OK so im new here, but not new to the VQ motors. ive been driving them since about 2000 (95 maxima 5 speed w bolt ons). i love the VQ motors, and it was a real deciding factor in what car ill be getting next, i was going back and forth between a GTO and a G35/350 (im 6'8" and dont fit in many other rides ha)

but to get to the chase, im seeing a few guys that run like 15 psi and run huge hp, but need a lot of work on the short block.

im wondering what i should plan on spending to get around 400 rwhp (its my daily driver). Obviously ill have to run FI of some kind, ill probably go turbo, but am not totally opposed to supercharger becaue it seems a little easier to install.

but yeah, sorry for the long post. long story short, what will 350-400 rwhp cost me?

 

Your first kid.

 

You ought to PM a sponsor in your area that does tuning. They could give you a quote.

 

some say every 10k u spend is a 100hp. this includes everything needed

 

He aint lying!! expect to pay at least 10,000 or more for 400whp!

For this, you must have a slight baller status..

 

Just got a quote for APS TT with tune for $12,000 promised 400whp.
I think that's a bit expensive...but at least it will be tuned by Sam@GT Motorsports(the best)

 

i sent a message to altered atmosphere already off thier website, waiting on reply.

ill probably check Violent racing, and there was another one on here i cant remember, they just posted a video of a z going 10.9x's... ill be checking them

10k isnt that bad i guess. is that parts only, or parts and installs/tunes you think?

 

that should be parts and labor

 

ok, well let me pose another question while the subject is in...

how much power do i need to run 12.mid because power is kind of arbitrary, i just want a car that moves and moves quick and that i can enjoy carving corners, cruising, and all the good stuff in.

 

saw this after my last post. that seems about right to me, thanks.

 

1/3 Of A New 350z

 

As most have mention it will be 7-10k to obtain your horsepower goals. If you go with a used kit it will be slightly cheaper.

 

spray some nitirous

 

i threw down 14,000 for 420rwhp

 

There's a guy around here making just a tad over 400 with a turbonetics turbokit and stock motor. I'm not a fan of turbonetics' stuff, but it seems to work for him. You don't need to necessarily build your motor. You can spend 20k on a motor, and a bad tune will cause it to fail sooner or later. And you can have the car tuned just right, and make some good power without having to spend too much money on all kinds of internal motor work.

Like the other guy said. The easiest and cheapest way to make big power is nitrous. I personally am not a big fan on it. But if you don't mind refilling your bottle, and always making sure you have enough pressure in it, go for it.

That being said. Get another daily driver. Cause ish happens. Motors aren't the only things that break when making that much more power then stock.

 

i have a chevy pickup too, its a beater, i was thinking of selling it for mod money , but i think i had better just keep it.

how do these engines respond to nitrous? good power, any really bad wear issues?

nitrous may be a good way to go for me, since i hardly ever really "race" it, and i mostly just cruise and carve. and bolt ons and suspension will cover me for that.

edit: also, the 12s question, any thoughts from anyone? what will it take to get to 12s ?

 

http://www.racemrc.com

talk to MRC .. they are in Spotswood, NJ

i live in CT and got my car done there.. and you are in NJ also.. they will tell you everything you need to know

 

Contact MRC motorsports, they are located in new jersey. One of the best tuners around. they will answer any question you have...

 

doug beat me to it, lol

 

thanks guys, ill send them an e mail or something.