No because, Its cheaper the way I did it, then say...If I were to buy a twin turbo kit. I know the VQ won't ever see the power outputs of the RB for many years, if it ever does.

 

Time to get a NSX engine for my s2000 now.....

Simply awesome, nice work.

 

I'd assume dropping 5k into a turbo, and 2k in various other mods is cheaper than switching out our engine for a RB26DETT, and other mods to boost hp. This sucks...it seems like it's pointless to mod the VQ

 

Question: Is US getting a 350z RE26DETT engine swap before Japan?? If so, I guess we can be as crazy as the japanese...if you know what i mean...

 

well the reason why I said what I said above is that since a turbo is 5k, and a used RE26DETT is 4,500, wouldn't getting the latter be a better investment, hence making it pointless to mod the VQ...

 

Everone seems to have Turbo envy, including myself. But be cautious.

You can build a 11 second 350Z, it's not that far fetched.

If you install headers, y pipe, exhaust, remove cats, add a direct port nitrous system, remove some weight to make room for roll cage, get some drag radials on 16s, you will be 11s.

How much faster do you want to go in your brand new Z? It's only 2003 and the cars only been out for SIX MONTHS!

I commend the engine swap, Its so phat I am still gleaming from the pics of that engine bay.

but everyone on this board seems to be rushing for 900whp! good luck. but you may end up ruining your investment on one of the best balanced sports cars ever made for under $50k.

Don't get me wrong, i am investigating all turbo options as well. Just dont demand MKIV Supra or Skyline modability on your 2003 350Z. Take your time. wait for companies like Top Secret to battle other tuning companies. Being first is great and fun, but who wants a service nightmare?

 

good point. How much Hp would it take for a 12 flat 1/4 mile?

As I stated on another thread, I may scrap the idea of making my Z faster, in favor of adding a lift kit, 14" cims and monster truck tires. I may also add a second and third engine for future tractor pull competition.

p.s. don't yank our chain with that pic. THat's an old fashioned hair dryer, not a turbo. You didn't fool me. :>

 

Thats my exact point. There is no science to being quicker. More HP = faster car. Thats as detailed its going to get. But its all trial and error.

You can have 900whp and do 10 seconds and another z with only 500whp and nitrous might equal or best you.

So the way i now think about building my car is the way in which customers buy cars.... 0-60, 1/4 and trap speed, braking, slalom, top speed. I dont care how many hp i end up with. the less hp i can use to reach my goals, the more efficient the car will be and the more efficient each pound of torque and horsepower ends up being.

no more how many HPs do you have compared to my hp. Thats how you end up living at the shop or ultimately lose a lot of money selling the car and buying the next one.

 

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

Someone on this board in my area is already spraying and thinks he may be able to get 12s. We shall see after the may 3rd NHRA spring nationals.

If he can prove with just nitrous he can gets into 12, then its not hard to believe with drag radials and other bolt ons you can get into 11s.

But you are right, i have no proof. so i'll keep everyone updated.

 

actually there is alot of science to making a car faster Engineering is a science. You said it yourself, a 900 rwhp car might have the same 1/4mile as a 500 rwhp with nitrous. IT's all about the transfer of power...physics/engineering

 

As someone once asked me...

Friend: What's the the same between a 700hp supra and a 500hp supra?

Me: I don't know, what?

Friend: Same quater mile time.

It's all about transfer of the power. For example Superchargers Vs. Turbos... or some could even argue front engine vs mid engine (same hp of course). I wouldn't be suprised if a car with less hp and spraying could make the same times as a higher hp'd car.

 

btw is your carbon interior that stick on stuff? I wish they made a replacement interior =/

 

How much power does the RB26 engine have before the turbos have time to spool up?

I'm assuming it spools at ~3000 rpm? Is it a torqueless wonder that relies on the Turbos to push it into insanity or does it actually have low end torque to back it up?

I would be interested on seeing some dyno graphs for a RB26DETT all the way from 800 to redline

 

It doesn't matter, I'll never experience that lag. 2 Step Rev Limiter and line lock. I'll launch under boost, then take it to redline every shift, when the RPM's drop going to the next gear, they drop within boost range again. So during actual race time, there isn't really turbo lag. Just normal driving in traffic you will feel lag, but it doesn't matter then. If you don't want lag just downshift and go.

Lag is completely overrated, its easy to drive around.

 

Race situations are quite different. While I am not too worried about straight line performance I was referring to problems if your trying to keep under boost range and you cross the line by mistake and suddenly you get kicked with 650+ rwhp.

I'm toying with the idea of dropping this engine in but am very worried about the boost range and ****ing up especially during a turn.

 

Question...

Why are you wanting to run an AEM ECU? It's already known this is an OLD system that was around 2+ years ago badged under a different company. AEM picked it up, tweeked it... and slapped their label on it.

EVERY Supra guy/gal I've know that tried it... hated it.

Either went back or switched over to Motec...

 

How are you guys doing an exhaust and all since all the RB parts won't fit the Z? Custom?

 

yes most all parts will be custom. but it will be available(the parts) to everyone once we sort everything thing out. we will keep everyone updated as things progress.

thank you

taz / drifterxx2003@yahoo.com

BATLGROUND ENGINEERING

 

**bump** i am getting wet waiting for the outcome here guys