Are you referencing my previous posts?

 

With all the bolt on mods + cams + long tube headers + a tune you may hit the 300hp ranger, at least that is what I have read. The only way to make serious power is to go with a supercharger or turbo.

 

from what I've read his non revup with cams and LTH's will make less than a revup so 300 to the wheels may not be possible with said mods

 

So, would getting the OE engine output worth of HP/TQ, to the wheels, be possible? (Something like 280hp/256lb-ft tq). Ideally, I am only looking to get in the 300ish range (I could even just go for 300hp at the crank), with nicer handling, a better ride, better sound (although it's already pretty sweet stock), and a more "me" look. Not looking to go crazy yet...when it dies, the LS1/2/3/x swap is something I think would be fun. SRT Viper is the ultimate goal, though.

Thanks for the help!

 

300hp at the wheels is do able but, you're going to spend some money to get there.

 

That's why I'm just wondering about the stuff that I'm doing now. I just want to know what bolt-ons/easy things I can do, to learn a bit and add to the fun-ability of my car. Doesn't need to be a motormachine right now. Just wanna get started. I also know that I'm prolly gonna need to get a new trans cooler and valve body upgrade, according to a few other threads on these forums. I also wonder what getting a few nicer components might net me, such as a lighter cam shaft or drive shaft or something (shooting from the hip here; a friend has mentioned things like that) to cut a bit of weight. Also, I've seen light weight pulleys and such. Any opinions/experience in that field?

 

If you have an automatic, yes you can upgrade the vavle body. That will give you quicker shifts and may prolong the life of your transmission. A trans cooler isn't needed unless you're going for big horsepower although I would install the finned nismo differential cover. That keeps the diff cooler, looks cool on the car and doesn't cost a lot. Some G owners have installed a one piece aluminum drive shaft. This reduces weight and some say it makes the car livelier. Under drive pullies give mixed opinions depending on which G owner you talk to. They have good and bad advantages. You should look into NWP's big bore throttle body. Everyone that has installed them can't say enough good things about them. I don't think their is such a thing as a lighter cam. A beefier cam, yes. Some people have went with a .264 or a .275 intake and exhaust cam. Either one will give more power but, depending on your miles you'll have to replace the valve springs and retainers (especially with the .275 cam) but, if you're going that route why not port and polish the heads for better flow and think about adding a set of pistons and connecting rods.

Long tube headers will give you good gains but, may cause you to remove you cats and doing that might cause you to fail emissions. A good intake will net gains as well and a quaife rear differential will help put the power down better. Their is an oil cooler upgrade from a Nissan truck that's also a good idea and will help keep the engine cooler without hurting your pockets. A Koyo or Moshimoto radiator will help with performance as well by keeping the engine cool during hard driving. A good set of lowering springs and Tociko HP shocks and struts will give you better handling and give your car a better stance but, add a set of swaybars to finish the job. Lighter wheels will reduce unsprung weight and improve cornering and handling but, you'll pay at $3000 for a good set. Their are carbon fiber pieces you can buy (hood, trunk, outer door skin, rear diffuser, and front quater panels) these will also reduce weight but, cost a bit more. All in all. Their's a lot you can do to improve your cars performance. Now it's time to get started.

 

Jesus man. Overload on information thanks a ton! Buying diff fluid, oil, and new belts as I'm typing this for my 105k mile maintenance! Got a friend who knows more about this stuff to help me out this weekend! Thanks a ton, I'll have to look into this stuff!

 

So, I've been looking into the things you posted. Here's what I've found:

https://shop.quaife.co.uk/nissan-350...d-differential
https://shop.quaife.co.uk/nissan-350...d-differential

The first one is a non-viscous option, whereas the second is viscous. Any account on which is better? Also, there were no options for the G35, so I assume the 350Z and G35 share a differential?

http://www.thenismoshop.com/Nismo-Fa...G35_p_800.html - This is the correct cover, yes? Also, it will work if I get the Quaife diff?

I have found driveshafts...and jesus they're expensive. Do you think that they're actually worth it? I mean... exhausts are 800-1100 bucks and yield around 10-20hp/tq (ballparking) right? I guess a driveshaft that does the same, and causes less vibrations, etc is worth it, given people still buy exhausts...

So much work to be done. I guess I'm gonna start with intake, exhaust, headers? Any way I should really go about doing this in particular, or should I just get whatever I want for now, and do it in a random order?

 

Most suspension, mechanical/engine parts are interchangeable between the 350Z and G35. That's the correct diff cover, you might as well upgrade the bushings while you're in there. Whiteline is the best option there.

I'd wait and do the driveshaft last to get that last little bit of power if that's what you're looking for.

For an order to do things, go with High-Flow Cats + exhaust, then everything else.


Here's my finned diff cover with Whiteline bushings:

 

Recently got a 03 G35 coupe 6mt fully loaded with navi, brembo and track package
on the bad side.. it has 150miles on it
i have around 2500 to spend and thinking about what to do with it.
first i got a K&N cold air intake
and now im debating on what to get next
either MREV2 and plenum spacers(forsure getting)
with GTR body kit, custom spyder 3 hood scoop and racing seats

or swapping an engine and supercharging her. or should i let her die down and then revive her which also leads to my other question. how many miles do you think it will last till it breaks
please help the nooby

 

Well, with 150 miles on it, I'd say you've got awhile.

BTW, please rethink the gtr body kit. You will be laughed at.

 

i see.. what other bumpers would you suggest?
i was thinking the kuruma first, but its too pricey for a body kit and the gtr style is pretty dope and much cheaper IMO

 

OK, since you have an 03, first of all, you don't need an mrev2. Mrevs are for the rev-up motor (05-07 6mt coupes and 05-06 6mt sedans).

As far as bumpers, I only like the more aggressive OEM look which would be an OEM sport bumper (from an 06/7 6mt coupe), a nismo front bumper, an inven front bumper, or you can get an OEM lip for your current bumper from Ionic (painted and everything) to make it look more aggressive. That's a great option too.

Karuma Z and kenstyle are pretty popular too. A lot of people like them, but I'm not a huge fan. Just stay away from the bumpers that try to make it look like something its not (I.e. gtr, or maserati copy).

 

the funny thing about the "gtr" bumper is that a lot of other manufactures use that signature black front piece on their top models ie charger, eclipse, evo. so its not really a gtr thing anymore