2004 G35 ... wants more horsepower!
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From: Boston, Mass
Originally Posted by Gilley
Without spending a lot of money, the best bang for the buck for power are:
Motordyne 5/16 plenum spacer (or other spacer/plenum)
K&N filter
350Z plastic intake tube
G coupe midpipe
Motordyne 5/16 plenum spacer (or other spacer/plenum)
K&N filter
350Z plastic intake tube
G coupe midpipe
^+1
Those are some of the best bang for the buck mods you can do and get a little power from.
Originally Posted by Gilley
The coupe midpipe is 25 pounds lighter than the sedan midpipe and must have better flow too. It may not add hp, but it sheds some weight that allows the hp that is there to become more useful.
The Z tube may or may not add hp, but it allows air to flow into the throttle body a little better than the G tube with its baffles and has about the same results as much more expensive intakes. That's what makes these two items a bang for the buck.
Face it, add all of the bolt ons available for the VQ, without opening the motor or adding NOS of FI, and you might make 30 extra hp at the expense of several thousand dollars. The 03-04 only has 260 hp anyway.
The Z tube may or may not add hp, but it allows air to flow into the throttle body a little better than the G tube with its baffles and has about the same results as much more expensive intakes. That's what makes these two items a bang for the buck.
Face it, add all of the bolt ons available for the VQ, without opening the motor or adding NOS of FI, and you might make 30 extra hp at the expense of several thousand dollars. The 03-04 only has 260 hp anyway.
Again +1
If you want big power you are going to have to boost or spray.
Plus since most people end up getting larger and heavier wheels with big jumps in unsprung weight every little bit of weight savings can help. Remember, even just going with wider tires adds weight in most cases. I would bet that most of the sedans on here with 20's and only minor breathing mods would loose to a bone stock sedan with the same driver.
Originally Posted by chrisamdi
Hey guys, does anyone have any suggestions for addons that can improve my horsepower? KN Airfilter, different exhaust, etc. Not looking to spend thousands...perhaps up to $750. Thanks!
If I knew when I started what I know now, I'd probably start with those...
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From: Spring Texas
Originally Posted by OCG35
consider FD! I went from 3.3 to 3.7 and it is VERY noticeable!!! Good bang for the buck (IMO)... not including install, you could get Motordyne IsoThermal spacer, OEM Z-Tube and FD in or around your budget... it will cost a little more for the FD install
If I knew when I started what I know now, I'd probably start with those...
If I knew when I started what I know now, I'd probably start with those...
how much for what ever it is, and install ?
Originally Posted by 68_GT
what's the FD ?
how much for what ever it is, and install ?
how much for what ever it is, and install ?
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