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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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Any Suggestions for Superchargers for the z's or maybe a turbo system??
Brands, which is better....for our car??
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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1. Do a Search, then read threads for about a week straight!
2. Get a copy of Sport Z magazine's SC shoot out + Turbocharger articles by going to their website and back over those issues. If you cannot afford the time to read all those threads and articles, then you really should not get FI for your Z.
3. I am sure others will quickly tell you SC or Turbo and name a brand. The problem with that is they did or did not do research (you dont know) and even if they did, it is you that needs to do your own research. Bottom line is you need to look at all the pros and cons, ride is cars that have those products to know what fits your needs. Many people have opinions of which is best but may not have ever driven most of the kits thus it might not be wise to base a decision on what you buy based on unfounded opinions.
3. After all of that, then ask questions but not before then.

Good luck,

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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by zland
1. Do a Search, then read threads for about a week straight!
2. Get a copy of Sport Z magazine's SC shoot out + Turbocharger articles by going to their website and back over those issues. If you cannot afford the time to read all those threads and articles, then you really should not get FI for your Z.
3. I am sure others will quickly tell you SC or Turbo and name a brand. The problem with that is they did or did not do research (you dont know) and even if they did, it is you that needs to do your own research. Bottom line is you need to look at all the pros and cons, ride is cars that have those products to know what fits your needs. Many people have opinions of which is best but may not have ever driven most of the kits thus it might not be wise to base a decision on what you buy based on unfounded opinions.
3. After all of that, then ask questions but not before then.

Good luck,

Jeff
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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IMO you will have less headaches and problems with a Supercharger
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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if you plan on autoX then dont go with ST, if you want to be able to see a big turbo sittin there when you pop your hood... go with ST. But as said b4 there are a TON of articles with pros/cons i went with TN ST after everything.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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Turbonator is your best bet if you have to ask.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DmanG281
Turbonator is your best bet if you have to ask.
Best bang for your buck. I've gained 300hp and 50mpg after the install!!!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Forget that! It's all about NOS!! 2 bottles, 2 big ones...
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by imjdoggie
IMO you will have less headaches and problems with a Supercharger
Don't forget a whole lot less power.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by crazygideon
Best bang for your buck. I've gained 300hp and 50mpg after the install!!!
im not familiar with FI so i was wondering do u really get better MPG....cus it is possible since ur gettin more air less gas?

i hear great things about JWT TT?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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The diagram above is self-explanatory.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:04 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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its a device that makes turbo noise?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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If you are too lazy to "Search" and read "Forced Induction" forums, you are too lazy to own a forced induction Z...

Get the bolt on turbonator, as mentioned.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Silkk
If you are too lazy to "Search" and read "Forced Induction" forums, you are too lazy to own a forced induction Z...

Get the bolt on turbonator, as mentioned.

Everyone needs to get off of their 'search' high horses when someone asks a question.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by abyss
Everyone needs to get off of their 'search' high horses when someone asks a question.

No kiddin'...sheesh!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by abyss
Everyone needs to get off of their 'search' high horses when someone asks a question.
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If ur ganna say, "GO SEARCH!", better off just not replying. When I'm reading this forum, I hate missing precious seconds of my life having to read "GO SEARCH" every 2 posts...
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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ok the guy has 1 friggin post. His ***** are going to be broken.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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How much RWHP are you looking for? How hot is it where you drive? What's your budget? What do you intend to use the car for?

Danny
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