Hey guys! I'm brand new to this forum and a brand new proud owner of a 03 super black base model Z. I just picked it up about 3 weeks ago and with about 106k on it. Everything was kept stock and everything feels amazing (to me but this is my first Z). I've always wanted one since I was in middle school and finally my dreams came true. So I plan on modding if very mildly and was doing some research on Plenum spacers and JWT pop charger and have seen very few negative feedbacks on them. I just wanted some insight if thats a good starting point. Also would they effect DEQ since I maybe moving down to CA some time later this year? Please don't slash me too hard... I'm a total newB with Z's lol

 

Congrats on your new Z!
A Popcharger is a traditional "right of passage" for Z owners.
From my experience,many new owners go new to a exhaust system.
Although,a spacer is a common sense add with the P Charger.
I don't think you moving to CA is gonna effect your car.
You may consider an exhaust system and HFC's as you future mods.
Remember to follow these add ons with a tune or your car is not going to
be working to the max efficiency.

 

The most basic and low-cost mods people do right away are:
JWT Popcharger
Exhaust
Test Pipes
Plenum Spacer

When a little more money is available:
Wheels/Tires
Lowering Springs

 

Thanks for the Input guys! I went ahead and ordered the pop charger and Plenum super stoked!... Definitely takes a little getting used to driving this car it just feels like it's not meant to be driven slow lol.

 

Yeah sounds like a good starting point and welcome to the Z world. FWIW I have one of these laying around if you're interested. I loved how it sounded with my pop charger.

http://www.kinetixracing.com/kinetix...ke_plenum.aspx

I just haven't got around to posting it in the 'market' place.

 

That is a great start for modding

 

im surprised people still installing the poop charger

 

Why not , great mod. There are a lot of ignorant people who put it down because they are sheep.

 

Welcome to the forum, congrats on your car

Those are great mods to start out with, make sure you read this thread too if you haven't already done so:

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...to-your-z.html

 

Sheep Becus they don't install it?

 

Why not? I hear that its basically the same thing if not better than some CAI's from what i've read I was thinking of running the pop charger and getting the CF tube to make it looke "pretty". So far I haven't read of any intake that is much better?

 

oh and does it matter with the differences in the plenum? I just got the motordyne 5/16?

 

post pics of your z!

 

She's bone stock but here ya go 03 super black base

 

I'm running a JWT popcharger, AAM angled plenum spacer, and a Invidia Catback exhaust.

Currently living in CA, and I pasted smog no problem last month. I've heard of some HFC's passing, but you're pushing it.


Smog Technician actually complimented my exhaust

 

Stock air box + drop in filter > Poopcharger

 

poopcharger = super heat soak. if anyone believes the heat sheild is really doing anything they might as well throw in a turbonator and a ebay chip

 

HFCs wont pass in CA.


Im really curious to see how much smog my test pipes are putting out.

 

^lol probably 100% smog

 

Any suggestions for alternatives? or just go with a drop in filter like k&n?