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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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just get some NAAAWz and be done with it.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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I'm going to say nitrous. You can keep your gas economy and engine wear to a minimum when not wanting the power. It does cost on a continual basis because you have to fill up your tank, but you can definitely ration it for appropriate times.

Fewer moving parts would indicate better reliability than other FI methods. You can tune it pretty easily and parts are relatively inexpensive.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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the most reliable FI system is one thats still in its original packaging...
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by zer0cool
the most reliable FI system is one thats still in its original packaging...
Nice....
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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If this thread was a chick, she would be fat
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
Allow me to introduce you to the most reliable turbo kit evar!!!!!11111oneoneone


$750



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...item2a087916a2
lmao.. made in China..
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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OP watch the video thats sticked in FI ....
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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by kacz07
I'm going to say nitrous. You can keep your gas economy and engine wear to a minimum when not wanting the power. It does cost on a continual basis because you have to fill up your tank, but you can definitely ration it for appropriate times.

Fewer moving parts would indicate better reliability than other FI methods. You can tune it pretty easily and parts are relatively inexpensive.
Logically this seems to make the most sense. Nitrous is nothing more than FI in a bottle anyway. Still a pain in the *** when you run out of it though >.<

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the most reliable FI system is one thats still in its original packaging...
^^good point
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Cannysage
just get some NAAAWz and be done with it.
THIS
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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A good tune is what makes your setup the most reliable... get a electronic boost controller and run on lower boost for normal driving and only turn up the boost when you really need the extra power.

I would say JWT 530bb (what I personally use)
Greddy 18g
Boosted performance mid mount system (single turbo)

are the best setups for a stock block.

If you truly plan to build the motor sooner then later save up and do it right the first time. the best kit for a stock block will not always be the best setup for big power on a built block down the road.

Once again the best tune is the best reliability. Do your research on who will tune your car before you just take it to whoever.
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Barnabas
A good tune is what makes your setup the most reliable... get a electronic boost controller and run on lower boost for normal driving and only turn up the boost when you really need the extra power.

I would say JWT 530bb (what I personally use)
Greddy 18g
Boosted performance mid mount system (single turbo)

are the best setups for a stock block.

If you truly plan to build the motor sooner then later save up and do it right the first time. the best kit for a stock block will not always be the best setup for big power on a built block down the road.

Once again the best tune is the best reliability. Do your research on who will tune your car before you just take it to whoever.
what about superchargers?
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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ITOzann
what about superchargers?
I have never run a sc myself nor did I ever many to so I haave no personal experience nor invested allot of research into the matter

The general conensus on here though would greatly favor the vortech
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JAM3Z
turbonetics hands down.
hell yeah!

Originally Posted by dikspiel
Allow me to introduce you to the most reliable turbo kit evar!!!!!11111oneoneone


$750



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSA...item2a087916a2
a step above Turbonetics.

our vote: Greddy Twins.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by QuasiMoFo
I'm looking for 400rwhp give or take.

Thanks
How is 400 horsepower coming along?
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Old May 5, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Outstanding gonnaget thread!
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Old May 5, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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lmao
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Old May 12, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by QuasiMoFo
I understand reliability and gas mileage are being sacrificed to an extent when you decide to do forced induction.
Who says? I have almost 400whp on a Vortech and stock motor and I still get 20mpg average and never have any problems, same as when I was bone stock NA. The trick is to do it RIGHT the first time even if it may not be the cheapest or most direct route to the most amount of power. I'm very happy with what I have and wouldn't trade it for anything, even more power.

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Old May 13, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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I would have to say a vortech
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Old May 13, 2011 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisjersey06
Who says? I have almost 400whp on a Vortech and stock motor and I still get 20mpg average and never have any problems, same as when I was bone stock NA. The trick is to do it RIGHT the first time even if it may not be the cheapest or most direct route to the most amount of power. I'm very happy with what I have and wouldn't trade it for anything, even more power.
Cool you're either running without a proper tune, or rarely hitting boost.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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LOL, , and @ this thread at the same time. The 370Z FI section here is so damn weak and pathetic. I was away from the forums for a little while and I'm truly disappointed to see no significant progress on the VQ37 platform.

I've had my 370Z for just over 2 years now and all I see here on the forums is the same weaksauce stuff with Stillen, GTM, or Greddy. Was hoping I would see some more options and innovations by now, including at least a couple of nice custom fabbed FI setups and/or a big power build by now. It's a shame to see that the VQ37 platform is so stagnant and uninspired.

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