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Originally Posted by Ninjaman370z
Actually, with the experience I've had building cars for 14 years, it is just as easy as snapping on a turbo as long as you have all of the supporting modifications. I don't really have the time to go into detail about all of the costs associated with going N/A, but it is not cheap. If done right, you can piece together, fab, and install a turbo system for cheaper than a full N/A setup. Tuning knowledge is extremely important though, so turbocharging a factory N/A car is not for rookies.  Then again, as long as there is a reputable tuning shop in your area, you should be golden.
The way I see it is if you're going to break your warranty, you might as well do it for more power.
Oh and as far as longevity goes, low boost is your best friend. At 5-6 psi, your car will last longer than you will own it.
Anyway, I'm done. It's all in what you want to do and there is no right or wrong. Just opinions. I just hate how some of you folks blast people about things and try to make them feel like a fool. Hell, it is almost as bad as my350z at times. |
I did acknowledge that there are some well designed out of the box kits out there, go back and read. The thread asks about getting 400 without a turbo, hence your post is completely irrelevant to the thread. Your opinion might not be wrong, its just in the wrong place.
Some of us folks are just sharing experiences and adding some personal insight and experience. I did not blast anyone. Whats the point of buying a turbo kit and running low boost? To make 60hp? Whoopee!! You said "if" done right. The problem is that it is extremely hard to get 100% right the first time around. I have been around many many builds and maybe one in ten start and idle the first time the motor turns over. And these are builds done by people who compete in timeattack events all over the country and build 500whp cars all day long. The average joe is at a big disadvantage. Unless, like I already said, they go and drop off the car and a wad of cash at the local shop and come back to get it 2 weeks later.
Also honestly, unless you are going to track the car with race tires on...big power becomes completely useless on the street.
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Originally Posted by Ninjaman370z
Have you ever thought that maybe those people enjoy building motors just for fun? Not everybody that has a powerful car is a meat head that pounds the public pavement for the hell of it. Remember, there are idiots everywhere you go in ALL horsepower classes and ALL kinds of vehicles. Quit your whining and go back to your Enfamil formula.
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Chill out. Getting worked up over something like this is immature and completely pointless. Learn to respect others opinion without getting upset and start an unnecessary argument. There is always more than one way to deal with the situation, the first one you think up is the emotional one, often not the best choice... If you dont want it to turn into my350 then don't turn it into my350.
I really cant wait to start seeing what people are getting out of this engine NA... Its going to be so fun finding the right setup.