Supercharging the Z

370z TT · 10-23-2010, 01:27 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, 01:34 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, 01:40 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, 01:50 PM

Would 20k cover it all?

dixon cider · 10-23-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 370z TT

Would 20k cover it all?

Wow! Need a friend??

theDreamer · 10-23-2010, 03:20 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, 05:02 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, 06:13 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, 06:24 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

theDreamer · 10-24-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

no clutch.....he has an auto

I know, just listing parts off the top of my head, I think I threw in a trans cooler which he will need.

1slow370 · 10-24-2010, 11:54 PM

600hp will be more achievable with TT, and at 600 you will be pushing he AT farther than anyone has yet so thats a no mans land

docaam · 11-08-2010, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

600hp will be more achievable with TT, and at 600 you will be pushing the AT farther than anyone has yet so thats into ......

...........the junkyard

ThoriumHotdog · 10-23-2010, 06:38 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, 07:53 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, 08:14 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 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.

10-23-2010, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	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, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	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, 03:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	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, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	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

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370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Would 20k cover it all?

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370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	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, 06:38 PM	#13 (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?