Supercharger or turbo?
10-08-2019, 04:32 AM
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Supercharger or turbo?
I got an automatic 350z 05 idk if i can use turbo on it so I just want to know what things do i need to change so if install a supercharger or turbo it wont break nothing in the car.
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10-08-2019, 06:43 AM
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Anyway i just want to know what would be better for am automatic and if it was possible to go turbo with it
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10-08-2019, 08:21 AM
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https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...for-noobs.html
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10-08-2019, 03:35 PM
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https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...for-noobs.html
Read. Keep reading. Read it all.
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10-08-2019, 05:40 PM
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240k miles and forced induction? Hmmmm.... figure on going through the whole motor before adding a blower (SC, TC, same). Motor build plus FI hardware plus tune plus all other supporting mods (suspension, brakes, etc), figure on at least twice what the car costs - say car cost $5k, $10k for build. Conservatively. Assumption: DIY. If farming out to a shop, triple. Not a great plan, IMO. But your money, your car.
Start with a leakdown test on the motor and see what that tells you about the condition of what you have in there.
Start with a leakdown test on the motor and see what that tells you about the condition of what you have in there.
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10-08-2019, 09:39 PM
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NOT TO MENTION, depending on your power goal, you may need to beef up that transmission before you start throwing additional power at it otherwise you risk shredding right through that transmission.
Your FI method does not matter as the Z is fine with either.
Your FI method does not matter as the Z is fine with either.
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10-25-2019, 07:30 AM
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240k miles and forced induction? Hmmmm.... figure on going through the whole motor before adding a blower (SC, TC, same). Motor build plus FI hardware plus tune plus all other supporting mods (suspension, brakes, etc), figure on at least twice what the car costs - say car cost $5k, $10k for build. Conservatively. Assumption: DIY. If farming out to a shop, triple. Not a great plan, IMO. But your money, your car.
Start with a leakdown test on the motor and see what that tells you about the condition of what you have in there.
Start with a leakdown test on the motor and see what that tells you about the condition of what you have in there.
10-25-2019, 07:31 AM
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I dont have a crazy power goal maybe 340+ i am aiming at 500 or nothing that crazy like that
10-25-2019, 07:39 AM
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10-25-2019, 08:25 AM
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I am sorry for awsering this late (my job is being awful thanks to christmas) well i actually got the car for 1k because the exhaust system was bad and the owner didnt want it to fix it so i will be paying like the actual price of the car and a little extra but idk i though a supercharger would be more simple and had to make less changes waste less money but I am not really sure
But the point is moot if the bottom end isn't going to handle boost, period. Academic at that point. You use the terms "waste less money". Trying to save money blowing (adding FI) an engine you have no idea the condition of especially with those kind of miles, is a TOTAL waste of time and money. Not to mention, you haven't figured in supporting mods. As was mentioned, read the FI section FAQ post, then see if you still think its a good idea.
Don't be one of those people who believe the hype without the research and knowledge to do it RIGHT.
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10-25-2019, 08:45 AM
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YES, a supercharger is cheaper and less hassle to install.
But the point is moot if the bottom end isn't going to handle boost, period. Academic at that point. You use the terms "waste less money". Trying to save money blowing (adding FI) an engine you have no idea the condition of especially with those kind of miles, is a TOTAL waste of time and money. Not to mention, you haven't figured in supporting mods. As was mentioned, read the FI section FAQ post, then see if you still think its a good idea.
Don't be one of those people who believe the hype without the research and knowledge to do it RIGHT.
But the point is moot if the bottom end isn't going to handle boost, period. Academic at that point. You use the terms "waste less money". Trying to save money blowing (adding FI) an engine you have no idea the condition of especially with those kind of miles, is a TOTAL waste of time and money. Not to mention, you haven't figured in supporting mods. As was mentioned, read the FI section FAQ post, then see if you still think its a good idea.
Don't be one of those people who believe the hype without the research and knowledge to do it RIGHT.
10-25-2019, 09:34 AM
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I will do one of the 2 supercharger or turbo but like I said I have no idea how rear turbo work, i just though it was gonna have lag because its in the far back
10-25-2019, 10:02 AM
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When building for more power, many forget the all important "supporting mods." Not just engine fail safes like extra cooling, tune, etc. but all important upgrades like BRAKES, tires, suspension, driving skills, to keep the "newly fast" car on the road where it belongs.
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10-25-2019, 10:13 AM
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OK, that's fine. Don't forget to factor in supporting mods.
When building for more power, many forget the all important "supporting mods." Not just engine fail safes like extra cooling, tune, etc. but all important upgrades like BRAKES, tires, suspension, driving skills, to keep the "newly fast" car on the road where it belongs.
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When building for more power, many forget the all important "supporting mods." Not just engine fail safes like extra cooling, tune, etc. but all important upgrades like BRAKES, tires, suspension, driving skills, to keep the "newly fast" car on the road where it belongs.
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