I just want to start off that I absolutely love my Z. Unfortunately Ive grown tired of just cruising around with no significant power. My Z is pretty much bone stock, I want to get 320rwhp while still being N/A. I understand this might be an expense but im sure its cheaper than FI. If anyone could help me out on a list of parts that I might be able to accomplish my goals and provide pricing I would greatly appreciate it, Thank You.

 

Personally, I haven't heard of a n/a Z making 320WHP.

 

N/A is in no way cheaper than FI, in fact it'll be a money pit well before you reach your power goals. In general from what I've seen with an exhaust, intake, test pipes and a tune (on a Dynojet):

HR - 295-305
DE - 265-275

If it's power you seek, it's FI you shall invest in.

 

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I see what you did there...

 

Do some research on the na builds sub forum. Then come back and make a new thread

 

Oh... well that changes everything haha I just figured N/a was cheaper due to the fact that these turbo kits that ive found (which there might be others) but they are running like 9 Grand. Also I understand that the VQ is a high compression motor so I just assumed N/A was the way to go. Im honestly just looking for a way to have my goal and not destroy the bank.

 

Buy a civic then

 

Look into nitrous then. There was one na build that was like 350 whp or more but it was a custom shop build wit itb's

 

Best way to reach that power number is to keep an eye out for a used vortech or pro-charger kit in the marketplace. I've pretty much done every bolt on you can do and sitting right at 275rwhp/265rwtq on my 03 DE. To reach the number you want you're talking about a built block, heads with port work, cams, some type of custom intake manifold (i.e. ITB's would be best), with ITBs you'd also need standalone engine management, and plenty of supporting mods to keep it nice and cool.

I've got some buddies going down that route and it's been full of letdowns attempting to reach just 300rwhp. However, don't discount the effects of some nice boltons and re-tune. My car feels much stronger than when it was stock. I'd stay just start with some simple things: test pipes, exhaust, intake...then once you're done get a good dyno tune.

 

Well I appreciate everyone's input and ill try to keep in touch on what exactly im going to be doing.

 

if you had an hr then full bolt ons and cams should put you close to those numbers. Not so sure if you will reach that number with an 05 staying NA

 

Ive decided on FI but now im completely lost on what are good brands that are not crazy expensive because im not looking to push crazy amounts of boost.

 

Start off with your power goals.
300-375 I'd say stillen
400-550ish vortech
Anything past 500 really a turbo / twin turbo
But you could always just get a single turbo for 300-600
So you got choices. I'm sure someone will chime in otherwise or point you in a different direction.
But decide on your goals, take your time, and do it right.

 

Spend your money on the parts that make power: Longtubes, Cams and intake manifold porting.

Optimize those three and you can make 300whp+ - Sasha did it.

 

http://www.onpointdyno.com/?p=1110

 

Mmmm very good read.

 

400 hp na is LS swap!

 

Lets not forget Sasha did that on their RACE engine. It was fully built and the cams they used were 300s. Good luck going any higher than 272s on a stock engine. Throwing longtubes, cams, and porting your intake manifold more than likely won't get you 300rwhp on a stock block.

Edit: I noticed they didn't build the block until later...still, I'd find it surprising to hit that number with just the mods listed above. Who knows? Best of luck OP