New to the 350z forum...and already got Q's

[Foreversalenhouston]

I just got rid of my 08 AC 2.5.....And i love my new z. Only question is..when it comes to performance whats my best bang for my buck besides FI? And I look forward to getting to know everone here. By the way this is not my first coupe rwd...I use to have an rx8 And thanks for taking the time to help me out. OH and i almost forgot i have a 06 6spd

[kuhan]

I believe for 03-06 models, the best bang for the buck would be

1. plenum spacer2. intake3. aftermarket exhaust w/ hfcs4. header5. cobb tunes (or similar)

read the bible zerothread/157362

[Foreversalenhouston]

Thanks Kuhan for the info. Will still be mad if I get the single exhaust. J/k I have been doing more reseach on exhaust and the dual looks so much better if im N/A. One more Q is the stillen cams worth the money. Thanks again.

[kuhan]

wise decision to stay with dual exhaust!

just get hks hi power dual exhaust and get the bumper tucked.

i'm not sure about stillen cams, hope someone else can chime in with that.

Good luck and enjoy driving the Z. It's a totally different experience comparing to your previous 2.5 AC!!!

[bmike818]

Welcome!!!! Can you post pics of your Z please?

...best bang for the buck goes to Test Pipes if your state laws allows it.

[HeavyDuty]

Nismo cams are made by Jim Wolf Technology for Nismo, and Shtealin' used to sell them as well. They may have gone elsewhere in the last few years but if you want cams, do the JWT's. Just think about where you ultimately want to be and they will make a good recommendation based on your expectations.

JimWolfTechnology.com

[evildky]

...best bang for the buck goes to Test Pipes if your state laws allows it.

FAIL! test pipes might be the cheapest mod but also yiled the least power gain, 3-5 whp

[_b.jaye_]

does anyone make a good set of longtube headers?

[dasoupdude]

Welcome!!

[bmike818]

FAIL! test pipes might be the cheapest mod but also yiled the least power gain, 3-5 whp

you are right on the HP...but don't forget how sweet the VQ would sound.

I guess it depends in your defenition of "bang"

[ldstang50]

Do you have the DE or HR engine?I BELIEVE in 06 they came out with HR in some models, which ones I don't know.If its the HR, I wouldnt' bother with an plenum or plenum spacer.Being an NA car, anythign to move air in and out faster will net gains and anything that allows the motor to rotate easier will help. Basics should be full exhaust, HFC are nice if your state allows them.For exhaust, I personally run the Stillen true dual but hate it. I'm looking for an HKS. JWT popcharger for intake.

[Foreversalenhouston]

I will get pics soon. Houston is having a city wide Nissan Infiniti Datsun meet so if any of yall are in the area let me know. My model does not have the HR engine. I wish!!! But im going to check out the other Z's and see what exhaust I do like. The first mod im going with is exhaust for sure.

[ldstang50]

non HR.....get plenum and plenum spacer

[Foreversalenhouston]

Does any one on the forums have the XO2 exhaust. And do you think it really added any hp? Thanks for the help in advance.