Simple performace upgrades beginners can do themselves???
New Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 220
Likes: 8
From: Alabama
Just research 350Z bolt-ons and figure out if you want to go down any of the paths. Air intake is probably the easiest but like others have said, it won't really do anything. If you get more than 3 bolt-ons it will be worthwhile to get a tune so that you can actually pickup some power. Without atleast 3 bolt-ons and a tune, I doubt you'll feel a difference.
I'd recommend an exhaust (for the sound) or sway bars (for better cornering).
I'd recommend an exhaust (for the sound) or sway bars (for better cornering).
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Thats Classified
leave the stock airbox alone.... hfc's, exhaust, plenum spacer, tune is about all you can do without tearing into the motor... change the spark plugs (sometimes the simplest things make a big difference), change trans and rear diff fluid, and run full synthetic muffler bearing grease
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Thats Classified
Just research 350Z bolt-ons and figure out if you want to go down any of the paths. Air intake is probably the easiest but like others have said, it won't really do anything. If you get more than 3 bolt-ons it will be worthwhile to get a tune so that you can actually pickup some power. Without atleast 3 bolt-ons and a tune, I doubt you'll feel a difference.
I'd recommend an exhaust (for the sound) or sway bars (for better cornering).
I'd recommend an exhaust (for the sound) or sway bars (for better cornering).
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Thats Classified
Thanks for the heads up. I had a feeling something like that would do nothing whatsoever. Ill keep an eye on bolt ons and tuning it.
New Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 22,798
Likes: 829
From: Alberta
This is quite helpful. I was just looking at some videos about the plenum spacer and changing spark plugs...im thinking of doing these two for now as a starter. Having the engine breath better I think is a good idea. More throttle response and makes the car work less to go. I know for sure engine oil shouldn't be an issue I always put full synethic oil in my car. but your right about other fluids that I could make it better. 1 question though what do you mean by (change trans) because I do know that means transmission. What would you change in the transmission??.
EDIT: FUUU Trav!
Last edited by Syner; Jul 9, 2014 at 08:36 AM.
New Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 22,798
Likes: 829
From: Alberta