Max hp?

Skeeterbop · 01-25-2011, 09:41 AM

I know that I'm bringing this thread from the dead but I had a couple questions. I would like to do an N/A build down the road (probably 3-4 years so I can keep my warranty). That being said what is currently the biggest hold back on creating power w/o any power adders. I'm assuming it is the VVEL since nobody has yet to crack it (although I've seen rumors that GTM either has or is very close). This brings me to my other question. Once the VVEL is cracked you could basically just reprogram the system to simulate larger intake cams right by adjusting the lift and duration correct? I know that forced induction would be a cheaper but I really like the idea of building a N/A engine. Again I apologize for bringing this back from the dead, I just wanted to expand on the conversation instead of starting a new thread.
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I'm not really looking for huge numbers just a more powerful free revving N/A motor than what it has stock.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 01-26-2011, 10:06 PM

Ok fellas this is what i think if you're looking to pull 11's on the strip w/ N/A engine why don't you just put you're Z on some serious diet. lol instead of punting $ in to it Why dont you just take it out

Skeeterbop · 01-29-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOMMONKEY777

Ok fellas this is what i think if you're looking to pull 11's on the strip w/ N/A engine why don't you just put you're Z on some serious diet. lol instead of punting $ in to it Why dont you just take it out

I honestly could care less about pulling 11s. I do plan on putting it on a diet but I don't understand why there seems to be so much hostility towards people that want to build a N/A motor. So what if it doesn't make 500hp. Not everyone cares about ultimate horsepower (odd as it may sound). I just want to build up an N/A motor. If it only gets 350whp so be it, if it gets 400whp awesome. I like turbos and superchargers just as much as the next person but I want to do something different this time and a N/A motor is my plan.

01-25-2011, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 41 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 17	I know that I'm bringing this thread from the dead but I had a couple questions. I would like to do an N/A build down the road (probably 3-4 years so I can keep my warranty). That being said what is currently the biggest hold back on creating power w/o any power adders. I'm assuming it is the VVEL since nobody has yet to crack it (although I've seen rumors that GTM either has or is very close). This brings me to my other question. Once the VVEL is cracked you could basically just reprogram the system to simulate larger intake cams right by adjusting the lift and duration correct? I know that forced induction would be a cheaper but I really like the idea of building a N/A engine. Again I apologize for bringing this back from the dead, I just wanted to expand on the conversation instead of starting a new thread. --edit-- I'm not really looking for huge numbers just a more powerful free revving N/A motor than what it has stock. Last edited by Skeeterbop; 01-25-2011 at 10:03 AM.

01-26-2011, 10:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,011 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Ok fellas this is what i think if you're looking to pull 11's on the strip w/ N/A engine why don't you just put you're Z on some serious diet. lol instead of punting $ in to it Why dont you just take it out __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane