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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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why do you say that your 560hp Z is boring?
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by zguy825
Heading back to the topic at hand....what is really holding this kit back from making 550+hp? Injectors? Bigger turbo? (I wish I knew what turbo it came with BTW) Better tune? Engine build? Regardless, its all parts you would need if you upgraded any other kit (Depending on the STS turbo).
thas already been done. check cmytails thread. I think Nick hit over 600whp.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by BoostedProbe
I don't understand the fascination with 600+whp. It's not streetable, I can see it if you are constantly at the track.

IMO you can have a ton of fun with a good 400whp 350Z. Even that can get you in trouble in a hurry if you don't have the experience.

When I started my build everyone was telling me not to build it myself and to just get a TT kit and call it a day. I built the kit for $2600 (EMS not included) and the setup is capable of making over 450whp easy (turbo flow 61 lbs/min 781cfm). I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.

So much for listening to the TT crowd.

I agree. I also agree that boost is like crack but i think if you're a reasonable person you can live with 400+rwhp on a stock block. And from what I've seen with some of the built motor guys on here it seems like almost a better option to just run 400 on a stock block and be ready to throw a new one in.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by zguy825
Heading back to the topic at hand....what is really holding this kit back from making 550+hp? Injectors? Bigger turbo? (I wish I knew what turbo it came with BTW) Better tune? Engine build? Regardless, its all parts you would need if you upgraded any other kit (Depending on the STS turbo).
You need a bigger turbo, injector, headers, FMIC and a better EMS. Stock piping should be able to handle it and of course a built motor (preferably 3.8L motor). The list I mentioned are the stuff CMyTailsBlink had on his old setup.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by zguy825
why do you say that your 560hp Z is boring?
because after a while you get used to the power and you want more.. my car feels slow to me.. only time i realize its still has pull is if i run someone on the highway.. then i realize nothing is wrong with the car
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 04:45 AM
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because after a while you get used to the power and you want more.. my car feels slow to me.. only time i realize its still has pull is if i run someone on the highway.. then i realize nothing is wrong with the car
Thanks for the note...I'm in between boosting the Z and buying an EVO X.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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evo x

its not much of a decision when choosing between a factory boosted car and boosting a NA car. factory down the road is always the better choice.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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evo x

its not much of a decision when choosing between a factory boosted car and boosting a NA car. factory down the road is always the better choice.
350Z > Mitsubishi Lancer
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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i guess it depends what you want. a reliable turbo'd car or an unreliable turbo car.
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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You know its all in the tune
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by str8dum1
i guess it depends what you want. a reliable turbo'd car or an unreliable turbo car.
i will agree with you there.. its always best to start out with a car thats boosted from the factory.. no matter how much you over build and what you do.. something always happens
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