Supercharging the Z

370z TT · 10-23-2010, 02:27 PM

After much deliberation i decided to go with a GTM supercharger kit for the Z. Are there any add-ons that would make more horsepower with the supercharger on, and is there a realistic chance of getting 600 hp from a supercharger in the z without too much engine work? What would be the best exhaust to go with the supercharger?

theDreamer · 10-23-2010, 02:34 PM

If your goal is 600whp then you will need to be looking at a stage 3 supercharger kit.
Probably some upgraded engine internals
Definitely transmission upgrades
Exhaust, a good 2.5" exhaust will be best

Though a TT could probably a bit easier.

Trips · 10-23-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

If your goal is 600whp then you will need to be looking at a stage 3 supercharger kit.
Probably some upgraded engine internals
Definitely transmission upgrades
Exhaust, a good 2.5" exhaust will be best

Though a TT could probably a bit easier.

And have plenty of $$$$$$

370z TT · 10-23-2010, 02:50 PM

Would 20k cover it all?

dixon cider · 10-23-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 370z TT

Would 20k cover it all?

Wow! Need a friend??

theDreamer · 10-23-2010, 04:20 PM

To get to 600whp? No, that will get you mid 500whp with a TT setup and supporting mods.
Now, you might be able to run up to 600whp with that 20k but only for short runs, sort of like turn up the boost for a fun run then back it down.

370z TT · 10-23-2010, 06:02 PM

What type of times would the car be looking at with 550whp, and can it be done with an automatic? What would the supporting mods be?

theDreamer · 10-23-2010, 07:13 PM

1/4 mile times? Other times?
There have been one auto TT done on this forum, I know of another being worked in Houston (have not checked on it in awhile). Just listing off things:

Oil cooler
Clutch
Trans cooler
Exhaust
Cats
General engine cooling - not a lot of room in our engine bay so it is best to find ways to remove heat besides coolers
Engine parts will need to be replaced over time quicker
Gauges - either analog or digital

Jamaica · 10-23-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

1/4 mile times? Other times?
There have been one auto TT done on this forum, I know of another being worked in Houston (have not checked on it in awhile). Just listing off things:

Oil cooler
Clutch
Trans cooler
Exhaust
Cats
General engine cooling - not a lot of room in our engine bay so it is best to find ways to remove heat besides coolers
Engine parts will need to be replaced over time quicker
Gauges - either analog or digital

no clutch.....he has an auto

ThoriumHotdog · 10-23-2010, 07:38 PM

This might be a very dumb question but.... are you guys talking parts only or parts + labor? If it was possible to do most of this work by yourself, would the cost be substantially cut?

zman1910 · 10-23-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

This might be a very dumb question but.... are you guys talking parts only or parts + labor? If it was possible to do most of this work by yourself, would the cost be substantially cut?

If people could do this by themselves....cost would be substantially cut down.....and as a result there would probably be a lot more of these running around.

If you plan on doing all the labor yourself than 20k for 600whp is doable. If not than probably 25k- 30k. This includes a rebuilt bottom end......but get ready for some major headaches and expect to see the shop every few hundred/thousand miles? Lots of minor stuff will keep popping up...that's just the nature of a NA----->FI Z.

If you are new to this....I would suggest starting at a lower hp rating and doing a lot of research!

As a wise man once said..."with great power comes great responsibility"...haha

Jamaica · 10-23-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

This might be a very dumb question but.... are you guys talking parts only or parts + labor? If it was possible to do most of this work by yourself, would the cost be substantially cut?

if you have a shop and parts at your disposal then yes. I would do it myself because I have done a turbo build before. Only thing is dyno and tuning.

ThoriumHotdog · 10-23-2010, 09:21 PM

Thanks guys. I'm coming from the Honda world where the parts for turbo builds are pretty cheap, not that we went to 500/600 HP or anything.

RCZ · 10-23-2010, 09:28 PM

Youre probably better off with a TT kit for that kind of power... If you want 600whp on this car though, you will need to build the block... thats gonna push your price over 20k.

KaienZ34 · 10-23-2010, 09:33 PM

Just for a starting point on parts at least GTM Motorsports*::*FORCED INDUCTION*::*GTM 370Z SUPERCHARGER (TUNER) KIT

10-23-2010, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Supercharging the Z After much deliberation i decided to go with a GTM supercharger kit for the Z. Are there any add-ons that would make more horsepower with the supercharger on, and is there a realistic chance of getting 600 hp from a supercharger in the z without too much engine work? What would be the best exhaust to go with the supercharger?

10-23-2010, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	If your goal is 600whp then you will need to be looking at a stage 3 supercharger kit. Probably some upgraded engine internals Definitely transmission upgrades Exhaust, a good 2.5" exhaust will be best Though a TT could probably a bit easier. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-23-2010, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	To get to 600whp? No, that will get you mid 500whp with a TT setup and supporting mods. Now, you might be able to run up to 600whp with that 20k but only for short runs, sort of like turn up the boost for a fun run then back it down. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-23-2010, 07:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	1/4 mile times? Other times? There have been one auto TT done on this forum, I know of another being worked in Houston (have not checked on it in awhile). Just listing off things: Oil cooler Clutch Trans cooler Exhaust Cats General engine cooling - not a lot of room in our engine bay so it is best to find ways to remove heat besides coolers Engine parts will need to be replaced over time quicker Gauges - either analog or digital __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-23-2010, 09:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Just for a starting point on parts at least GTM Motorsports::FORCED INDUCTION::GTM 370Z SUPERCHARGER (TUNER) KIT __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

10-23-2010, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Would 20k cover it all?

10-23-2010, 06:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	What type of times would the car be looking at with 550whp, and can it be done with an automatic? What would the supporting mods be?

10-23-2010, 07:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	This might be a very dumb question but.... are you guys talking parts only or parts + labor? If it was possible to do most of this work by yourself, would the cost be substantially cut?

10-23-2010, 09:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 17	Thanks guys. I'm coming from the Honda world where the parts for turbo builds are pretty cheap, not that we went to 500/600 HP or anything.

10-23-2010, 09:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Youre probably better off with a TT kit for that kind of power... If you want 600whp on this car though, you will need to build the block... thats gonna push your price over 20k.