# the new z

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**Created:** [March 6, 2009, 6:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-z/242596 "2009-03-06T06:06:49Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 8, 2009, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-new-z/242596/37 "2009-03-08T10:52:38Z")

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> [@\*\*\*\*\*Official: Mighty Meet Thread\*\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-mighty-meet-thread/10918/513):
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> i wouldnt even bother with an exhaust, just get an intake (the newer twin throttle body one is sick) lower it and nice wheels… i remember reading that it made no gains from a cat back. the exhaust note sounds good enough stock

he does not have twin throttle bodies, he has the VQ35DE with a ingle throttle body on the driver’s side. the 07-08 350Z’s have the VQ35HR motor with a whole new plenum and a throttle body on each side.

and for the HR, unless you have cams, a built block and a full 3 or 3.5" single exhaust, the stock airbox with a K&N filter is the best setup. you’ll gain \<3whp from a Nismo or AEM or whatever CAI setup and the heatsoak drives people crazy.

OP, nice pick-up! let me know if you need anything, like any questions about the motor, detailing, whatever. i’ve got the same motor, just with a different IM and mounted the wrong way :facepalm

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