View Poll Results: Which Aftermarket upgrades would you consider?
Turbo
395
46.86%
Supercharger
362
42.94%
ECU/Chip Upgrade
626
74.26%
CAT Back Exhaust / Header
519
61.57%
Lightweight Pulleys
293
34.76%
Cold Air Intake (CAI)
508
60.26%
Brakes
267
31.67%
Shocks & Springs
348
41.28%
Swaybars
307
36.42%
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Nismo Parts
Originally posted by #15Blade
LOL! I have no idea! I'm driving a '86 s-10 blazer with about 140 hp. I've been waiting for "my" car for about 15 years. (Wife and kids come first!) Because I refuse to buy on credit, I am limited to about $30k. I was looking at buying a miata, and had pretty thoroughly investigated the turbo market to get to the performance I wanted... when the 350z was announced with the performance I was shooting for right out the door - and for the same or lower price!
But seriousely, I have a friend putting out 425 rwhp in a 93 RX-7. That car is scary fast. I don't know if I will ever need more than the stock engine puts out, but that's what he thought when he bought the rx-7. Then again, he's crazy... In anycase, if I ever do upgrade, I don't think I will be willing to put out $6K for less than a 100-125hp increase, because I suspect I would be targeting the Z06. Should be able to do that safely with a supercharger running 6-8 psi.
LOL! I have no idea! I'm driving a '86 s-10 blazer with about 140 hp. I've been waiting for "my" car for about 15 years. (Wife and kids come first!) Because I refuse to buy on credit, I am limited to about $30k. I was looking at buying a miata, and had pretty thoroughly investigated the turbo market to get to the performance I wanted... when the 350z was announced with the performance I was shooting for right out the door - and for the same or lower price!
But seriousely, I have a friend putting out 425 rwhp in a 93 RX-7. That car is scary fast. I don't know if I will ever need more than the stock engine puts out, but that's what he thought when he bought the rx-7. Then again, he's crazy... In anycase, if I ever do upgrade, I don't think I will be willing to put out $6K for less than a 100-125hp increase, because I suspect I would be targeting the Z06. Should be able to do that safely with a supercharger running 6-8 psi.
The Z would be just fine with +100 hp. If the clutch and rear diff, tires, etc. would handle it, I have no trouble with "why" - if you can push the car's envelope today with only ~290 hp at the crank, why not more?
Two things I'm warming up to with my Z - 1) More hp, and 2) Better Brakes.
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From: SO CAL
Jeff,
Thanx for posting your prices, live near your dealership. Any idea on how much to install the following:
Headers
Exhaust
Camshafts
Flywheet
P/S oil cooler
Oh and did Nismo post any HP #s on their exhaust and headers?
You can post it $ or just e-mail me.
Thanx for posting your prices, live near your dealership. Any idea on how much to install the following:
Headers
Exhaust
Camshafts
Flywheet
P/S oil cooler
Oh and did Nismo post any HP #s on their exhaust and headers?
You can post it $ or just e-mail me.
I just had my Nismo Cat Back Exaust put on at the dealer... charged 100 for the install... got the part for about 1150 after tax... (im in cali)
The dealer wont put on the cold air intake / headers because they will void the nissan warrenty / not covered under warenty...
Nissan will install any S-Tune part.. not R-Tune...
The dealer wont put on the cold air intake / headers because they will void the nissan warrenty / not covered under warenty...
Nissan will install any S-Tune part.. not R-Tune...
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From: Duarte, Calif
Originally posted by KONVERTER
I just had my Nismo Cat Back Exaust put on at the dealer... charged 100 for the install... got the part for about 1150 after tax... (im in cali)
The dealer wont put on the cold air intake / headers because they will void the nissan warrenty / not covered under warenty...
Nissan will install any S-Tune part.. not R-Tune...
I just had my Nismo Cat Back Exaust put on at the dealer... charged 100 for the install... got the part for about 1150 after tax... (im in cali)
The dealer wont put on the cold air intake / headers because they will void the nissan warrenty / not covered under warenty...
Nissan will install any S-Tune part.. not R-Tune...
Originally posted by Jeff@Performance
What part of Calif are you in.... maybe I can help if your near So.Cal.
What part of Calif are you in.... maybe I can help if your near So.Cal.
i would love to put headers / cai / upper intake manifold or what ever they have been calling it for the z on there.. and a new flywheel...
I am jus treally worried about voiding the cars warrenty... im going to buy it at the end of the lease (or atlesat thats what the plan was when I bought it but now with all the body damage ive been getting)
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From: Duarte, Calif
Originally posted by KONVERTER
iI am jus treally worried about voiding the cars warrenty... im going to buy it at the end of the lease (or atlesat thats what the plan was when I bought it but now with all the body damage ive been getting)
iI am jus treally worried about voiding the cars warrenty... im going to buy it at the end of the lease (or atlesat thats what the plan was when I bought it but now with all the body damage ive been getting)
Originally posted by Jeff@Performance
It would be pretty hard to void a customers warranty.... especially if they are using all Nismo parts. Call me anytime and we'll talk about it. BTW, we're very mod friendly, come to me for warranty repairs!!
It would be pretty hard to void a customers warranty.... especially if they are using all Nismo parts. Call me anytime and we'll talk about it. BTW, we're very mod friendly, come to me for warranty repairs!!
i just got back from the body shop... my rear end is smashed in to the point the tail lights are popped out.. (i didnt notice that my self) they wont know for sure till they pull off the bumper if there is any more damage to the frame etc...
bah!
hey can i order a nismo rear wing from you? do you have them in stock? they said they can paint it and put it on at the body shop and i wont have to pay much more because they will already have paint mixed!
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From: Duarte, Calif
Originally posted by KONVERTER
hey can i order a nismo rear wing from you? do you have them in stock? they said they can paint it and put it on at the body shop and i wont have to pay much more because they will already have paint mixed!
hey can i order a nismo rear wing from you? do you have them in stock? they said they can paint it and put it on at the body shop and i wont have to pay much more because they will already have paint mixed!
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Originally posted by 35ounces
hmmn, my dealer siad they would not install any nismo parts.
hmmn, my dealer siad they would not install any nismo parts.
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From: Duarte, Calif
Originally posted by Boomer
Why? Do they refuse to stock NISMO parts as well? I suppose some dealerships could regard them as a headache they could do w/o, they could be, I suppose.
Why? Do they refuse to stock NISMO parts as well? I suppose some dealerships could regard them as a headache they could do w/o, they could be, I suppose.
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Originally posted by Jeff@Performance
You hit it on the head. I make more money on a tune up than I do with these Nismo parts. BUT, I enjoy doing this for this Forum. I give you guys the best deal I can and we all have fun with the mod fever!!
You hit it on the head. I make more money on a tune up than I do with these Nismo parts. BUT, I enjoy doing this for this Forum. I give you guys the best deal I can and we all have fun with the mod fever!!
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From: Duarte, Calif
Originally posted by Boomer
Mr. NISMO said Nissan was recommending the flat rate pricing for installing NISMO parts be the same as installing a regular part. Can you do that and still make money?
Mr. NISMO said Nissan was recommending the flat rate pricing for installing NISMO parts be the same as installing a regular part. Can you do that and still make money?
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