Watch This Before You Modify Your Nissan 350Z!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 9. 07. 2024
- Find out the perfect fitment for your Nissan 350Z! đ
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The Nissan 350Z is by far one of the most popular project cars among enthusiasts. And for good reason! It's a great platform to start with and is a blank slate for any modification your heart desires. We ask you to pause before going gun-hoe with mods and give this a watch. It may help you out on your journey to creating your dream build!
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0:00 intro
1:10 overview
2:44 common issues
3:11 the motor
3:33 wheels
6:40 tires
7:04 suspension
7:50 performance mods
9:27 honorable mentions
10:22 outro - Auta a dopravnĂ prostĆedky
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i am waiting for a video like this for 370z
please
Iâve had mine for 8 years and itâs finally getting a turbo đ, these are really fun cars and reliable from my experience (08 350z) đ„
Turbskis ftw! What else is on it currently? -Edgar
ooo an HR, lucky guy!
@@FitmentIndustries What i have done so far without the turbski is this v:
Engine
Billet Motor Mounts (CZP)
Tomei Headers
Motordyne ART pipes
Tomei Y-Pipe
Tomei Dual Exit (used to have the single)
Ported upper and lower manifolds
K&N Drop in filters
Street Tune on UpRev with ARC license
Mid Mount Turbo getting installed along with a frankinstein vq37hr and c1hr jwt cams
Suspension
PBM Coilovers 12k front and 18k rear
Hops front sway bar with adjustable end links
Polyurethane bushings all around
Solid Diff bushing
Voodoo13 Toe and Camber Arms
Transmission
Megan Short shifter
HD Slave from Wilwood
z1 clutch kit
RJM Clutch Pedal
Asthetics
Brian McCann NSM bodykit
GMR 3 piece wheels
Satin Metallic Black Wrap
(Dragonball livery coming soon)
@@SicSemperBeats Yep! got it back in 2014 with 54k miles
I hope this thing is up on our gallery! Sounds like a mean build! đ€đ€ -Edgar
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Another common problem I find on most used 350z/G35âs is that the bushings are usually shot, especially trans. and diff. Check that radiator, coolant quality, power steering lines, oil/trans cooler lines, and lastly your wheel hub assembly.. just speaking from past experiences, Iâm on Z #4 itâs my favorite car and all of them were sold for huge profit đ€đŒ
Thanks for the insight! Should be helpful for other homies. đđđ -Edgar
Save some zs for the rest of usđ
I have 2007 convertible , black with orange seats bose , donât have nav. , a touring , just the wheels stop mine from being a grand touring , best mod. for me was crankcase mod. , using a remote K&N 5/8â - 3â wide x 2â high valve cover breather , cut that oil filled air that gets into the motor , makes it start better , run better , i ran it off the drivers valve cover , in a 5/8 rubber hose , straight into the back of the filter , wrapped the filter in lawn mower green filter , using a zip tie to hold it , placed it just behind the air box , on the drivers side , no oil comes out of it , starts runs great , you just have to block off the inlets , where it use to enter the engine , job done , i used these plugs i bought from ace hardware , tapered on one end the a spring clamp
I'm going into school 12/12 and ive just been on a binge of watching your guy's channel. It gives me good vibes that the community is dope asf. Can't wait to see what my first car I'll drive n mod
I enjoy mines I didnât plan to get it but bought it for a very good deal with 83k miles and itâs a 03 canât wait to turn it into the way I want it to be
Just finished my suspension work running Tien Shocks/Lowering Springs, Kinetic Upper Control Arms, SPD Lower Control Arm / Inner Tie Rod / Compression Arm, Energy Ball Joints & Hotchkiss Sway Bar & Whiteline Endlinks.
Next, the Z1 Rear Axle & Wheel Bearing Upgrade plus adding 3.69 AT Diff from 08' G Coupe.
This is #2 08' Z33 Roadster Grand Touring. It's a lot of fun checking off the mods in the notebook to completion product.
I don't have a 350Z but most likely I will buy one at some point this year or maybe even better. The 350Z of course was always my childhood dream car. I had a Nissan 350Z hot wheels toy when I was younger, ahhh good times.đđ
350z/G35 was always my childhood dream car too. Got a G35 now :)
@@g35s Whoooooohoooooo đ The Infiniti G35 is the Nissan 350Z's cousin but just a little bit more luxurious. Either way they both share the same engine and almost everything. They both get modified by young car enthusiasts.
when you said the konig dekagrams first my heart melted đ„ș I love them on my Z. At first I felt iffy but I fell in love with them. Thanks Fitment Industries!
Just finished painting mine!! I love my 350z!
What color did you go with fam?! What else is all done to it? -Edgar
Lovee these types of episodes, how about one for G37s?đ€
The market for these right now is nuts. I bought an '03 enthusiast 6mt coupe 6 years ago with 47k miles for $9,500 and just sold it 2 weeks ago with 55k miles on it for $15,000. I'm definitely gonna miss it though. These cars are so fun.
Wooof.. đ at least you came out ahead! That the current trend right now sadly. -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries I agree. It was a situation where "everything is for sale for the right price." Buyer badly wanted and asked my number and the rest is history.
I hear you man Iâm going to see a 03 350z with 130k for 7k itâs decent for the market rn lol
@@sixstrz8310Donât knock it till you drive it, nearly in same boat but if it had the right previous owner youâll be set
I had an 03 track. Miss that thing! I did some aesthetics..hood, tail lights, wheels. I got springs to lower it a tad and got a better front sway bar. That seemed to really help with the handling. I went with standard 8 in the front and 9.5 tires in the back. The fun came in when I installed a short shift kit from B&M, replaced pulleys with light weight aluminum ones, a true dual exhaust with cat delete pipe. Finally a tune. I was able to leave the annivery edition, with the highrev, in the dust. Iâll get one again and move up to turbos
What are you rolling in now? -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries lolâŠa Toyota Camry hybrid. I have 2 kids with another on the way.
I think i have your car
I just traded my white 2002 Lexus sc430 for a 2004 z 6sp manual.82k miles, New white and black paint, full body kit with 20" and exhaust w/ tien suspension. It's currently in shop for paint... Can't wait to drive it!!! đ„đ„đ„
Bought a 06 350z about a month ago, absolutely love it Iâm finally gonna put a wing on it
Iâve always wanted to have a wing :)
When the Z first came out the clutch disc wearing away was the first problem. At 500 miles the disc was nothing, nissan later came out with a memo that the car can't be babyed, they had to be driven hard. We had no more problems after that.
I mean.. not a bad problem to have. đ but thats wild to know now. -Edgar
Absolutely nailed it as always! loved this video, pls do one for gti's *km5*
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The 07-08 HR motors can handle much more. I bought my z brand new and installed twin turbo set up and have been pushing 500 rwhp on stock internals for 14 years now. The car has been run quite a bit at the drag strip and SCCA events in the early years.
What kit mate and was it a pain to fit .? Cheers
I have a 06 Rev up, my plan was to big turbo it, so you recommend or just swap it with an HR?
@@Cookie-yp5qg for the money you'd spend on a HR swap you could build your DE nicely. Pistons, rods, Juke head bolts, HR head gaskets and maybe cams would give you a nice mild build that could hold 6-700whp reliability and spin to 7500. Btw I'm no DE expert, I've got a built HR w/ 3.7 bottom end. Either motor will make power if built. Ultimately rods are are the way weak link on all of them
Best looking 350z i've ever seen was on Wedsport TC105. Had some beefy tires on it. My new favorite tires on my g35 have gotta be the Firestone Firehawk Wide Ovals. Little sketch in heavy rain but when it's dry they stick sooooo well! Gotta finish with the GKTech bushing refresh then get their adjustable arms so i can drop it and mount some 275/35R18 Wide Ovals on y'alls Anovia Night's in black at 10.5 +15. Y'all made some cool wheels! Lookin forward to that sub 20lbs line y'all teased.
Thanks fam! Donât get too squirly and be safe! Weâll have announcements soon, so stay tuned! đđȘđœ -Edgar
I gave in and purchased Firehawks a month ago instead of the usual knockoff tires đ. Made a huge difference and the wet traction is amazing.
More of this series!!!
Been trying to get one for roughly 4 years but recently Iâve moved so Iâm pretty excited to hopefully find one here since I moved to a lot larger area
Letâs goo! đđŸ -Edgar
Cosmic racing wheels you can order them 18x12 fits the rocket bunny kit beautifully
They have grown on me The new Z.. Never driven a 350z or 370z. They look really fun to drive and look like they can take a beating definitely want to buy one now
Same, they look like they're to party đ€ đ€ cant wait until they come out and i can try one! -Edgar
Love my 2006 6 speed Enthusiast đ
Hell yeah! Whatâs all done with it or will it become something soon? đ -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries Mine is the car at 8:39 in the video. It has full intake and exhaust (working on putting in the headers next week), some chassis parts, custom stereo, and a bunch of driver feel mods.
It'll get Bilstein shocks and a build R200 from Z1 Motorsports hopefully next year.
I sold mine too 2004 Nissan 350z Automatic but that thing was fast! I miss it đą
BRO, with what we now know about turbocing them, a 350z with a KA from the factory would have been LIT... S-chassis owners ditched all theirs for SRs now everybody mad they can't find any KAs... They're so damn STOUT & TORQUEYđ„đ„đ„
03:15 I'm internet famous! :D My n/a z made 310 whp/272 wtq on the dyno that day. I've since added some basic aero mods, BC racing suspension, Tomei LSD and 3.9 final drive. It needs an alignment now, but pulls like a freight train! Great video, thanks for including me
Ayeee no problem! Thanks for building something cool we can feature! Keep it up. đđœ -Edgar
can't beat the ole reliable. The sensors are so easy to do that a baby with a learning defect could do it. Camshaft position sensor is just a 10mm bolt and reach around the back of the engine away. Ive done it so much (don't buy the fake old sensors, buy the newer one with the different design so you only have to do it once) that I can literally do it blind without looking (the last time I did, I challenged myself and did it in pitch black lol)
I got one in rough condition for a good deal just got the 22 tags on it
Where my G35 owners at ?đ
â04 6mtđ
These cars are real fast out of the box had a friend that got his up to 155 mph that was the max. his was a 2005 i think.
They're for sure zippy cars! Definitely a lot of fun to be had with them. -Edgar
Honestly, just start with all the sensors. You will be fine from there.
don't forget replacing old seals and gaskets
@@Theninjadeathhawk I'm at 64K so I still have good seals for now. But I know my Diff bushings will be trouble soon. Mine is a 370 but it had sensor fails.
bushings, sensors, possibly valve covers. all i wish i did first with my 03 z
I bought a hr changed all sensors gaskets did all other maintenance including bushings I think I might try turbo after summer
what sensors?
Just got 08 350z stick. Itâs a project not daily. Thanks for the video.
No problem fam! You know where to find us when youâre ready for thangs. đ€đŸ what are the plans?! -Edgar
Still have my 03â touring. Hard to beat the sound of a VQ.
Some good info, though every tuner I have talked to here in LA will tell you if you plan on adding power to a 350z, starting with the DE motor is a recipe for disaster. The HR however is fantastic as a start.
Also unfortunate that so many of the 350s in this video were stanced out and didn't look track ready while many of the options mentioned referred to track builds. There are a lot of cool track versions but would have been cool to see more variance in builds in the video.
Everyone should get the chance to drive the quintessential sports cars (miata, z, s2000, feel free to add to the list)
Yall gotta do one of these for an audi, I got a b7 a4 but anything 2000s would be dope!
I kinda went ona role when I bought my 03 350z, it wasn't planned but it had 86k miles, really good deal to pass, I dont regret it
Where is everyone finding all these low mileage Z's?! I need one for my brother! đ„Čđ„Čđ„Č -Edgar
How about a video on the Acura TSX?
Headers are easy atleast on the HR models. The right tools makes it a 2hr job at most.
Gels, you need to put some white tape between the lenses. Itâll fit your vibe. đđ
I am just north of 439 whp on my DE with stock rotating short block; it is fun, but I know my time is limited.
VQ gang wya
Just bought my 03 with 57k completely stock this January! Canât wait to start mods. This video really helped!
Where are ya'll finding these gems?! đ„Čđ„Čđ„ČGlad to hear homie! We look forward to seeing the build progress. -Edgar
I wish you the best, make the z family proud
@@FitmentIndustries Found it on FB Market place 40 minutes after it was posted! The only thing I need to fix is the clogged cats!
How much did you pick it up for?
Got a 14 sport touring with 55k miles for 22k at carmax. Took it to a Z specialist he said only bad things on it was the rust on the cats. Now we got test pipes and tune. My car runs way better now
My 370z iv only raced it like 5 times. I baby it.
Need to full send that puppy! đ -Edgar
I appreciate the shoutout guys đ€ My Z on the dyno wasnât burning oil tho, thatâs just the new turbo piping burning like a new exhaust would. I will agree tho, 2003-2006 VQ35DEâs burn a ton of oil, had an 04 g35 coupe in the past. My Z is an 08 tho. 07-08 VQ35HRâs donât burn a single drop of oil, not even with a turbo in them. đđŒ
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Thatâs awesome fam! đ€
ItÂŽs the DE Revup that burn oil. Not the early DE:s.
@@snitse1 all DEâs burn oil. 03-06. Been in the VQ game for 8 years and have had both DE and HR.
Always been a Z fan and want the new Z but oh the Nismo.đ
Its going to be dope once it comes out, I cant wait! -Edgar
Can you guys do this for the mk5 Jetta?
Can you drift a 04 350z stock if so what part of the car gunna be taking the most damage
Does anyone know what rear bumper the blue Z is running at 0:57 ?
Hey! Thatâs my supercharged blue 350z!!!!! đ€đŒ
AYEEEE great car man! đđŸđđŸđđŸ -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries thank you! đđŒ
It would be amazing if you guys did an e46 episode on this topic
First car, E46's i have soft spot for! -Edgar
Same here, still running my 330xi
Yep, a cat-back and punching out a cleaner hole in the cats. Makes a big difference.
Just shared the video
đ Gracias fam! -Edgar
8:56 thatâs my cousin! Sick ride
Shoutout to your cousin! đȘđœđȘđœđȘđœ -Edgar
does anybody have any idea what kind of bumper the nissan 350z in the thumbnail had ?
I have BCs just sitting in my closet. Im saving for wheels and tires. Ive been bouncing on wheels tho. I love the ESR SR01 then i wanted rpf1s then realized everybody has them. I think i want kansei now tho but im not sure. Shits expensive i want to make sure i love what i get.
No matter if everyone has them, if YOU like them do it for you, not for everyone else! -Edgar
Can you do one for the genny coupe
Going to unclap mine soon so this video is perfect timing
Uh oh! Whats all up with it? -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries got it for a great price with some issues. Attempted Soundsystem upgrade fail, fully straight piped with test pipes of course, terrible 20 inch wheels that ruined the ride quality (already fixed) and a few other things đ
Work in progress! Cant wait to see it! Make sure you put that up on the gallery -Edgar
Please make one for when 400z comes out i am planning to buy it and modify it
đ€đ€đ€ -Edgar
Getting my Z wrapped next week đ
Lets go! What are you going with and what setup are you running?! Make sure you add it to our gallery when its done! -Edgar
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Caught me a Z 33k Miles 03 cold air intake atm
The silver car. I know of it & it's from KC Mo.
Shopping for wheels for mine since I need new ones cuz one is bent from a soft shoulder in road looking for 18x9.5 +22 square on 245/40R18 with a 1 inch drop on coilovers
What car are you going to throw them on fam? -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries 2005 nissan 350z enthusiast editon my mother is a fan of my Z she recently passed away đą which sucks so im building not for what I like but for my momma and my kids too
Sorry to hear that fam. đ I wish you the best of luck on the build! We're here if ya need some ideas. -Edgar
Do the 240SX next please
Please do this for a 370z at some point!
6000z? When
My biggest issue with the 350z was, the leg breaker and we 350z owner know all about that
...Explain the leg breaker please? đ -Edgar
Driver side door closes on its own.
Oh naw. No gracias! Will have to tell my brother if he decides to pick one up đ -Edgar
My shins canât take it anymore
@@LancerXDS This only applies to the DE models as far as I can tell (maybe rev-ups as well, can't confirm on those). I own a 2007 350z and I've never had a problem with the door closing on it's own, unless the wind is decently strong.
hi im looking to get my first 350z for a cheap price what year do you think would be best?
also a manual or automatic?
Miatas next plz !
Looking for one of these when I get the money for it but still thinking about what route I want to go with it
Trying to find one for my brother also, he wants to slide so we'll see! -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries what do you use to search for yours? Any tips
I dont care how good they are TE37s are the most played out wheel. Id be happy to never see another set again.
Just picked up a 2004 all original nothing aftermarket with 25,000 car fax backed miles. Looks like it just came off the showroom floor
Please do this with an s14 one day!
If the opportunity arises fam! đ€đ€đ€ -Edgar
What about Z1 parts?
got a 07 350z last april with only 32k miles. super lucky find and iâve been loving it so far!
32k?! SHEESSSHHH! đłđłđł what are the plans?! -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries already got wheels/tires from you guys đ bc coilovers on the way, nismo front bumper, duckbill, FBO e85, motordyne exhuast hopefully
Hell yeah fam! Make sure you add that boy to our gallery when its finished! Cant wait to see the finished product. đ€đ€đ€ -Edgar
Got mine 65,000 2007 convertible one owner garage keep only weekend driving an older lady not a scratch on it dang I got super lucky haley- Nissan maintenance on time on the car fax
is there a way i can take it to a mechanic or someone to build it for me cuz iâm totally new to this
You can! But working on it your own is the best way to learn about your vehicle. đ -Edgar
Have a huge feeling the next trend with the 350z is throwing a vr30ddtt with the 6speed in them
Yea we need one for the Gâs
@@jaylencameron2603 need one for my stagea
The hr Trans bolts right up and motor mounts are the same. A lot simpler on the 07+ Z
how do you guys feel about Fortune Auto, i know there was a video made awhile ago but not seeing them mentioned in this video has me worried i got the wrong set forthis platform
Great coilovers! Up there in quality with BC and other well know brands. -Edgar
@@FitmentIndustries awesome thank for the reply! Love the content keep it up
early gang !
"before you modify your 350z" as if stock ones exist rest in piece
đŹđŹđŹ -Edgar
Stock 2006 350z, picked it up in july. Front bumper is full of rock chips, needs brakes,front tires and it need wipers. Overall she a beaut
Guess my Redline/AX6 HR roadster has entered the chat. 63K miles, original top, original everything including the Calsonic OEM exhaust. Threw in aFe filters for good measure. Awesome on gas, no obnoxious droning and plenty of go... even compared to the FBO 06 GT trim coupe I had from 2013 to 2020. Just doesn't handle as well at the limit.
@@jacquesc3166 thats sick i never knew they came with calsonic exhaust!
@@jonathantavares9751 Yeah, big stamped / caved in letters on the underside of the big muffler assembly. Doesn't sound bad, it's a low rumble I can actually hear with the top down. It makes racing the Calsonic cars of Gran Turismo more... relevant lol
I was one of those that crashed his 350z & hurried home so I wouldnât b stuck on road đ I fucked my control arms completely bent đ great times đ
Ooff.. glad you got home safely homie đłđł -Edgar
I'm on my 3thrd Z! An plan on getting one more an boost it! Then get a C5 or C6 Vette, then I'll b done! Then I'll wrk tords getting my House đ ! đđ€đđ
Good mindset to have homie! đđđ -Edgar
would you recommend 19s on the Z?
Yeah man definitely looks good! Check out some examples in our gallery!
What Would Be The Most Flush & Best Fitment For A Rocket Bunny 350z?
Have you checked out our gallery yet?
@@FitmentIndustries No I Haven't.
I love the way z looks with just good wheels and bagged but at the same time i want to rear v10 engine swap my car đ
Oh lawd. That would be a VIOLENT combo! What wheels do you have on the Z? Make sure you add it to the gallery if its not already! -Edgar
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The car came with klutch km20 but one of them is cracked am having trouble finding another one
Early gang
đ©Č-Edgar
donât forget your plenum spacer
Depends if its a de or hr, de needs it, hr doesn't.
@@michaelstewart9308 Also depends on if the area you live in has a warmer or cooler climate.
The 350z on the cover is my cousins lollll
NICE! Howâs the car doing? Any changes? -Edgar
just bought a sc 350z for track szn. canât wait
đ€đ€đ€ -Edgar
I thought it was the rev up engines in 05 and 06 that consumed oil like crazy due to cheaper piston rings.
It really is there junk my 03 has over 206k mint
@@snowfreak207 nice. I have an 04 that just hit 100k
Im glad to hear they can go a while
@@alanhoy5347 I'd buy 2 more a hr z and a 4 door g35hr 2008
@@snowfreak207 sounds lokr a good plan buddy
I want those Stuttgart wheels bottom left 5 spoke. 0:15
They're a good style! What would you put them on?! -Edgar
2004 C5 Corvette base.
Didnt talk about the rev up models đ„Č
Lot of info, sorry fam đŁ -Edgar
I have 19' wheels on mine
No mention of the revup engine varient of the de. Added vvti to both intake and exhaust where as the de was just intake.
Final. Drive. Gearing, ratio.
A 4.08 will beat fbo and costs a fraction of the price.
E36 nexttt
đđđ -Edgar
What happened to DUB and spinners
Vq does NOT eat oil i have 4 Vqs and they are gucci in oil
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DK drove a 370z Jona hill