can a turbo kit be a waste of money?
11-24-2015, 04:44 AM
#101
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Here in Florida we have long stretches of abandoned road out west alot street racers go to. We also have alligator ally back roads. So yes, we see all that power till 120-130. I do not condone street racing and I think we should stop talking about it? Lol .
Man, I really don't know what I should do with my car right now. I know how everyone says the Z is so reliable. But damn I am afraid of forced induction on my car. I just hit 100,000. My car runs amazing, I really surprise my self. Did a compression test and everything seems fine, but i'm still torn on FI.. It's a gamble.
The past 5-6 months i've been looking into 2jz/ls swaps. The amount of money I would spend Turboing my HR 350z, I could probably do a swap with and make more power. (Straight Line)..Dunno
Man, I really don't know what I should do with my car right now. I know how everyone says the Z is so reliable. But damn I am afraid of forced induction on my car. I just hit 100,000. My car runs amazing, I really surprise my self. Did a compression test and everything seems fine, but i'm still torn on FI.. It's a gamble.
The past 5-6 months i've been looking into 2jz/ls swaps. The amount of money I would spend Turboing my HR 350z, I could probably do a swap with and make more power. (Straight Line)..Dunno
11-24-2015, 04:45 AM
#102
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Vortech tuner kit- 4.3k
Injectors and fuel pump- 600
Boost and a/f gauges- 500
Clutch flywheel- 700
Uprev tune- 500 (already have software)
and did all the labor myself.
Just over 6k.
Boosting 7lbs. And now looking to get oil cooler and tranny cooler.
If you spent over 10k boosting your g/z you got raped.
Injectors and fuel pump- 600
Boost and a/f gauges- 500
Clutch flywheel- 700
Uprev tune- 500 (already have software)
and did all the labor myself.
Just over 6k.
Boosting 7lbs. And now looking to get oil cooler and tranny cooler.
If you spent over 10k boosting your g/z you got raped.
Eh, some like quality and know how to build a car properly. I mean most of the boosted z were boost by people who didnt buy these car for less than 10k and built the cars properly.
11-24-2015, 07:10 AM
#103
Vortech tuner kit- 4.3k
Injectors and fuel pump- 600
Boost and a/f gauges- 500
Clutch flywheel- 700
Uprev tune- 500 (already have software)
and did all the labor myself.
Just over 6k.
Boosting 7lbs. And now looking to get oil cooler and tranny cooler.
If you spent over 10k boosting your g/z you got raped.
Injectors and fuel pump- 600
Boost and a/f gauges- 500
Clutch flywheel- 700
Uprev tune- 500 (already have software)
and did all the labor myself.
Just over 6k.
Boosting 7lbs. And now looking to get oil cooler and tranny cooler.
If you spent over 10k boosting your g/z you got raped.
It's been a while but I will show you a rough estimate of mine. And I disagree with the over $10k statement. Doing it right with high end products can cost some money.
(GTM package deal)
GTM stage 2 TT kit - 7,000
Injectors and fuel pump - 650
Boost and a/f, oil gauges- 950
Oil cooler kit - 550
Sprk plugs - 150
shipping - 200
Clutch flywheel, slave master cylinder, fluids + shipping - 1600
Uprev tune, software, dyno, etc - 425
Motordyne Exaust - 1500
There was so much more that went into making the setup actually work for the street.
Tires, larger wheels, radiator hose kits, upgraded differential bushings, upgraded brake pads, lines, etc
Probably close to $15k in just parts
But, boosting 13lbs, around 620whp. So didnt have to build the engine, the price for those numbers is pretty agreeable for me. (HR ftw)
lots of people arent able or have the tools to do the labor. Some people just dont plain have the time due to kids, careers, priorities.
11-24-2015, 07:38 AM
#104
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Well I bought my revup g 6mt for 15.5k a year ago with 53k on it. Now has 60k. No need to build the motor as my setup is not intended for time attack or quarter mile. My goal was to be a just over 400hp and right under 400tq. Easily accomplished since I have Nismo headers art pipes and tdx2 with spacer and mrev2. Last time I checked vortech is top quality and gtm turned out to be a rip off scam company. You don't need to spend over 10k to do a quality sc setup.
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11-24-2015, 08:14 AM
#105
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I noticed that all these built doesnt include suspension compnents.... seems to me that 400whp seems useless since the 350z already has a hard enought time to hook up with stock power.
Not to mention..... brake upgrades for thentrackers or canyon carvers, sound system for a nicer cruiser, knick knacks.... hmm things add up quick...
Not to mention..... brake upgrades for thentrackers or canyon carvers, sound system for a nicer cruiser, knick knacks.... hmm things add up quick...
11-24-2015, 08:19 AM
#106
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Well I bought my revup g 6mt for 15.5k a year ago with 53k on it. Now has 60k. No need to build the motor as my setup is not intended for time attack or quarter mile. My goal was to be a just over 400hp and right under 400tq. Easily accomplished since I have Nismo headers art pipes and tdx2 with spacer and mrev2. Last time I checked vortech is top quality and gtm turned out to be a rip off scam company. You don't need to spend over 10k to do a quality sc setup.
TT $$$ > SC $$$
He also included supporting mods in his build price, which you've failed to do.
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11-24-2015, 08:35 AM
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I'm just sitting here like my injectors and fuel pumps cost me close to $1500. Fck you VQ guys.
11-24-2015, 09:38 AM
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Well I bought my revup g 6mt for 15.5k a year ago with 53k on it. Now has 60k. No need to build the motor as my setup is not intended for time attack or quarter mile. My goal was to be a just over 400hp and right under 400tq. Easily accomplished since I have Nismo headers art pipes and tdx2 with spacer and mrev2. Last time I checked vortech is top quality and gtm turned out to be a rip off scam company. You don't need to spend over 10k to do a quality sc setup.
That's fine but with a Vortec SC you are going to be limited power wise. Few friends have had to upgrade different parts/pulleys and its still topping out around 550. That's too low for me.
I noticed that all these built doesnt include suspension compnents.... seems to me that 400whp seems useless since the 350z already has a hard enought time to hook up with stock power.
Not to mention..... brake upgrades for thentrackers or canyon carvers, sound system for a nicer cruiser, knick knacks.... hmm things add up quick...
Not to mention..... brake upgrades for thentrackers or canyon carvers, sound system for a nicer cruiser, knick knacks.... hmm things add up quick...
yep, and Ive done those as well! smh for the money, I coulda had a built Supra or a GTR. Oh well, I really love the Z so whatevs
for a subby?? sheesh broseph
11-24-2015, 09:48 AM
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11-24-2015, 10:54 AM
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11-24-2015, 11:40 AM
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Then clearly the answer to this thread would be yes! A turbo or tt kit is a waste of money on a stock block because it will cost you double that of a supercharger to get the same power
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11-24-2015, 11:42 AM
#118
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And a supercharged 350z is a waste of money since a civic can make the same power for less than half...
11-24-2015, 11:44 AM
#119
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Bro your turbo setup spends more time in the shop getting fixed than seeing any action on the street 😂😂😂 spend all that money modding a Nissan like a fk tard when you could of bought a z06 Ahahahahahahahajajaajajajanajaj
11-24-2015, 11:44 AM
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right...