Thanks everyone!!
Yeah I realize its going to be a big step down in power... 400whp on the STI is like 500bhp because of the drivetrain loss. My current car has 325wtq...which is almost 400tq at the engine @ 3500RPM.
I've driven the new M3 a few times and it feels slow. I have a feeling the Z is going to feel the same way. That being said, the Z is going to be much more fun than the STI. I really enjoyed driving the 350 even when it was stock.
The plan is to bring the weight down to under 3150lbs and make 360-400hp N/A.
I've been modifying cars for some time now and I have an idea of what I want to do to the Z. Just to name a few things; lighter race seats, lighter wheels + race tires set, painted carbon hood to get the weight down and closer to 50/50, 6pot AP Racing calipers up front (lighter and better), racing rotors, coilovers if good ones come out, a front splitter, larger rear diffuser, bigger swaybars, lightened flywheel for max response. Intakes, full header-back race exhaust, cams?...
and this is where you guys are going to have to help me out because I dont know much about these engines and how they like to make power. I'd prefer to keep it extremely responsive so I'm trying to stay away from FI, but if thats the only way then so be it
Oh, and as much downforce and mechanical grip as will fit in those nicely flared fenders
