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Old 04-21-2009, 10:45 AM
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Question Stock block reliability Turbocharged

First off hello to everyone! I am interested in getting into a turbocharged 350z, preferably single. However, I have a few questions that need clarification. The car will be my Daily driver, but I would like to achieve 400whp+. How does the stock block perform with a single turbo as far as reliability is concerned? I am trying to sell my e46 m3 to purchase a 350, but want to make sure this is the right decision. Does the transmission in the Z last long with 400hp? Any information will be appreciated.
Old 04-21-2009, 10:49 AM
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The last time i heard the stock HR engine can hold 600whp in a twin turbo setup.
Old 04-21-2009, 10:52 AM
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lots of factors are involved in your question, most agree that with a good tune and ems a stock block can take 400 but you are very close to the wall, even more so if its going to be your dd.
Old 04-21-2009, 11:08 AM
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O boy.... What year are you looking at?

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Depends on what type of Z your getting. If you get one with the HR motor your looking at about 500hp on a stock block, but if you get a DE your looking at about 400hp. Be sure to change the clutch though if you turbo charge your car though. If you get the HR I highly recommend that you get the ATS clutch kit because of the clutch problems the HR's are getting.
Old 04-21-2009, 11:12 AM
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Reliabilty is in the install and most of all a good tune.
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Originally Posted by Goku350z2007
The last time i heard the stock HR engine can hold 600whp in a twin turbo setup.
so can the DE and Revup...... for a few dyno runs. most HR's seem to be relatively safe around 450whp some people push to around 500. only time will tell. DE's and Revup's are relatively safe around 400whp.
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Depends on tune, but for the money and what's out there, it is worth a few grand more to buy a built block Z ...
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Originally Posted by craigo'sznprgrs
Depends on tune, but for the money and what's out there, it is worth a few grand more to buy a built block Z ...
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Originally Posted by Nexx
I know it was a shameless plug for my Z
Old 04-21-2009, 12:07 PM
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Stock block DE with 463hp/415tq (mustang Dyno) over here.. **** load of 1/4mile passes and just finished a full day of 4 sessions 25-30min each road course at homestead speedway! Been boosted about 2 years. 1 of the few that actually use the car and not just wash/garage it..

Tune has TONS to do with it.. My car was/is Tuned by Roger@Japtrix...
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Stock longblock DE's are guranteed to hold at least 900rwhp and stock longblock hr's are guranteed to hold at least 1200rwhp


read sticky at top of FI section
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I have read the sticky, I was just looking for personal experiences and trial and error
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Depends on tune, Ems, Fuel system, alot of things ,, i say go for a tt setup with a good ems and tune and aim for 350-400whp on stock block,, in future build ur engine and boost up..
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Originally Posted by craigo'sznprgrs
I know it was a shameless plug for my Z
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i misread that craig, i thought you were saying its better to go with a built block instead of a stock block for only a few grand more. we all know that costs a bit more than a few grand.
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1st things 1st.. Find whos gonna be tuning/installing it and talk to them... nuff said..
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Originally Posted by b4rstiwsnc
I have read the sticky, I was just looking for personal experiences and trial and error
OK, you can spend $20K on just the motor and turbos and have it all blow up before you do a single dyno pull. How's that for trial and error?
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Originally Posted by IslandZavage
1st things 1st.. Find whos gonna be tuning/installing it and talk to them... nuff said..
Did they install the breaks today?
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Originally Posted by Cass007
OK, you can spend $20K on just the motor and turbos and have it all blow up before you do a single dyno pull. How's that for trial and error?
Chris you just have the ultimate of bad luck man.
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Originally Posted by ttg35fort
Did they install the breaks today?
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