hi, i have an 03 AT Touring and does anyone know if i can get a nice turbo kit for the z but doesn't cost too much? and how does a bov work on AT engines? does it do that ptss sound when the engine auto shift gears? any comments will be greatly appreciated

 

I would think the cheapest way to go F/I is with a supercharger or a single turbo. You can also buy it used too if you are really on a budget. Don't know too much about turbo's in AT, but I know it has been done; do a search. I read that someone on here bought a used supercharger which costs $3k, plus install/tune costs another $2k = $5k... that's probably the cheapest you're going to get for now. You have to remember the install/labor for F/I can take around 20-25 hours @ $85/hr for labor or so which alone is around $2k right there. That is, unless you can install it yourself of course. If you're on a budget I wouldn't recommend going F/I because you'd probably end up spending more on maintenance in the long run. Don't forget that if you turbo your Z, you'd have to install other things as well, like the flywheel/clutch, gauges, and a new radiator possibly. You'd also probably want to get bigger tires or drag radials for traction because what good is 400rwhp if you can't put it to the ground?

If you wait a couple more years, the prices of turbochargers are going to eventually drop because of the increased aftermarket support for the Z year after year. You have to remember the new Z's haven't really been out that long.. only 3-4 years.

 

supercharge. tuning adds up if you want a reliable turbo. i am in the same boat with the going FI on a budget just getting out of college.

 

Thank you for yet another quote for my sig.

 

jesus, why are people always posting this crap? You sir, are a fool without a clue

turbonetics single turbo kit requires NO TUNING whatsoever, costs the same if not LESS than a vortech sc kit, and makes more power. Who says superchargers don't require any tuning? For chrissake, I say it again. If you aren't 100% positive you know what you're saying is fact, and have PROOF to show to back up what you say, don't friggin post.

there's no such thing as "budget" or "junkyard" boosting a 350z. That is, if you don't want the motor to blow, or if you want to make decent power.

 

You can add a Black and Decker "Leaf-Hog" Supercharger for less than $200.

 

i remember some guy in new york telling me wit custom brackets you can get a mustang supercharger to work on the Z. it costs like 1500 and the custom brackets he made werent that much. dont know anymore details cause he got fired and I havent seen him since. this is if u wanna go and be a pioneer... ^_^

 

no such thing as a cheap FI system...

 

uh huh, and what about engine management. the s/c is only a small part of the entire system.

 

You can buy the braket and pulley set up for the Vortech on thier web site [$500 I think ]. Find a SC blower from the Mustang or what ever crowd [$1000 ] and bolt it up to the bracket made for our car .Then you would need a piggyback ECU [$600 to $1500 ] And then you would need an FMU [$ ? ] Fuel pump [$ ? ] It starts to add up . Your better off finding a used kit , be it a SC or a ST

 

amen!! if you are on a tight budget fugetaboutit

 

You want cheap FI? Get a Turbonator.

 

What is your budget?

 

im in the same boat as you, not sure if i myself am willing to take this plunge but the cheapest fi i know of is nitrous

 

Exactly cuz if your engine blows, which you have to face the fact that it could. You would be in a real bind, probably end up selling your Z and left with a bad taste in your mouth.

 

Inexpensive turbo kit = Turbonetics. http://www.turboneticsinc.com/

In addition, the installation cost is about 10 hours, half of many of the other turbo kits. if you cannot afford this kit, do not go SC or turbo.

 

nitrous isn't forced induction. there's no compressing of air going on. Nitrous is chemical air, basically.

 

Hi, i want turbo boost in my car. I want the one Micheal Night had. Is it possible to get it for my Z. What is the best price im going to find for this? Thanks guys.

BEN

 

TURBO & LOW BUDGET dont go well together on 350Z its not a D series honda.

 

fail........

30k for a base Z, and you want a cheap turbo, that works......gotta pay to play