What should i do to the Car next?
Well i ended up getting a plenum spacer from Z1 and wow talk about huge difference. With the combo of the spacer and new plugs the car is eager to just get up and go! Definatly noticed gains from 2.5k to red line
Just an update! I ended up picking up a set of Megan resonated test pipes, I got a really good deal I couldn't refuse so I picked up a set and modified my list a little decided to scrap the twin turbo and the motor build and go for a vortech tuner kit. I also scrapped the springs and shocks and decided to go BC Racing coilovers, also scrapped the carbon fiber doors and trunk as well. Just decided to simplify it a bit let me know what you guys think so far.
Another update on the car i just put the test pipes on and apon first start up i think i jizzed my pants like 3 times it sounds like pure sex. Vids and pics will follow shortly......stay tuned.
LOL yea i know whats its like to have a loud exhaust before i got my cat back i ran open Y-pipe, then for like a day or 2 i ran open cats so it would be easier to install my cat back when i was going to. Now you want to talk about loud the Y-pipe you could hear me for 2 miles down the road. Open cat was even worse lol. I will admit both of which sounds AWESOME! Open Y-pipe at 7k sounds like a friggen F1 car and open cat sounds like a all motor cammed Z. But now it sounds smooth but very aggressive and its not to bad at highway speeds or under normal driving. Ive noticed that you can really hear your exhaust note with your seats folded down but when there up those things insolate some sound! I took some pics of the exhaust yesterday while i had the car on the lift i havent taken video yet.
Also heres the revised list:
G35 List
Performance mods
(x) Megan racing Resonated Test Pipes - $140 install - $135
(x) Z1 Motorsports Z-tube - $58
(x) Z1 Motorsports Plenum Spacer - $144 install - $45
(x) JWT Pop Charger - $110
(_) Tuning software - $250 Install - $450
(_) Transgo Valve Body - $300 install - $500 transmission cooler roughly 2-300
Total = $1000
Appearance Mods
(_) Akebono BBK - $1900
(_) Wheel Repair - $500
(_) Projectors - $500
(_) Carbon Fiber hood - $450
(_) Buddy Club Coil Overs - $1000
(_) Nismo Front bumper - $300
(_) Carbon Fiber Air Ducts - $200
(_) Nismo Carbon Fiber Diffuser - $275
Car painted - $1500
Total = $6625
Down the road performance mods
(_) Vortech Supercharger - $ 3750 install plus supporting fuel mods - $2000
Total= $3750
Grand Total without install - $11375
Grand Total with install - $14805
I didnt throw any of my sound system plans in there cause im not 100% sure which route im going with next i also didnt throw rims in there cause im staying with the stock 19s till i go supercharged then il upgrade to compensate for the power. Also one question i did have about supercharging the G when your pushing 400WHP do you need to upgrade any of the drivetrain things minus the tranny like drive shaft lsd or anything like that?
G35 List
Performance mods
(x) Megan racing Resonated Test Pipes - $140 install - $135
(x) Z1 Motorsports Z-tube - $58
(x) Z1 Motorsports Plenum Spacer - $144 install - $45
(x) JWT Pop Charger - $110
(_) Tuning software - $250 Install - $450
(_) Transgo Valve Body - $300 install - $500 transmission cooler roughly 2-300
Total = $1000
Appearance Mods
(_) Akebono BBK - $1900
(_) Wheel Repair - $500
(_) Projectors - $500
(_) Carbon Fiber hood - $450
(_) Buddy Club Coil Overs - $1000
(_) Nismo Front bumper - $300
(_) Carbon Fiber Air Ducts - $200
(_) Nismo Carbon Fiber Diffuser - $275
Car painted - $1500
Total = $6625
Down the road performance mods
(_) Vortech Supercharger - $ 3750 install plus supporting fuel mods - $2000
Total= $3750
Grand Total without install - $11375
Grand Total with install - $14805
I didnt throw any of my sound system plans in there cause im not 100% sure which route im going with next i also didnt throw rims in there cause im staying with the stock 19s till i go supercharged then il upgrade to compensate for the power. Also one question i did have about supercharging the G when your pushing 400WHP do you need to upgrade any of the drivetrain things minus the tranny like drive shaft lsd or anything like that?
Last edited by Sparda1123; Aug 26, 2011 at 08:34 AM.
nice list... as for myself i have an 04 AT coupe g35... a bit new to the game...but my last car was a 93 mr2 turbo!!! talk about speed. lol now since i have had my red laser G35 im tuning it up a bit... i have 18's oem... im getting them filled and repaired and powder coated black... cost is $170 a wheel... all 4 are curbed bad due to last owner...FML! also...im trying to pick up some coilovers since my shocks are going bad... im doing the swap myself as soon as i find a good set of coilovers...anyone selling any or has advice on which ones to buy? trying to stay around 1g on price range... also just bought new brake pads and drilled only rotor... all coming within the next 3 weeks...ill post before and after pics...not including paint on the rims...need more cash flow for that upgrade....lol help me out guys!!! i stay in tampa, but travel to orlando and ft. myers a lot!!!
+1 on this.
BTW sorry about the lack of punctuation in my above post, that was done on the way to work on my phone. But yea il link you to the coil overs http://www.enjukuracing.com/racing-t...0z-p-8575.html
Plus they have adjustable camber up front so it solves that issue. When i get home il add another link for the rear coilover they have an extension piece you get to run the adjustment for dampening into the cabin for the rear shock.
But hell adjustable dampening, rebuildable shock, adjustable camber up front, AND i can slam my car?! I say EPIC WIN all the way around!
Also i forgot to cross off pop charger and ztube off my list all thats left is tune for my bolt on list.
Plus they have adjustable camber up front so it solves that issue. When i get home il add another link for the rear coilover they have an extension piece you get to run the adjustment for dampening into the cabin for the rear shock.
But hell adjustable dampening, rebuildable shock, adjustable camber up front, AND i can slam my car?! I say EPIC WIN all the way around!
Also i forgot to cross off pop charger and ztube off my list all thats left is tune for my bolt on list.
Last edited by Sparda1123; Aug 26, 2011 at 08:35 AM. Reason: Forgot to add the last line


