Notices
Engine & Drivetrain VQ Power and Delivery

1000 $

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 03:21 PM
  #1  
wizzard880's Avatar
wizzard880
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Nj
Default 1000 $

Just got my z a few months ago, so far i have put in a system and a cai. My question to you is if you have a thousand dollars, to do some sort of performence mod what would it be? And what kind specifically, not just "exhaust" but such and such kind of exhaust with this and that ect ect. Also Why would it be that mod, what does it do for your performence.


This is for a manual.

Last edited by wizzard880; May 9, 2009 at 04:21 PM. Reason: why
Reply
Old May 9, 2009 | 03:38 PM
  #2  
NISMO_558's Avatar
NISMO_558
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,003
Likes: 4
From: Minnesota
Default

3.9 or 4.08 gears
Reply
Old May 9, 2009 | 03:55 PM
  #3  
Z&G's Parts Dis's Avatar
Z&G's Parts Dis
Vendor - Former Vendor
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
From: SOCAL / OC
Default

If you are AT, go with the MT Pumpkin swap. Easy cheap fun. If you want more power than 3.5 gears, go for the 3.9 or the 4.083 gears. But the higher gears will require a guy to install those gears into the pumpkin.

Or go with the Fast Intentions exhaust FTW
http://www.fastintentions.com/exhaus...ti_default.htm
It sounds AWESOME, MEAN, and AGGRESSIVE w/either resonated test pipes or w/HFCs
Reply
Old May 9, 2009 | 04:45 PM
  #4  
CancerJCCz's Avatar
CancerJCCz
Registered User
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,373
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, GA
Default

Turbonator! FTW!
Reply
Old May 9, 2009 | 04:54 PM
  #5  
davidv's Avatar
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 42,753
Likes: 11
From: Tucson, AZ
Default

Get some offsets.

Last edited by davidv; May 9, 2009 at 05:21 PM.
Reply
Old May 9, 2009 | 06:13 PM
  #6  
Chaser720's Avatar
Chaser720
Lemoned Z
Premier Member
iTrader: (30)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,481
Likes: 0
From: Clemson / Hilton Head, SC
Default

Originally Posted by davidv
Get some offsets.
Version 1 or 2

I heard the new version 2s are having some problems.
Reply
Old May 9, 2009 | 09:59 PM
  #7  
terrasmak's Avatar
terrasmak
Super Moderator
MY350Z.COM
Premier Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 29,117
Likes: 2,400
From: Sin City
Default

Best performance mod for $1k , swaybars , wider wheels for wider tires, 6 trackdays
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 08:27 AM
  #8  
wizzard880's Avatar
wizzard880
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Nj
Default

what do you mean by offsets? I was trying to search for them but couldnt find it.
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 08:48 AM
  #9  
kyx4n's Avatar
kyx4n
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,401
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default

^ lol.. the offsets thing was a joke..

but yea.. get some shorter gears/exhaust(go check the exhaust section, everyone's taste is different)
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 09:48 AM
  #10  
wizzard880's Avatar
wizzard880
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
From: Nj
Default

haha thanks now i feel like a real noob. i was thinking of going with a new exhaust, but im kind of confused. When getting one, what all do you need to get, the piping, muffler, headers?
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 09:49 AM
  #11  
Xzero's Avatar
Xzero
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 369
Likes: 3
From: Calgary,Alberta,Canada
Default

Originally Posted by wizzard880
what do you mean by offsets? I was trying to search for them but couldnt find it.
I suggest the $1000 goes towards schooling?


Seriously, I would save up another $500 & get the motordyne dual tip shockwave exhaust & berks technology test pipes with a powerlab plenum spacer.
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 10:06 AM
  #12  
Toby-22's Avatar
Toby-22
Registered User
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,991
Likes: 1
From: Durham, NC
Default

Originally Posted by davidv
Get some offsets.
lol, depending on which wheels u got go with wheel spacers and a drop.

Springs-~$100 used
Wheel Spacers-~$150 for all four used
Exhaust-~$500-$600=Used Borla, Nismo etc.

OR

Used Coilovers-~$400-$600
Wheel Spacers-~$150 for all four used
TP-~$100 used
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 06:14 PM
  #13  
davidv's Avatar
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 42,753
Likes: 11
From: Tucson, AZ
Default

Originally Posted by wizzard880
what do you mean by offsets? I was trying to search for them but couldnt find it.
My apologies. Just being a Smart Alex. The question is asked once each week. I suggest that you set a goal, and work from a plan. I don't know your needs.
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 06:19 PM
  #14  
KingBaby's Avatar
KingBaby
Hardest Setting
Premier Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 13,406
Likes: 130
From: MexiCali dodging potholes
Default

one thousand dollars

I would move it from checking to savings...
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 06:20 PM
  #15  
davidv's Avatar
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 42,753
Likes: 11
From: Tucson, AZ
Default



Check your regional forum for meets like this: https://my350z.com/forum/mid-atlanti...-may-10-a.html. You will get all sorts of ideas from 350Z drivers.
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 08:49 AM
  #16  
Entaille's Avatar
Entaille
New Member
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 9,043
Likes: 21
From: WA
Default

damn that view is purty
Reply
Old May 11, 2009 | 01:47 PM
  #17  
procustomize's Avatar
procustomize
Registered User
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
From: 626, CA
Default

Originally Posted by davidv


Check your regional forum for meets like this: https://my350z.com/forum/mid-atlanti...-may-10-a.html. You will get all sorts of ideas from 350Z drivers.
Where is this? If possible I would love to be there some day!!

Awsome pic there
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Glenn350zHR
Drivetrain
7
Nov 30, 2015 08:21 AM
nanotech
Exhaust
6
Oct 2, 2015 05:02 AM
416blueZ
New Owners
10
Sep 25, 2015 10:00 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:43 PM.