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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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So I just purchased a JWT popcharger and 5/16" iso-therm spacer for my 05 touring AT. Going to be installing them tonight, and hopfully everything will go well. Supposedly i should be getting +15-20hp with this combo.

I think my next mod will be the central 20 body kit in the front and rear, i think its a nice kit, looks classy and sporty. I decided to mod my Z because i was planning on getting a vette this month but i'm going to wait until next february and just get the GTR instead. Anyway, thanks for all the info that helped me decide on my mods.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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nice start
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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15 - 20hp is pushing it.

Spend the 50 bucks and get a before and after dyno run. You'll be glad you did.

I'd say 10hp max on a automatic.
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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No need to get a dyno - you'll feel it on the butt dyno. Those are two mods that all N/A Z's should have Good call.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:31 AM
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Sorry tu bud in but i got these same mods as well and i was wondering what else i should do next to get an extra 10-15 hp? without sacraficing my wallet.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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Test pipes. Cheap and easy gains.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Nice upgrades..
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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This is only the beginning... lol
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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The Mod Bug bites again~ Lol!
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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definatly test pipes for a non wallet eater
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Hydrazine
Test pipes. Cheap and easy gains.

Then the car will sound like a 4 cylinder rice rocket. Should spend a little more and get resonated/high flow cats. Then at least it won't sound bad and still passes inspection
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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there is no "cheap" way of squeazing HP out of the Z. Take it from experience... its all expensive and if it isn't, you probably dont want it on your car because it will bring adverse side affects.

test pipes are "cheap" they produce massive amounts of rasp

grounding kits are "cheap" but they bring a bucket of ******** with them.

Blue Halogen bulbs are "cheap" but you can't see **** with them.

Get the point? If you want to play with the big boys you have to pay the cost to be the boss. end of story.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by HondaKiller
there is no "cheap" way of squeazing HP out of the Z. Take it from experience... its all expensive and if it isn't, you probably dont want it on your car because it will bring adverse side affects.

test pipes are "cheap" they produce massive amounts of rasp

grounding kits are "cheap" but they bring a bucket of ******** with them.

Blue Halogen bulbs are "cheap" but you can't see **** with them.

Get the point? If you want to play with the big boys you have to pay the cost to be the boss. end of story.
everyone forgets the power of the stickers

lol well put bro
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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if ur getting the cwest front and rear ur gonna need some sides. u dont want the front n rear to sit lower than the middle...
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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TEST PIPES ON SOME EXHAUST COMBINATIONS HAVE RASP


my borla with test pipes sounds great so dont make a statement like that
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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get resonated tp and you'll be fine.. but good start
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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nice bro. keep it up. ima get the spacer soon, but i already have nismo intake so ima keep that.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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i would stop after modding after the high flow cats and wait to go turbo that way you will be able to use all of your existing mods except for your intake. i just gave you your best advice yet, lol.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Why does everyone get the 5/16, doesn't the 1/2" have better gains? Just because it's a little more hassle to raise the strut bar?
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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yes, you just answered you own question. the1/2 inch spacer does not gain much more hp than the normal size possibly one more hp. so to most people its not worth the hassle. races are won or lose by 1 horsepower.
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