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What do you guys think is the next best performance mod to do? I've already installed the JWT Intake, and Berk Test Pipes. I did the install myself on both of these. As far as the work goes, they are pretty easy DIY mods. Don't want to do a full exhaust (test pipes are good enough for me), and don't want to do a turbo or supercharger (don't have the ability to install those anyway). What would be something else good to do? Thanks.

KingBaby

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They're coming in fast...sound the alarm

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I hate forums. Please tell me to search next.

350Zenophile

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Just for that reply I'll tell you.

Typical NA progression for a Z would be to do plenum spacer (depending on MO), exhaust, then a tune (Look into Osiris).

But you didn't even tell us what kind of car you drive? And before you say "it's a Z forum" you wouldn't believe the newb shet that get's posted here.

pmab9918

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WTFMike

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Well if you don't want to do an exhaust or go forced induction, then there really only are a few other easy performance mods to do. I'd start with a spacer.

supanam

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agreed if you have a 2003 - 2006 VQ35DE... but it all depends on what you consider performance as well. if you're looking for N/A DIY mods - if power is what you're looking for you're going to be disappointed. even with full breathing mods (i.e. intake, headers, test pipes, exhaust) you'll probably gain approx 15 - 20whp tops.

faster shifting - dump the stock dual mass flywheel and go with a lightweight one (nismo is about 6 - 8 lbs less than stock). however if you that route - prepare for flywheel chatter (i never found a way around it). and a simply DIY is also a short shifter.

if you consider handling performance - i highly recommend coil overs and front and rear sway bar kit. and if you plan on going fast - an aggressive wheel and tire setup with spacers. you'll notice a huge difference when cornering.

even if you decide to go FI - i do believe, without doing a complete build of the engine (cams, rods, pistons, fuel injectors, etc) you're stock motor would only be able to handle about 350whp or so. and it's far from cheap and easy to DIY to obtain that power N/A.

if you got time and money - trade the DE in for an HR that'll give a boost in power if you want to stay N/A - its what i did and i've gone intake, headers, high flow cats, nismo exhaust and Osiris tune and i'm pushing 294whp and 254twp


good luck and remember - speed/power cost money.

Vas_Z33

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there all useless.. ull get used to the power in a day or 2... sucks, but true.

SparkleCityHop

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And that's if a tuner tunes your car to make up for the AFR changes (dyno or street - not just a reflash). Bolt on breather mods are really for sound/tone and not for noticable gains on our platform.

You'll feel a performance difference from improvements to flywheel/clutch, lighter wheels & tires, coilovers, more than you'll ever feel from breather mods.

You can upgrade the rods & rod bolts (weakest components), raise your rev limit & maybe run in the 400-450 range for a while, but it really depends on your engine & situation - with FI, you're always trading reliability for moar power (and that comes with higher risks).

03threefiftyz

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Seat time.....then tires.

2004Black350z

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Kingbaby awesome post lmao

terrasmak

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Light wheels with sticky tires work great , a proper LSD is also a great NA mod.

Sickboy101

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Spacer and tune.

plumpzz

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quoted for the truth... if i was to do it all over again, id go crazy on suspension first instead of getting useless na mods.

dikspiel

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Sell intake and put 06 airbox.

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Thanks guys. A lot of good points. I agree that the NA mods seems pretty useless as far as performance goes. I am very happy with the sound of my Z now w/ the intake and the test pipes so it was worth the few hundred it cost me. I think I've pretty much exhausted everything I want to do to my z. Already have rims, body kit, every small body mod possible (including rear wiper removal), etc. I think suspension is all that is next for me. Thanks!

terrasmak

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A proper LSD is a huge NA mod that will make your car faster than most other NA cars. Combine it with 3.7 or 3.9 gears and your set

bluelineshooter

shed weight. best bang for your buck. Lose passenger seat, and trunk mats

Zian

+1. Find a track and see what the vehicle and you are capable of. Driver mod is without doubt the best bang for the buck. Easy install on any other vehicle.