96 NA Power Upgrades?

socalzbone · Jun 3rd, 2005, 09:17 PM

Supposedly the 96 has a different ECU and exhaust than other models since it had stricter emmission laws imposed on it. I did the UR pulley and JWT Pop Charger, my specialist claims after that it gets too expensive for what you achieve, and that you cannot upgrade that exhaust system since it is setup so particularly. Anyone out there with 96 NAs that has done some work, what state are you in as well? I remember my specialst telling me the JWT ECU upgrade is too aggressive for the fuel used here in California as well. I am interested in going faster and cannot sell this car to buy a TT!

andrew_zane · Jun 26th, 2007, 03:21 PM

try buying a performance chip. it can hook up to your stock ecu located under the carpet and wooden panel beneath your passage side glove box. you will have to have a performance shop saughter it on for you. try this website:

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good prices.

zane.

**Spongerider** · Jun 26th, 2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by socalzbone

Supposedly the 96 has a different ECU and exhaust than other models since it had stricter emmission laws imposed on it. I did the UR pulley and JWT Pop Charger, my specialist claims after that it gets too expensive for what you achieve, and that you cannot upgrade that exhaust system since it is setup so particularly. Anyone out there with 96 NAs that has done some work, what state are you in as well? I remember my specialst telling me the JWT ECU upgrade is too aggressive for the fuel used here in California as well. I am interested in going faster and cannot sell this car to buy a TT!

Last time I checked they don't make a upgrade for a 96 na z32. Also from what I've read, heard and seen a ECU upgrade is a waste of money for a NA. If you really want power then buy a TT or NOS. I would chose a TT if you really want a powerful z32. If you want to work with what you have I suggest calling SpecialtyZ in Woodland Hills. They know things about our Z that I don't know. Their customer service is the best and very friendly.
818 703-6272

**Spongerider** · Jun 26th, 2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew_zane

try buying a performance chip. it can hook up to your stock ecu located under the carpet and wooden panel beneath your passage side glove box. you will have to have a performance shop saughter it on for you. try this website:

Auto Body Kits Car Parts Accessories Spoilers and Police Headlights

good prices.

zane.

I hope you did not buy a chip from that web site? They have no reputation for building or racing cars. Stay with a true reliable company like JWT.

andrew_zane · Jun 29th, 2007, 01:50 AM

x_x i was excited about my new z and jumped on the first one...havnt put it in my car yet though...

apudapus · Jun 29th, 2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by socalzbone

Supposedly the 96 has a different ECU and exhaust than other models since it had stricter emmission laws imposed on it. I did the UR pulley and JWT Pop Charger, my specialist claims after that it gets too expensive for what you achieve, and that you cannot upgrade that exhaust system since it is setup so particularly. Anyone out there with 96 NAs that has done some work, what state are you in as well? I remember my specialst telling me the JWT ECU upgrade is too aggressive for the fuel used here in California as well. I am interested in going faster and cannot sell this car to buy a TT!

the angle on the flanges connecting the midpipe/cats to the h-pipe differs on the 96 from all other years. the midpipes/cats also have bungs for the rear o2 sensors for OBDII.

if you want to upgrade just the cat-back exhaust, you will have to re-angle the flange.

a much easier approach would be buying midpipes when you upgrade the exhaust (midpipes that have the proper flange angle to match the exhaust). you will have to drill holes and weld on bungs for the o2 sensors, though. if you are going to be buying an exhaust, i recommend specialty z. that's what i have.

i live in Cali and have/had a 96 NA 2+2 with OBD-II. i converted it to a TT with OBD-I.
NOTE: i converted it to a TT before i converted to OBD-I. i did this so i can easily go back to OBD-II for emissions.