After hours of research purchasing these mods
#46
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I think gains are relative. I meant that if person A puts on FI RHFC and gets 15HP and person B puts on the Stillen G3 and gets 15HP, I'm not going to be able to stack those two mods and get 30HP. It's really hard to find dynos of isolated mods. Everyone has a baseline then adds an intake, then an exhaust, so I think it's hard to say what is the biggest bottleneck or best mod. Berk HFC on stock 6MT Coupe: https://www.myg37.com/forums/intake-...no-tested.html +9 HP, easily in line with intake or exhaust only results. And HFCs are a PIA to DIY, so I think you have to factor in the cost of the mod and installation relative to something easier to DIY such as an intake or exhaust.
Ease of DIY is important, but I wasn't really talking about ease of DIY or cost to install. It is important, but I wouldn't over look or put off a mod I thought I was important because I would have to pay someone to install it. For me, I look at the most important mods, research the companies & different styles they have for that mod, then, if I need to, will save up for the best one regardless if I can install it myself or how easy it is. I don't want to miss out on an important mod from a great company because it's more expensive or because I can't install it myself...within reason FI TT kit for 10K is a great mod, but I don't have that dough, nor do I want to save for that.
But that's my opinion & how I've decided to do my car, that's all, no right or wrong way when it comes to your car, just your way
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On the brakes, I would get a set of Akebono's and pick up a set of Racing Brake 2-piece rotors for all 4 corners. The fronts are 8lbs lighter than the stock rotors and the rears are 4 lbs lighter.
Front:
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) FRONT 2009
Rear:
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) REAR 09-11
I have them and they've been a great upgrade. The braking performance over the stock Akebono's is very noticeable.
Front:
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) FRONT 2009
Rear:
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) REAR 09-11
I have them and they've been a great upgrade. The braking performance over the stock Akebono's is very noticeable.
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Also, according to the Hotchkis website, only the rear bar is adjustible:
Hotchkis Sport Suspension
I think the Stillen sway bars offer the most adjustment.
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On the brakes, I would get a set of Akebono's and pick up a set of Racing Brake 2-piece rotors for all 4 corners. The fronts are 8lbs lighter than the stock rotors and the rears are 4 lbs lighter.
Front:
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) FRONT 2009
Rear:
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) REAR 09-11
I have them and they've been a great upgrade. The braking performance over the stock Akebono's is very noticeable.
Front:
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) FRONT 2009
Rear:
Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) - 370Z (Sport) REAR 09-11
I have them and they've been a great upgrade. The braking performance over the stock Akebono's is very noticeable.
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Stillen's sways have the same adjust-ability as Eibachs: 3+2 bolt options. Actually, I wouldn't put it past Stillen to simply re-brand them. Although they're selling Eibach's on their website side-by-side, for $8 less. That's kind of weird.
Agreed. Since my 6MT comes with the Akebono BBK, it's a keeper. But I'm quite sure if I were modifying a Journey or AWD G, it wouldn't be on my list... unless I happened to have narrow-spoke wheels where the little brakes are obvious.
Agreed. Since my 6MT comes with the Akebono BBK, it's a keeper. But I'm quite sure if I were modifying a Journey or AWD G, it wouldn't be on my list... unless I happened to have narrow-spoke wheels where the little brakes are obvious.
Last edited by Rochester; 05-20-2014 at 06:58 PM.
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I'd probably want the Akebono BBK if I had a Journey or AWD too, but regardless, $2000 replacement rotors seem really expensive for street use. Rotors are just a heat sink, more aggressive pads are going to do more for stopping and fade resistence (followed by good fluid) than rotors.
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Here's a good question: have you ever changed the adjustment settings on your sways after installation? Even once?
Last edited by Rochester; 05-20-2014 at 05:05 PM.
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as for the big brakes, I think that is too much $ to waste, especially if you never plan on tracking the car and even more if your are staying N/A. It looks cool though.
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Neomist, here's a couple sources for the Nissan/Infiniti Big Brake pkg. I like the Nissan set since it's gunmetal but both are exactly the same spec-wise
Akebono Infiniti Front and Rear 14 Inch Big Brake Upgrade Kit 07-08 G35 Sedan, 09+ G37 Sedan, and 08+ G37 Coupe CV36 - performance parts
Nissan Akebono BBK Big Brake Kit Basic Upgrade - Infiniti G35 G37
According to Ryne this is all you need (x4) for your OEM lines to work w/ the new set
Technafit Banjo Bolt w/ Washers for Akebono / Brembo Caliper - Nissan performance parts
Akebono Infiniti Front and Rear 14 Inch Big Brake Upgrade Kit 07-08 G35 Sedan, 09+ G37 Sedan, and 08+ G37 Coupe CV36 - performance parts
Nissan Akebono BBK Big Brake Kit Basic Upgrade - Infiniti G35 G37
According to Ryne this is all you need (x4) for your OEM lines to work w/ the new set
Technafit Banjo Bolt w/ Washers for Akebono / Brembo Caliper - Nissan performance parts
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Neomist, here's a couple sources for the Nissan/Infiniti Big Brake pkg. I like the Nissan set since it's gunmetal but both are exactly the same spec-wise
Akebono Infiniti Front and Rear 14 Inch Big Brake Upgrade Kit 07-08 G35 Sedan, 09+ G37 Sedan, and 08+ G37 Coupe CV36 - performance parts
Nissan Akebono BBK Big Brake Kit Basic Upgrade - Infiniti G35 G37
According to Ryne this is all you need (x4) for your OEM lines to work w/ the new set
Technafit Banjo Bolt w/ Washers for Akebono / Brembo Caliper - Nissan performance parts
Akebono Infiniti Front and Rear 14 Inch Big Brake Upgrade Kit 07-08 G35 Sedan, 09+ G37 Sedan, and 08+ G37 Coupe CV36 - performance parts
Nissan Akebono BBK Big Brake Kit Basic Upgrade - Infiniti G35 G37
According to Ryne this is all you need (x4) for your OEM lines to work w/ the new set
Technafit Banjo Bolt w/ Washers for Akebono / Brembo Caliper - Nissan performance parts
Thanks for all the great input on this thread. It has me rethinking a lot of stuff.