Hey guys im new to this whole F/I scene i currently dont own a z i have an m3 but im thinking about a z. If i was to invest around 15,000 for engine mods what kind of hp numbers should i expect?

 

how much hp do you want? you can probably get up to 450whp - 500whp with $15k. That's with built bottom end, plus all the accessories, and labors....

you may want to contact SGP of Houston, they can make that happen for you..

 

Thanks but i live in new jersey(unless shipping would be arranged), do you know any shops around here like ny/pa/ct that i could talk to about doing the work?

 

It all depends... I think there are 2 categories when purchasing FI for any car.
First thing is the kit and everything else that will give you the hp you want. (exhaust, pulleys,etc,etc) This may cost you ,hypothetically speaking, $7,500

Second is everything else needed to run your car safe and reliable. (internals,tranny upgrades,guages,etc etc...)
This will probably cost, hypothetically speaking, the same amount you paid for the kit if not more.

I had the misconception that when you buy a kit your good to go. I was wrong!!!

 

you could about 400-420 reliable whp with 15k thats just for a good turbo kit, install, . plus youd need dp back exh, and a fuel system, a boost controller, some gauges, clutch, tires, plugs, etc, its the little stuff that will start to add up. for another 8k on top of that you can build your motor up and make more.

 

Call Paul at Avalon Racing in Londerry New Hampshire, he is great with fiedling any questions you might have and will give some great deals on FI options. They've done Several differnet FI 350z and the service leaves nothing to be desired.

FWIW: I flew from Texas to Boston then drove up to Londonderry to pick up my car from Paul and then drove it back to Texas.

Avalon Racing (www.avalonracing.net) 603-425-2270

Hope this helps
Josh

 

$1000: Low Compression Pistons
$1000: Connecting Rods
$1500: Engine work including boring and honing for new pistons
$5500: Greddy TT kit with intercooler
$1000 - $1500: for custom fuel system
$500: J and S safeguard for timing control

= $10,500

Then the rest for guages and tuning.

Easily 600-700 whp.

 

agreed however
$1000: Low Compression Pistons
$1000: Connecting Rods
$5800: Greddy TT kit with intercooler (cheapest ive seen)
$500 greddey profec e-01 (necessary to run big hp w greddy)
$150 ( timing harness and other e-01 function harnesses)
$250 BOV (as optional as gasoline! lol)
$2000 - $2500: for custom fuel system(inc 750cc injectors)
$1100 jwt cams
$500 titanium valve spring retainers
$1200 -1500 block work (as yet undetermined if necessary to resleeve)
$400 main stud head bolt kit
$1000-1500 high tq capacity lightweight clutch/flywheel
$1000 nismo solid rear LSD
$3000 wheels tires (no point in 700hp if u cant use it)
$1000 guages guages guages
$1600 catback exaust W hiflow cats
$3000-4000 total labor

Now you can run 700whp!

You might want to go with APS Turbo kit coming soon.
Garrett BB Turbos!!!

 

WOW...thats a lot of stuff, now would i be able to run this on a daily driver? And also do you know any places in the ny/nj area that can do this? Thanks a lot guys for all your help

 

it wouldnt be the most streetable car ever but yes you could, it might not start on the first try and it would be crazy to drive in the rain. call up z1 performance hes in long island and hes very knowledgeable on the 350, hed hook you up with what you need im sure.

 

It shouldnt be any less streetable than a 700hp supra! especially since most supras running 700hp have a single large turbo with some good lag time!

 

Well if you have good tires your good to go in the rain. Remember turbos work on load, so if your not making a WOT run in the rain (lol) you will be fine. The car is not always makng 700hp, only when the turbos spool. You just have to use the throttle, after all that's what it's for.

Yeah Squill, A BOV is about as optional as gasoline!

 

Wow, that is a nice setup...covers everything. Nice man nice... (Cut and paste in things to do folder.) LOL!!

For $25,500+$30,000 (average cost of Z)=$55,500 still $94,500 cheaper then the average Ferrari!!!

 

Yes... plus you can still spend that extra $94,500 to get that same interior quality as a Ferrari

 

Yea LOL However wouldnt it be priceless to see the look on some Ferrari guys face as the 700 hp 350Z is putting BUS lengths on him!!! lol

 

Thats pretty much my feelings on it...To take ones huge dream and all the money they spent and smash into little pieces by spending 1/3 what they did.

 

For 15K you can get 451 Hp from Jotech in TX.... I'm from new york city and I drove my car there... The quality and service is unmatched....

 

Didnt that whole Ferarri vs. 700hp supra thing happen in F&F ??

Anyway, yeah its $94k cheaper, but Id still take the Rarri ANYDAY.

 

I just got a quick quote from a shop that said it would cost me over 30k to get 600hp.....does this sound right?

 

Sounds a little high. but yea from completly stock car to 600+hp it should run roughly 25,000 perhaps 30k

what does that quote include?