My mods update: 500HP AMS ALPHA 5 PERFORMANCE PACKAGE upgrade done!

[MarkNismoZ]

Got my 500HP upgrade done- this Z Hauls Ass! Also found carbon fiber fuel tank door covers, believe it or not on Amazon... I swear my Z is faster with that door cover!!!

Can't remember if I posted my Carbon Fiber mirror covers yet, so here they are!

 

[JonnyG]

Nice and enjoy. What tune did you use?

 

[GoldenUniverse]

Those mirror caps just 3M on over the OEM caps? I can't seem to find full carbon replacements yet.

 

[MarkNismoZ]

Those mirror caps just 3M on over the OEM caps? I can't seem to find full carbon replacements yet.

Yes, double sided tape strips

 

[CaliforniaZ]

Are you going to run E85 or premium gas?

 

[MarkNismoZ]

E85

 

[TheRoyalStig]

Can you post a video by any chance?

Would love to hear it!

 

[Zwarrior]

Whats included in the 500hp setup between exhaust intake and intercoolers?

 

[Jah_Happy]

Whats included in the 500hp setup between exhaust intake and intercoolers?

https://www.amsperformance.com/product/nissan-z-alpha-5-performance-package/

 

[Mr&Mrs]

Congrats!

 

[myphsto]

Congrats! Totally random question, is your high pressure fuel pump really loud at 3k RPM? My AMS alpha 5 setup makes an annoying buzz at 3-3.5k.

 

[Loco38SUP]

Got my 500HP upgrade done- this Z Hauls Ass! Also found carbon fiber fuel tank door covers, believe it or not on Amazon... I swear my Z is faster with that door cover!!!

Can't remember if I posted my Carbon Fiber mirror covers yet, so here they are!

Now its a serious street contender. I like the Carbon pancake too.

-RJM

 

[Lvckv69]

is it really 500hp? So far i've only seen it go 485

 

[NocturnalEmber]

is it really 500hp? So far i've only seen it go 485

in terms of what's included there's very little actual power mods that come with it. I think the lower downpipes and intakes are the only real 'power' modifications on that list - everything else is supplemental.

They also claim the 500whp mark is on ethanol, which the majority of the parts in that package are for. This is basically an ethanol compatibility kit with an intake and LDP's, but you know, marketing.

Personally I think the money would be much better spent on full downpipes, exhaust, intake, and a tune; the majority of people won't find these parts useful if they don't plan on running ethanol. That's not to say supplemental mods are bad, but one could easily chase gains at this level in a more effective way I think.

Edit: If you look at the graph on the website, the majority of the gains are in the gap from a stock car on 93 to the tune on 93. Yes, the 'alpha 5' package is included with the tune on those graphs, but the next 'jump' shown going from 93 to E85 on that graph isn't nearly as substantial at that point.

My advice, save the money on the fuel pumps and heat exchanger and put that towards full dp's, a cat back, and a tune, and you will be significantly happier with the results. If OP is happy with the results that is ultimately what matters, but I think it can be done more efficiently.

 

[VR30Z6spd]

Ethonal is a must on bolt ons parts

even on 93 you will not see past 440 wheel without ethanol on stock turbos