Is it safe to drive a turbo/SC car as a daily driver? Not specifically the Z, just any car in general.

 

Yes.

 

Of corse!

 

TRD

 

ok good. i just thought that it puts strain on the engine so the engine may not last too long. guess im just a noobie

 

well yeah it strains the engine harder and wears it out faster

doesn't mean you can't drive it every day

 

Yes! Have 14,000 plus miles on mine.

 

When your cruising at 70-80 mph on the freeway, your not putting much or any more strain on the car with FI then stock. When your off boost, the car should drive like stock. Only when you at higher RPMs or when your foot is down on the pedal will the turbos start compressing air into the engine and thats when power/torque is made. Its also when there is more strain on parts.

 

I have for 16,000 miles! Oh, and over 150 passes down the drag strip, 3-4 road racing events and a drive from SoCal to Texas...and I still get 20mpg average...no BS

 

yep u can too be a sc/turbo daily driver. just know what u have and u be alright!

 

I drive mine daily too, not a single problem so far on 10,000km+. APS TT.

 

My '00 Lightning was FI from the factory and I drove it everyday. When it came to showing off, I never showed it any mercy. Still was running strong at 60K miles.

 

the lightning is built specifically for FI from the factory, so not sure that really counts in the case of measuring FI reliability on the Z

 

It's a Ford.

 

I think it's possible to have your F.I. car as your daily driver....however I'd still want a back up. Honda Civic is my DD...APS TT Z is my fun car. I considered the Civic part of the "mods" to going F.I. since I commute one hour every day.