Calling All The OGs. Alberto, DavidV, Ect, Ect..Tell Me How To Build My Z!
 

So for a little background.

Last week I took the Z out of winter hibernation. She still rips :D and the handles like a dream. The only problem is the car doesn't seem to pull the way I remembered it did. Never planned on doing any engine modification but I guess here I go. :icon18:

The car:
2003 350z Touring A/T
roughly 28,000 miles and everything is still bone stock.
listed at 287hp but I have never dynoed it to see what the actual WHP is.
From what I have seen, I would guess WHP typically stands around 210 - 220whp for this model? correct me if I am wrong.
This is my DD and as of this year will be driven in the winter.

Goals:
I want to stick to N/A.
Nothing too crazy, no turbo or anything.
I am more into feeling the pull of the car.
So I guess I can assume that I am more torque oriented than HP, although I realize they do go hand in hand.
Just to throw a number out their I guess I would say around 260whp, although I realize it will likely be much less than this.

I am also planning on doing suspension and wheels to supplement the increase in power.


What I have planned:

Motordyne Plenum spacer 5/16
Motordyne XYZ (straight, resonated or HFC pipe?)
5zigen Pro Racer ZZ Catback exhaust
Stillen/HKS grounding kit (which is better?)
Stillen engine damper
Top fuel power chamber


Other possibilities:
Crawford Headers
Berk HFC

I realize the list is quite basic but if you have anything you think should be added or changed please let me know. I am always open to suggestions.

Disclaimer: I am quite new to engine modding and the modding scene in general. So my knowledge is quite limited and explanation may have to be simplified for my understanding. :(

Thanks for all your help.

Don't waste your money on engine damper, grounding kit, headers.

Do Berk HFC. Pass on plenum spacer and do MREV2 instead. Exhaust is a toss-up, not much power there anyway, pick one for sound, weight savings, looks.


Start off by reading this...
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...ns-your-z.html

and

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/197329-the-top-100-common-questions.html

*came in expecting pics*

Same here.

-throws 3 year old temper tantrum-

Me 3! :thinking:...:dunno:...:icon27:

yeah...unless you have pics, I'm calling BS

:confused:

teh thread..it angers meh.


:icon22:

Lets all just start talking about King Julien..

"Heeeey look at me, im a lady! Which of you is not attracted to me, yes?!"

Rimmed up and a killers system and yer good to go...

Apologies for those expecting pics.
I wanted to run it by a few people before going through with everything :icon38:
All I have right now is the 5zigen exhaust and spl front A arms... lol.
And will be getting the motordyne xyz VERY soon.
I raised my car and found one side had a hole...

:worthless:

Hey Dave,
The first link you sent to be said that the thread was invalid?
And can't do anything about the exhaust now, the only thing I actually have purchased. :p it was too good of a deal to pass up haha. but will look into the Mrev2. Any reason about the plenum?

thread needs pics :pics:

:werd:

it probably doesn't feel as fast because you are getting used to the Z. When i first got mine it felt like a Ferrari, now not so much. Once you get the mod bug you will just be chasing HP

Pics??????????:dunno:

UpRev tuning is a must!!!!!!!!

+1

fact

I'll be gathering some more info on this.
Good thing too b/c I would have never found out about this. :thumbup:
I always assumed everyone just went with a plenum spacer.
Do the gains really justify the cost when comparing the plenum spacer to the MREV2? It's almost 2x the money.

You lost me at A/T

You don't need an mrev on an automatic disregard that advice. Honestly the money would be best spent on hfc's or art pipes and a tune plus a spacer. You will feel it after that

Blaaaah......