raduv66 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 As above when I got my Z I was happy with the power and not looking for a monster BHP animal . I do feel that the throttle response can be a bit sluggish when gunning it and it just needs a little push as the power delivery is slow to respond to my heavy right foot. I've searched this forum and others and it does seem that an Uprev is the way to go to cure this from 1st to 3rd anyway but not all agree that for the money spent you get great rewards.So for shelling out on Plenum spacer , berks hfc etc give a bang or a whimper or something in between ? Does the Z need even more before an Uprev lightweight pullys etc . Coming from a t/c background all I'm looking for is a more responsive throttle and is this worth the money . All help greatly appreciated thanks Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 You need to get yourself a ride in one that's been uprevved already, where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Changes the car completely in my opinion. It's not about the figures just about drive ability. I am not a traffic light terror by any means but the Z use to be awful off the mark now it's a whole different animal. I also am getting a 2mpg increase in fuel economy....so it basically pays for itself... Well that's what I told the Mrs haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raduv66 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 On 31/05/2013 at 17:31, glrnet said: You need to get yourself a ride in one that's been uprevved already, where are you? North Kent mate and will be on the stand at Brands in Sept so hopefully will will get a ride out in one then , any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I might be at Brands on Saturday next week, weather permitting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raduv66 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Used to be my stomping ground a few years back as a local boy but not been up there for a few years now . Used to mainly go for the car bike races , thundersports and the formular Ford's 1600s which were total carnage. Edited May 31, 2013 by raduv66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raduv66 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 On 31/05/2013 at 17:35, 350Ad said: Changes the car completely in my opinion. It's not about the figures just about drive ability. I am not a traffic light terror by any means but the Z use to be awful off the mark now it's a whole different animal. I also am getting a 2mpg increase in fuel economy....so it basically pays for itself... Well that's what I told the Mrs haha What did you change prior to the Uprev if you don't mind me asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 cs2000 mentioned to my brother the other day how my Zed seemed to pull away faster than his Zed on the Pistonhead run last month. We both have 04 GTs, I have UpRev, cs2000 has not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyranchers Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Throttle controller on sp7 REALLY livens up the z , it won't make you any faster but doesn't half liven the car up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raduv66 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks fellas I would like to know what engine mods you made prior to the Uprev though ? As said I'm not looking for top end BHP but just a more responsive feel on the throttle and the best way of achieving this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raduv66 Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 On 31/05/2013 at 19:09, jollyranchers said: Throttle controller on sp7 REALLY livens up the z , it won't make you any faster but doesn't half liven the car up I have considered this option and does get great reviews but a question on those who have had both which is the better option ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 For the price of a couple of tanks of petrol I can't see the argument for not doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliensurfer Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Am I right in thinking it'll up your insurance aswell as your oil consumption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Would be very surprised if a few HP would effect your oil consumption. and how would an insurer know!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I'm in north Kent too, my Zed has plenum spacer, berks, milltek exhaust, single mass clutch & lightened flywheel with an uprev, if you want convincing then pop round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 On 01/06/2013 at 07:23, Aliensurfer said: Am I right in thinking it'll up your insurance aswell as your oil consumption? Depends on your Insurer, Admiral were fine as it's a less than 10% increase My Zed used zero oil before uprev and still uses zero oil 20k later 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 On 31/05/2013 at 18:48, raduv66 said: On 31/05/2013 at 17:35, 350Ad said: Changes the car completely in my opinion. It's not about the figures just about drive ability. I am not a traffic light terror by any means but the Z use to be awful off the mark now it's a whole different animal. I also am getting a 2mpg increase in fuel economy....so it basically pays for itself... Well that's what I told the Mrs haha What did you change prior to the Uprev if you don't mind me asking. Decats, y pipe, cat back and Injen Intake. Didn't go with the Plenum as it only seems to make a difference high end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 plenum spacer always adds more mid range torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineV35 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Depends how thick your spacer is isnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 nope any extra area in the plenum helps breathing that enhances mid range torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Always best to get your CAI / plenum / exhaust mods done prior to an upRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 All the dyno plots I have seen seem to give 5-10bhp more in the last 1000rpm. There is a great thread on the US forum which shows all the dyno plots. Will try and find it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 http://g35driver.com/forums/engine-drivetrain-forced-induction/319999-independent-dyno-test-vq35de-revup-plenum-spacer.html Found it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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