I currently own a 2005 STi with upgraded turbo and supporting mods making between 350whp and 375whp depending on which dyno, but I've always like the Z, actually I've been thinking of selling the STi and getting a Z and turbocharging it, but I was curious how well they respond to being turbo'd?
What kind of power can the stock internals handle?

 

Wrong forum. See: https://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction-182/.

 

I was parked next to a STi today and those big ricey wings are fugly. Get a Z and you'll appreciate a great sports car -- power, handling, looks. And when you add a TT, you'll be up in another league . . . with such exotics as Z06s, Vipers, etc.

 

Idk any TT Z w/ stock block that can keep up w a viper, or Z06 (new obviiously).
To tell you the truth. If you dont have 10k on top of the cost of the car, a Z will not be as fast as an STi. The suspension on the Z needs work to be on par w/ STi handlign advantage due to the AWD. However..its a 2 seater, better balanced in terms of weight and its got more low end torque. They're two different monsters. If you like the turbo, u wont like the Z.

 

How come I always see twin turbo'd Z's, but hardly ever any single turbo Z's?

 

Handling advantage? The STi will be better in the wet but in normal dry weather driving I dont think the STi has a handling advantage. Stock for stock with even drivers i think they're pretty equal around a track.

 

They don't want to wait for the single turbo to spool up, I'm assuming. I personally would do a single setup or a SC.

 

Youre right, w/ the new track Z w/ better tires, they're equal. But the suspension could use work. The Z is not at its full potential. The difference a set of dampeners and sway bars makes is phenominal

 

So which years did they make the "Track" edition?

 

meh i would hardly call a z06 and a viper an exotic, its just another domestic car

 

all years. The 05 i felt was the best. It has the 300hp engine, brembo brakes, wider tires, forged wheels. The 06 track is the same, but w/ wider tires. 10'' rear. 245/265 which is better balanced, but it also weighs more than the 05 (perhaps a myth.)
The 03-04 track was bs. It had the same engine 287hp , but w/ brembo brakes.

 

keep your sti man...im sellin my z for an evo...awd + turbo =

 

well unless you want to trade your sti for a track z ;D

 

i always wanted to go Turbo and AWD.

every car I've own so far has been RWD.

i don't know the Z is just an attention grabbing car.

Im very glad i got a Z and love driving it.
Summer Time the car is out 24/7 ... i always drive it.

 

Thats the thing. Its been on my mind to trade my Z. But i feel that the Z can be made superior with enough dough. never ending freakin cycle.

 

i would stay with sti but if u want and have $$ go for z with tt. or better built motor with tt. i wanted a sti but too much $$

 

i had the sti, got bored iwht it, got a Z and never looked back

 

i forgot to mention
a buddy of mine here has a WRX built motor/bigger turbo APS/caged/

his WRX has the Spec C STI motor and tranny from japan.
im not familiar with his car at all

but that 396 AWD HP to the wheels feels pretty nice.

 

It is cheaper to get another car and mod it, but i think if you wait and spend the dough the Z will be worth it in the end you know. it just takes more time and money, but it hink the end product is much better.