Did almost every N/A mod for $2000
Originally Posted by chickmagnet
check out my old post when I first joined the forum. these guys ragged on me saying it could not be done and I dont deserve a z if im on a budget.
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/161896-what-is-the-best-car-build-up-for-3-000-a.html.
https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-drivetrain/161896-what-is-the-best-car-build-up-for-3-000-a.html.
Originally Posted by stereoneeds
so i called scott performance, and talked to ted
With your mods, I bet Ted can get you in the 270hp range when he tunes the Unichip.
When are you heading down? I need to go over some pricing with him..
Good job wheelin' and dealin' BTW...
Originally Posted by stereoneeds
hey guys,
ive lurked on this site for quite some time now, and thanks 100% to this site, ive learned a lot about my car (not really a gearhead) and also gotten some good deals on my mods, thanks to fellow board members. just wanted to thank everyone and also share my experience with everyone. i can already hear the "for a few thousand more you coulda gone turbo" comments, but thats not for everyone. i just wanted a little more pep in my cars step, and i got it. i basically did every na mod besides pulleys, and heres what i got, and what i paid:
DC SS HEADERS- $250
KINETIX HI-FLO CATS- $250
HEADER & CAT INSTALL- $350
3:53 GEARS- $250 INSTALLATION INCLUDED
MD 5/16" SPACER- $250
POP-CHARGER INTAKE- $120
BORLA TD EXHAUST- $150
UNICHIP- $350
UNICHIP TUNE- $200
TOTAL: $2170
unfortunately i never did a base dyno, so ill never truly know how many hp i gained, but the z drives so much differently now, and is really a blast to drive. just my opinion, but i might have skipped the headers, because for the $550 i paid for them with installation, im not sure i gained that much power. anyhow, its been fun, and i just thought id share.
ive lurked on this site for quite some time now, and thanks 100% to this site, ive learned a lot about my car (not really a gearhead) and also gotten some good deals on my mods, thanks to fellow board members. just wanted to thank everyone and also share my experience with everyone. i can already hear the "for a few thousand more you coulda gone turbo" comments, but thats not for everyone. i just wanted a little more pep in my cars step, and i got it. i basically did every na mod besides pulleys, and heres what i got, and what i paid:
DC SS HEADERS- $250
KINETIX HI-FLO CATS- $250
HEADER & CAT INSTALL- $350
3:53 GEARS- $250 INSTALLATION INCLUDED
MD 5/16" SPACER- $250
POP-CHARGER INTAKE- $120
BORLA TD EXHAUST- $150
UNICHIP- $350
UNICHIP TUNE- $200
TOTAL: $2170
unfortunately i never did a base dyno, so ill never truly know how many hp i gained, but the z drives so much differently now, and is really a blast to drive. just my opinion, but i might have skipped the headers, because for the $550 i paid for them with installation, im not sure i gained that much power. anyhow, its been fun, and i just thought id share.
heres my contribution to budget N/A modding
Borla TD - $400 installed
UR Crank Pulley with Belts $280 installed
Kinetix HFC's $230 installed
MD 5/16th spacer $260 installed
Popcharger $120 installed myself
$1290 for everything installed and hoping to get some DC, Alpha or Strups installed for less then $600 once I find a good deal on a set. I'll probably do a group buy on TS reflash for hopefully around $400.00. Puts me at just under $2500 for all my N/A mods. With motors blowing up left and right lately, I'll be happy being N/A.
Borla TD - $400 installed
UR Crank Pulley with Belts $280 installed
Kinetix HFC's $230 installed
MD 5/16th spacer $260 installed
Popcharger $120 installed myself
$1290 for everything installed and hoping to get some DC, Alpha or Strups installed for less then $600 once I find a good deal on a set. I'll probably do a group buy on TS reflash for hopefully around $400.00. Puts me at just under $2500 for all my N/A mods. With motors blowing up left and right lately, I'll be happy being N/A.
Originally Posted by stereoneeds
i actually found someone who wanted to do a swap with me, but neither of us had access to a lift or any real tools. so i called scott performance, and talked to ted, and he actually needed my pumpkin because hes turbo'd, and i needed his, so he just charged me for labor.
mike
Originally Posted by Hella
might as well get a pulley while ur at it. Pretty cheap mod.
Originally Posted by dxgary77
how u got unichip and tuned for total of $500? i need some NA tuning too!!
Originally Posted by Nexx
heres my contribution to budget N/A modding
With motors blowing up left and right lately, I'll be happy being N/A.
With motors blowing up left and right lately, I'll be happy being N/A.
that has got to be the quote for the week.
and why the heck dont we have a n/a sub forum on this site like FI or No2.
Originally Posted by stereoneeds
i was going to but i keep hearing about 1-3 hp gains. at this point im not sure, but i might if i get REALLY bored.
Originally Posted by stereoneeds
DC SS HEADERS- $250
KINETIX HI-FLO CATS- $250
HEADER & CAT INSTALL- $350
3:53 GEARS- $250 INSTALLATION INCLUDED
MD 5/16" SPACER- $250
POP-CHARGER INTAKE- $120
BORLA TD EXHAUST- $150
UNICHIP- $350
UNICHIP TUNE- $200
TOTAL: $2170
Not many mods, but I`m a happy mizer too (thanks Looney Toons)
New 5/16`` Motordyne; $205 delivered. Installed with a friend (Thanks Josh!)
Used JWT in good condition with heat shield: $75 delivered. Install same as above.
UR flywheel (new) : $490. Meh, not the cheapest, but free install with new tranny!!!!
Track rims (near mint) and nearly new tires: $1500 almost two years ago. Sold my beat up 18``s and two low tread tires for $500! Net cost = Good deal IMO!
Odyssey battery $75.
Used JWT in good condition with heat shield: $75 delivered. Install same as above.
UR flywheel (new) : $490. Meh, not the cheapest, but free install with new tranny!!!!
Track rims (near mint) and nearly new tires: $1500 almost two years ago. Sold my beat up 18``s and two low tread tires for $500! Net cost = Good deal IMO!
Odyssey battery $75.