running out of bolt on mods! any ideas?

[chad1200]

they say "16-20" hp gain. anyone done it? how much to install? drive different? i'm running out of stuff to put on my car and turbos are EXPEN$IVE! any info would be great. thanks!

[chad1200]

i posted about cams. like to hear more about them. anyone have any other ideas other than turbo/sc? am i missing something? high flow cats and headers won't give the hp for the money and with the cats there's the emitions issue. is there anything else????

i'm looking at new brakes but they're kind of pricey, too. (brembos)

there's got to be another mod to add a few more ponies.... right?

[joe603]

I think your at the point were FI is your next logical step...or build up a stout block. I would recommend against cams because you don't get you're money's out of the mod.

Another option is doing a stereo system. I've spent some cash on mine and love the end result...and its totally stealth .

You need to figure out what you want your car to be down the road, and how much money you'd like to invest.

[joe603]

You can cut some of the cost if you install a supercharger yourself (Vortech/ATI). Turbo's are much more involved. I plan on going with a supercharger eventually.

[zozoka1212]

Think inside the box. Why not an ecu tunning. I know I will have mine done as soon as they come out with something. I am not sure if there is any for your car but for sure there isn't any out yet for 07. It will probably go for $700-900. With all your mods you have probably you can gain 20-30 horses. Just a wild guess.

Zozo

[G_whizz]

Maybe some suspension mods ashould be next



Or as Uncle Joe said... Supercharger would be teh hawtness

[soul_hfk]

im wit uncle on that 1 if your lookin for more HP super charging it would be the best way to do that.....havent seen anyfor my 07 Grrrrr

[IlsG35]

i would get a full tune. im planning on doin it since i have a flash but a full tune will change the way ur car totally feels u can also do a set of coil overs its a bout the same price as a full tune. well at least in my area it is 1350 for tune including the UTEC and like 1400 for coilovers .

[joe603]

A tune without a significant power adder is a waste of money with the VQ35 engine.

The problem is that it comes from the factor relativly tuned...there isn't much HP to be gained. If your coming from a GM/Ford engine background, this is very foreign concept...those engines had lots of HP potential that could be had by tuning/mods.

[IlsG35]

yea but he does have plantyof mods to to get a tune an get out some of that extra power thats hiding. its not like the car is stock. thats wat i was told by the tuning guys. to the shop i go too but i guess they could b wrong

[chad1200]

thanks for the info, guys!

btw.... what does FI mean.... and is it expensive?

yeah, i'm thinking wheels next. i read somewhere that getting wheels that weigh 5 lbs less each reduce the driving weight by 200 lbs. weight reduction = adding hp. i'll post the actual link in another thread if i can find it again.

brakes would be nice but they're SO expensive.

my gf said i could get a turbo so i'm considering it.

i'd like to put my 12" JL audio in but i'm actually still pleased with the Bose sub.

i think i'll go with wheels next then call it quits until i win the lottery that i don't play.
Modified by chad1200 at 6:50 AM 10/30/2007

[IlsG35]

btw.... what does FI mean.... and is it expensive?

Its forced induction like turboor supercharger... dude simple upgrade is nitrous... this guy in the shop i got to has a 100 shot n he puts down 320 wheel i mean if thats wat ur lookin for. but it kills ur motor long term use.. but i think a tune would be the best way to go

[chad1200]

yeah i looked into nitrous. cheap GOOD hp but not a long term mod. my buddy has one that has a switch under the gas pedal that turns the NOS on when you slam on the gas. NICE!

so what does a "tune" involve," exactly? i know it's a computer config but what does it REALLY do? make the car run richer, change the shift points, etc?

how much of a gain can it really give? 4, 10, 20 hp?

[G_whizz]

my gf said i could get a turbo so i'm going considering it.

LOL

[joe603]

I'm trying to convince my wife that FI is worth the 5-6k....lol

[04G356MT]

let me know how that goes Joe, ive been trying it for the past 2years with my wife and so far its a no go, ive got the $ i just cant convince her that its worth it lol, Ive even tried the but that is a dream to me, and you dont want to shatter a mans dream lol. but nope she laughed as she shattered it and swept it under a rug

[joe603]

^ I feel your pain brotha....I can't complain much, I do have a hot-*** car (with a loud stereo)!

[pae9132]

I was just going through the threads and found this...I noticed that you didn't mention headers in your sig...do you already have these? if not then I think it would be a good addition to your car...I also like the HKS ignition amplifier that I've added on to my 03 auto....it connects directly to each plug...keep us informed on your decisions

[chad1200]

headers are expensive and won't give me the hp per dollar value.

what's the HKS ignition amp???? sounds cool! i want 4 of them!

[pae9132]

This is what I was talking about...it explains it a lot better then I could

http://www.hksusa.com/categories/more.asp?id=1954

[2mhighside]

I have the Turbonetics kit on order so ill be sure to post lots on the dyno results and install along with the tune with the Emanage Ultimate. As far as convincing your Wife maybe she should talk to mine. She doesnt give me any hastle for playing with my car until it cuts in on her quality time. Fortunately we drive alot so i get to mix playtime and quality wife time togeather. Buying her $700 worth of shoes always helps too

[WhiteyClay]

If i were you I'd go with the MREV2. But thats just me.I know i got mine and love the results.So far i gotMotordyne 5/16" spacerZtubeStillen AirboxMotordyne MREV2and my next mod is Flashing ECU (once I find something local).And a Catback exhaust...(borla)

[DJM AutoWorks]

if your going to do cams you might as well get a set of heads and fully do them up...and while your in there you might as well just do the block to...once you have caught up on your bolt ons it becomes more expensive and tricky on what direction you want to go...

[chad1200]

thanks guys!!!! i think i'm going for headers (self installed....pray for me) and and ECU flash if i can find someone local. i'm probably going to get my JL Audio 12w6 with a Punch 500 installed this week. looking for a very light set of 19" wheels, too. found some that only weigh 19lbs! little pricey, though, but HOT! gonna have to get some Eibachs to lower it a little after the wheels. need some new brakes to slow me down after all this. WHEW!!!! anybody got any hot stock tips to help out here?!?! keeping my eyes out for a vortech sc, too. (passed due to lack of oxygen.... and funds!)

i think you guys have helped ENOUGH!!!!

[Sentientbydesign]

The auto transmission is what is really robbing you of power.

I test drove two Auto Coupes and one 6MT and the autos couldn't begin to compare.

Also, I was under the impression that the MREV2 was only for the 6MTs. The autos don't have the fast revving engine.

[imnotplutonium]

I'd do headers and hold off on the tune until you get a bigger power adder. bang for the buck nitrous is the best solution, and when done right is safe
Modified by imnotplutonium at 5:33 PM 12/11/2007

[joe603]

If you do the headers, make sure and take lots of pics of the install!! ...and, write-ups are always welcome

[G_whizz]

Hmmm... Chad is MIA lately??

[USAF_G35_Guy]

Guess the GF changed her mind j/k.

How'd the header install go?

[pae9132]

Question for White Clay.....do you have the motordyne mrev 2 on your 2003 nonrevup engine? I was thinking about getting this myself. They claim it makes about 11-13 horsepower because they say it's about the same as the 5/16th inch spacer. For Chad, how about a water/methanol injection system. I am waiting for someone to try this on thier N/A car... come on try it and let us know