Did almost every N/A mod for $2000
05-31-2006, 07:51 AM
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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.
05-31-2006, 09:57 AM
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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...
05-31-2006, 04:03 PM
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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.
05-31-2006, 05:11 PM
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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.
05-31-2006, 05:50 PM
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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.
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05-31-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Hella
might as well get a pulley while ur at it. Pretty cheap mod.
05-31-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dxgary77
how u got unichip and tuned for total of $500? i need some NA tuning too!!
05-31-2006, 08:20 PM
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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.
06-10-2006, 10:41 PM
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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.
06-11-2006, 02:56 AM
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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
06-11-2006, 08:07 AM
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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.