Nissan 350z 1999 LYTHAM
Discussion
After 4 weeks I finally got my car … and very pleased with it after initial concerns re using it as a daily runner.
It’s standard but already been remapped which came out at 280 … I’m not looking for significant gains but would like to run at 320-340
Can anyone recommend a good garage in the LYTHAM / Blackpool area please that could work effectively on my car ?
Many thanks
It’s standard but already been remapped which came out at 280 … I’m not looking for significant gains but would like to run at 320-340
Can anyone recommend a good garage in the LYTHAM / Blackpool area please that could work effectively on my car ?
Many thanks
The 350Z didn't launch until 2002, and Oct 2003 in the UK, so I can't see your car being a 1999 (it might however have a T- or V- prefix private plate on, as it's allowed to have older plates on newer cars).
The standard engine launched with 280PS (276hp), so that sounds like a stock car to me.
Nissan released a minor revision of the VQ35DE with 300PS (296hp) in the GT4 and the 2006 cars, so this is an achievable level to reach with an Uprev remap and supporting mods.
Going much beyond that becomes difficult, it's a normally aspirated engine and there isn't that much headroom to gain more power as I don't think a higher redline is safe. Nissan themselves made an 80% new engine in the HR version (taller block allowing longer conrods) to allow an increased rev limit.
If you need much more than 300hp then I think you need a turbocharger. This won't be cheap to do properly on a nat-asp car, but will unlock big gains.
To modify your car I would really recommend going to one of the recognised experts in 350Z tuning. IMO it's worth the travel to go to people who've done this a lot and know what they're doing.
AFAIK Abbey Motorsport and Horsham Developments are both known and respected, if it was me I'd go to one or the other of those. I've only used the latter, and only for a chip tune on my 180, but it was top notch.
Abbey Motorsport info on tuning
https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/37462-tuning-350zs/
There's a lot of info and experience on https://www.350z-uk.com/ including potential other tuners. I would however read this story before contacting one particular forum trader on there.
Also be aware that quite a few 350Zs with aftermarket 'high flow' catalytic converters end up failing MoTs on emissions, so at the least hang onto your original cats if needed.
350Z is a nice daily IMO as long as you're not too worried about fuel costs or bootspace - comfortable and a nice engine with good response and a good spread of power. They're fairly reliable too.
Finally if you like driving quickly I recommend ensuring you have some good tyres - I got some PS4s and not only did they transform wet grip, they even made the oft-criticised traction control work really subtly and progressively.
The standard engine launched with 280PS (276hp), so that sounds like a stock car to me.
Nissan released a minor revision of the VQ35DE with 300PS (296hp) in the GT4 and the 2006 cars, so this is an achievable level to reach with an Uprev remap and supporting mods.
Going much beyond that becomes difficult, it's a normally aspirated engine and there isn't that much headroom to gain more power as I don't think a higher redline is safe. Nissan themselves made an 80% new engine in the HR version (taller block allowing longer conrods) to allow an increased rev limit.
If you need much more than 300hp then I think you need a turbocharger. This won't be cheap to do properly on a nat-asp car, but will unlock big gains.
To modify your car I would really recommend going to one of the recognised experts in 350Z tuning. IMO it's worth the travel to go to people who've done this a lot and know what they're doing.
AFAIK Abbey Motorsport and Horsham Developments are both known and respected, if it was me I'd go to one or the other of those. I've only used the latter, and only for a chip tune on my 180, but it was top notch.
Horsham Developments said:
you can expect an increase of 20hp over the stock car with a increase in mid-range torque
(from https://h-dev.co.uk/350z-tuning-guide/)Abbey Motorsport info on tuning
https://www.350z-uk.com/topic/37462-tuning-350zs/
There's a lot of info and experience on https://www.350z-uk.com/ including potential other tuners. I would however read this story before contacting one particular forum trader on there.
Also be aware that quite a few 350Zs with aftermarket 'high flow' catalytic converters end up failing MoTs on emissions, so at the least hang onto your original cats if needed.
350Z is a nice daily IMO as long as you're not too worried about fuel costs or bootspace - comfortable and a nice engine with good response and a good spread of power. They're fairly reliable too.
Finally if you like driving quickly I recommend ensuring you have some good tyres - I got some PS4s and not only did they transform wet grip, they even made the oft-criticised traction control work really subtly and progressively.
The good news is, that looks like a 2006 facelift car, so should have the improved intake
and 296 bhp (300 PS) as stock.
https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-1...
PS Love the colour, looks great
and 296 bhp (300 PS) as stock.
https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-1...
PS Love the colour, looks great
Yes thanks for that very useful - having read the link it’s defo as you say - came with a FSH and the last owner (3.5yrs) spent some good money on it (all invoices and receipts)
Needs a couple of new tyres and some touch ups on the front and rear bumpers - other than that I’m so pleased with it- all my doubts about using it as a daily runner have faded away.
I may consider a different exhaust system just for added grunt but nothing too stupid …. I’m not fond of anything too noisy.
Needs a couple of new tyres and some touch ups on the front and rear bumpers - other than that I’m so pleased with it- all my doubts about using it as a daily runner have faded away.
I may consider a different exhaust system just for added grunt but nothing too stupid …. I’m not fond of anything too noisy.
Fantastic colour, nice car!
I haven't had cause to use them but TDi North (http://www.tdi-north.com/) are in Warrington and have been around for a few years with options for the 350/370z so might be worth a look? They show some Abbey Motorsport offerings. Not too close, but not so far...
I haven't had cause to use them but TDi North (http://www.tdi-north.com/) are in Warrington and have been around for a few years with options for the 350/370z so might be worth a look? They show some Abbey Motorsport offerings. Not too close, but not so far...
Om said:
I haven't had cause to use them but TDi North (http://www.tdi-north.com/) are in Warrington and have been around for a few years with options for the 350/370z so might be worth a look? They show some Abbey Motorsport offerings. Not too close, but not so far...
I'd read this story http://www.speedhunters.com/2020/04/project-thirty... before going there ballyupnorth said:
Yes thanks for that very useful - having read the link it’s defo as you say - came with a FSH and the last owner (3.5yrs) spent some good money on it (all invoices and receipts)
Needs a couple of new tyres and some touch ups on the front and rear bumpers - other than that I’m so pleased with it- all my doubts about using it as a daily runner have faded away.
I may consider a different exhaust system just for added grunt but nothing too stupid …. I’m not fond of anything too noisy.
Does look nice Needs a couple of new tyres and some touch ups on the front and rear bumpers - other than that I’m so pleased with it- all my doubts about using it as a daily runner have faded away.
I may consider a different exhaust system just for added grunt but nothing too stupid …. I’m not fond of anything too noisy.
Exhaust wont add any grunt , just noise, you need to change the cats to add power really
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