now what do you need help with FNG?

 

and before you go jumping on the turbo bandwagon, how many miles are on that 14 year old $5k tired car you bought?

remember, i dont think that kit includes fuel delivery, tuning, etc etc etc, not to mention install..... this is a typical noob dreamer thread

and the obligatory video, check out the FI section

 

 

Engine swap fo sho

 

If this is your very first car.... learn to be a better driver for a couple years

 

no don't … you're a great driver … get that turbo kit. The car will easily hold 650hp and that kit has everything you need and is easy to install - easily done over the weekend.

 

Big J - not nice.

^^^This. So much this.

If you think this is "boring advice", fine. But here's the questions that you need to ask yourself (and answer yourself honestly):

1. Can you drive the car up to 80% of its capability? And do it well?

2. Do you have the money, time and patience to add the supporting mods? Figure on something, say, on the order of $7-9k (easily the value - or more - of the car; and that's a conservative estimate) to DO IT RIGHT? And if you have to ask "What supporting mods?", you're NOT ready.

Another word of advice... if you want serious, well thought out answers, provide serious background, usage, goals, budget NOT just a picture of a kit. This isn't Facebook where questions on complex issues seem to be a expressed in single lines. Read the build threads here for some examples of well thought out plans and resulting questions surrounding specific applications for power, handling, braking, etc. And yes, #drivingschool is the right answer, however uncool it might sound compared to hardware.

 

my bad Mic!!!!

 

For sure, you do not want to get hooked into a payment of $225.00 per month for a a mod that will destroy your engine in a few weeks.

 

 

so where do you go from here?

enjoy the car and continue to save money...cash is king!

research what others have done to pick-up horsepower and make a plan.

Why dont you post up a few pictures of your car...

 

My advice to you is just that, advice. Not pointing out any "wrong thinking" on your part. Just go in (to any car, not just a Z or a first car) with eyes wide open by questioning the hype and being true to what your own limits are. A twin turbo is a HUGE step for anyone and it will bite you on the as* if you go in thinking it's the end all because its not. It's just the beginning. To take advantage of that kind of power takes a suspension that can get you out of trouble (or helps to prevent you from getting into trouble in the first place); double that emphasis for brakes, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, driver skills, to not only keep you out of trouble but to get the most enjoyment out of a car, turbo or not.

Sound like I'm repeating myself? Yep, I most certainly am. I've been modifying cars for 40-some years and trust me, I've made every mistake in the book at one time or another. I made the decision waaaaay early on to listen to guys more experienced than me, question that advice, and have never regretted doing so. The key is to listen and use common sense plus fact checking what "seems right but may not be entirely true" before doing anything. So again, what you do with this is up to you, after thinking it through. Enjoy your Z!