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Old 09-23-2012, 10:58 PM   #55 (permalink)
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I'm still a bit up in the air on it all. But talking with GTM, their twin charger kit is sounding the more enticing route regarding FI options. I think if I were to do FI, I would do that. Labor would be less than the TT specifically because I don't need to touch anything on the exhaust. My shop cringes at the word "headers" and this car. I don't think I would run the tandem oil cooler like GTM recommended, mine is F'n large. I would rather use that money on something else. I know full install cost on this would be around $1500 including tuning if needed.

But I keep being drawn back by NA because it is the least expensive option. It allows me to focus on other aspects of the vehicle besides the engine. The two biggest things are flywheel/clutch and a new diff. Brake upgrades are minor, and I consider the suspension as the best thing they got right from the factory. Tires alone go a long way with this car. I think overall it would be the better car at this point, but would only bring it up to par with the likes of other track duty cars coming from the factory like Boss 302's and 1LE equipped Camaro's.

I'm still up in the air on it all. I haven't heard the definitive argument for one or the other. If there was a way to put together a stroker Z within my budget though...
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