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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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have a 03 Z want to have around 425 HP want some ideas on what to add to the engine to do it and still be a daily driver
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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A turbo kit with small turbos. E.g., JWT's smallest TT or PE's smallest TT kit.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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vortech is the easiest option. way less expensive to buy and install and troubleshoot.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Forced induction, 10 grand, and higher than the 91 octane you have access to in MT.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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Umm...maybe forced-induction. That will work.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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ok cool guys if u can give me some sites. u guys r great thanks alot
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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This site has a forced induction section. Spend alot of timing reading in there, alot of good information

Why 425hp? sort of a random #

What is your budget? Take what you think it's going to cost, and set aside at least another 50% for the incidentals that will crop up

To make that power in the safest and most reliable way, be prepared to build a motor. Build it now, build it later, but be prepared to build it
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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o ya i am goin to be building a motor but right now i want to run a stock engine for a bit but i want around 425 cuz that is about a safe # of HP to put on a stock block
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 350z_freak
i want around 425 cuz that is about a safe # of HP to put on a stock block
it is?

you have ALOT of studying to do in the FI section. It will take you some time to research but you will learn the right way to do it to minimize your chances for an expensive mistake. Research will be your best ally

your first purchase if you are seriously considering doing this should be a daily driver.

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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 350z_freak
o ya i am goin to be building a motor but right now i want to run a stock engine for a bit but i want around 425 cuz that is about a safe # of HP to put on a stock block
Like I said, start with 10 grand and find some octane.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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over 400hp isn't safe on a stock block
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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www.Turbonator.com
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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Buy the Cossworth Short Block and Heads and you can do whatever you want to the engine.

http://www.cimotorsports.net/motor-s...350z-vq35.html

http://www.cimotorsports.net/motor-s...ssan-350z.html
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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How is 425 horsepower coming along?
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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ull be fine on ur stock block with a vortech kit and if ur at 400whp.. its obviously a risk.. but well worth it imo and vortech is ur cheapest way to get to 425hp.. and more on the reliable side of a FI kit.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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Is that what you want at the engine or the wheels?

Any kind of forced induction is not safe. Alberto has a great thread on this sorta thing, go look in the Forced induction area
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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obviously any kind of forced induction is not safe.. 425hp to the engine is ok on a stock block.. 425whp is still ok but imo its pushing the limits.. but whoever goes FI is taking a risk if u got a built motor or if you dont.. its a risk you take..
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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Well it sounded like a good idea 6 months ago.
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