How hard to mod?
02-04-2006, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by TK2005
Are you an idiot? That is a Turbonetics turbo kit for sale at a store called AGP turbo store. Have you even read any of the responses to your post yet? Did you actually read any info on that site?
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02-04-2006, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slowsrt
Just because it has a turbonetics turbo in it, doesn't make it the true "turbonetics kit". It could have different piping, intercoolers, ecu, etc. Way to be an condenscending *** though.
02-04-2006, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slowsrt
Just because it has a turbonetics turbo in it, doesn't make it the true "turbonetics kit". It could have different piping, intercoolers, ecu, etc. Way to be an condenscending *** though.
EDIT I read the entire description. Those people are morons. They write that the T-netics kit outperforms all other turbo kits on the market. The price is also for the tuner kit that doesn't include a fuel system or EMS.
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02-04-2006, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by charlie_rdstr_Z
If you're not willing to give up boost then get an STI or EVO.
02-04-2006, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by TK2005
Are you new to tuning? You think the EVOs and STis don't have problems running max boost? People like you are the reason there is so much misinformation on this site. You know just enough to sound convincing to the uneducated when in reality you don't know any more that what other people on this site say. Check the flow capacity for your turbo and figure what you actually flow and see how much room is left. I am not going to lie and say I have done all the research and although the turbo may not melt itself flowing up to 20psi on the 350zs, it isn't exactly in its optimal working range either. That turbo may infact be able to flow 30psi on a 350z but that doesn't make it a good idea because that air will eventually be so hot the its efficiency went right out the window. All I am talking about is the turbo working in its optimal range, not the absolute peak hp that can be made with an infinite amount of money and research. If I am indeed wrong, which I don't believe I am, I won't freak out like you do every time someone is .000000000000000000000000001% wrong. The turbo itself may infact never max out but the kit is indeed maxed out at near 400rwhp. You'll need to upgrade a lot more before you can hit those numbers.
02-04-2006, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slowsrt
It really has nothing to do with boost. It's more about power. I just figured boost would be the easiest way to get the Z to the 400-450 mark.
02-04-2006, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
I got $20 that says the purpose of this thread is
My Subaru is faster than your 350Z.
Any takers?
My Subaru is faster than your 350Z.
Any takers?
02-04-2006, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by davidv
I got $20 that says the purpose of this thread is
My Subaru is faster than your 350Z.
Any takers?
My Subaru is faster than your 350Z.
Any takers?
Audi TT
350Z
EVO 8 or 9
Charger SRT-8
GTO
Just trying to find which one would fit me the best.
02-04-2006, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by charlie_rdstr_Z
If you're not willing to give up boost then get an STI or EVO. If you want to graduate from boy street racer status then get a Z. If you get hungry microwave a HotPocket.
-LamaZ
02-04-2006, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by lamaz
You do mean "LeanPocket", because if this guy is all about racing... he'll want to save all the weight he can. That includes loosing some of his belly weight.
-LamaZ
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02-04-2006, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by lukesnyder
That turbo is supposed to flow to 500whp.. they posted benchmarks on the FI section a month ago for the turbo.
02-04-2006, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slowsrt
Actually a subbie wasn't even in the list of cars I've considered.
Audi TT
350Z
EVO 8 or 9
Charger SRT-8
GTO
Just trying to find which one would fit me the best.
Audi TT
350Z
EVO 8 or 9
Charger SRT-8
GTO
Just trying to find which one would fit me the best.
02-04-2006, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by charlie_rdstr_Z
Honestly don't get a Z. You will be the minority group of people who will never be happy if cheap hp is what you want. Assuming your title "hard" which means expensive. Get a GTO and mod it cheap. There's a few people here that did.
02-04-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bstansbu
Call me an idiot, but I almost traded my Z for a GTO. I wanted the 4 seats and I wanted the 400hp. Not to sure where your getting this info though on modding is cheap for the GTO. I played on the GTO forums for a while. A decent set of long tube headers were 1100$, exhaust was 700-1200$. A Magnuson Super charger was 6500$. Sounds about like the Z;s mods if not pricier. BEN
02-04-2006, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by bstansbu
Call me an idiot, but I almost traded my Z for a GTO. I wanted the 4 seats and I wanted the 400hp. Not to sure where your getting this info though on modding is cheap for the GTO. I played on the GTO forums for a while. A decent set of long tube headers were 1100$, exhaust was 700-1200$. A Magnuson Super charger was 6500$. Sounds about like the Z;s mods if not pricier. BEN
02-04-2006, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by charlie_rdstr_Z
Look at the gains you get. Headers add at least 20 hp on an LS1 while you get less than 10 on a VQ. Same with exhaust. A cam on a pushrod engine can yield 35-75 hp. I certainly would not put a cam on a VQ which is about 10 hp plus 1k to tear down the engine.
02-04-2006, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by charlie_rdstr_Z
Look at the gains you get. Headers add at least 20 hp on an LS1 while you get less than 10 on a VQ. Same with exhaust. A cam on a pushrod engine can yield 35-75 hp. I certainly would not put a cam on a VQ which is about 10 hp plus 1k to tear down the engine.
02-04-2006, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TK2005
The 400hp GTOs have LS2 motors not LS1s. The older model with 3XXhp has the LS1.
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...ory_Code=GTEXH
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...y_Code=GTUNDER
That plus intake and you will be at 450 easily. Total cost with installation about 2500.
02-04-2006, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TK2005
The 400hp GTOs have LS2 motors not LS1s. The older model with 3XXhp has the LS1.