merckguy

Hi All,

I am brand new to the forum, but not new to my 2007 350z. I have been browsing all over the forums(which are great btw) and have found a ton of options out there
-Tune
-Intake
-Exhaust/headers
-Turbo Kits etc.

So here is the golden question- The boss... er... Wife, has given me a budget of no more than 3 grand.
What combination of mods would you recommend to fit that budget for power additions (I am satisfied with handling) WITHOUT compromising reliability. Love the car to death, have 90k miles on her and she does my daily driving duties. So, 3k out the door, labor included (don't feel like wrenching it myself), what are the thoughts from the pro's??

Thank you in advance for the guidance!

Syner

Tune.

Your car can have all the bolt-on, NA mods money can buy, but it won't perform without a tune.

merckguy

So that's all the advice we could muster together... tune. Thanks

RUNWDVL

iTrader: (10)

I would go suspension ie coilover, sway and camber kits. I wouldn't do headers with NA. Cat back exhaust. Very light wheels like an Enkei.

darkgt

iTrader: (4)

clutch? rear diff with gears, tune exhaust

Jaxter

iTrader: (3)

4.08 gears, LSD, test pipes, k&n filters, and a tune. N/A mods on a HR don't give you much hp/$.

remo1356

Exhaust, Cold Air Kit, Oil Cooler and Tune.

dSpaceman

iTrader: (2)

If you want power gains, nothing beats turbo. Unfortunately that route is not viable with your 3k budget. Your next best option is most likely bolt ons. So intake, exhaust, test pipes and headers, then a tune to wrap it all up. Remember though, bolt ons don't do much on an NA car so don't expect too much gains. The tune is mainly to adjust your ECU so you won't run lean.

Just my $0.02

BH!

iTrader: (1)

Coilovers ~ $1200
Various suspension arms ~ $500 - $1000
Tires ~ $1000 (unless you are open diff, then get an LSD)

Suspension first, then drive-train parts, then power.

StevSam

Save for a supercharger!!!

jhc

Looks like Syner and noobs are holding down the fort politely.

What I see is good advice, OP. Welcome.

thekinn

iTrader: (18)

Helmet, brake pads, brake fluid, track time... tires.

rcdash

iTrader: (18)

The only significant power addition is a rear diff gear change in that budget. The rest is useless. Quaife + gears. Done. That will use up about $2k installed btw.

Bigsyke

Why k&n? Apexi flows, seals and filters better for half the price.

Op, why not some reliability mods? Radiator, test pipes, tune and fluidampr would be my choice.

Jaxter

iTrader: (3)

Splitting hairs. Get whatever filter floats your boat.

Highway Riding

iTrader: (6)

Since not enuff for actual power I'd do wheels, tires and coil overs. Or a really badass exhaust. The sound of a car is just as important as looks IMHO!

pss350z

iTrader: (6)

I'd say buy NICE used wheels and then coilovers (perhaps springs if budget doesnt allow for them) but from your list intake,Injen SES exhaust (best sounding IMO), hfcs, and a tune. I did 4.08 gears and have to say they are a waste as I can't feel any difference in acceleration, just more shifting.

gabez33

iTrader: (7)

Link to apexi filters?? Drop ins??

mr. sparco

iTrader: (13)

Rear diff and light weight wheels on fat tires.

CraftyBanardo

Tyres
Brakes
Suspension

And fuel to enjoy those windy roads!