2003 base
I'd like to add a turbo. Not looking to put it on the track. Just some added boost for the street. I've been told look at Turbonetics only and I plan to go with that turbo. I have seen some online at Ebay and Amazon. What I'm trying to find out is whether anyone can tell me whether the REV9 parts could be an issue. I have heard that the Chinese parts can have fitting problems. There is quite a difference in price between an all Turbonetics kit and one with REV9 parts, about $2500
Thanks

 

 

After you watch the video Travlee posted look for a used kit.

As in life - you get what you pay for...if you want to do this right follow these steps:

1. Take 2 to 3 hours and research turbo kits for the 350z on the internet

2. Take multiple months, if not years, to keep up to date on this forum and read as many turbo build threads here as you can to educate yourself on what it takes to turbo a 350z. This is one of those things where if you mess up something small it will likely cost you a good amount of money.

3. Find a new or used kit for your turbo needs to install on your car. If you buy used there will be things to replace/rebuild/etc.

If you don't want to rebuild your block you will be capped to 400 to 425hp. This will cost you between $5k and $10. If you attempt this build on $2500 it will cost you in the end. Do it nice or do it twice.

 

I have done research. I can't find any comments about the REV9 parts being an issue.
That's why I'm asking here. I've been around the block many many more times than you.
My shop has told me the Turbonetics is a good product for what I'm looking to accomplish. I see some kits that are all Turbonetics and those that use REV9 for the parts with a Turbonetics turbo.
My simple question was "does anyone have any experience with the REV9 parts." Not what I would consider rocket science.
375-400 HP is just fine for me. I've learned how not to spend more than is necessary. If $2500 more is necessary it is very little for me.
Then again if you need to spend months or years learning to answer with a YES and give a reason, it is.
Save the lessons on "how to" for your children

 

Spoonfeed the noob

 

And that's the kind of f'd up attitude that makes one persona non grata. Someone tries to help you with honest info and you get defensive and diss him without even knowing who or what he's all about. (One of the forum's better CONTRIBUTORS, FYI) Take it somewhere else. Maybe to "your shop". Or Facebook. That's the kind of answer that gets people hoping your wastegate sticks shut.

 

cheap/fast/reliable

Rev 9 and Turbonetics is going to be on the lower end on the spectrum of performance and quality. I believe Rev9 is new/newer to the scene and no one I know uses their stuff. That doesn't mean they are bad products.

Ive learned (both the easy and hard way) that you get what you pay for when it comes to automotive performance. If you want to invest $2500 in your car you will get $2500 worth of performance and longevity.

other things to consider and some ballpark prices

tuning platform (uprev, haltech, AEM, Link) $300 to $3500
Fuel pump/injectors $600
dyno tuning $300 to $750

and I don't have kids

 

I don't see where he asked me what I'm all about. I appreciate his help believe me but I only asked a simple question and I get a life's philosophy answer.
You come off defending him also not knowing anything about me. I started working on my first car in 1966. Where were you in 1966 of your parents for that matter?
You need to know who your talking to also before you mouth off

 

Larry I do appreciate the help but I asked a simple question as to whether anyone had any experience with REV9 parts along a with a Turbonetics turbo.
Turbonetics kits run about $5000. . A few speed shops down here use them. That is not on the lower end. Other kits I have researched are about $7000
From what I understand you want to get their full kit not a mix with REV9 parts.
I have an Uprev dealer for $650. I've used him before when I added cruise control to the base model. He does the dyno at the same time for one price.
I know the pump and injectors run about $600. So you see I have done plenty of homework.
I need to look at resale value also. I'm not going to be driving this car anywhere near as hard or as long as you guys.
It's not just auto performance you need to think about getting what you paid for. It's EVERYTHING
THANKS AGAIN

 

Cool story

 

I came here expecting the guy to be flamed. I was surprised at the quality of answers.....and then OP done ****ed it up. Also, turboing a cheap car with a cheaper turbo kit=zero resale value lol you lose money on mods. That is a fact.

 

Trust me, this isn't "mouthing off". And it has absolutely nothing to do with "defending" anyone. That's not what I do. People here don't need my defense; especially those of long standing contributions to the Z community. My job as a moderator means I stand back and, well, moderate.... meaning I try to keep the place civil.

So you see, it's about moderating because of your bad attitude and disrespect for another member; and that has NOTHING to do with knowing you or your cred. It's already apparent by how you word things and that's all people see here. When you use the words you use:

"I've been around the block many many more times than you."

"Not what I would consider rocket science."

"If $2500 more is necessary it is very little for me. Then again if you need to spend months or years learning to answer with a YES and give a reason, it is.
Save the lessons on "how to" for your children"

Makes you sound like you know-it-all.... yet, when people try to help, you get all up in their face. There is NOTHING in this thread that was disrespectful except your comments.

So, you started working on cars 53 years ago. Nice. But I hate to tell you, the length of time you've been working on cars has zero to do with being civil. Oh but wait, you don't want to hear any "life's lessons". My apologies. Guessing that started sometime around 1966 as well.

So, gots to know... What do my parents have to do with this?

 

53 years of automotive experience and thinks putting a Rev9 and/or Turbonetics turbo kit on his car is a good idea

sir,
you may have 53 years of automotive experience but you have the real-world logic of a broke 19-year-old trying to turbo his salvage titled 350z.

Good day!


I'm James ... Larry is my good buddy ...

 

Hmm...

Things that make me laugh:

- Decides to go with Turbonetics turbo because he was told to look at them only.
- Searches for turbos on Ebay and Amazon
- Really has to ask if (cheap) Chinese parts can have fitting problems

-YET-

- Receives sounds advice but proceeds to say he's "been around the block many many more times than us" (why ask us then? you obviously know more than we do)

Here's a little "on your level" tip. Port Saint Lucie isn't the place I'd roll around in a turbo Z. Due to the "Fast and Furious" ricers that use to hang out at Taco Bell on US1, PSLPD and SLCSO give too much **** to anyone rolling around with a modded exhaust or that revs beyond 3k RPM. I know, I used to live there and frequently return to visit old friends. Save that money and use it elsewhere.

 

for depends or viagra

 

Maybe he will blow his engine, then him and BabyZ33 can rebuild them together.

 

and get with dugan on how to drift

 

Post a link to this "Dugan". I keep hearing him referenced, but I've be AWOL for a bit and don't know him. I need a laugh.

EDITTTTTT!: Disregard, I found it!

https://my350z.com/forum/the-lounge-...nksgiving.html

 

hope you have some free time

https://my350z.com/forum/the-lounge-...nksgiving.html

 

I have an hour left of work. Any material will help!

I see he either rebuilt it, or bought a new one.

Still didn't learn his lesson though. This was only 2 years ago...