2004LeMansZ

Hello Everyone,

I would like to start off by saying hello to everyone on this board. I have had the Z for about two months now and just now got around to posting on this board. I was wondering what mods are the best bang for the buck. I want the most power without going to crazy with N20 or forced induction. Most of the searches I did only show power gains on cars with 6 speed manual transmissions.

Am just happy with this car.

Thanks for all the help.

MrGoingdown305

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I'm also looking for the best bang for your buck mod for my Automatic. I've searched and it seems the JWT Popcharger seems to be it. Sins4U33 ran a 14.1 in his Auto with just a popcharger.

2004LeMansZ

Thanks for the response. I was thinking intake and exhaust as well. Will these intakes give me a problem at the dealership? Are dealerships pretty cool with aftermarket parts on cars? I dont want to run into any problems when I'm in for servicing.

BTW I'm 17 also.

JonsilvZ

There are good reviews on the popcharger. Better gains then the other CAIs. Ive been thinking about getting one but I'm happy my Z is in the high 13s stock

maserom

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Here is what i would get first.
1. Jim Wolf Tech POP Charger. (jimwolftechnology.com around $90 bucks for 5-6 hp.
2. Borla Dual Exhaust. Similar sound to stock, slightly deeper, 12ph gain. $400.
3. Unorthordox Racing Light Weight Pully's. $300 7-9hp. I noticed a very nice gain in pull after this was installed. Make sure you have someone knowledgable to do the install.
4. Change out your differential fluid. Use Royal Purple or Mobile one 75w 90 weight.

Down the road:
Headers ( I recommned DC Sports) affordable, great quality and very good gains with a slight impact on exhuast sound.

The mods i've done thus far have produced very noticable power increases, especially at higher rpm's.

Good luck.

MrGoingdown305

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Thanks for the info maerom! Have you dynoed your Z or taken it to the track yet?


And JonsilvZ, i wouldnt doubt the tires helped u out there.

Vash350Z

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hey another florida Z! welcome to the club! first mod hands down should be the JWT pop-charger you wont regret it!

maserom

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I have not had a chance to dyno after these mods. I did a dyno after the borla and recieved 12.3hp. Hopefully i can do one soon.

Have fun.

MrGoingdown305

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Quick question: Do you have the Borla True Dual (MSPR: $1000) or the Regular Borla Dual Exhaust (MSPR: $740)??

350ed

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Get the true dual.
You can get it for much less than MSRP.

BlueDragonZ

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Definately start off with the pop charger. I've had mine for a couple of weeks now and I've definately noticed the difference. I also have the grounding kit installed prior to that. To me the idling and shifting has definately improved specially when using the manual mode.

Amnbex

Me too =)

Aggro_Al

Best bang for the buck on an AT would be a High-Stall Torque Converter. Cost would be between $500-$1000 for the TC and installation. You can significantly improve your times w/o affecting daily driving too much if you set it up right.

Aggro_Al

2004LeMansZ

Thanks for the help info everyone. Now lets see some dyno numbers and track times.

MrDemon

i would sell it asap and get a manual

why by an auto then mod it ????

D

BlueDragonZ

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SuperRobin

Wake up Mr D, perhaps all Z drivers are not equiped with all of the arms and legs required to drive a manual. In your world they would all be banished to vehicles with 3 wheels available in any colour as long as it's blue.

drivenCSZ

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apparently it never occured to him that unless the manual driver is really skille the auto will hang withthe manula all day long... anyways i second the jwt popcharger its a real nice first mod and a great bang for the buck. i love mine

Z8M

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Because it's HIS car and he can do whatever the f**k he wants with it. If you don't like, too bad. Now go to your room and do your homework .