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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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I just purchased my first Z this week. I have a 2005 "35 year anniversary edition" with Nav and black in color. My goal is to add a few bolt on's but probably not anything major like turbos or superchargers. From the few threads I have read I will probably end up doing a JWT pop-charger, Borla TD exhaust, 5/16th plenum spacer, and some sort of tune. The tuning piece to be honest is a little confusing (UTEC, Technosquare, etc...)but I'm sure I'll learn more as I go. I can't wait to take the car on a weekend drive somewhere that provides some squirly roads! I will post some pictures soon.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Welcome, would love to see some pics of your Z soon!
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Post pics when you get a chance
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Good luck with the modding. Dont do pulleys! You cant go wrong with the parts you already described.

Tuning-wise I would look into the new Access Port by Cobb. Plug N Play.

If you buy things correctly the first time you will save yourself tons of money in the long run.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JTM123
I just purchased my first Z this week. I have a 2005 "35 year anniversary edition" with Nav and black in color. My goal is to add a few bolt on's but probably not anything major like turbos or superchargers. From the few threads I have read I will probably end up doing a JWT pop-charger, Borla TD exhaust, 5/16th plenum spacer, and some sort of tune. The tuning piece to be honest is a little confusing (UTEC, Technosquare, etc...)but I'm sure I'll learn more as I go. I can't wait to take the car on a weekend drive somewhere that provides some squirly roads! I will post some pictures soon.
FWIW, it is my understanding that with your engine, you will only see HP gains if you get both a plenum spacer and a custom lower plenum. Also, other than the sound, I don't think your going to see any performance benefits from a pop-charger.

Careful on the twisties until you get used the car. Enjoy.
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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I actually have the automatic version of the 35th anniversary edition which comes with the standard 287 HP motor versus the 300 HP. Therefore I think if I have read correctly I should just do the spacer and not both. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. At any rate thanks for the welcome comments and pictures to come soon...
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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CongratZ and welcome!!! Like everyone else has said post some pics up!!!
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Congrats on your Z!
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Nice line up of mods you have in mind there.
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