I would go with a supercharger kit, rims, and springs/coilovers. I think superchargers give you about 350 rwhp.

Or, you can put 3,000 into a system, 3,500 into volks w/tires, 2,000ish into a body kit and cf hood, and the rest into NA mods suchs as headers, plenum spacer, Unorthodox Racing Pulley, test pipes, exhaust, 3.9 final drive, tune, etc. It'll have a nice look and you'll have some added ponies.

Take your time and figure out what you really want before you spend. And shop smart. YOu can find a lot of good deals around if you take your time with it.

 

So basically....


Greddy TT kit w/ FMIC $5500
Evo TT exhuast $1400 (if you can find one)
Basic Fcon w/tune $3000

This so far you're already at $9900. That not even accounting supporting mods. I say after you get the TT done you're $13k will be pretty much done.

cheapest I've seen on this site:

06 rears $300
06 fronts $750 with 03-05 trade
Tein coilovers w/edfc $1400+
Sebon hood group buy around $550
Bride seats, depending on the model, can be $1000 each
Volk GT7 used around $2000-$2700


You're not going to need the Nismo headers if you are going TT. But basically you're going to need more $$

 

yeah i was also thinking about going all NA...im not sure tho...ive been reading a lot of threads on here since i posted this about advantages and disadvantages of the two...and its gonna be a tough call now...im so confused on what to do...

i was looking at the Brian Crower VQ35DE 4.15L Stroker Kit w/ Darton Sleeves ... does anyone know what this puts out?? or if its a good kit to go with??

 

im thinking that if i DO go with the TT im going to keep everything else the way it is cosmetically...just go with sheels and maybe the Tein Basic Coils...they're cheaper and they'll work for now

 

If I could start over on my Z I would definately do the TT before all the other stuff. After that lower it and get some wheels. +1 on the Tein Basics

 

can the factory exhaust handle the TT?? or will i need to upgrade that immediately

 

It techically can but it's going to be restrictive. Plus when you tune you're going to need the new exhaust or else you'll be wasting your time and $$

 

so if i go with the TT...keep the wheels stock, and body stock...upgrade the exhaust...im looking at around 7000-7500...

is there ANYTHING i need to do to make this safer...engine whise or ANYTHING...so that i dont blow something...i have no experience with this system or have heard much about it except from what I've searched here on the forums...

the last thing i want is to **** up my car because i didnt upgrade some minimal thing

 

A buddy of mine slapped a Greddy TT kit, with the EVO TT exhaust with the emanage piggyback untuned and the car ran like crap. He later got it tuned with the HKS Fcon and that thing is smooth like butter now. Look at what HKS has to offer beside the basic Fcon like the knock amp and navigator and decide if you want to go that route. I know there's a debate here if the Fcon is needed vs. going with the cheaper UTEC. I would do some reseach and decide based on your needs and budget. I advocate the Fcon because I've seen the difference. I'm also a proponent of doing things right the first time. Also you know you're going need gauges too. When you are in the engine you also might want to address the extra heat issue with the TT kit. The 7500 you mention is just for exhaust and TT parts. You are still without an EMS and tune. If you're going for bigger HP later you also want to address a fuel return system and better injectors.

 

TBH I have to disagree here, with 13k you have the start of making the car handle far better.

My suggestion would be to start with.

Suspension - coilovers, springs and sway bars.

Brakes - Better discs and pads to start with, the idea of braided lines for increased pressure is also something I would look at (with braided lines the brake line doesn't expand as much as it would with a straight rubber hose).

Wheels and tyres - go for some lighter wheels, the reduced rotating mass of lighter wheels will make the car handle better, of course this would be impacted if you had heavy tyres on it, so some decent rubber as well.

Exhaust and Induction kit - Go for a decent sounding exhaust and induction kit, whether its a true dual with test pipes or just a standard 2>1 cat back, the increased sound will be pleasing to you and others around you, the addition of an induction kit will also increase the noise, Popcharger, Stillen makes no real difference, its more to do with sound than increased performance.

Lastly I would suggest performance driving lessons, learn the limit of you and the car, remember that more power doesn't make you a better driver, without improved driving skills, all that more power will likely get you is into an earlier grave.


Sorry for not suggesting the whole TT\SC route but with the money you have I think you're better off investing it this way rather than FI.

 

I think he really needs to decide on what he wants. I'm giving him a top level overview of the F/I route. You can definately go with a full suspension overhaul and make the car into a track car staying NA


Good set of light weight Volks like TEs, LEs, CEs..etc

$3000 w/ tires
BBK front/rear ~$4000 Stoptech, AP Racing..e.tc
Good coilover set $1400-$2500
Sway kit ~ $400

So he's still in the same ball park $$$ wise.

 

thanks for that breakdown analysis...it may just be what i needed.
i was thinking about the whole safety thing as well. one quesiton about the popcharger tho...will the JWT fit on ANY intake system??

THANK ALOT AGAIN BRO

 

see this is what im trying to figure out...whether or not the car will be ok if i go this route...and ive heard about the emanage...and i know its crap...i was looking into the fcon...

ALL THE POSSIBILITIES...I HATE THIS LOL

 

The popcharger replaces the standard air box, as long as you don't have an 07 car with dual intakes then it will fit just fine. Just be warned, this won't really give you any performance gains but it will sound nice.

 

JWT won't fit on most..Pop Charger is just a filter replacement for the OEM intake box.
People with after market CAI or Short Ram will use its own filter that comes with the intake system.

 

Fcon is not 100% but man IMO it's the closest thing when going TT on a stock block. I've seen and read guys with Fcon on a stock block with mild boost (high 300s or right at 400 hp) running their cars for over 2 year or about 25k miles.

 

yeah thats what im trying to understand...if i can put that pop charger on say an AEM kit or INJEN kit...

sounds like no

 

I would go CAI on the NA route over the popcharger.

 

start basic, lower your car on some stance coils and get some nice wheels. then take ur time and think out the rest. find out what u want to do with the car (e.x. looks, speed, balance...)

 

+1 If you are looking for hp then F/I is the best route

If you are looking for show then start with the other stuff.


If you are wanting a balanced car that you can track and still stay safe N/A then start working on the suspension, wheels, brakes, and other supporting mods