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EIXVO · 04-09-2006, 01:40 PM

Hey guys, if you could check out my garage and tell me what I should do next for performance, I pretty much have all the N/A Bolt ons. However, Im not ready just yet for FI maybe by the end of this summer or next. SO what Can i do to jack up my Hp, I really dont want to do cams but ya know whatever you guys think. Also remeber I have 5AT, and no I will not change it over to MT. Thanks fella;s lookin forward to the responses..

9 Ball · 04-09-2006, 02:14 PM

I can’t remember what magazine I saw this in (Import Tuner perhaps,) however, an aftermarket company just came out with a new intake manifold for the 350Z/G35. Supposedly, it makes decent power considering the 350Z is already maxed out as an NA car, and difficult to build power as is. I’ll flip through my magazines again, but it was recent (either last month or this month.)

If you get a chance, check out Import Tuner. It may be in there. I’m flipping through Modified and Turbo Magazine right now and I don’t see it.

Other than that, you need a turbo next!

EIXVO · 04-09-2006, 06:01 PM

Thanks man, I look into that

05Accent · 04-09-2006, 07:58 PM

cant wait hell yea !!!! SUPERCHARGER!!!! thats going to be awesome!! ha.

92dxman · 04-09-2006, 11:50 PM

Have you done any suspension mods yet? If not, id recommend a good set of adjustable shocks either Koni or Kyb. Power is only good for so much in a car, it needs to be able to handle just as well.

On Sale · 04-10-2006, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 9 Ball

I can’t remember what magazine I saw this in (Import Tuner perhaps,) however, an aftermarket company just came out with a new intake manifold for the 350Z/G35. Supposedly, it makes decent power considering the 350Z is already maxed out as an NA car, and difficult to build power as is. I’ll flip through my magazines again, but it was recent (either last month or this month.)

If you get a chance, check out Import Tuner. It may be in there. I’m flipping through Modified and Turbo Magazine right now and I don’t see it.

Other than that, you need a turbo next!

i second this find, i saw this in a recent magazine too. was supposed to add alot of power. im almost postive it was import tuner

**EDIT** even tho its like 3am, i flipped through turbo magazine and found the ad. It says Gain Over 60 HP for your VQ35DE. The SSV Extreme Flow Kinetex Manifold . Assuming they are talking about FI along with that. I would expect to see 15-20HP on the NA motor with this upgrade.

Link:http://www.kinetixracing.com/index.a...PROD&ProdID=12
Install Tutorial:http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutor...nifold_Install

EIXVO · 04-10-2006, 07:58 AM

Yeah I thought thats what it was... I had looked into it originally and went withthe AAM spacers. Ill have to check it out once I get my bank back up.

pearlcoupeg35 · 04-10-2006, 09:04 AM

What about the Valve-Body upgrade for your 5AT? I know that a lot of G's and Z's have done this to give them crisper shifts and an overall better feel from the auto tranny. Something to consider...

Also, id look at some TEIN FLEX w/EDFC and some sways to keep your car glued to the road...if FI is on the way, you DEF want to be fully prepared for that added power by having added control of your car...

GLuck

EIXVO · 04-10-2006, 09:22 PM

Thanks man, I def need sway bars.... I already slide like a bitch

teh DIRT · 04-10-2006, 09:28 PM

how bout save some face and weight by taking that wing off?

bastid · 04-10-2006, 10:33 PM

+1 to coilovers. I just recently upgraded to double-adjustables with camber plates. I haven't done sways yet.. still need to learn the true potential of the suspension itself (track noob here). The difference in "spirted" daily driving is night and day. I don't notice stability control kicking in as early/often, and turns can be taken faster with a better ride quality. Not to mention lowering the car a little bit.

I'm done rambling... good luck with whatever you decide on

05Accent · 04-10-2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by teh DIRT

how bout save some face and weight by taking that wing off?

personally i like the wing. when i saw it for the first time i was like wtf? then lookin at it and seeing it while driving it looks nice as ****!. but then again that trunk can chop off ur fingers if u dont watch out. haha

xEJ20x · 04-10-2006, 10:44 PM

Port and Polish.

Vypurr · 04-10-2006, 10:45 PM

Maybe you want to spray a little? That is really all you have lefe besides the manifold.

9 Ball · 04-11-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by On Sale

**EDIT** even tho its like 3am, i flipped through turbo magazine and found the ad. It says Gain Over 60 HP for your VQ35DE. The SSV Extreme Flow Kinetex Manifold . Assuming they are talking about FI along with that. I would expect to see 15-20HP on the NA motor with this upgrade.

Link:http://www.kinetixracing.com/index.a...PROD&ProdID=12
Install Tutorial:http://www.350z-tech.com/zwiki/Tutor...nifold_Install

I must have missed this when I was looking through Turbo Magazine again.

Thanks for looking.

PT350... I think the Kinetix intake manifold (plus adding your Utec) is the best option at this point if you’re trying to build more ponies. Even with intake and exhaust on the 350Z, it’s very difficult to find power. If the Kinetix manifold really does build this type of power, it would be the biggest power boost I’ve heard of for a 350Z (minus a turbo of course.)

It’s $819 but hey, with the 350, you’ve gotta pay to play anyway.

US_R33 · 04-11-2006, 09:33 AM

cams and cam gears would be a great mod....really spread out your powerband

i've seen the kinetix intake manifold in person and i can tell you it is beautiful...definitely worth picking up....plus it has great gains

also if you don't have an safc-II that might not be a bad idea to pick one up and get it tuned

as for suspension....i wouldn't go with the Teins personally...there are so many other companies that make a much better coilover than Tein for the Z33

may want to also consider a brake upgrade

as for the wing.....i like the nismo wing personally....think the car needs the rest of the kit for that monster wing to look right

su_maverick · 04-11-2006, 11:30 AM

if you are done with external then you have to go internal.
All external mods are just going to free up air flow and not give you a crapload of power on a sportscar. Most sportscars are somewhat agressively designed because there is no focus on gas mileage. Thats why you get more power out of a civic by adding an exhaust than 350. Cams and gears would be the next step and shouldnt be that costly considering its just your valve cover and not headwork. The other option is start piecing together your FI kit. Dont go all out on NA only to have to sell all of it when you go FI. Plan ahead.

US_R33 · 04-11-2006, 12:17 PM

if he goes with a supercharger kit though he can keep all his NA mods

as for which cams to get....i would go with a set of cams that isn't geared completely towards NA power (bad for FI) nor is geared completely toward FI power (bad for NA)

redline · 04-11-2006, 03:16 PM

N/A Car needs the 3.9 final drive.

willthethrill · 04-11-2006, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05Accent

personally i like the wing. when i saw it for the first time i was like wtf? then lookin at it and seeing it while driving it looks nice as ****!. but then again that trunk can chop off ur fingers if u dont watch out. haha

The wing is real??? I thought it was photo shop or something. For some reason I don't have permission to view other peoples garages .

04-09-2006, 01:40 PM	#1
EIXVO Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #1395 My Ride: 2008 BMW 335i Twin Turbo iTrader: (1)	Yo, Little help, What should I do next Hey guys, if you could check out my garage and tell me what I should do next for performance, I pretty much have all the N/A Bolt ons. However, Im not ready just yet for FI maybe by the end of this summer or next. SO what Can i do to jack up my Hp, I really dont want to do cams but ya know whatever you guys think. Also remeber I have 5AT, and no I will not change it over to MT. Thanks fella;s lookin forward to the responses..

04-09-2006, 02:14 PM	#2
9 Ball Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Philadelphia PA Member #70 My Ride: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution VIII iTrader: (0)	I can’t remember what magazine I saw this in (Import Tuner perhaps,) however, an aftermarket company just came out with a new intake manifold for the 350Z/G35. Supposedly, it makes decent power considering the 350Z is already maxed out as an NA car, and difficult to build power as is. I’ll flip through my magazines again, but it was recent (either last month or this month.) If you get a chance, check out Import Tuner. It may be in there. I’m flipping through Modified and Turbo Magazine right now and I don’t see it. Other than that, you need a turbo next! __________________ 150,000 miles and counting.

04-10-2006, 09:04 AM	#8
pearlcoupeg35 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #1494 iTrader: (0)	What about the Valve-Body upgrade for your 5AT? I know that a lot of G's and Z's have done this to give them crisper shifts and an overall better feel from the auto tranny. Something to consider... Also, id look at some TEIN FLEX w/EDFC and some sways to keep your car glued to the road...if FI is on the way, you DEF want to be fully prepared for that added power by having added control of your car... GLuck __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-10-2006, 10:44 PM	#13
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	Port and Polish. __________________ Nothing to see here.

04-11-2006, 03:16 PM	#19
redline Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Member #784 iTrader: (1)	N/A Car needs the 3.9 final drive. __________________ 2006 Evo 9 Special Edition

04-09-2006, 06:01 PM	#3
EIXVO Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #1395 My Ride: 2008 BMW 335i Twin Turbo iTrader: (1)	Thanks man, I look into that

04-09-2006, 11:50 PM	#5
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	Have you done any suspension mods yet? If not, id recommend a good set of adjustable shocks either Koni or Kyb. Power is only good for so much in a car, it needs to be able to handle just as well.

04-10-2006, 07:58 AM	#7
EIXVO Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #1395 My Ride: 2008 BMW 335i Twin Turbo iTrader: (1)	Yeah I thought thats what it was... I had looked into it originally and went withthe AAM spacers. Ill have to check it out once I get my bank back up.

04-10-2006, 09:22 PM	#9
EIXVO Tri-State Addict Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #1395 My Ride: 2008 BMW 335i Twin Turbo iTrader: (1)	Thanks man, I def need sway bars.... I already slide like a bitch

04-10-2006, 10:33 PM	#11
bastid Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Member #1732 My Ride: 2008 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	+1 to coilovers. I just recently upgraded to double-adjustables with camber plates. I haven't done sways yet.. still need to learn the true potential of the suspension itself (track noob here). The difference in "spirted" daily driving is night and day. I don't notice stability control kicking in as early/often, and turns can be taken faster with a better ride quality. Not to mention lowering the car a little bit. I'm done rambling... good luck with whatever you decide on

04-11-2006, 11:30 AM	#17
su_maverick Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bergen Co. Member #1755 My Ride: 2001 Saturn SC1 iTrader: (0)	if you are done with external then you have to go internal. All external mods are just going to free up air flow and not give you a crapload of power on a sportscar. Most sportscars are somewhat agressively designed because there is no focus on gas mileage. Thats why you get more power out of a civic by adding an exhaust than 350. Cams and gears would be the next step and shouldnt be that costly considering its just your valve cover and not headwork. The other option is start piecing together your FI kit. Dont go all out on NA only to have to sell all of it when you go FI. Plan ahead.