2004 350z extra HP?
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2004 350z extra HP?
First all of, I want to say: I'm sure there are HUNDREDS of these threads out there. I wanted to start one so I could ask questions, particularly because some of these type of threads are dead. I just wanted a new discussion!
So I'm a first time Z owner. I own a Metallic Blue (Code B17) 2004 350z Touring. I've had it for a few weeks, it's got 80k miles on it, in perfect shape on the inside, and 8/10 in the paint. Just for the record it's probably 10/10 for most people, but I'm stupidly picky on perfection .
I'm absolutely in love with it, it dominates my thoughts and my dreams, sadly. I have a list a mile long of cosmetic things I'm ordering, but as for some extra horsepower, I'm still unsure.
What I'm looking for is to maximize my HP to dollar ratio. I don't want to spend X amount on, say, a cold air intake, when I could take that X amount and buy something for the same price that will provide more performance.
My price range is $100-500 on individual parts. I say $100, not 0, because I'm not looking for tips and tricks that will give me 1HP here, and 3HP there, AT THE MOMENT.
I did see a few chips out there that promise 50 - 60 HP for about $100, thoughts on those? Best ones to look into? Anything you guys think is the best bang for the buck would be greatly appreciated. I have my ideas, but this is my first Z, so I would rather get the facts from people who have been there done that!
Thanks in advance for your help!
So I'm a first time Z owner. I own a Metallic Blue (Code B17) 2004 350z Touring. I've had it for a few weeks, it's got 80k miles on it, in perfect shape on the inside, and 8/10 in the paint. Just for the record it's probably 10/10 for most people, but I'm stupidly picky on perfection .
I'm absolutely in love with it, it dominates my thoughts and my dreams, sadly. I have a list a mile long of cosmetic things I'm ordering, but as for some extra horsepower, I'm still unsure.
What I'm looking for is to maximize my HP to dollar ratio. I don't want to spend X amount on, say, a cold air intake, when I could take that X amount and buy something for the same price that will provide more performance.
My price range is $100-500 on individual parts. I say $100, not 0, because I'm not looking for tips and tricks that will give me 1HP here, and 3HP there, AT THE MOMENT.
I did see a few chips out there that promise 50 - 60 HP for about $100, thoughts on those? Best ones to look into? Anything you guys think is the best bang for the buck would be greatly appreciated. I have my ideas, but this is my first Z, so I would rather get the facts from people who have been there done that!
Thanks in advance for your help!
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AHAHAHAHAHA!!! Chips that add 50-60 HP?!?! This car doesn't have a "chip" that you can just swap in. Also, you won't get 50-60 HP out of ANY mod(s) (even if you add them all up) unless you get turbos or a supercharger. And no, I don't mean the eBay leaf blower ones. Multiply you $500 budget by ten, then you'll be close.
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Lmao. That's what I want to do. Waste 8 grand for a turbo on a 10 year old car. GOOD TALK BUDDY. You misread anyway, 500 isn't my budget, PER PART PRICEx4. I plan on owning the car for about a year to commute in a fun way. Most of what I'm doing is for resale, as I own it outright. This is something for my enjoyment while I own it. If you don't have an answer regarding parts, then don't post directed towards me.
Any who, I will go search because it's easier than getting an individual response, but having to weed through the trolls for days. Thanks!
Any who, I will go search because it's easier than getting an individual response, but having to weed through the trolls for days. Thanks!
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Lmao. That's what I want to do. Waste 8 grand for a turbo on a 10 year old car. GOOD TALK BUDDY. You misread anyway, 500 isn't my budget, PER PART PRICEx4. I plan on owning the car for about a year to commute in a fun way. Most of what I'm doing is for resale, as I own it outright. This is something for my enjoyment while I own it. If you don't have an answer regarding parts, then don't post directed towards me.
Also, nice conflicting statements dipsh!t
You really don't realize that a stock car is the best for resale value?
Or is it really for your own enjoyment (after saying you're doing modifications for resale) in which case spending the amount of money you have budgeted for your Z will frustrate you more with the minimal gains you'll receive
Good luck trying to tell people what/when to post on a public forum
But yeah, good talk buddy. Way to prove that you're just another idiot starting a useless thread without doing proper research. You should get that chip for sure, you obviously know what you're talking about.
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I want that chip, screw UpRev , that chip will add much more HP
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will full bolt ons and tune (hr engine) i put down 286, pre tune dyno 264.
exhaust is full motorydne (ART & TDX2) - approx 2100
takeda intakes - about 300
uprev tune and retune - 900
so if there is a chip that produces those results show me where to buy i would at least double what i gained with 2400 in parts, and tuning. hate to break it to ya but, what you are saying doesnt exist
exhaust is full motorydne (ART & TDX2) - approx 2100
takeda intakes - about 300
uprev tune and retune - 900
so if there is a chip that produces those results show me where to buy i would at least double what i gained with 2400 in parts, and tuning. hate to break it to ya but, what you are saying doesnt exist
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Lmao. That's what I want to do. Waste 8 grand for a turbo on a 10 year old car. GOOD TALK BUDDY. You misread anyway, 500 isn't my budget, PER PART PRICEx4. I plan on owning the car for about a year to commute in a fun way. Most of what I'm doing is for resale, as I own it outright. This is something for my enjoyment while I own it. If you don't have an answer regarding parts, then don't post directed towards me.
Any who, I will go search because it's easier than getting an individual response, but having to weed through the trolls for days. Thanks!
Any who, I will go search because it's easier than getting an individual response, but having to weed through the trolls for days. Thanks!
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Get yourself a Performance Turbo Air Intake Supercharger Fan Turbonator
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Performance-Turbo-Air-Intake-Supercharger-Fan-Turbonator-Gas-Saver-for-Nissan-/271281528924?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3A350Z&hash=item3f29a3a05c&vxp=mtr
10HP bro
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Performance-Turbo-Air-Intake-Supercharger-Fan-Turbonator-Gas-Saver-for-Nissan-/271281528924?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3A350Z&hash=item3f29a3a05c&vxp=mtr
10HP bro
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First all of, I want to say: I'm sure there are HUNDREDS of these threads out there. I wanted to start one so I could ask questions, particularly because some of these type of threads are dead. I just wanted a new discussion!
So I'm a first time Z owner. I own a Metallic Blue (Code B17) 2004 350z Touring. I've had it for a few weeks, it's got 80k miles on it, in perfect shape on the inside, and 8/10 in the paint. Just for the record it's probably 10/10 for most people, but I'm stupidly picky on perfection .
I'm absolutely in love with it, it dominates my thoughts and my dreams, sadly. I have a list a mile long of cosmetic things I'm ordering, but as for some extra horsepower, I'm still unsure.
What I'm looking for is to maximize my HP to dollar ratio. I don't want to spend X amount on, say, a cold air intake, when I could take that X amount and buy something for the same price that will provide more performance.
My price range is $100-500 on individual parts. I say $100, not 0, because I'm not looking for tips and tricks that will give me 1HP here, and 3HP there, AT THE MOMENT.
I did see a few chips out there that promise 50 - 60 HP for about $100, thoughts on those? Best ones to look into? Anything you guys think is the best bang for the buck would be greatly appreciated. I have my ideas, but this is my first Z, so I would rather get the facts from people who have been there done that!
Thanks in advance for your help!
So I'm a first time Z owner. I own a Metallic Blue (Code B17) 2004 350z Touring. I've had it for a few weeks, it's got 80k miles on it, in perfect shape on the inside, and 8/10 in the paint. Just for the record it's probably 10/10 for most people, but I'm stupidly picky on perfection .
I'm absolutely in love with it, it dominates my thoughts and my dreams, sadly. I have a list a mile long of cosmetic things I'm ordering, but as for some extra horsepower, I'm still unsure.
What I'm looking for is to maximize my HP to dollar ratio. I don't want to spend X amount on, say, a cold air intake, when I could take that X amount and buy something for the same price that will provide more performance.
My price range is $100-500 on individual parts. I say $100, not 0, because I'm not looking for tips and tricks that will give me 1HP here, and 3HP there, AT THE MOMENT.
I did see a few chips out there that promise 50 - 60 HP for about $100, thoughts on those? Best ones to look into? Anything you guys think is the best bang for the buck would be greatly appreciated. I have my ideas, but this is my first Z, so I would rather get the facts from people who have been there done that!
Thanks in advance for your help!
So if you could come up with about $650 you could get your car tuned and test pipe installed. That would be my go if I were in your shoes, but dont throw out your old cats if you are going to resell car in a year.
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First all of, I want to say: I'm sure there are HUNDREDS of these threads out there. I wanted to start one so I could ask questions, particularly because some of these type of threads are dead. I just wanted a new discussion!
So I'm a first time Z owner. I own a Metallic Blue (Code B17) 2004 350z Touring. I've had it for a few weeks, it's got 80k miles on it, in perfect shape on the inside, and 8/10 in the paint. Just for the record it's probably 10/10 for most people, but I'm stupidly picky on perfection .
I'm absolutely in love with it, it dominates my thoughts and my dreams, sadly. I have a list a mile long of cosmetic things I'm ordering, but as for some extra horsepower, I'm still unsure.
What I'm looking for is to maximize my HP to dollar ratio. I don't want to spend X amount on, say, a cold air intake, when I could take that X amount and buy something for the same price that will provide more performance.
My price range is $100-500 on individual parts. I say $100, not 0, because I'm not looking for tips and tricks that will give me 1HP here, and 3HP there, AT THE MOMENT.
I did see a few chips out there that promise 50 - 60 HP for about $100, thoughts on those? Best ones to look into? Anything you guys think is the best bang for the buck would be greatly appreciated. I have my ideas, but this is my first Z, so I would rather get the facts from people who have been there done that!
Thanks in advance for your help!
So I'm a first time Z owner. I own a Metallic Blue (Code B17) 2004 350z Touring. I've had it for a few weeks, it's got 80k miles on it, in perfect shape on the inside, and 8/10 in the paint. Just for the record it's probably 10/10 for most people, but I'm stupidly picky on perfection .
I'm absolutely in love with it, it dominates my thoughts and my dreams, sadly. I have a list a mile long of cosmetic things I'm ordering, but as for some extra horsepower, I'm still unsure.
What I'm looking for is to maximize my HP to dollar ratio. I don't want to spend X amount on, say, a cold air intake, when I could take that X amount and buy something for the same price that will provide more performance.
My price range is $100-500 on individual parts. I say $100, not 0, because I'm not looking for tips and tricks that will give me 1HP here, and 3HP there, AT THE MOMENT.
I did see a few chips out there that promise 50 - 60 HP for about $100, thoughts on those? Best ones to look into? Anything you guys think is the best bang for the buck would be greatly appreciated. I have my ideas, but this is my first Z, so I would rather get the facts from people who have been there done that!
Thanks in advance for your help!
Lmao. That's what I want to do. Waste 8 grand for a turbo on a 10 year old car. GOOD TALK BUDDY. You misread anyway, 500 isn't my budget, PER PART PRICEx4. I plan on owning the car for about a year to commute in a fun way. Most of what I'm doing is for resale, as I own it outright. This is something for my enjoyment while I own it. If you don't have an answer regarding parts, then don't post directed towards me.
Any who, I will go search because it's easier than getting an individual response, but having to weed through the trolls for days. Thanks!
Any who, I will go search because it's easier than getting an individual response, but having to weed through the trolls for days. Thanks!
As someone who works in Economics and Finance, i have a couple of questions for your retarded *** purchase.
1. Why did you buy a Z to only commute for a year and resale it?
2. Why are you planning to mod the car if your reselling?
3. Why are you asking for opinions on your purchase, than shiiting on them when they answer you?
4. Why didnt you research the car you planned to spend money on to see if it would fit your supposed resale plans so you can cover the money you invested and make profit?
5. You do realize that driving it around for a year and modding the car isnt going to do much for this car in terms of resale?
Your whole posts sounds dumb as shiit, just like the dumbass financial move you made. Could have bought a civic and banked the rest but no i have to look cool in Tucson, Arizona, where no one lives. Great post op
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damn guys, talk about flaming the newby!! lol
Anyway OP, on a realistic note you're not going to get decent quality parts on the "budget-per-part" you're working with.
Power wise, if you dont plan on going F/I, for the DE you're really just limited to a few bolt-ons (plenum-spacers, intake, high-flow cats/test pipes/etc, and exhaust) and a tune (because there is no such thing as chipping for our cars, this isn't an audi or volkswagon). And you're not going to get that much power. a 15 min research will answer most of your questions regarding this.
and trust me.. you will but only get a fraction of the money you dumped into modding your car back..
so if you plan on selling your in a year.. just keep it stock.. it's fun and great car as is. And will hold it's resale value better that way.
don't go and dump crappy 100-500 dollar ebay/autozone crap into your car.
Anyway OP, on a realistic note you're not going to get decent quality parts on the "budget-per-part" you're working with.
Power wise, if you dont plan on going F/I, for the DE you're really just limited to a few bolt-ons (plenum-spacers, intake, high-flow cats/test pipes/etc, and exhaust) and a tune (because there is no such thing as chipping for our cars, this isn't an audi or volkswagon). And you're not going to get that much power. a 15 min research will answer most of your questions regarding this.
and trust me.. you will but only get a fraction of the money you dumped into modding your car back..
so if you plan on selling your in a year.. just keep it stock.. it's fun and great car as is. And will hold it's resale value better that way.
don't go and dump crappy 100-500 dollar ebay/autozone crap into your car.
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Lmao. That's what I want to do. Waste 8 grand for a turbo on a 10 year old car. GOOD TALK BUDDY. You misread anyway, 500 isn't my budget, PER PART PRICEx4. I plan on owning the car for about a year to commute in a fun way. Most of what I'm doing is for resale, as I own it outright. This is something for my enjoyment while I own it. If you don't have an answer regarding parts, then don't post directed towards me.
Any who, I will go search because it's easier than getting an individual response, but having to weed through the trolls for days. Thanks!
Any who, I will go search because it's easier than getting an individual response, but having to weed through the trolls for days. Thanks!