So ... I will have the cash in about 2 weeks to go F/I.
I was thinking of kits and I like the upgradeability of Turboharging. So at this point, superchargers are out of the picture. But I want to know what's the highest power level that I won't be breaking stuff always.
I plan on doing the Nismo R spec clutch (my tranny is coming out to get replaced under warranty and the dealer is willing to put in the Nismo clutch for the cost of the part alone, so I figured why not) and I have a Track edition so the brakes and wheels are fine for me at this point. (Maybe pads and vented/slotted rotors but nothing bigger). I will have cash to do Nismo suspension upgrade and better tires. And of course money for an exhaust upgrade. But other than the above I'm going to be limited a bit on funds for F/I so I don't want to break stuff every time I drive the car.
What's safe to not be blowing the rear end, or the driveshaft, or the clutch, etc? Can I run 400whp ok? 450whp? What's safe and what kit do you recommend?

Right now I'm leaning toward a Greddy or Power Enterprise TT kit with Greddy E-manage Ultimate for tuning (wideband too).

Thanks in Advance

 

Also, since I know SOMEONE is gonna say it - NO, I'm not considering staying N/A and modding, nor will I consider NOT going F/I with a s/c.
So please don't tell me "the safest power level is the stock one"
Thanks

 

If you want safe... don't go with either Greddy or PE. Go with APS TT (if you're hell bent on TT).

 

The rear end and driveshaft are fine with quite a bit of power. The rear axles are the week part besides the stock clutch. Really with the plan you have just outlined, your biggest issue is going to be the internals of the stock engine. You need to make sure you have a good tune (engine management + fuel system + dyno tuning) and the proper gauges to monitor key readings. The Greddy seems to be the most upgrade friendly option out there for the money. Forged Internals had some package deals for the Greddy with basically everything you would need based on power goals. I would give Sharif a call and he will tell you exactly what you need.

 

Well I would like TT because of the upgradeability over a single, to be honest. I plan on driving the car with f/i for about 12-18 months tho before I upgrade... So I'm just kinda mapping things out.

 

Stock motor, 380-400 RWHP on pump gas without ANY TURBO LAG.

Gooluck.

M

 

Safe has nothing to do with the turbo kit and 100% with the install and tune.

 

+1

 

If you dont want to break things like axles, clutches...etc....stick to about 400whp on the stock block. It should give you tens of thousands of trouble free miles, with the proper tune and installation. Any of the TT kits will suit your needs just fine, provided you fill in the missing pieces, scuh as fuel systems, engine management, etc. The APS is most complete out of the box, but is also the most difficult to upgrade, service.

 

Couldn't agree more. Two words.

Call Sharif.

 

You can't go wrong with that complete Greddy Package that Sharif sells. Its about the same price as other "complete" kits, and you will have a engine management that a lot of good tuners know how to tune.

+2

 

Shariff has PM.
Thanks all.