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Old 10-06-2011, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ch1215g
What about a Momentum Turbo Kit? you can use a gt35r turbo or a gt37r turbo
Great kits, if i still had my de i would run the gt35r kit
Old 10-06-2011, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Viksz33
Great kits, if i still had my de i would run the gt35r kit
thats what im running right now

Its a bit pricey tho.
Old 10-07-2011, 12:26 AM
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I got a Momentum Performance Single GT35R @ 8psi... on the provided tune, 374whp (stock motor, stock headers, GReddy TI-C exhaust). On a custom tune, 394whp (same engine set-up).

The motor was boosted 5K miles ago, it has a total of 105K miles (100K N/A). It's my daily driver, and drift car. Works perfect, no issues. Tune and maintenance are your friends when you want a reliable car. Turbo ftw!

Car: 2006 Nissan 350Z Base
Old 10-07-2011, 02:05 AM
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Is your car a daily driver or weekend play toy?
Old 10-07-2011, 05:01 AM
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People can say "tune and maintenance" all day long, at the end of the day any FI can and will fail eventually. I did a low power tune, had low miles and skimped on no parts on my stock block setup. Paired with my driving habits it lasted 3000 miles.

That COULD be you too. Try swallowing dropping $8-12k then an oil change later its done for. If you aren't prepared for that you aren't prepared for FI.
Old 10-07-2011, 05:17 AM
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Most people would probably just part out and buy a different car if their motor pops. If my built motor pops.........its either ls swap or part out. No more fooling with the VQ for me.
Old 10-07-2011, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Cux350z
Most people would probably just part out and buy a different car if their motor pops. If my built motor pops.........its either ls swap or part out. No more fooling with the VQ for me.

Pretty much where I am at minus the LS part, this thing fails again and it's part out time. I am already looking at Porsches on a regular basis
Old 10-08-2011, 04:17 AM
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Bolt on turbo with clutch flywheel n LSD priced at $12k at the shop... I'm not estimating it was the price that was given... N the reliablitlity issue im talkin bout is after tuning after it's all said n done... If u missed the memo then u jus dont knw... N it's a daily driver

I've herd diff frm evry1... Research n others say it'll last long others say it'll go after 3000 miles... It's a toss up I guess but that's y u s/c the stock motor n wen it blows u build for tt
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My G has lasted over 78,000 miles boosted one way or another and im still on the stock block.I will admit i dont trash my car everytime i drive it but it gets driven hard often and its still going strong.

Disclaimer when Berto see's this post he will say i drive like an old lady but at least i dont drive a ffing buick at my age.............f you Bert in advance.
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Originally Posted by superchargedg
My G has lasted over 78,000 miles boosted one way or another and im still on the stock block.I will admit i dont trash my car everytime i drive it but it gets driven hard often and its still going strong.

Disclaimer when Berto see's this post he will say i drive like an old lady but at least i dont drive a ffing buick at my age.............f you Bert in advance.
Old 10-16-2011, 09:32 PM
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if my motor pops, im either going s14+2j, or in chassis 2j swap.
the vq is kinda a pig for boost... lol
Old 10-16-2011, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Is your car a daily driver or weekend play toy?
Drive this car every day to work and back... then to the beach on the weekends, and to drift events (and drift it, then drive back home) once a month. Sometimes I take it to the drag strip on friday nights, but it's not set up for the straight line...

Is it a risk? Yeah, it can blow... will that stop me? nope. Am I going to let the stock stay in stock shape? No... I will upgrade the internals and head later down the road... >.> If you're worried about blowing the engine and costs and whatever... it's not for you. It's not as easy as slap on a turbo and call it a day... you'll eventually need better supporting mods...
Old 10-22-2011, 12:33 PM
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Vortech, 19,000 miles on my 350Z Track, 11psi, 418.5rwhp, stock engine, jwt cams, clutch, catback exhaust, toyo slim radiator, etc. etc. drive hard sometimes, don't track, but nice just to have at the light or keep from being cut off. Runs beautiful, and taken care of by a really great shop "ZCarGarage" in Santa Clara, CA. I am in no doubt same category as "superchargedg" in that I don't really get on it. But is sure feels nice to have the power and not hunger for anymore,as I'm not a street racer, or out to make waves. Oh, I don't drive it daily, just to "ZONC" (Z Owners of Norther California) gathering and other car meets. Sometimes take for fun runs. Have my other two vehicles for the daily driven. This Z is kept in the garage on carpet and covered.

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Originally Posted by cabezon1986
Bolt on turbo with clutch flywheel n LSD priced at $12k at the shop... I'm not estimating it was the price that was given... N the reliablitlity issue im talkin bout is after tuning after it's all said n done... If u missed the memo then u jus dont knw... N it's a daily driver

I've herd diff frm evry1... Research n others say it'll last long others say it'll go after 3000 miles... It's a toss up I guess but that's y u s/c the stock motor n wen it blows u build for tt
Just a heads up, you have gotten a much better than average reception in F/I for a first time poster. A small word of advice though... we speak in complete sentences in this section
Old 10-23-2011, 10:16 AM
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OP this is the general rule of thumb. If you have to ask if you can afford it then you can't afford it. If you dont have cash to build the motor if the stock blows then don't do it. If its your only car and you cant afford to be without it for months at time then dont do it.
Old 10-23-2011, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ch1215g
What about a Momentum Turbo Kit? you can use a gt35r turbo or a gt37r turbo

Momentum Performance Turbo Kit: GT35R TurbO
FIC 775cc Injectors
New Aeromotive 340 HP Fuel Pump
Custom UpRev Tune w/ License
PS Turbine Blanket - To reduce temps
Installation
Configuration

$8,649 Installed
$7,995 Installed! > FOR A VERY VERY VERY LIMITED TIME!


http://g35driver.com/forums/florida-...turbo-kit.html

Old 10-23-2011, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by faiz23
Momentum Performance Turbo Kit: GT35R TurbO
FIC 775cc Injectors
New Aeromotive 340 HP Fuel Pump
Custom UpRev Tune w/ License
PS Turbine Blanket - To reduce temps
Installation
Configuration

$8,649 Installed
$7,995 Installed! > FOR A VERY VERY VERY LIMITED TIME!


http://g35driver.com/forums/florida-...turbo-kit.html

That's crazy cheap. Great turbo kit. For single turbo I'd say it's the only turbo kit I would choose over the current Powerlab kit I have.
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