Originally Posted by Nick Hiatt

Hows it going everybody! Today is my first post on this forum and ive got some questions on what i should upgrade in my Z. I have a 2003 Nissan 350z Touring M/T with a Borla Type S Exhaust(purchased with the car). I have some parts already picked out and am going to be paying for this weekend unless you guys interject or have better idea's.

Items I am purchasing include
~5/16" Copper Iso Thermal plenum spacer
~Stillen Hi-Flow Intake Kit
~Stillen Standard Performance Lightweight Crevank Pulley
~Stillen High Capacity Aluminum Oil Pan/No
Those together are running me about $1100

Im not sure where to go after this. Should i get headers? Stage 3 + Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel? I really dont know what to do to add power other then the heavy purchase of the Headers and when i do get those what next. If you guys have any ideas on how to add to my build i would deeply appreciate it. Im trying to push 350-400rwp and im not looking to Turbo or Supercharge my Z for a long time. Im just looking for some Strap on performance boosts. And nothing that is going to cost a grand at a time.

Also ive been looking into flashing my ECU when should i do that? Im looking into Osiris Standard its going to run me about $800 Do i need to get this, this early on? Be nice to me here haha... Is there ways to reset or reprogram my ECU without buying Osiris? Such as a complete power down through disconnecting the power to the battery? Im up in Montana so i have no ways of going to a pro shop to get a dyno tune done or to get a tune built to my knowledge.

Let me know what you guys think. I appreciate you reading this forum and i look forward to your positive criticism and input.

Originally Posted by Nick Hiatt

i consistently have old men in Corvettes, Lambo's and Porches reving there engines at me and trying to race.

Originally Posted by dboyzalter

They are probably just trying not to stall out when they take off, but you should know that even if you drop $15000 in overnight parts from Japan those cars are still going to spank you in straight line acceleration.

Originally Posted by Nick Hiatt

Thanks everybody didnt expect this many post for when i got off work. I appreciate all the criticism and knowledge i need everything i can get im pretty new to owning a Z and i like all the feedback coming in. Thanks Unicus, Travlee and Dkmura and everybody else. So i realized i may have been looking at this completely wrong and im glad i had you all to save me. The reason why i was looking for power gains is i live right next to Whitefish which is a resort town filled with stupid rich people on the Highways i consistently have old men in Corvettes, Lambo's and Porches reving there engines at me and trying to race. So i was just trying to gain more power and throttle response. Now i see that my best bet would be to focus more on Suspension for now and brakes along with in the future a Vortex SC. If anybody has any suggestions on good suspension gear that wont burn a massive hole in my pocket i would appreciate it. Along with any parts i could get to boost my cars Hp up so i can feel a bit of a difference. Right now i put a new Clutch i 3000 miles ago so im good on a clutch for a while. Somebody brought up that i needed a new Exhaust i dont think i do the previous owner spent over a grand on the Borla Type-S i have installed im sure its not the best but it will serfice. Thanks again for all the knowledge and input i really appreciate it. Now if you guys can all help push me in the right direction for a Suspension and what performance parts i should look into buying to get some gains i would greatly appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Syner

The Z was never intended to be a straight-line car. Everything you listed will spank you like an Asian schoolgirl if you stay NA.

Originally Posted by Nick Hiatt

Somebody brought up that i needed a new Exhaust i dont think i do the previous owner spent over a grand on the Borla Type-S i have installed im sure its not the best but it will serfice.

Originally Posted by magellster

Borla Exhaust is the only way to go. Don't listen to the haters! I hope you enjoy your car and take care of it. Glad you are humble enough to take advice and suggestions from others on your car too.

Originally Posted by Nick Hiatt

. . .The reason why i was looking for power gains is i live right next to Whitefish which is a resort town filled with stupid rich people on the Highways i consistently have old men in Corvettes, Lambo's and Porches reving there engines at me and trying to race. So i was just trying to gain more power and throttle response. . .

Originally Posted by MicVelo

And then there's people who won't rev their engines at me because they recognize who I am. and that my reaction time is bad so they dont want to waste gas on me

Heh heh.....

Originally Posted by MicVelo

Ooooo, knew there was a reason I'm NA.

Originally Posted by MicVelo

But yeah, it's still all about the car mods....

Psh.... a driver who knows what he's got in himself ignores idiots who rev engines at him/her because s/he's got nothing to prove.

And then there's people who won't rev their engines at me because they recognize who I am.

Heh heh.....

Originally Posted by dcains

Ahh, the truth surfaces. Nick, nobody gives a crap about you and your clapped-out $5K Z, and nobody is trying to race you. What are you, a 15-year old? And what if they really were? Do you think a 13-year old Z with a few bolt-ons would become a supercar? Get your hormones in check and drive safely. I was right with my Dugan reference.

Originally Posted by travlee

no 'murica no care

Originally Posted by Syner

Back to my corner I go.

Originally Posted by travlee

you know i have nothing butt love for you synee

Originally Posted by turboed350z

Fixed it for you mic.