I completely agree with you, but my exhaust was so rusted it needed to be replaced, so I bought a catback. The catback sounds soooooo good, and there is actually a gain at higher rpms. Expecting a huge performance upgrade from an aftermarket exhaust for the g37 is just unrealistic, so I hope no one thinks that
Love your videos! My G37x needs a new catback due to factory rust. The shop I use told me yesterday there is no OEM availability and manufacturing has stopped on factory exhausts. Due to the raw material shortage of stainless steel, I was extremely fortunate to score a Stillen catback system to replace it. They only had 1 left with a 3 month waiting period afterwards! Gonna pair it with some aFe filters and see what happens. Feels like I'm 17 again. lol Just gotta install some 12" subs and do burnouts in a school parking lot now.
I bought some Teins. I haven't had them installed yet I need to do that. There are some speed bumps by me that I will rub if going the speed I normally go which isn't that fast. I almost want to keep it at the height it is. Now my car has 207,000 mi so perhaps part of the problem is that the factory suspension is seen better days
Its crazy how i want to do all this mods to my G and we think alike, this cars perform very good stock. I daily mine, i want it to last, i take care of it so drop in filters, springs, a nice set of wheels do it for me, maybe hfc with stock exhaust set up.
I’m still surprised the amount of people who buy those long tube cold air intakes and expect a great power increase. Drop ins get you that same or around the same hp increase at 85% off! I understand that people mostly get it for looks as well which is solid.
My factory boots rotted so I replaced with Amazon cai it comes with heat shields I’m grab some extra piping to route it and front of the radiator o wanted to do the stock air box mod but that’s shit rotten
See I’m no mechanic but I’ve seen a lot of results from all my mods. I installed a takeda stage 2 cai and felt more power in high rpm’s. Then soon after installed a catback exhaust I felt a little quicker of the jump. Just put on coilovers too. Definitely the best mod I’ve ever installed the ride quality feels so much better. Next up is ported manifolds, lths, and some jwt cams. I happy with all mods I’ve done so far and seen great results from them. 2011 7at g37
You said you “felt” more power. Only dyno results and other test results will be able to tell you if improvements were made. However the g does respond a bit better to intakes than the Q-but generally not without a tune. Coilovers are a great addition-my point was that most people don’t drive the car hard enough to actually “need” them. But as long as you’re happy with everything, that’s all that counts!
There Is a video of a 370 Z with Z1 headers on the Dyno It did gain horsepower BUT for a NOW price of $1,500 It isn’t worth it and yes they do fit the Q50 chassis
Honestly Headers do make more power but in my opinion as well , they're not worth the money and effort to install unless you plan on supercharging. Only thing worth doing to these cars performance-wise is if you're gonna spend a couple of grand is to go big and boost it yourself. With newer cars coming out turbo charged from the gate, or with V8s , the only way to overcome that power to weight ratio disadvantage is with boost and the VQ37 can make some crazy power boosted on stock internals.
I have a 2019 370Z6MT with the sport pkg that has Hotchkiss sways and braised steel brake lines. Recently, I had a Fast Intentions TDX cat back x-pipe exhaust along with a Stillen Gen 3 long tube CAI installed and then had it dyno tuned on a Dynojet chassis dyno with EcuTek software. The result was a 46 hp(computed at the crank) increase in peak horsepower above the stock 332 hp. The torque increased evenly across the rev range about 15% over stock. The car is now a beast to drive with little change in the gas mileage.
Almost went with $700-1000 coilovers but instead went with $180 tein h tech lowering springs and honestly am happy with my purchase and the money i saved
I believe U... Im building a 2011 chevy Colorado 2.9L AT posi... street race n drift mini truck... my exhaust system is a stainless steel 3/8" flange. Custom header 4 to 1 high flow cat n a 19" oval Borla proXS. 2.5"pipe. Shortened to the front of the rear tire.
Go 3inch all the way back you’ll make more power cause since your motor is boosted from factory you won’t need a 2.75-3inch merge at the Y-pipe like us 3.7 N/A guys you can just go full 3in
biggest differences I felt were from 1) lightweight wheels 2) medium weight Flywheel clutch with CSC slave mod 3) simple adjustable tanabe shocks with hotchkis swaybars and adjustable end-links 4) structural braces 5) performance tires and brake pads 6) simple KN filter in factory airboxes 7) berk cats 8) uprev tune 9) Fujitsubo RS exhaust because they're just super cool but no real performance difference
Ported intake manifold and plenum are bad because it moves Volumetric Efficiency up to a higher CFM. Normal driving will be at a lower VE, and less torque (which is where torque is most necessary!) If you want opened up wide ported runners, you need to live at high RPM and that's just not how people drive..
I agree with the coilovers part. If you drive your car on public roads and don't want to worry about feeling like you're beating the hell out of the shock towers and your back with every minor bump on the road, I suggest a good set of springs instead. I've been driving over a year on Swift spec r's on my 370Z and have not blown shocks yet. I have the perfect stance for me, car runs flatter around corners but the bumps are handled in a way that you feel like its still on stock suspension. I think I'm going to get a stiffer front stabilizer bar to minimize body roll even further. If you don't plan on building your own turbo kit then I agree not to waste money on CAIs otherwise go for it and when you're ready, convert them to intercooler piping but definitely K&N drop-ins will do the same. As for test pipes I suggest not buying those until you're ready to get the car tuned so you're not getting your rear bumper filthy from all the unburned gas.
do a driver mod. work on your reflexes and driving, decrease weight, ligh rims, .get rid of subwoofers. keep 2 speakers. change clutch for better bite, maybe oil coolers for early 370z 's, keep up with basic maintenance.
Lol, but I do need it. The factory seats are nearly dangerous on mountain runs! Sliding all over the place in the seat! For most I would say you’re right-it’s not necessary, but then again-no one else is really installing them so I wouldn’t worry too much about people buying them for no reason lol.
It is quite uncomfortable to slide around that much but it also cane become dangerous, especially after a long day when your body starts to experience some fatigue, it becomes harder to stay planted and then you’re at risk of losing control. I don’t know about you, but I have done 200 mile mountain runs with only 1 stop. It’s exhausting! This seat will help a lot!
Controversial stuff for those bench racers LOL. Totally agree on your points. Headers: not needed if the factory unit flows well. If you live in Calif like me, CARB regulations make it tough for tuners (very $$$) to make legal headers. Cat-backs are purely for sound, gains are minimal at best. Suspension: springs paired with quality shocks, bars, and bushings was the route I took to improve handling for track days, very cost effective vs track coils (Ohlins). You never mentioned tire choice: that alone can make or break handling on the track or the street. All these mods I did on a manual BMW 330ci I used to own (miss it). Never had a Q50 3.7, but I am kicking some tires.
I had a lowered 96 Integra with a 2 inch drop. I can definitely say that you wont blow out your shocks, but my tie rods routinely wore out. My camber was never perfect because my car was so low. It looked grest but tires lasted only 12k miles. Plan carefully
@SpeedCultureStudios I just bought a 2013 G37 which I will modify eventually. So far I am impressed with the handling, as it drives as good as my lowered Teg. Had Neuspeed springs and Tokico blues. Those shocks had over a 150k on them.
Moktar Malik you don’t “have to.” But you should. If the car throws a CEL, which it will, that means the car doesn’t “like” the new part. It can’t adjust to the change in flow and the o2 sensors don’t like the mixture. You also don’t get the performance increase from the test pipes without a tune-so there is no point in getting them.
When I bought my G37, it had stock shocks and the prev owner had it on lowering springs. Looked great, handled better. Years later, the shocks were worn out, so I went with coilovers purely because they were less expensive to buy and install compared to OEM - according to the Infiniti dealer in my city. But you're 100% right, I'm never going to push it to the limit.
agree with CAI. My tuner Martin (Rsenthalpy” literally quote on quote said “2.5 inch CAI works just like the setup you have right now which is afe drop in and post maf silicone. If i choose 3 inch intake will gain a decent amount but nothing too crazy that it’s worth dropping 500 bucks plus installation and returne. Best bet would be e85 and ported manifold at this point”. I don’t have a vq37 but a vq35hr which they are very much identical
@@SpeedCultureStudiosliterally helped me save money i was about to drop 400 on z1 cold air intakes since they are on sale gonna try and go ported manifold or e85 not sure yet. E85 scares since it’s more water and can corrode my fuel lines
@@SpeedCultureStudiosmy setup as of right now is drop in filters, test pipe and full single exit. I was able to keep up with an elantra N. Which i’m impressed by since i’m an 08 vq35hr very happy with my tune but want more power what would u recommend E or Ported manifold
I had eibach lowering springs on my civic for almost 10 yrs paired with new oem shocks and never had problems. My 12’ maxima had eibach springs for (4) yrs. No problems. Just bought a g37 sedan. First mod will be eibach springs
Lol megan Y pipe and axle back, that red Z practically had a budget aftermarket cat back system. The test pipes freed up that air flow the most though.
I agree with everything he is saying. Maybe its because im older now. I also grew up spending my hard earned cash trying to modify cars like my celica then my wrx only to find it makes more noise than speed. Some mods increase horsepower but decreased low end torque. I never wanted to mess with the car by tuning it as well. i've owned a 370z for 10yrs now and have nothing on it but a drop in filter. Will never take it to a track or a drag strip. Very happy for what the car is in stock form. Its people like me who shouldnt bother with the mods.. for those who track and take their cars to car shows buying "go fast" parts might be for you.
I've been driving an infiniti on stock suspension for less than a year and driving hard. It doesnt hold up and definitly has to much play. getting coil overs isnt even a "oh it looks cool close to the ground" its keeping the car weight on the ground for traction, I find myself letting off the gas because I can feel traction fading. If you plan on driving daily and respecting the car like its your dad's car than stock is fine.
I don’t think anyone said the stock suspension is good lol. My point in this video is that 95% of people will not drive hard enough to need Coilovers and that decent lowering springs will be sufficient for a vast majority of people. I agree, it’s not about just looking cool-although again 95% of the people modding these cars just do it solely for the looks…
Hello how are you? Since watching your video I have a few questions please? I was kinda under the impression you were speaking primarily on the q50, G35/37......however I wanted to ask about the 370z. I have a 2009 370z touring model w/sport package. The car came with Mishimoto intake tubes and K&N filters. It's ironic you mentioned installing the aFe dry intake filters which I was looking at doing but also came across a brand new AEM CAI w/heat shields for $316. Along with this I've already purchased the Injen true duel full catback exhaust and FI HFC with resonators. These were the only 3 modifications I was going to complete but after this video it seems I may have made a mistake????? You mentioned the earlier 370z don't have as good stock headers but the 2014+ do? Sorry to be talking etc.......I'm just confused now...lol. once those 3 items were installed I was going to do a dyno/tune. Please thoughts perspectives recommendations? Also who do you recommend to tune the vehicle? Thank you
The Q50 translates better to the 370z than the g35. You won’t benefit all that much with CAI but if you found a good deal on them, then go for it! The HFCs and catback paired with the intakes and a tune will get you most of the power out of that car. Headers are expensive and a pain to install and might only get you a couple more hp, so you just have to decide if it’s worth it for you.
Hello again and thank you for responding! Well the AEM CAI is new and cost $316. Outside of the " GET CAI" ..... excitement.....lol.....it came with heat shields and no bumper removal is necessary and I figured it would increase the horsepower since the stock boxes weren't that good. By the way, I decided to remove the K&N filters and drive the car on the highway without filters and to be honest I couldn't really tell a difference at all ...... please comment on this? I haven't purchased any filters but I did purchase the Injen Catback exhaust and fast intentions HFC w/resonators. Who do you recommend to tune the car properly?
Hello again! How are you,? I decided to go along with the AEM CAI/with heat shields which actually replace the stock boxes and it seals up as well. However I wanted to ask , who would you recommend to dyno/tune my 370z? Someone you recommend that really understands how these Nissan's are to be tuned safely etc........? By the way, I did purchase the Injen true duel full catback exhaust and fast intentions HFC with resonators. Thank you
According to admin tuning. All 370z/Q50 3.7s 2014 and newer tend to run much stronger on the dyno. I dont actually know why, but thats what admin tuning homie said. So some of us prior 2014 have to go with plenium/manifold/headers to even get what 2014+ owners can get with minimal mods.
Yes it is true that the older VQs respond better to mods, and the newer versions make better baseline numbers and benefit very little from part "upgrades." The cam in the 2014+ is slightly different--Admin has mentioned that in some of their videos as well--and the 2014+ has a better header design--more of a shorty header than a manifold like the older ones.
My air box in my 370z start to crack and cause issues, so I just bought air intake with metal tube and it was basically the same and I bought them new for 120 USD instead of 800 for new OEM airbox, only thing I recommend changing is when it's time to change your clutch change your CSC to something like CZP HD CSC or Zspeed HD csc because OEM uses plastic and it easily leaks
@@SpeedCultureStudios some Thai air intake my friend bought for me during their drift event awhile back, it was surprisingly well built for that price, but I say only thing you really want to change is the OEM CSC mine failed after 160k but I hardly ever abuse my car but now 7 years passed I prolly will use cheaper aftermarket upgrades as replacement for OEM lol Edit: when I said I just just bought it was last year 🤐
@@SpeedCultureStudios Just like my little 4-cylinder Altima (couldn't find an affordable G37 in my area. lol) I know it isn't going to blow doors off, so I am not going to try making it to where it can. But I do simply want to add a cold-air intake and a new exhaust like an axel-back, and then change the body to make it look a little more sporty. That's all. Pure aesthetics for me. want vs need. :)
Tech News for Tech Noobs I’m with you man. It’s not about-to me anyway-making all the horsepower in the world or being the fastest on the street. I just want to make my car to where it’s fun to drive and I enjoy looking at it!
@@SpeedCultureStudios Exactamundo!! Finally, someone gets my mindset!! lol My wife and daughter don't understand why I felt the need to get a "sports car" this go around after I had to sell my Xterra (I miss that truck now.) And I keep telling them it ISN'T a sports car. It's just a 2-door Altima! lol And the intake I want just happens to have a white filter option (gotta love Spectre), and the exhaust just makes the car more efficient at venting the exhaust gasses, which coincidentally gives it a little more horsepower. After having had a 2JZ in the past, I don't feel a need to go that way again. I just want something I enjoy, and can enjoy working on myself.
That’s funny, because my car made more power with intakes, headers, cat back, on premium. The headers were definitely not necessary I can agree with that but it definitely did change the torque curve mid range and I have a lot more fun in the car now red light red light
More power than what? We are just seeing some strong numbers now with factory catback which is very interesting. Intakes yield very little gains-so the point is that $500 for 2 ho is not worth it. Headers may change the mid range slightly but not typically enough to feel.
I upgraded my intake, exhaust and y pipe on my z. I didn’t dyno yet but definitely feel the difference before stock. To each their own but I don’t agree with most things said in this vid.
You should agree because it’s all proven information. My point is if you go and tune your car, you won’t make any more power than me or anyone else with simple drop in filters and test pipes. It’s been proven over and over.
@@SpeedCultureStudios you have an awd car. Most times you’ll make more power but I went head to head with q50’s before and it never really pulled on me. Stop putting false info out there
@@Dapurge. it’s not false buddy. It’s been proven over and over and over. I can’t say it enough. Just look around man lol. Dyno pulls everywhere showing drop in filters and test pipes making just as much as cold air intakes and full exhaust. Don’t be ignorant. And you going head to head with a Q50 proves nothing. For one thing, if you’re in a z you’re much much lighter than a q so you should be hanging or even pulling. Number 2, you’re proving my point. If you have intakes and they are so much better, why aren’t you pulling? I’m also RWD not awd. AND awd generally make less power, not more. More power is lost through the drive train on an awd. Common knowledge. Don’t come in and try to fight when you don’t know what you’re talking about.
@@Dapurge. I’m very familiar with admin tuning. Doesn’t change the facts. If you want to spend $400-500 on intakes for 3-4 more hp, go for it. But I warned you.
I don't think you need to be pushing the car so hard in the corners to feel the difference in coilovers, the stiffer spring rates don't only come into play at high speeds but at any speed coming around a corner. I don't doubt that there are lowering springs that perform perfectly well and don't blow out your stock shocks as long as you stay within about an inch of drop, but you are paying for so much more with coilovers than just lowered center of gravity. You are getting possible weight reduction, stiffer springs, and a special level of customization so that you can tune your handling and ride height to what is most comfortable to you.
No, of course you will feel them in everyday driving. They change the feel significantly. My point is that they don’t provide much benefit if you aren’t tracking the car. Coilovers are significantly more expensive-and yes you get more capability, but if it is never utilized, the value becomes null.
@@SpeedCultureStudios Again, I think my point is standing on that "wont ever feel it if you don't track the car". What about canyon/mountain driving? Or just generally driving around curving/winding hilly roads. People do this for fun, and coilovers will most definitely improve handling in those scenarios. I respect that you may not personally push your vehicle except when you track it, and I am not condoning breaking local laws or driving carelessly. I am just pointing out that people do push there cars in places other than the track, and would benefit from stiffer spring rates and more customization based on their personal preference.
Said Kharboutli Don’t take “tracking the car” so literally. 95% of the guys asking about/installing Coilovers don’t even hit the curves spiritedly. Obviously you will feel Coilovers carving the canyons, but my point is that there really aren’t that many people that even do that. They buy coils to drop it low and to call people that buy springs “cheap” lol. Listen, if someone wants to buy coils because they like having the adjustability, that’s totally cool. If you’re looking for a bit better handling and a nicer stance, springs are perfect for 95% of people out there!
That’s true-they don’t hurt. My point was that most of them actually do not improve the car either so they serve no purpose other than lightening your wallet.
I have an 04’ Nissan 350Z 10 yrs ago I lowered my car with KYB shocks/struts with Eibach Sportsline lowering springs with a camber kit and swapped out the factory sway-bars with Eibach front and rear sway-bars. The car is lowered about 1.5”. Nice ride height. Even a Mechanic was telling when I went to pick up my car recently said . The ride height is at a good height . It’s lowered and not too low. And still with the stock Z wheels. And I’ve driven the canyons and places where there is a lot of cornering here in SoCal. Performance I have the AEM cold air intake, I will be swapping it with a custom shirt ram with EBay z tube with 4ply 3” silicone coupling, 3” cut alum. Pipe to a JWT pop charger. Vacuum piping to attached to an actual vacuum attachment of shop-vac. Just behind the grill of the bumper. Connected to the filter. Took off the custom race exhaust with the custom piping for a more factory exhaust system, Walker Performance exhaust Y-Pipe, mid-Pipe ( replaced the resonator with a straight pipe to a stock muffler I got off of OfferUp for $40 and it sounds great, accelerates better than when I had the custom setup. Has that nice growl to it. And with custom 4.5” exhaust tips 👍🏼😁
So watched your 2.5 inch test pipe into the borla muffler and finish with resonators. Do you still believe that’s the best way to go? Or just test pipes and finish with axel back?
It really depends on what you want. I love how mine sounds and performs so I think it’s the best setup. After seeing some of these other guys get results with just test pipes and axleback, it looks like it’s a good way to save some money, but I’m not sure it sounds all that great.
seems like most of the power gained with these cars are the exhaust setups and there seem to be a lot of aftermarket possibilities for a lot of different dyno results when tuned🤔
So by adding the Greddy evolution Gt catback (mostly for the sound) and HFCs or test pipes.....K&N filters(already installed) and tune......I am done until I boost my Z?? Seems pretty simple!!
I think many of these mods won’t do much until you’re going forced induction - so then it’s really a question of how much you like the platform to begin with. That’s why alternatives like vettes are popular- it’s just much easier to start out with a big v8 and a good power to weight ratio…. So then - how much of a premium is one willing to pay for something more unique like a properly boosted Z This to me is always the dilemma especially when you start looking at used factory turbo’d vehicles
I have a 2009 g37 sedan. I was gonna do aFe drop ins, test pipes and tune. I feel like long tube intakes and CBE are a rip-off. $500 for a piece of air tube! Or $640 for admin intakes haha, it's ridiculous! Would you say post maf tubes are worth it for the g37? People claim the stock accordion part of the intake tube creates turbulence and can negatively affect airflow. Also, any cheaper drop in filter recommendations that aren't expensive? aFe charge a lot
You’re in the right track! The G does respond a bit better to intakes, but $500 is not necessary! I’ve used speed dady filters (eBay) with good results. Super cheap. I think they are out right now though. The smooth z1 tubes are good. It’s hard to prove that the turbulence hurts performance, but the z1 tubes are silicone which insulate better than rubber so they are better for that reason at a minimum.
The car already has real cold air intakes and the car already gets as much air as it can handle. I’ve seen the VQ gain 3 peak hp (which does nothing) by adding 3 inch long tube intakes and I’ve seen another VQ lose 3hp going with 3” long tubes on the same dyno.
Sooo... I'm all about canyon runs.. handling is priority for me I've installed Eibach springs.,currently looking for engine tower bar. And some sway bars. Hotchkiss..... What you think..? I've got a 2011 g37x in California we got a lot of restrictions high flow cats are what I'm looking at because of that.. I saw your exhaust interested.
Same man! You gotta go check out my other vids! I highly recommend hotchkis sway bars-probably one of my favorite changes to the car! Whole different beast in the mountains now!
although i agree on most CAI, takeda cold airs are running dynos with bigger numbers than stock. they us stock boxes. should elaborate more on that rather than speaking generally
I tend to speak generally about CAIs because the value isn’t there. I’ve always said that you may make a couple more hp, but for $350-$450, that doesn’t make sense to do. I would say out of all of them, I’d recommend the takeda, but I still say the value isn’t there.
I hit 338 wheel with Takeda. I cared more about torque and @Speedculture did 333 if I remember right. Yeah...$300+ more than drop ins and silicone and MAYBE +5 (I dyno'ed on a coldish day). Just my take
@@SpeedCultureStudios haha, yeah, I didn't really clarify well. You hit 333 and 334 whp IIRC. Both your torque numbers were better, so IF the Takeda did anything we're talking 4hp over some torque and that's not only in the margin of error, but I also know you went on a warmer day than I did so I'm willing to bet next to no difference. I'd save the money and follow your advice if I did it over, as I have said before 🤷♂️
You are an smart guy but I am an open mind guy and when you are open mind you understand that things sometimes go beyond human intelligence. There was this guy that used to bully me with his scatpack (allways beating my z) I upgrade to only- z1header,isr test pipes,arkCBE and a ported upper manifold at home + toyo tires on the 370z. I destroid that bully yesterday with no tune on the car.
It’s good to see you back in the comments. I hope you are well. Yes, there are things that go beyond human intelligence, but the ways in which cars make power and how they respond to mods are pretty well understood across this platform. Your Tires helped. Without a tune those other parts will not give your more hp. Especially with the headers/test pipes and ported upper-I’m surprised the car even runs well at all without a tune.
Putting coilovers in because i need new shocks and I'm not getting oem strut assembly or the nva at 340 a pop and not getting the shock and lowering springs when i can just get tien coilovers and they're less of a pain to install
With the cold air intakes do they give the car any more sound, I have a corolla and the guy before me out one on and honestly it makes the car sound pretty decent
GREAT points. I have AFE dry air filters in my G37s 6mt and I've noticed a number of differences in performance, mpgs, sound and throttle response. No tune needed. 👌🏾
was recommended before getting tuned in the g37 community to at least get test pipes, an exhaust system, and cold air intake before my tune to maximize results. so would you say thats not true? just got dc headers and z1 test pipes installed that i purchased for 450$ (for both). now i have my single exit exhaust coming in the mail. do you think i should not go for the cold air intake then on my g37? or are you saying you shouldnt get it if you have a q50
The G37 does respond slightly better to cai than the Q50 does so I’m not usually as strongly opposed to them for the G. But yeah, you definitely want to do it all before tuning. So if you would even consider CAIs then you might as well do it right away.
Did you have the car tuned before installing long tubes? Coilovers definitely improve handling, no doubt. My point is that a vast majority of people will never "need" coilovers because they don't drive the car hard enough to require that additional capability.
Raced another G37 in my own G37 and I'm completely stock with afe drop in filters and the other G37 was fbo with no tune (yet) and I got gapped ~3 cars. It's hard to believe your videos without you showing proof against other vq37s
There’s a lot that goes into racing bud. If you got gapped by 3 cars there might be something wrong with your car. But I didn’t say no mods help. I would say the guy that beat you would have probably beat you with just test pipes. Like I’ve also said a million times, Gs respond better to intakes than Qs. And I did provide proof, there is literally a clip of a z making huge numbers with like one mod. There are also a ton of videos of these cars on the dyno. All the proof is out there
So what you are saying is you can line your car up next to one that has all the mods and it will be no different? Meaning less than a car gap between the two? That I’d be curious to see.
Every car is a little different, obviously, but there are certain parts that we are talking about 1 - 2 hp difference at a $500+ cost. That small of a hp bump is not going to win or lose a race. There are many many other factors that will play into a race far more than 1 - 10 hp like reaction time, traction, tune, weight. I mean wheel weight alone could hurt a car! People are spending $2,000+ beyond the basics for a few more peak horsepower that they may not even notice.
Here you go, 1. Test pipes / doesn’t matter what brand / gut your stock cats for ultra cash savings 2. K&N drop ins / delete the driver side silencer / find some used silicone upper pipes 3. Get some sand paper port and polish upper / lower intake manifolds. Don’t fall for bullshit expensive shop prices. They use 800 grit paper and nothing else 4. Tune You are done for n/a on this car, everything else is a fat waste of money. If it is still slow purchase a zex kit and you can run 100 shot safely. If you still want more, sell and move onto a 335 but realize it will break down on you every hour or so Good luck
So what I got from this was that basically keep your car stock it’ll make more power if you just keep it stock remember cause apparently going FBO is just not necessary
Not sure how you got that from this video. You obviously didn't listen or you only heard what you wanted to hear. The VQ37, particularly the Q50, does not respond that well to cold air intakes. It is very well known and widely excepted as fact. The Q50 doesn't respond that well to headers--you can spend 1500+ for 2-3 hp if ou want, but but doesn't make much sense to me. 99% of people don't drive hard enough to actually "need" coilovers. That's just common sense. I didn't say anything that wasn't factual. Take it as you want.
It’s a combination of dollar to hp as well as lack of results. Intakes-no power increase over upgraded filters. Headers-slight power difference (2-5) but super expensive and time consuming to install-not worth it. Why spend “money” on something if it does nothing for you?
I've just bought a 2010 g37, all oem . But as u know it The cat issue... I want to replace with cheap options while still having same mpg. Should I get hfc ?
Anything sold as “cold air intakes” For the Q50, drop in filters are totally sufficient. The G and older Zs respond a little better to intakes, but if you really want them, make sure they are truly getting cold air like the ones you mentioned
@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you for replying. I just got HFCs put on because my stock cats were bad and threw a cel. Also my driver side intake tube needs to be replaced. Should I just get a new one instead of a cold air intake system and where did you get the filters for the stock intake
O2 extenders can prevent a CEL, if you get the resonated test pipes they look like a cat, and will pass visual inspection, just say they are a cat lol. A tune will also get rid of the CEL
Like your right but if u just get intakes it’s not going to help much but if u upgrade the whole air system you would definitely see a difference it cost alote to make a car faster that’s why most ppl just go out and buy something out the factory already fast nothing needed just some gas and maintenance 😂
Found this video interesting. My question is, would it be a good idea to add a aftermarket oil cooler to my 2009 370. I don't drive hard but I do take long trips from north jersey to the jersey shore on weekends.. spring and Summer .would appreciate the feedback.
It wouldn’t really be necessary. Cars are manufactured to drive in normal conditions and even a bit beyond “normal,” so if you’re just commuting, it wouldn’t really need an oil cooler. I’d you do any racing or anything though, it would be a good addition!
Adding forced induction to the vq37 changes a lot. You’d likely benefit from headers at that point and a complete exhaust system would be necessary over stock.
With turbos in specific changing the headers isnt a choice its a flat out requirement because you need a turbo manifold for the turbos to even bolt to unless you go with a rear mount set up...which dont even want to get into the horror stories of why rear mount turbos are just nope.
Its all about knowing what work with what all the things you say help a lot, with the right tune, for example cams are not necessary but they do help on mid to top end power and torque, cold hair aren't necessary but they help keeping the IAT's low because of the engine heat, exhaust is really necessary because VQ's have a lot of restriction, and springs over coilover sorry strongly disagree, I own springs and is the worst thing I have bought for my car, is to bumpy over time the shocks do give out and to get a set of shock i might as well spend the money on some coils, soo again is just getting to know your car and what the engine likes cuz if your just driving it to get groceries then don't spend your money on intakes,full exhaust system, etc. If you track your car yes do the modifications that can improve your vehicle and your likings
CAI intakes don’t improve temps over factory air boxes at all because even the best ones use the factory locations and pull air from the same place. Silicone intake tubes would probably even better if that were the case because silicone is an excellent insulator and would keep out more engine heat than an intake pipe. As far as springs-you must have gotten the wrong springs man. My tein s techs have 0 bounce. Ride great and have the perfect drop. Coilovers are fantastic if you need or desire adjustability or really push the car in extreme conditions-track days or autocross. But for 90% of us that will never see a track, they aren’t necessary as long as you use a quality spring. But yes-learn your car and really think about what you want to get out of it before you dump a bunch of money into it for no reason.
@@SpeedCultureStudiosI have H&R Springs, and in time my shocks are giving up little by little and they are stiff spring, and if I get shock is about another 500-700 for good ones, I been in the car/performance industry for 5+years and I have installed spring on stock shocks and not even within 2 years of the installation the shocks had to be replaced reason i wouldn't recommend it as a long-term solution I install my knowing that this will happen but it was a risk that I took and I regret it, on May is going to a year since install and my shock are given out and the roads are a big factor too Florida don't have the best roads so there's that 🤦♂️, and the intake i guest it can be arguable but i have seen cold air intake help IAT's cuz the intakes are pulling air from the front as stock location is scavenging for cold/cooler air specialy now in the summer, you G's and Q's guys don't really need cold air intake cuz you guys have a more open front grill us Z guys need CAI'S cuz are bumper is restricting air flow you have to look at that to i feel this video is more towards the Q and G more than Z's
Luis De jesus well you didn’t say you were referring to a Z in terms of intake! Filter location make a big difference for sure! I’m surprised at your experience with springs. I’ve been on tein springs for almost a year here in South Carolina and have pushed the car hard in the mountains a number of times. I’ve been running springs in cars for over 15 years across a range of makes and models-mostly in Minnesota with TERRIBLE roads and would still recommend them. H&R included. Obviously every car is different so every experience will be different. Sucks that you’re having trouble with shocks going out!
I'm not sure where your question is coming from--the video didn't really have anything to do with making 400 hp or cams. Most people aren't spending the money on custom ground cams. With that being said, the reason headers aren't needed or intakes aren't needed is because of the factory cams. The car can't handle moving much more air than it already does, which is why the Q50 doesn't really respond that well to cold air intake, and it already has shorty headers from the factory,. Now, if you're talking custom ground cam, that changes things. At that point, the car can move more air and fuel in and out of the engine, so it would benefit from all of those things. However, it's still very difficult to reach 400 wheel horsepower. Check out my 400 hp video.
@@gustavedorantejr4372 most everything reaches across the entire vq37 platform but as I’ve stated many times, the G37 responds slightly better to cold air intakes for example and sometimes slightly better to headers. Both of those pieces were redesigned and improved as they moved to the Q50. So the Q50 doesn’t respond that well to intakes over drop in filters and headers do very little because the Q already has shorty headers from the factory.
MrEfmad19 they work-they have just been known to gum up the MAF with oil making its way up the tube from the filter. Buy a can of MAF cleaner and keep an eye on things.
Get what instead of air intakes WHAT do you have dry filters what you say? Im new to this i was trying to get k & n air intake what do you have instead
Ah well..I got the cold air intakes already..but Infiniti branded AMS during Infiniti parts sale last month..and hunting different Infiniti dealers because they varied in price. (lowest at Flemington NJ and Sheehy in Annapolis)..saved a lot over AMS branded ones and say Infiniti on them...
Maybe none of what you say is necessary, but if it doesn't do any good, it won't do any harm either, and aesthetically it will look much better, so let people put whatever they want on their cars.
Like I said in the video and a million times since, so it if you want-but it’s a waste of money-no harm or not. Just puttin info out for people to consider before spending thousands you know
my mans was arguing about not needing a cat back but that 370z has a complete set up like what 🤣🤣 airboxes I can agree with you can make really good power with stock boxes, same with headers better for airflow but not necessary, coil overs can be argued depending on who is willing to actually push their cars, cat back exhaust cant even be argued bc doing test pipes and y-pipe axle-back is considered a cat-back bc you completely changing the exhaust.
Test pipes and y pipe are not considered a cat back lol. A catback literally refers everything FROM the cats…back. Cats/test pipes not included. A y pipe is not even considered a mid pipe. The point was that the z made great power with just HFCs - the stock catback is actually decent.
I don't know what your good name is but I thank you very much for this such an informative video, very well done, I was explaining my experience with previous gen Altima and 350z, I had friends with full bolt ons, UDP and a tune with some had no headers, some had no cat-back upgrades (only Y pipe with test pipes) all the time I see full exhaust and headers loses to Y pipe and Test pipe setup, it was really strange, other thing I've noticed is that with UDP (lightweight, approx 1lb vs 4lb stock IIRC), especially with lightweight flywheel, we get better launch and quicker 0-60 times but the issue when we go for higher speeds the lightweight/UD pulley loses to stock pulley and flywheel? I have observed these things, but on my g8 for example I have never experienced this, whenever I do any bolt on mod, I gain insanely! Must be something with Velocity, or could be an ECU glitch anywhere? Thank you very much, keep it simple as Y pipe, Test pipe, post maf tubes and drop in filters, Modshack if desired and a tune if desired, I would drop in stock air filters if not racing nor on track or doing some pulls, keep the engine clean lol, I greatly appreciate it bro, thanks a lot
Pretty much going for Z1 Post-MAF Intake Hoses/Breather Hoses/aFe Dry Drop-Ins to finish of the intake portion on my NISMO; HFCs are installed with OEM H-Pipe and Resonated Short Tails for that sweet sound~ so tempting to go for more Z1 silicone goodies though!
@@momotaroux264 Not for the filter and tubes alone. But adding the HFCs, I would say a tune is an important step. HFCs still flow substantially better than the factory cats, so to ensure the car is "happy" with the new combo, I would get it tuned.
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I completely agree with you, but my exhaust was so rusted it needed to be replaced, so I bought a catback. The catback sounds soooooo good, and there is actually a gain at higher rpms. Expecting a huge performance upgrade from an aftermarket exhaust for the g37 is just unrealistic, so I hope no one thinks that
I’m all for Catback! Exhaust is my favorite thing to work on/design. It was just interesting to see how good the numbers can be with stock exhaust!
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Love your videos! My G37x needs a new catback due to factory rust. The shop I use told me yesterday there is no OEM availability and manufacturing has stopped on factory exhausts. Due to the raw material shortage of stainless steel, I was extremely fortunate to score a Stillen catback system to replace it. They only had 1 left with a 3 month waiting period afterwards! Gonna pair it with some aFe filters and see what happens. Feels like I'm 17 again. lol Just gotta install some 12" subs and do burnouts in a school parking lot now.
Supply chain and materials are crazy right now! Thanks a lot for watching!!
Got the Tein S techs on my g37 sedan and I’ve achieved that “tucked” fitment without any rubbing. Most definitely recommend it.
I bought some Teins. I haven't had them installed yet I need to do that. There are some speed bumps by me that I will rub if going the speed I normally go which isn't that fast. I almost want to keep it at the height it is. Now my car has 207,000 mi so perhaps part of the problem is that the factory suspension is seen better days
Again-I’m not telling you to NOT buy these parts. I’m just saying they aren’t a necessity!
Everyone leaving a 👎 already bought intakes 😜
So what do you recommend to do? Lol.. Sounds like your saying.. Just let it be
Fernando Mendoza I said what to do in the video. Upgrade the filters. That’s all that needs to be done.
@@SpeedCultureStudios Yes you did. Thanks for the video
Its crazy how i want to do all this mods to my G and we think alike, this cars perform very good stock. I daily mine, i want it to last, i take care of it so drop in filters, springs, a nice set of wheels do it for me, maybe hfc with stock exhaust set up.
Tomas Lopez sounds like a good plan man. Fun cars at any stage!
I’m still surprised the amount of people who buy those long tube cold air intakes and expect a great power increase. Drop ins get you that same or around the same hp increase at 85% off! I understand that people mostly get it for looks as well which is solid.
Thank you! Exactly
My factory boots rotted so I replaced with Amazon cai it comes with heat shields I’m grab some extra piping to route it and front of the radiator o wanted to do the stock air box mod but that’s shit rotten
See I’m no mechanic but I’ve seen a lot of results from all my mods. I installed a takeda stage 2 cai and felt more power in high rpm’s. Then soon after installed a catback exhaust I felt a little quicker of the jump. Just put on coilovers too. Definitely the best mod I’ve ever installed the ride quality feels so much better. Next up is ported manifolds, lths, and some jwt cams. I happy with all mods I’ve done so far and seen great results from them.
2011 7at g37
You said you “felt” more power. Only dyno results and other test results will be able to tell you if improvements were made. However the g does respond a bit better to intakes than the Q-but generally not without a tune.
Coilovers are a great addition-my point was that most people don’t drive the car hard enough to actually “need” them. But as long as you’re happy with everything, that’s all that counts!
So you did everything he said don't do? Hahahahaha pure Gold.
There Is a video of a 370 Z with Z1 headers on the Dyno It did gain horsepower BUT for a NOW price of $1,500 It isn’t worth it and yes they do fit the Q50 chassis
Honestly Headers do make more power but in my opinion as well , they're not worth the money and effort to install unless you plan on supercharging. Only thing worth doing to these cars performance-wise is if you're gonna spend a couple of grand is to go big and boost it yourself. With newer cars coming out turbo charged from the gate, or with V8s , the only way to overcome that power to weight ratio disadvantage is with boost and the VQ37 can make some crazy power boosted on stock internals.
I have a 2019 370Z6MT with the sport pkg that has Hotchkiss sways and braised steel brake lines. Recently, I had a Fast Intentions TDX cat back x-pipe exhaust along with a Stillen Gen 3 long tube CAI installed and then had it dyno tuned on a Dynojet chassis dyno with EcuTek software. The result was a 46 hp(computed at the crank) increase in peak horsepower above the stock 332 hp. The torque increased evenly across the rev range about 15% over stock. The car is now a beast to drive with little change in the gas mileage.
Almost went with $700-1000 coilovers but instead went with $180 tein h tech lowering springs and honestly am happy with my purchase and the money i saved
Same bro. If the autocross season ever gets going again this season after the virus, I may go Coilovers, but I’m really happy at the moment.
Gained a significant amount of power after installing a 2 1/2 inch cat back plus lower down pipes and a mid borla x muffler. 👌
2018 Q50 3.0 tt
Well you’re in a 3.0t so you’ll gain a lot of power with just a tune and downpipes lol. Little different than working with the 3.7 lol
I believe U... Im building a 2011 chevy Colorado 2.9L AT posi... street race n drift mini truck... my exhaust system is a stainless steel 3/8" flange. Custom header 4 to 1 high flow cat n a 19" oval Borla proXS. 2.5"pipe. Shortened to the front of the rear tire.
Go 3inch all the way back you’ll make more power cause since your motor is boosted from factory you won’t need a 2.75-3inch merge at the Y-pipe like us 3.7 N/A guys you can just go full 3in
biggest differences I felt were from 1) lightweight wheels 2) medium weight Flywheel clutch with CSC slave mod 3) simple adjustable tanabe shocks with hotchkis swaybars and adjustable end-links 4) structural braces 5) performance tires and brake pads 6) simple KN filter in factory airboxes 7) berk cats 8) uprev tune 9) Fujitsubo RS exhaust because they're just super cool but no real performance difference
All good mods!
Ported intake manifold and plenum are bad because it moves Volumetric Efficiency up to a higher CFM. Normal driving will be at a lower VE, and less torque (which is where torque is most necessary!)
If you want opened up wide ported runners, you need to live at high RPM and that's just not how people drive..
I agree with the coilovers part. If you drive your car on public roads and don't want to worry about feeling like you're beating the hell out of the shock towers and your back with every minor bump on the road, I suggest a good set of springs instead. I've been driving over a year on Swift spec r's on my 370Z and have not blown shocks yet. I have the perfect stance for me, car runs flatter around corners but the bumps are handled in a way that you feel like its still on stock suspension. I think I'm going to get a stiffer front stabilizer bar to minimize body roll even further. If you don't plan on building your own turbo kit then I agree not to waste money on CAIs otherwise go for it and when you're ready, convert them to intercooler piping but definitely K&N drop-ins will do the same. As for test pipes I suggest not buying those until you're ready to get the car tuned so you're not getting your rear bumper filthy from all the unburned gas.
Tein “comfort sports” are something I have thought about
do a driver mod. work on your reflexes and driving, decrease weight, ligh rims, .get rid of subwoofers. keep 2 speakers. change clutch for better bite, maybe oil coolers for early 370z 's, keep up with basic maintenance.
"5 Mods you ABSOLUTELY do NOT need!!!"
*Buys a sparco seat*
Lol, but I do need it. The factory seats are nearly dangerous on mountain runs! Sliding all over the place in the seat!
For most I would say you’re right-it’s not necessary, but then again-no one else is really installing them so I wouldn’t worry too much about people buying them for no reason lol.
And I never said this is a complete list 😜.
I have that problem of sliding all over the place with hard turns 🤣 def better to have a seat that hugs
It is quite uncomfortable to slide around that much but it also cane become dangerous, especially after a long day when your body starts to experience some fatigue, it becomes harder to stay planted and then you’re at risk of losing control. I don’t know about you, but I have done 200 mile mountain runs with only 1 stop. It’s exhausting! This seat will help a lot!
@@SpeedCultureStudios mountain runs in a Q50 ? it better be the sport model lol
Controversial stuff for those bench racers LOL. Totally agree on your points. Headers: not needed if the factory unit flows well. If you live in Calif like me, CARB regulations make it tough for tuners (very $$$) to make legal headers. Cat-backs are purely for sound, gains are minimal at best. Suspension: springs paired with quality shocks, bars, and bushings was the route I took to improve handling for track days, very cost effective vs track coils (Ohlins). You never mentioned tire choice: that alone can make or break handling on the track or the street. All these mods I did on a manual BMW 330ci I used to own (miss it). Never had a Q50 3.7, but I am kicking some tires.
Thanks for watching. Tires are super important-that’s why I didn’t mention them. Tires can make a break a project.
I had a lowered 96 Integra with a 2 inch drop. I can definitely say that you wont blow out your shocks, but my tie rods routinely wore out. My camber was never perfect because my car was so low. It looked grest but tires lasted only 12k miles. Plan carefully
These Nissan/Infiniti shocks are the worst I’ve seen. People blowing out shocks like crazy
@SpeedCultureStudios I just bought a 2013 G37 which I will modify eventually. So far I am impressed with the handling, as it drives as good as my lowered Teg. Had Neuspeed springs and Tokico blues. Those shocks had over a 150k on them.
For these cars the test pipes seem like the best starting mod. Plus they aren’t all that expensive either, $200-$300 for 30 whp n/a is good lol
You are correct. The expense comes when you have to tune the car after installation.
Speed Culture Studios you don’t have to tune after install
Moktar Malik in order to get max gains you need a tune though. A tune is a smart mod regardless
Moktar Malik you don’t “have to.” But you should. If the car throws a CEL, which it will, that means the car doesn’t “like” the new part. It can’t adjust to the change in flow and the o2 sensors don’t like the mixture. You also don’t get the performance increase from the test pipes without a tune-so there is no point in getting them.
Speed Culture Studios didn’t throw a code but I do agree to get the performance you need a tune
When I bought my G37, it had stock shocks and the prev owner had it on lowering springs. Looked great, handled better. Years later, the shocks were worn out, so I went with coilovers purely because they were less expensive to buy and install compared to OEM - according to the Infiniti dealer in my city. But you're 100% right, I'm never going to push it to the limit.
See that a lot!
Spot on re springs... I have lowered 50+ personal cars (most German sedans) with H&R springs in particular...never had any shock issues.
Ran H&Rs on all my mustangs.
agree with CAI. My tuner Martin (Rsenthalpy” literally quote on quote said “2.5 inch CAI works just like the setup you have right now which is afe drop in and post maf silicone. If i choose 3 inch intake will gain a decent amount but nothing too crazy that it’s worth dropping 500 bucks plus installation and returne. Best bet would be e85 and ported manifold at this point”. I don’t have a vq37 but a vq35hr which they are very much identical
Martin knows his stuff
@@SpeedCultureStudiosliterally helped me save money i was about to drop 400 on z1 cold air intakes since they are on sale gonna try and go ported manifold or e85 not sure yet. E85 scares since it’s more water and can corrode my fuel lines
@@SpeedCultureStudiosmy setup as of right now is drop in filters, test pipe and full single exit. I was able to keep up with an elantra N. Which i’m impressed by since i’m an 08 vq35hr very happy with my tune but want more power what would u recommend E or Ported manifold
I had eibach lowering springs on my civic for almost 10 yrs paired with new oem shocks and never had problems. My 12’ maxima had eibach springs for (4) yrs. No problems. Just bought a g37 sedan. First mod will be eibach springs
Big fan of eibach!
Lol megan Y pipe and axle back, that red Z practically had a budget aftermarket cat back system. The test pipes freed up that air flow the most though.
I agree with everything he is saying. Maybe its because im older now. I also grew up spending my hard earned cash trying to modify cars like my celica then my wrx only to find it makes more noise than speed. Some mods increase horsepower but decreased low end torque. I never wanted to mess with the car by tuning it as well. i've owned a 370z for 10yrs now and have nothing on it but a drop in filter. Will never take it to a track or a drag strip. Very happy for what the car is in stock form. Its people like me who shouldnt bother with the mods.. for those who track and take their cars to car shows buying "go fast" parts might be for you.
I've been driving an infiniti on stock suspension for less than a year and driving hard. It doesnt hold up and definitly has to much play. getting coil overs isnt even a "oh it looks cool close to the ground" its keeping the car weight on the ground for traction, I find myself letting off the gas because I can feel traction fading.
If you plan on driving daily and respecting the car like its your dad's car than stock is fine.
I don’t think anyone said the stock suspension is good lol. My point in this video is that 95% of people will not drive hard enough to need Coilovers and that decent lowering springs will be sufficient for a vast majority of people. I agree, it’s not about just looking cool-although again 95% of the people modding these cars just do it solely for the looks…
Hello how are you? Since watching your video I have a few questions please? I was kinda under the impression you were speaking primarily on the q50, G35/37......however I wanted to ask about the 370z.
I have a 2009 370z touring model w/sport package. The car came with Mishimoto intake tubes and K&N filters. It's ironic you mentioned installing the aFe dry intake filters which I was looking at doing but also came across a brand new AEM CAI w/heat shields for $316. Along with this I've already purchased the Injen true duel full catback exhaust and FI HFC with resonators. These were the only 3 modifications I was going to complete but after this video it seems I may have made a mistake????? You mentioned the earlier 370z don't have as good stock headers but the 2014+ do? Sorry to be talking etc.......I'm just confused now...lol. once those 3 items were installed I was going to do a dyno/tune. Please thoughts perspectives recommendations? Also who do you recommend to tune the vehicle?
Thank you
The Q50 translates better to the 370z than the g35. You won’t benefit all that much with CAI but if you found a good deal on them, then go for it! The HFCs and catback paired with the intakes and a tune will get you most of the power out of that car. Headers are expensive and a pain to install and might only get you a couple more hp, so you just have to decide if it’s worth it for you.
Hello again and thank you for responding! Well the AEM CAI is new and cost $316. Outside of the " GET CAI" ..... excitement.....lol.....it came with heat shields and no bumper removal is necessary and I figured it would increase the horsepower since the stock boxes weren't that good. By the way, I decided to remove the K&N filters and drive the car on the highway without filters and to be honest I couldn't really tell a difference at all ...... please comment on this? I haven't purchased any filters but I did purchase the Injen Catback exhaust and fast intentions HFC w/resonators. Who do you recommend to tune the car properly?
This video is unnecessary 🤦♂️.
Lol, that was a good joke 😂
Ouch lol
Hello again! How are you,? I decided to go along with the AEM CAI/with heat shields which actually replace the stock boxes and it seals up as well. However I wanted to ask , who would you recommend to dyno/tune my 370z? Someone you recommend that really understands how these Nissan's are to be tuned safely etc........? By the way, I did purchase the Injen true duel full catback exhaust and fast intentions HFC with resonators.
Thank you
I would definitely tune the car, but if you're doing HFCs and catback as well, I would wait until you have all of that installed then tune it.
First off good video👍 Second, I gotta say, you give me a Dexter Morgan vibe
Haha I haven’t heard that one yet lol thanks!
Im so dead lmfaoo but yeah good vid!
According to admin tuning. All 370z/Q50 3.7s 2014 and newer tend to run much stronger on the dyno. I dont actually know why, but thats what admin tuning homie said. So some of us prior 2014 have to go with plenium/manifold/headers to even get what 2014+ owners can get with minimal mods.
Yes it is true that the older VQs respond better to mods, and the newer versions make better baseline numbers and benefit very little from part "upgrades." The cam in the 2014+ is slightly different--Admin has mentioned that in some of their videos as well--and the 2014+ has a better header design--more of a shorty header than a manifold like the older ones.
My air box in my 370z start to crack and cause issues, so I just bought air intake with metal tube and it was basically the same and I bought them new for 120 USD instead of 800 for new OEM airbox, only thing I recommend changing is when it's time to change your clutch change your CSC to something like CZP HD CSC or Zspeed HD csc because OEM uses plastic and it easily leaks
Good input. Which intakes did you get?
@@SpeedCultureStudios some Thai air intake my friend bought for me during their drift event awhile back, it was surprisingly well built for that price, but I say only thing you really want to change is the OEM CSC mine failed after 160k but I hardly ever abuse my car but now 7 years passed I prolly will use cheaper aftermarket upgrades as replacement for OEM lol
Edit: when I said I just just bought it was last year 🤐
I dare say almost every mod on this list people admit they don't NEED....but get because they simply WANT it.
Exactly.
@@SpeedCultureStudios Just like my little 4-cylinder Altima (couldn't find an affordable G37 in my area. lol)
I know it isn't going to blow doors off, so I am not going to try making it to where it can. But I do simply want to add a cold-air intake and a new exhaust like an axel-back, and then change the body to make it look a little more sporty. That's all. Pure aesthetics for me. want vs need. :)
Tech News for Tech Noobs I’m with you man. It’s not about-to me anyway-making all the horsepower in the world or being the fastest on the street. I just want to make my car to where it’s fun to drive and I enjoy looking at it!
@@SpeedCultureStudios Exactamundo!! Finally, someone gets my mindset!! lol
My wife and daughter don't understand why I felt the need to get a "sports car" this go around after I had to sell my Xterra (I miss that truck now.) And I keep telling them it ISN'T a sports car. It's just a 2-door Altima! lol
And the intake I want just happens to have a white filter option (gotta love Spectre), and the exhaust just makes the car more efficient at venting the exhaust gasses, which coincidentally gives it a little more horsepower. After having had a 2JZ in the past, I don't feel a need to go that way again. I just want something I enjoy, and can enjoy working on myself.
Tech News for Tech Noobs I deal with the same thing everyday with my family. I’m with you brother lol!
So u think the 2.5 inch z1 intakes are a waste of money I was considering getting them for my g37 but I don’t see if they would make a difference
G37 responds to intakes better than the Q50, so they are a better investment for that car.
@@SpeedCultureStudios ahh ok I’m thinking about grabbing the 2.5 intakes test pipes muffler delete and then a tune last
That’s funny, because my car made more power with intakes, headers, cat back, on premium. The headers were definitely not necessary I can agree with that but it definitely did change the torque curve mid range and I have a lot more fun in the car now red light red light
More power than what?
We are just seeing some strong numbers now with factory catback which is very interesting. Intakes yield very little gains-so the point is that $500 for 2 ho is not worth it. Headers may change the mid range slightly but not typically enough to feel.
I upgraded my intake, exhaust and y pipe on my z. I didn’t dyno yet but definitely feel the difference before stock. To each their own but I don’t agree with most things said in this vid.
You should agree because it’s all proven information. My point is if you go and tune your car, you won’t make any more power than me or anyone else with simple drop in filters and test pipes. It’s been proven over and over.
@@SpeedCultureStudios you have an awd car. Most times you’ll make more power but I went head to head with q50’s before and it never really pulled on me. Stop putting false info out there
@@SpeedCultureStudios admin tuning. Check him out
@@Dapurge. it’s not false buddy. It’s been proven over and over and over. I can’t say it enough. Just look around man lol. Dyno pulls everywhere showing drop in filters and test pipes making just as much as cold air intakes and full exhaust. Don’t be ignorant. And you going head to head with a Q50 proves nothing. For one thing, if you’re in a z you’re much much lighter than a q so you should be hanging or even pulling. Number 2, you’re proving my point. If you have intakes and they are so much better, why aren’t you pulling? I’m also RWD not awd. AND awd generally make less power, not more. More power is lost through the drive train on an awd. Common knowledge. Don’t come in and try to fight when you don’t know what you’re talking about.
@@Dapurge. I’m very familiar with admin tuning. Doesn’t change the facts. If you want to spend $400-500 on intakes for 3-4 more hp, go for it. But I warned you.
I don't think you need to be pushing the car so hard in the corners to feel the difference in coilovers, the stiffer spring rates don't only come into play at high speeds but at any speed coming around a corner. I don't doubt that there are lowering springs that perform perfectly well and don't blow out your stock shocks as long as you stay within about an inch of drop, but you are paying for so much more with coilovers than just lowered center of gravity. You are getting possible weight reduction, stiffer springs, and a special level of customization so that you can tune your handling and ride height to what is most comfortable to you.
No, of course you will feel them in everyday driving. They change the feel significantly. My point is that they don’t provide much benefit if you aren’t tracking the car. Coilovers are significantly more expensive-and yes you get more capability, but if it is never utilized, the value becomes null.
@@SpeedCultureStudios Again, I think my point is standing on that "wont ever feel it if you don't track the car". What about canyon/mountain driving? Or just generally driving around curving/winding hilly roads. People do this for fun, and coilovers will most definitely improve handling in those scenarios. I respect that you may not personally push your vehicle except when you track it, and I am not condoning breaking local laws or driving carelessly. I am just pointing out that people do push there cars in places other than the track, and would benefit from stiffer spring rates and more customization based on their personal preference.
Said Kharboutli Don’t take “tracking the car” so literally. 95% of the guys asking about/installing Coilovers don’t even hit the curves spiritedly. Obviously you will feel Coilovers carving the canyons, but my point is that there really aren’t that many people that even do that. They buy coils to drop it low and to call people that buy springs “cheap” lol.
Listen, if someone wants to buy coils because they like having the adjustability, that’s totally cool. If you’re looking for a bit better handling and a nicer stance, springs are perfect for 95% of people out there!
You don’t NEED to mod any car, they’re fine from factory sure. But none of these mods HURT the car when done properly either.
That’s true-they don’t hurt. My point was that most of them actually do not improve the car either so they serve no purpose other than lightening your wallet.
I have an 04’ Nissan 350Z 10 yrs ago I lowered my car with KYB shocks/struts with Eibach Sportsline lowering springs with a camber kit and swapped out the factory sway-bars with Eibach front and rear sway-bars. The car is lowered about 1.5”. Nice ride height. Even a Mechanic was telling when I went to pick up my car recently said . The ride height is at a good height . It’s lowered and not too low. And still with the stock Z wheels.
And I’ve driven the canyons and places where there is a lot of cornering here in SoCal.
Performance I have the AEM cold air intake, I will be swapping it with a custom shirt ram with EBay z tube with 4ply 3” silicone coupling, 3” cut alum. Pipe to a JWT pop charger. Vacuum piping to attached to an actual vacuum attachment of shop-vac. Just behind the grill of the bumper. Connected to the filter. Took off the custom race exhaust with the custom piping for a more factory exhaust system, Walker Performance exhaust Y-Pipe, mid-Pipe ( replaced the resonator with a straight pipe to a stock muffler I got off of OfferUp for $40 and it sounds great, accelerates better than when I had the custom setup. Has that nice growl to it. And with custom 4.5” exhaust tips
👍🏼😁
So watched your 2.5 inch test pipe into the borla muffler and finish with resonators. Do you still believe that’s the best way to go? Or just test pipes and finish with axel back?
It really depends on what you want. I love how mine sounds and performs so I think it’s the best setup. After seeing some of these other guys get results with just test pipes and axleback, it looks like it’s a good way to save some money, but I’m not sure it sounds all that great.
seems like most of the power gained with these cars are the exhaust setups and there seem to be a lot of aftermarket possibilities for a lot of different dyno results when tuned🤔
Full bolt on results all are in the 330-340 range.
So by adding the Greddy evolution Gt catback (mostly for the sound) and HFCs or test pipes.....K&N filters(already installed) and tune......I am done until I boost my Z?? Seems pretty simple!!
I think many of these mods won’t do much until you’re going forced induction - so then it’s really a question of how much you like the platform to begin with.
That’s why alternatives like vettes are popular- it’s just much easier to start out with a big v8 and a good power to weight ratio….
So then - how much of a premium is one willing to pay for something more unique like a properly boosted Z
This to me is always the dilemma especially when you start looking at used factory turbo’d vehicles
If anyones wondering the G35 and 350z benefit from a true cai both de and hr platforms
I have a 2009 g37 sedan. I was gonna do aFe drop ins, test pipes and tune. I feel like long tube intakes and CBE are a rip-off. $500 for a piece of air tube! Or $640 for admin intakes haha, it's ridiculous!
Would you say post maf tubes are worth it for the g37? People claim the stock accordion part of the intake tube creates turbulence and can negatively affect airflow.
Also, any cheaper drop in filter recommendations that aren't expensive? aFe charge a lot
You’re in the right track! The G does respond a bit better to intakes, but $500 is not necessary! I’ve used speed dady filters (eBay) with good results. Super cheap. I think they are out right now though. The smooth z1 tubes are good. It’s hard to prove that the turbulence hurts performance, but the z1 tubes are silicone which insulate better than rubber so they are better for that reason at a minimum.
Good video and good to know! I was skeptical of the set up I went for my exhaust but now watching this video man .... heck yeah .
Nice!
I will never go back, car makes more power and sounds great. Ive seen many q50s make power from real cold air intakes like the ones from upt
The car already has real cold air intakes and the car already gets as much air as it can handle. I’ve seen the VQ gain 3 peak hp (which does nothing) by adding 3 inch long tube intakes and I’ve seen another VQ lose 3hp going with 3” long tubes on the same dyno.
@@SpeedCultureStudios no tune?
Wait so the 370z in this video has test pipes, y pipe, axle back, and a stock mid pipe? I guess the stock mid pipe on these aren't very restrictive
That’s correct. Yeah it was pretty surprising!
Sooo... I'm all about canyon runs.. handling is priority for me I've installed Eibach springs.,currently looking for engine tower bar. And some sway bars. Hotchkiss..... What you think..? I've got a 2011 g37x in California we got a lot of restrictions high flow cats are what I'm looking at because of that.. I saw your exhaust interested.
Same man! You gotta go check out my other vids! I highly recommend hotchkis sway bars-probably one of my favorite changes to the car! Whole different beast in the mountains now!
although i agree on most CAI, takeda cold airs are running dynos with bigger numbers than stock. they us stock boxes. should elaborate more on that rather than speaking generally
I tend to speak generally about CAIs because the value isn’t there. I’ve always said that you may make a couple more hp, but for $350-$450, that doesn’t make sense to do. I would say out of all of them, I’d recommend the takeda, but I still say the value isn’t there.
I hit 338 wheel with Takeda. I cared more about torque and @Speedculture did 333 if I remember right. Yeah...$300+ more than drop ins and silicone and MAYBE +5 (I dyno'ed on a coldish day). Just my take
Robert Tam good input. With my 2.25” catback I hit 284tq
@@SpeedCultureStudios haha, yeah, I didn't really clarify well. You hit 333 and 334 whp IIRC. Both your torque numbers were better, so IF the Takeda did anything we're talking 4hp over some torque and that's not only in the margin of error, but I also know you went on a warmer day than I did so I'm willing to bet next to no difference. I'd save the money and follow your advice if I did it over, as I have said before 🤷♂️
Robert Tam right. We’re are on the same page
You are an smart guy but I am an open mind guy and when you are open mind you understand that things sometimes go beyond human intelligence.
There was this guy that used to bully me with his scatpack (allways beating my z) I upgrade to only- z1header,isr test pipes,arkCBE and a ported upper manifold at home + toyo tires on the 370z.
I destroid that bully yesterday with no tune on the car.
It’s good to see you back in the comments. I hope you are well. Yes, there are things that go beyond human intelligence, but the ways in which cars make power and how they respond to mods are pretty well understood across this platform. Your Tires helped. Without a tune those other parts will not give your more hp. Especially with the headers/test pipes and ported upper-I’m surprised the car even runs well at all without a tune.
My air intake boxes are practically crumbling apart might as well invest in the CAI at this point since those boxes are almost 800 total new....
I would agree with that!
3:25 these cars are limited by cams if you cam it it would make a difference but stock cold air intakes is all u need
That’s correct
Putting coilovers in because i need new shocks and I'm not getting oem strut assembly or the nva at 340 a pop and not getting the shock and lowering springs when i can just get tien coilovers and they're less of a pain to install
That’s what I would do too at that point.
With the cold air intakes do they give the car any more sound, I have a corolla and the guy before me out one on and honestly it makes the car sound pretty decent
You'll get intake noises under the hood. Some people think it makes the exhaust note different, which I have not noticed--not on the Q50 any way.
Whaaaaaaaa?? You must get Stance XR1s... Watch me. i love my coilovers, because it got rid of the buckets with their loose camber bolts #slidesideways
GREAT points. I have AFE dry air filters in my G37s 6mt and I've noticed a number of differences in performance, mpgs, sound and throttle response. No tune needed. 👌🏾
Great little upgrade!
Where did you get yours and what brand??
What happened to ur mpg?
@@hayanalkharusi7970 It increased, mainly noticeable when highway cruising.
I disagree I got 3inch intakes and I made 20whp alone 😂
was recommended before getting tuned in the g37 community to at least get test pipes, an exhaust system, and cold air intake before my tune to maximize results. so would you say thats not true? just got dc headers and z1 test pipes installed that i purchased for 450$ (for both). now i have my single exit exhaust coming in the mail. do you think i should not go for the cold air intake then on my g37? or are you saying you shouldnt get it if you have a q50
The G37 does respond slightly better to cai than the Q50 does so I’m not usually as strongly opposed to them for the G. But yeah, you definitely want to do it all before tuning. So if you would even consider CAIs then you might as well do it right away.
Speed Culture Studios okay yeah thats what i was thinking. thanks for the fast reply!
Landon Nelson no problem! Let me know how it goes!
I got good performance from my 370z long tube thinking about getting z1 velocity stacks, coilovers made the car drive alot better
Did you have the car tuned before installing long tubes? Coilovers definitely improve handling, no doubt. My point is that a vast majority of people will never "need" coilovers because they don't drive the car hard enough to require that additional capability.
Raced another G37 in my own G37 and I'm completely stock with afe drop in filters and the other G37 was fbo with no tune (yet) and I got gapped ~3 cars. It's hard to believe your videos without you showing proof against other vq37s
There’s a lot that goes into racing bud. If you got gapped by 3 cars there might be something wrong with your car. But I didn’t say no mods help. I would say the guy that beat you would have probably beat you with just test pipes. Like I’ve also said a million times, Gs respond better to intakes than Qs. And I did provide proof, there is literally a clip of a z making huge numbers with like one mod. There are also a ton of videos of these cars on the dyno. All the proof is out there
Glad I watched this vid lol, was looking at the k&n air intake kit for g37, my berk tech resonated test pipes came in tho, cant wait to throw those on
You’ll be happy! Thanks for watching!
Speed Culture Studios np! And yea they will sound good, need to get a nice exhaust next 😎
Lol he just said u don't need exhaust bro
So what you are saying is you can line your car up next to one that has all the mods and it will be no different? Meaning less than a car gap between the two? That I’d be curious to see.
Every car is a little different, obviously, but there are certain parts that we are talking about 1 - 2 hp difference at a $500+ cost. That small of a hp bump is not going to win or lose a race. There are many many other factors that will play into a race far more than 1 - 10 hp like reaction time, traction, tune, weight. I mean wheel weight alone could hurt a car! People are spending $2,000+ beyond the basics for a few more peak horsepower that they may not even notice.
Here you go,
1. Test pipes / doesn’t matter what brand / gut your stock cats for ultra cash savings
2. K&N drop ins / delete the driver side silencer / find some used silicone upper pipes
3. Get some sand paper port and polish upper / lower intake manifolds. Don’t fall for bullshit expensive shop prices. They use 800 grit paper and nothing else
4. Tune
You are done for n/a on this car, everything else is a fat waste of money. If it is still slow purchase a zex kit and you can run 100 shot safely. If you still want more, sell and move onto a 335 but realize it will break down on you every hour or so
Good luck
Pretty much!
Great video and great info do a video on mods that actually make a difference
Thank you. And I have! I have 450+ videos covering a range of these topics!
@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks will be looking into it
So what I got from this was that basically keep your car stock it’ll make more power if you just keep it stock remember cause apparently going FBO is just not necessary
Not sure how you got that from this video. You obviously didn't listen or you only heard what you wanted to hear. The VQ37, particularly the Q50, does not respond that well to cold air intakes. It is very well known and widely excepted as fact. The Q50 doesn't respond that well to headers--you can spend 1500+ for 2-3 hp if ou want, but but doesn't make much sense to me. 99% of people don't drive hard enough to actually "need" coilovers. That's just common sense. I didn't say anything that wasn't factual. Take it as you want.
SCS the whole video: Cmon man, that's not necessary. Cuz you know.. Money.
It’s a combination of dollar to hp as well as lack of results. Intakes-no power increase over upgraded filters. Headers-slight power difference (2-5) but super expensive and time consuming to install-not worth it. Why spend “money” on something if it does nothing for you?
I've just bought a 2010 g37, all oem . But as u know it The cat issue... I want to replace with cheap options while still having same mpg. Should I get hfc ?
HFCs are a good option, but they are not cheap. Either way, you won't really hurt your mpg.
@@SpeedCultureStudios do u mean I won't hurt my mpg with cat delete and without tuning the car? I know that tuning is costly 🙂
@@hayanalkharusi7970 without tuning it might, but I wouldn’t get them without tuning
when you say intakes do you mean like just the cone filter or like the z1 ones that go in front of the radiator
Anything sold as “cold air intakes” For the Q50, drop in filters are totally sufficient. The G and older Zs respond a little better to intakes, but if you really want them, make sure they are truly getting cold air like the ones you mentioned
@@SpeedCultureStudios ok thanks i have a g37 and i was thinking about getting one
So I just got a bone stock G37S. So are HFCs good to go with first? Since the stock cats are the bottleneck.
HFCs will free up some exhaust and power and may still keep you Street legal
@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you for replying. I just got HFCs put on because my stock cats were bad and threw a cel. Also my driver side intake tube needs to be replaced. Should I just get a new one instead of a cold air intake system and where did you get the filters for the stock intake
Hello. Do test pipes replace that catalytic converters and will the make the check engine light come on?
Yes and yes.
So high flow cats may be better?
O2 extenders can prevent a CEL, if you get the resonated test pipes they look like a cat, and will pass visual inspection, just say they are a cat lol. A tune will also get rid of the CEL
Ok thanks for the info
Yes, my z1 test pipes gave me no CEL
Air intake , headers and exhaust makes it sound louder and deeper for real gains get a pro charger or turbo
I think most people install aftermarket exhaust more for sound than power
When you did your muffler delete, did it affect your mpg at all?
No
Can you put links for the parts we need to change to get more hp
I have a ton of videos discussing performance parts with links provided. Check them out
Like your right but if u just get intakes it’s not going to help much but if u upgrade the whole air system you would definitely see a difference it cost alote to make a car faster that’s why most ppl just go out and buy something out the factory already fast nothing needed just some gas and maintenance 😂
Any thoughts about throttle body spacers?
Their under $200 for a pair but are they worth it?
Not worth it.
Thanks man!
Found this video interesting. My question is, would it be a good idea to add a aftermarket oil cooler to my 2009 370. I don't drive hard but I do take long trips from north jersey to the jersey shore on weekends.. spring and Summer .would appreciate the feedback.
It wouldn’t really be necessary. Cars are manufactured to drive in normal conditions and even a bit beyond “normal,” so if you’re just commuting, it wouldn’t really need an oil cooler. I’d you do any racing or anything though, it would be a good addition!
@@SpeedCultureStudios thanks for the reply and also the information. Haven't had a problem with the temps yet but the more info the better.
@@donaldmosby6931 no problem!
would you recommend replacing these parts over stock if you plan on boosting the car?
Adding forced induction to the vq37 changes a lot. You’d likely benefit from headers at that point and a complete exhaust system would be necessary over stock.
With turbos in specific changing the headers isnt a choice its a flat out requirement because you need a turbo manifold for the turbos to even bolt to unless you go with a rear mount set up...which dont even want to get into the horror stories of why rear mount turbos are just nope.
Its all about knowing what work with what all the things you say help a lot, with the right tune, for example cams are not necessary but they do help on mid to top end power and torque, cold hair aren't necessary but they help keeping the IAT's low because of the engine heat, exhaust is really necessary because VQ's have a lot of restriction, and springs over coilover sorry strongly disagree, I own springs and is the worst thing I have bought for my car, is to bumpy over time the shocks do give out and to get a set of shock i might as well spend the money on some coils, soo again is just getting to know your car and what the engine likes cuz if your just driving it to get groceries then don't spend your money on intakes,full exhaust system, etc. If you track your car yes do the modifications that can improve your vehicle and your likings
CAI intakes don’t improve temps over factory air boxes at all because even the best ones use the factory locations and pull air from the same place. Silicone intake tubes would probably even better if that were the case because silicone is an excellent insulator and would keep out more engine heat than an intake pipe.
As far as springs-you must have gotten the wrong springs man. My tein s techs have 0 bounce. Ride great and have the perfect drop. Coilovers are fantastic if you need or desire adjustability or really push the car in extreme conditions-track days or autocross. But for 90% of us that will never see a track, they aren’t necessary as long as you use a quality spring.
But yes-learn your car and really think about what you want to get out of it before you dump a bunch of money into it for no reason.
@@SpeedCultureStudiosI have H&R Springs, and in time my shocks are giving up little by little and they are stiff spring, and if I get shock is about another 500-700 for good ones, I been in the car/performance industry for 5+years and I have installed spring on stock shocks and not even within 2 years of the installation the shocks had to be replaced reason i wouldn't recommend it as a long-term solution I install my knowing that this will happen but it was a risk that I took and I regret it, on May is going to a year since install and my shock are given out and the roads are a big factor too Florida don't have the best roads so there's that 🤦♂️, and the intake i guest it can be arguable but i have seen cold air intake help IAT's cuz the intakes are pulling air from the front as stock location is scavenging for cold/cooler air specialy now in the summer, you G's and Q's guys don't really need cold air intake cuz you guys have a more open front grill us Z guys need CAI'S cuz are bumper is restricting air flow you have to look at that to i feel this video is more towards the Q and G more than Z's
Luis De jesus well you didn’t say you were referring to a Z in terms of intake! Filter location make a big difference for sure!
I’m surprised at your experience with springs. I’ve been on tein springs for almost a year here in South Carolina and have pushed the car hard in the mountains a number of times. I’ve been running springs in cars for over 15 years across a range of makes and models-mostly in Minnesota with TERRIBLE roads and would still recommend them. H&R included. Obviously every car is different so every experience will be different. Sucks that you’re having trouble with shocks going out!
I’m buying isr long tubes, AEF pop ins and an axle back, what numbers you think thatll put up on a 08 G37 5AT
Probably around 320/260
@@SpeedCultureStudios alright cool, I’ve already got the AEM 340 LPH fuel pump in and r35 injectors, car is getting tuned and dynoed by z1 the 27th
@@queeze_e_3895did you ever get tuned and if you did what were the numbers I have an 08 g37s 5at as well plan on modding and tuning soon
Just bought a 2010 G. From what I’m hearing, we can’t do shit with these cars😂😂
Lol no, there is a lot you can do-just a lot you don’t “need” to do.
You think 35k 2020 red sport worth it over 27k 2018 3.0t?
So all I need is cams and test pipes with drop in filters? I’m lost how else do u make 400hp without exhaust headers etc
I'm not sure where your question is coming from--the video didn't really have anything to do with making 400 hp or cams. Most people aren't spending the money on custom ground cams. With that being said, the reason headers aren't needed or intakes aren't needed is because of the factory cams. The car can't handle moving much more air than it already does, which is why the Q50 doesn't really respond that well to cold air intake, and it already has shorty headers from the factory,.
Now, if you're talking custom ground cam, that changes things. At that point, the car can move more air and fuel in and out of the engine, so it would benefit from all of those things. However, it's still very difficult to reach 400 wheel horsepower. Check out my 400 hp video.
@@SpeedCultureStudios so is this video for the q50 or the entire VQ platform
@@gustavedorantejr4372 most everything reaches across the entire vq37 platform but as I’ve stated many times, the G37 responds slightly better to cold air intakes for example and sometimes slightly better to headers. Both of those pieces were redesigned and improved as they moved to the Q50. So the Q50 doesn’t respond that well to intakes over drop in filters and headers do very little because the Q already has shorty headers from the factory.
Since the exhaust don't really help it gain hp just gains more noise would it be better to get it straight piped and test pipes ?
No. Straight pipes with test pipes sounds terrible. You need a good catback system to handle the rasp.
Do you recommend the k&n drop in filters?
no. Stay away from oiled filters. Go with aFe dry filters.
😭 I just bought the k&n drop in filter.
MrEfmad19 they work-they have just been known to gum up the MAF with oil making its way up the tube from the filter. Buy a can of MAF cleaner and keep an eye on things.
Can you post a link up so I can get the dry performance filters ?
Troy Sanchez just go to afepower.com and search Q50
Get what instead of air intakes WHAT do you have dry filters what you say? Im new to this i was trying to get k & n air intake what do you have instead
aFe dry filters aFepower.com
Hey bro , would you recommend a 15 row oil cooler for the g37
Oil cooler isn’t a bad idea if you rage the car regularly
@@SpeedCultureStudios thank u , is 15 row sufficient
To sum it up guys... keep your car stock, it's made perfectly from the factory. Change your oil and keep your gas tank full!
Completely missed the point.
Stickers increase Hp.Everyone should know this..
Absolutely!
Ah well..I got the cold air intakes already..but Infiniti branded AMS during Infiniti parts sale last month..and hunting different Infiniti dealers because they varied in price. (lowest at Flemington NJ and Sheehy in Annapolis)..saved a lot over AMS branded ones and say Infiniti on them...
It’s great to find a good deal!
It’s true about the cold air intake
Indeed
Maybe none of what you say is necessary, but if it doesn't do any good, it won't do any harm either, and aesthetically it will look much better, so let people put whatever they want on their cars.
Like I said in the video and a million times since, so it if you want-but it’s a waste of money-no harm or not. Just puttin info out for people to consider before spending thousands you know
Not necessary true but still mandatory 😈😈😎❌⭕️💢💯
my mans was arguing about not needing a cat back but that 370z has a complete set up like what 🤣🤣 airboxes I can agree with you can make really good power with stock boxes, same with headers better for airflow but not necessary, coil overs can be argued depending on who is willing to actually push their cars, cat back exhaust cant even be argued bc doing test pipes and y-pipe axle-back is considered a cat-back bc you completely changing the exhaust.
Test pipes and y pipe are not considered a cat back lol. A catback literally refers everything FROM the cats…back. Cats/test pipes not included. A y pipe is not even considered a mid pipe. The point was that the z made great power with just HFCs - the stock catback is actually decent.
I have a resonated y pipe for my z. Will an x pipe be a better alternative?
Not much difference with an x unless you go for a substantial one like the borla in my SCS exhaust video.
Sweet thanks man! Btw your vids saved me $$
@@nevarez2739 Glad to hear that! I try to spend the money so you don't have to lol
I don't know what your good name is but I thank you very much for this such an informative video, very well done, I was explaining my experience with previous gen Altima and 350z, I had friends with full bolt ons, UDP and a tune with some had no headers, some had no cat-back upgrades (only Y pipe with test pipes) all the time I see full exhaust and headers loses to Y pipe and Test pipe setup, it was really strange, other thing I've noticed is that with UDP (lightweight, approx 1lb vs 4lb stock IIRC), especially with lightweight flywheel, we get better launch and quicker 0-60 times but the issue when we go for higher speeds the lightweight/UD pulley loses to stock pulley and flywheel? I have observed these things, but on my g8 for example I have never experienced this, whenever I do any bolt on mod, I gain insanely! Must be something with Velocity, or could be an ECU glitch anywhere? Thank you very much, keep it simple as Y pipe, Test pipe, post maf tubes and drop in filters, Modshack if desired and a tune if desired, I would drop in stock air filters if not racing nor on track or doing some pulls, keep the engine clean lol, I greatly appreciate it bro, thanks a lot
Great insight. Thanks for the comment!
Where did you get your test pipes if you don’t mind me asking ?
Concept z performance has them.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Thanks for the insight party on Wayne
Pretty much going for Z1 Post-MAF Intake Hoses/Breather Hoses/aFe Dry Drop-Ins to finish of the intake portion on my NISMO; HFCs are installed with OEM H-Pipe and Resonated Short Tails for that sweet sound~ so tempting to go for more Z1 silicone goodies though!
Good selection!
@@SpeedCultureStudios would you say a tune is needed for the filters/post-MAFs with my HFCs? Not so much for power, but more for longevity of the VQ
@@momotaroux264 Not for the filter and tubes alone. But adding the HFCs, I would say a tune is an important step. HFCs still flow substantially better than the factory cats, so to ensure the car is "happy" with the new combo, I would get it tuned.
@@SpeedCultureStudios thank you for the reply! I’ll hold off on intake stuff until I’ve budgeted for a tune then!
Are test pipes and high flow cats the same thing?
No. Test pipes remove the cats completely