I was wondering the following:

Say a Twin Turbo kit adds 100 hp to a stock Z.
How much faster will stock Z be? I'm interested in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile times specially (using the 5.4 0-60 time as comparison).

Is there a calculator for this in the net?

 

Well, it's not too much of HP affecting 0-60 times but rather Torque (though HP is in direct correlation to Torque). I'm sure that the TT kits would add lots of Torque as well. Lets assume that the new HP and Torque numbers are around 400. Now, lets compare it to other cars.

BMW M3
333 HP
262 Torque
3415 Pounds

0-60 supposedly 5 secs flat


Toyota Supra TT
320 HP
315 Torque
3485 Pounds

0-60 Mid to High 4's


Looking at this list, the Z is lighter than all of them and would be pushing out much higher power throughout the whole power spectrum. Depending on the gear ratios and the driver, I think it would be safe to believe that it could get 0-60 in the 4 range (using nice tires that is).

 

Using the Car Test program which I used last year to correctly predict the 0-60 time of 5.4, I come up with:

Using 387 HP and 374 lb/ft

0-60 4.4s
1/4 12.9 @ 112 MPH

 

good job guys...thanks a bunch. Now if only they start selling these kits

 

thats particularly interesting, I believe the greddy kit is rumored(someone on here started the rumor cant remember who tho) to run a 12.9. however I dont think they hit 100hp.

of course they may have had different tread on it, which would make a significant difference in time.

 

you already own a bunch of exotic cars don't you victor? Would you even care about a TT 350z?

 

An important factor in a high horsepower car is TRACTION. For instance, a pair of slicks (tires without tread) can substantially decrease the times of just about any vehicle. With the added horsepower in Turbo Z, a wheel/tire replacement would be wise.

 

You mean decrease?

 

My friend owns a WRX and his tires are very rubbery. I don't know how to explain it but it's like smoother rubber. Will these tires be better since they seen to have more traction?

 

Thanks. Corrected.

 

WHat's that in your sig?

hehhe

 

i want to break 12s in my g35c thats all i need for speed
when i get my ferrari oneday well talk about getting it fast as possible

 

I wanna break 2's in my Z. 1/4 mile in 2 seconds. THEN i'll be happy. Jk I'd say 12 flat in the 350z would be pretty nice eh? Christ, how much money would that take!?

 

Phile:

I believe it's Victor's dad's Z?

Not sure, but I think that's it.

 

JZC: yeah, prolly hehe. I got victor mixed up with 350z_tako who actually does own a murcie. I don't know how, but I did. :P

He said he owns a motorcycle...speaking of that. I want a crotch rocket! They look like fun I was researching them while I had my rsx-s. I ended up getting the z, so there's no room for a crotch rocket at the moment. Sometime in the next two years though.

 

im a former RSX owner as well
z/G35c seem like logical progression from that car
alot of former prelude owners too

 

Rsx-s is an awesome car. I urge anyone within that price range to get it. I remember when I rode in a demo rsx, and rsx-s. Thrilling to say the least. I definitely miss it. But I LOOOOOOOOVE my 350z

 

I think this might be my first post! Anyway I have been following this board for quite some time. I just thought it was funny that you mentioned good progression car from a RSX or a Prelude...so I had to post something. I do have a Prelude Type SH right now an want to upgrade soon.

 

I upgraded from a Prelude Type Sh myself. That car was fantastic. Such an awesome all around drving car. So much fun with the VTEC. I actually put a JRSC in last summer. I ran it for a couple months than I decided it wasn't what I was looking for. Basically it was never going to be fast enough. I picked up my Z in September...one of the very first in my area. (Western Mass) Only by chance was I able to get it. The guy who ordered it backed on on shipment. His loss! Just thought I'd drop a post.
Mike

 

I totally understand where you are coming from Mike. The Prelude is a great handling car, it looks so sweet, but it is one of the hardest platforms to get more power out of in a reliable manner. Just too much money to get it to go fast. Plus once you have all the power you would never be able to get it to the gound on "daily driving" tires. Thats why I am looking at a Z too. Anyway, nice to hear that someone thinks the same way I do!

Leon