SW66TTT Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I'm collecting a 350z on Monday Its standard apart from a cat back exhaust, I'm putting together a list of first mods and easy/recommended mods. I'm going to get a plenum spacer Service including oil, oil filter, spark plugs, is it worth also changing he leads? are the coil packs reliable? I will also look into induction kits. Any other first/easy mods I should look into? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Unless somethings giving you a problem don’t touch it, realistically unless you’re having misfire issues then replace all of them but otherwise wouldn’t worry, any reason your going for a plenum spacer first? Recommendations - Coolant change, brake fluid change, check your fans are working, check your brakes - if they need replacing get some good ones, get some good tyres and then get a short shifter! One thing I wish I had done first with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW66TTT Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Thanks for the suggestions, I've read a few places a plenum spacer is beneficial so thought that would be a nice easy mod. Those other suggestions are ideal, I fitted short shifter to a rx7 I had years ago and made a huge difference, is there a good one you can recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey_S Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, SW66TTT said: I'm collecting a 350z on Monday Its standard apart from a cat back exhaust, I'm putting together a list of first mods and easy/recommended mods. I'm going to get a plenum spacer Service including oil, oil filter, spark plugs, is it worth also changing he leads? are the coil packs reliable? I will also look into induction kits. Any other first/easy mods I should look into? Thanks Non mechanical Stubby Ariel. Spacers? Good rubber New head unit? (If the cassette player is still in there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW66TTT Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Thanks Mikey some more good suggestions I haven't thought about yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase. A plenum spacer is a good idea if the engine is a DE, seeing as you've already got an aftermarket cat-back exhaust then the only other bolt on mod is HFCs or decats really. An induction system will add a bit of noise and engine bay bling but won't actually give any gains. You can get the car remapped (Uprev) but best to do this last once you've got all other performance mods in place. In addition to brake fluid and coolant as Azurez33 mentioned I'd also reccomend fresh gearbox & diff oil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Tyres Brakes (pads over discs) Suspension (ARBs, bracing, then dampers/springs) Power (plenum spacer, air filter, then remap) In that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Hi and welcome along buddy. Just enjoy the car to start with. Then think about what you want out if her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, Jack94 said: Welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase. A plenum spacer is a good idea if the engine is a DE, seeing as you've already got an aftermarket cat-back exhaust then the only other bolt on mod is HFCs or decats really. An induction system will add a bit of noise and engine bay bling but won't actually give any gains. You can get the car remapped (Uprev) but best to do this last once you've got all other performance mods in place. In addition to brake fluid and coolant as Azurez33 mentioned I'd also reccomend fresh gearbox & diff oil. It’s been a long day 😂 I knew I was missing some fluids 😂 58 minutes ago, SW66TTT said: Thanks for the suggestions, I've read a few places a plenum spacer is beneficial so thought that would be a nice easy mod. Those other suggestions are ideal, I fitted short shifter to a rx7 I had years ago and made a huge difference, is there a good one you can recommend? coolerworx seems to be the go to! sorry and if it’s on standard suspension I’d be looking to swap that out too 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Don’t rush in. Drive the car and get used to it first and take your time is my advice then come up with a sensible plan. Enjoy the new purchase. Maybe try and get to the Ace meet before the deadline closes Monday and chat to a few owners and look at some Zeds in the flesh that have been modified. There a lot of knowledge on here and knowledge is power. Martin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 A very good post Martin, and a good point made. I certainly used to subscribe to the same idea: do a little bit at a time, enjoy that, then move onto the next. And then… I kinda realised it takes you years to get to the place where the car is perfect for you, when you could just have enjoyed it at its perfection for much longer had you smashed the upgrades in straightaway. Cos invariably the car gets to the point of perfection then you simply sell it as you’ve had it too long and fancy a change! Not saying either way is the right way, just another POV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW66TTT Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Thanks everyone for the advice, you are right I need to drive the car and get use to it first, work out any issues first then look at making changes. This car has a long time coming, I'm now late 30s and back in my 20s I had a couple of rx7's, one in particular was a awesome car, I had to sell up and buy a house, get married, have kids etc and 15 years I need a performance Japanese car back in my life, I've always been a big fan of the 350z and now I get to own one, I have a sensible daily drive so this will be my weekend toy. I'm not the type to keep changing cars, this is a long term purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 8 hours ago, Ekona said: I kinda realised it takes you years to get to the place where the car is perfect for you, when you could just have enjoyed it at its perfection for much longer had you smashed the upgrades in straightaway This ^^. Totally agree that you should take a little time to get used to the car first because it'll all be new to you, but once you've got a good idea of what you're happy with/want to improve then personally I'd smash out the mods as fast as funds allow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Try and come to the Ace Cafe meet mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) I have a 05' 350z and can recommend the VMS lightweight crank pulley, had one on for a couple of years and wished I had done it straight off the bat. Engine revs faster, sharper throttle response, easier to pulley away, nicer throttle roll on roll off, maintains OE size belts. All pros and no cons thus far. Edited May 26, 2022 by davey_83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umster Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Depends. Do you want stance? Fast road? Track? Drift? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW66TTT Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 Thanks guys, I now have the car and loving it so far, first mod was a little stubby aerial 😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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