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Hey Quick question from you more experienced guys....
Should I get car car tuned? I have stillen g3's and just ordered megan v2 res test pipes and x02 exhaust. I am at a loss for whats next for HP gains so should I just roll with a tune? Any great shops here in dallas?
Should I get car car tuned? I have stillen g3's and just ordered megan v2 res test pipes and x02 exhaust. I am at a loss for whats next for HP gains so should I just roll with a tune? Any great shops here in dallas?
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Hey Quick question from you more experienced guys....
Should I get car car tuned? I have stillen g3's and just ordered megan v2 res test pipes and x02 exhaust. I am at a loss for whats next for HP gains so should I just roll with a tune? Any great shops here in dallas?
Should I get car car tuned? I have stillen g3's and just ordered megan v2 res test pipes and x02 exhaust. I am at a loss for whats next for HP gains so should I just roll with a tune? Any great shops here in dallas?
Dallas hell no....only acidjake with osirius....pm him..Austin, up rev..
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Are those going to produce HP gains?
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They will yield gains. The thing is, you want to ask yourself how much power do you want to make? If it is higher than say 350whp then your best bet is going to be getting a turbo system, if you don't want to go up over that then all the basic bolt ons like you have listed out will be the best bet.
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I plan on going TT, but waiting till my 60,000 mile warranty is up is going to blow...
14,000 miles on my 07 nismo
I guess I should just start saving... and forget about warranty.
14,000 miles on my 07 nismo
I guess I should just start saving... and forget about warranty.
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Depending on your money situation, you can go ahead and do bolt os or save the money and put it towards a solid build. If you want to go TT eventually, I would suggest some suspension upgrades.
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Is it true the stock hr motor can handle 500whp?
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There are quite a few up there, still not a ton of them turbo'd though. Yeah if you want to chase down lambos I would suggest having something a bit nicer than the nismo suspension.
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I would do the mods that can benefit you now, but also remain when you decide to go turbo...ie, larger radiator, pathfinder mod, remove oem oil cooler and plenum spacer....
Those stillens are gonna be removed when you go turbo...
yes then suspension, and not just coilovers, but adjustable arms, lock out washers, toe arms etc....no point getting coilovers if you cant adjust anything...
500 hp would mean you need a minimum of a 10 inch rear wheel in back......so plan on wheels...
TT also means you will need solid diff bushings, and replace front lower control arm bushings as those will give quick under power and braking loads..
and the big winner......upgrading your clutch by replacing the internal plate, trashing the CSC and installing a DE tranny cover with pivot ball and getting a DE spec clutch.
I wouldn't dream of installing a turbo kit on a Z unless all the right things were done on it first......recipe for disaster especially with comments like:
LMFAO at chasing down lambo's ............
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Those stillens are gonna be removed when you go turbo...
yes then suspension, and not just coilovers, but adjustable arms, lock out washers, toe arms etc....no point getting coilovers if you cant adjust anything...
500 hp would mean you need a minimum of a 10 inch rear wheel in back......so plan on wheels...
TT also means you will need solid diff bushings, and replace front lower control arm bushings as those will give quick under power and braking loads..
and the big winner......upgrading your clutch by replacing the internal plate, trashing the CSC and installing a DE tranny cover with pivot ball and getting a DE spec clutch.
I wouldn't dream of installing a turbo kit on a Z unless all the right things were done on it first......recipe for disaster especially with comments like:
LMFAO at chasing down lambo's ............
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Hey Quick question from you more experienced guys....
Should I get car car tuned? I have stillen g3's and just ordered megan v2 res test pipes and x02 exhaust. I am at a loss for whats next for HP gains so should I just roll with a tune? Any great shops here in dallas?
Should I get car car tuned? I have stillen g3's and just ordered megan v2 res test pipes and x02 exhaust. I am at a loss for whats next for HP gains so should I just roll with a tune? Any great shops here in dallas?
Well I assume this is your DD...right ? I'm not too sure you should go with those test pipes for a DD...I would get HFC's instead. Test pipes are so way loud and stinky as hell.
Also what jason says is correct. I would get a Plenum spacer & larger radiator for sure.
Basically what do you want to do with your Z ??? Drift, AutoX, Drag, Street race ( hopefully not ! )
Figure out what you want to do and then start your Mods accordingly......for example: AutoX....I would definitely get a better suspension & R comps for better handling. HP doesn't really give you a huge advantage in AutoX.
I hope to see you out at some meets & even some events.
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Youshould eeally ride in a car that has test pipes before you buy them if you havnt already. I made that mistake. My exhaust gets kind of annoying especially on the highway. It's so loud that the plastic trim pieces rattle in the car at certain rpm's and it's really hard to hear the radio and it's pretty much impossible to talk on the phone. I have fast intentions resonated test pipes and I honestly wish I went with hfc instead. If you want to hear how loud and annoying it can be just let me know.
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Honestly I want to build for the quater mile. Then eventually drifting.
Alright so I have a list of stuff except the plenum spacer, called motordyne and they said it was a complete waste of cash. I have the HR motor and they already fixed that issue.
I already ordered the test pipes and x02 exhaust. If I don't like it I can always get the X pipe
Alright so I have a list of stuff except the plenum spacer, called motordyne and they said it was a complete waste of cash. I have the HR motor and they already fixed that issue.
I already ordered the test pipes and x02 exhaust. If I don't like it I can always get the X pipe
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I would just go ahead and do it when ever you have the cash....by the time your warranty is up you'll want to do something else.
Well I assume this is your DD...right ? I'm not too sure you should go with those test pipes for a DD...I would get HFC's instead. Test pipes are so way loud and stinky as hell.
Also what jason says is correct. I would get a Plenum spacer & larger radiator for sure.
Basically what do you want to do with your Z ??? Drift, AutoX, Drag, Street race ( hopefully not ! )
Figure out what you want to do and then start your Mods accordingly......for example: AutoX....I would definitely get a better suspension & R comps for better handling. HP doesn't really give you a huge advantage in AutoX.
I hope to see you out at some meets & even some events.
Well I assume this is your DD...right ? I'm not too sure you should go with those test pipes for a DD...I would get HFC's instead. Test pipes are so way loud and stinky as hell.
Also what jason says is correct. I would get a Plenum spacer & larger radiator for sure.
Basically what do you want to do with your Z ??? Drift, AutoX, Drag, Street race ( hopefully not ! )
Figure out what you want to do and then start your Mods accordingly......for example: AutoX....I would definitely get a better suspension & R comps for better handling. HP doesn't really give you a huge advantage in AutoX.
I hope to see you out at some meets & even some events.
Thanks for the responses guys, really appreciate it. One last question, would SC be easier on the engine than turbo?
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There are other ways of making power, but each modification will come with its own disclaimer (that's why you read and not just take people's words at face value). HR's respond better to mods than DE's, so it shouldn't be too hard to make good power. I suggest you do a search and read about them. This forum has all the information you'll need.
And the stock HR can do 500whp with a good tune, no problem.
Honestly I want to build for the quater mile. Then eventually drifting.
Alright so I have a list of stuff except the plenum spacer, called motordyne and they said it was a complete waste of cash. I have the HR motor and they already fixed that issue.
I already ordered the test pipes and x02 exhaust. If I don't like it I can always get the X pipe
Alright so I have a list of stuff except the plenum spacer, called motordyne and they said it was a complete waste of cash. I have the HR motor and they already fixed that issue.
I already ordered the test pipes and x02 exhaust. If I don't like it I can always get the X pipe
And what do you mean by your last sentence? What do you think will be the benefits of the x pipe and why?
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TheCanuck, I would definitely listen to 3hree5ive0ero....He knows his Shiet.
He is also correct about your Seat time....I am living proof of that. I have been to the 1/4 mile with 3hree5ive0ero and seat time can definitely improve your driving.
Kinda like I was saying in the post above....you need to figure out where you are at and then improve from there. Start with a baseline of stock and beginners skills....then start adding Mods.....you will be happily surprised.
He is also correct about your Seat time....I am living proof of that. I have been to the 1/4 mile with 3hree5ive0ero and seat time can definitely improve your driving.
Kinda like I was saying in the post above....you need to figure out where you are at and then improve from there. Start with a baseline of stock and beginners skills....then start adding Mods.....you will be happily surprised.