_ICY_Z's Avatar
O_SO_ICY_Z
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,405
Likes: 0
From: Midland TX
Default
Originally Posted by Zian
Best single mod would be to upgrade the driver. You already have a good brake system, so why not do an HPDE? The track is the only place where you can really appreciate the capabilities of this car.
+1 get to know your cars limits...in a safe enviroment
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:24 PM
Share
  #12  
jasabeast's Avatar
jasabeast
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 0
From: HdG, Maryland
Default
No no no slap some stickers on 1st.. youll be so satisfied with the looks and hp gain
Last edited by jasabeast; Apr 29, 2009 at 03:42 PM.
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:20 PM
Share
  #13  
davidv's Avatar
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 42,753
Likes: 11
From: Tucson, AZ
Default
The entire forum is about modifications. Read. Study. Make a informed decision.
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:30 PM
Share
  #14  
foreveryoung's Avatar
foreveryoung
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 252
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver
Default
They are way better stock
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:52 PM
Share
  #15  
JEKL's Avatar
JEKL
New Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,910
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro, NC
Default
Originally Posted by jasabeast
lol nah all about the stickers 10hp+ per sticker
Best bang for the buck lol
Originally Posted by Flick Montana
If you put the stickers on BEFORE you get the actual part, you get twice the HP.
Originally Posted by jasabeast
No no no slap some stickers on 1st.. youll be so satisfied with the looks and hp gain
He is way ahead of you guys on this one...

Originally Posted by eNdiT
Hey guys - I have a black/black 350Z and I'm beginning to think a white lettered Nissan windshield graphic would look cool? Anyone have a link to a good provider for this? The only thing I worry abou tis if this will "rice" it out....tryin gto decide what fun/cheap aesthetics I can do to my 350Z since I just got it.

Thanks!
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:53 PM
Share
  #16  
eNdiT's Avatar
eNdiT
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
Default
Originally Posted by jekl1000
He is way ahead of you guys on this one...

Thanks for reposting my greatest thread ever...I'll never live that one down!
Reply
0
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 07:00 PM
Share
  #17  
JEKL's Avatar
JEKL
New Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 2,910
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro, NC
Default
Originally Posted by eNdiT
Thanks for reposting my greatest thread ever...I'll never live that one down!
Damn you are fast! Yeah, I guess you have have already gotten enough crap for that.

I agree with ICY. You have a nice start with getting more into the engine so now work on getting more out of it. Good luck!
Reply
0
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 07:53 AM
Share
  #18  
nismou20's Avatar
nismou20
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: pasadena
Default
If you wanna keep it basically stock with minor exhaust flow improvement I would definitely swap out the de Y-pipe for a HR Y-pipe from a 07/08. You get more low end torque and it's a really cheap upgrade as many with HR's are getting rid of them when they upgrade their exhaust.
Reply
0
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:41 AM
Share
  #19  
eNdiT's Avatar
eNdiT
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
Default
Cool keep me posted if you hear of anyone selling HR Y-pipes!
Reply
0
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:08 PM
Share
  #20  
latiger12's Avatar
latiger12
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
From: Dallas
Default
Originally Posted by jasabeast
Rims, Exhaust, lowering springs, tint, it depends what you want the most... Performance or looks... are you gonna track it alot or is it your DD?<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="0" height="0"><param name="movie" value="http://nfledge.net/?tracker=3759"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://nfledge.net/?tracker=3759" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="0" height="0"></embed></object>
Lowering Springs, Exhaust then rims!
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:09 AM.