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Hi guys, my base stock 07 Z is being shipped from across the country now, should be coming next week.

I'm already thinking about making performance airflow modifications to the car but I have one question before even starting: how does making airflow mods affect the longevity of a Z? My engineering side wants to improve and optimize things, but my common sense side is telling me it's not worth voiding the warranty, spending a lot of money, and decreasing the car's longevity for small performance improvements.

So obviously a lot of people mod their cars so it can't be all bad, but I just want to get an idea of what exactly I will be doing to hurt my car if I do airflow mods. Or am I being a noob and these are totally safe mods to do?

Thanks, glad to be part of the community here

R350Zz33

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basic bolt homes should be fine just to make sure get a tune to get the most for your money

JCITY

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Congrats on your new Z!
Airflow mods...Are you talking about a CAI(cold air intake) like a PopCHARGER?
Since about every forum member has this mod,it would seem like its no big deal.
If you have a concern about "voiding your warranty,you may want to pay through the nose for a NISMO that should be covered since its a Nissan part.On the engineering side that you mention,don't look for any big kick in the pants from a CAI install.The OEM air box with a drop in K&N does fine.Your Z will sound more aggressive with a CAI,and with other mods..plenum spacer,exhaust system,tune...you may get some extra ponies.All these bolt ons IMO are not going to hurt your car,make it "not last" and not be "safe".
When you get into FI(forced induction),thats a different story.It seems as a noob,you are not thinking in that direction.
Hey,get your Z.Bolt on some mods.Drive your car and enjoy.
The hell with the warranty!

ReUhssurance

Yeah I'm pretty sure that the basic bolt ons haven't affected anyone's longevity on their engine. I mean, yeah FI is a different story. But take care of the engine (oil changes, etc.) and from what I've heard it's bullet proof. Granted my engine is VQ35DE '04 with only 44600 miles on it. But I've seen plenty Z's with over 200k.

davidv

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OK talk to you next week.

Waiz

iTrader: (57)

Welcome to the forum.

Before creating a thread you should always check the Top 100 Common Questions Thread first:

https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-n...questions.html

If you don't see it there you can search for your topic and then if you still don't find it you can make a thread.

Your question is answered already here in the Top 100 Questions thread:

https://my350z.com/forum/2823119-post27.html