I searched the forum all the way through, but can't find information about this:
How much power and torque is it reasonable to achieve with TT on Wiseco pistons(or some other comparably good or better pistons, ie not to make pistons a bottleneck) and Eagle rods(same story), but otherwise stock VQ35DE block?
and
How much power and/or dependability would adding a sleeved block(say Darton Mid Sleeve Kit) give?

All that assumes a dependable everyday ride, not a drag racer.

Thanks.

 

There's a reason you can't find that info and it's because that's a very backwards way of looking at things

 

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depends completely on tt kit and supporting mods, sleeving imho would reduce reliability and is completely unneeded for sub 800hp

 

reliability is having a reasonable goal, matching a good tune. simple as that!

 

f/I for noobs threat should answer all your questions.

 

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i think the eagle rods are good til about 800, so you can keep boostin till then

 

Allright, thanks for responses. I will try to search more.

 

wiseco, pauter, ACL, ARP on bottom end, HKS head gasket.........rest of motor bone stock, SP TT, SP fuel........just shy of 800rwhp, little over 700rwtq......so far (only been on 110 leaded)

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OP - you live in one of the best areas of the country for a F/I Z. There are great shops in your area and many owners with nice cars to get ideas/info on setups.

Read the F/I for noobs thread and check out the Mid-Atlantic section on the forum and come to a few events. I know there are 2 events this month for sure (one involves girls in bikini's).

 

its all about supporting mods and a tune. id say with a decent clutch, fuel systems, tt setup, misc supporting mods, and tune you should be over 500whp relatively safely.