Going boosted nearing 100k miles?

TopgunZ · 02-09-2016, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xnick101

Honestly I don't want to go more than that. Atleast until the loan is over on the car ($6000 remaining). I don't want to somehow blow the motor and have a loan remaining on it.

Famous last words.

Elmo370z · 02-09-2016, 03:48 PM

This is like trying to talk to a brick wall and waiting for a response.

theDreamer · 02-09-2016, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick

You're 20 so you are going to do what you want but I recommend having the following prior to boosting a NA car:

- Zero loan balance on the car
- $6-8k in cash reserve for the 'Oh shit my motor let go fund'
- You are maxing out your retirement savings (IRA/401k/etc.)
- You can pony up all the cash up front for kit/install/tune without using CC interest

You forgot one:
- Another car for when something does go wrong and you need to get to work.

Array · 02-09-2016, 04:00 PM

Sounds like you got a few quality answers OP, its unfortunate some of the comments provide no useful input other than to cause a stir

Hopefully your tests come back with good results and we see you on a boosted list somewhere

xnick101 · 02-09-2016, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick

You're 20 so you are going to do what you want but I recommend having the following prior to boosting a NA car:

- Zero loan balance on the car
- $6-8k in cash reserve for the 'Oh shit my motor let go fund'
- You are maxing out your retirement savings (IRA/401k/etc.)
- You can pony up all the cash up front for kit/install/tune without using CC interest

Let's be real here. If I had this much at the age of 20 I would living in my own house and sending my GTR off to alpha to be built for 1000+ whp. I have the cash to pay for the kit and install, and $2000 saved up just in case motor blows up, although with 450 hp I don't see this happening. Maybe I'll turn down even more and run like 425 hp until the car is paid off. The motor blowing will always be on the back of mind but there are lots of people running more than 500 whp with no issues.

TopgunZ · 02-09-2016, 06:34 PM

Just trying to be real with the guy. Do you guys know anyone who went to 400 and stayed there with a turbo kit when it's just so easy to turn up the boost and have more fun?

Go look at the boosted sticky. There is just one guy under 400 and on single the next is 445. I also bet it's not up to date.

No joking in this thread guys.

Hotrodz · 02-09-2016, 07:02 PM

Lol, jwick is just trying to give you some advice because others have put their lives into a tail spin chasing boosted dreams. The other thing is once you start with the modding it will only lead to more spending to keep things safe and provide more performance. Building a boosted car is much different than just buying an oem boosted car and getting some bolt ons and a tune.

Lol, I only wanted 500whp when I started now I'm over 600whp!!! You will want more or you would just stay NA.

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TopgunZ · 02-09-2016, 07:08 PM

Jinxx · 02-09-2016, 07:53 PM

When I first started modding a car it was a Mitsubishi Eclipse ....all I wanted was a cold air intake ......... Well after a stage one turbo kit ......blew the motor ...car in shop for 6 months getting engine forged and rebuild .....before it was over I was at a stage 5 kit at 27lb boost car was undrivable as a dd......sooooo. Sold it bought a 350z ....famous last words here..." I don't want to boost it I'll just put a nitrous kit on for when I wanna play "......3 month later ordered turbo kit for it .....then decided to get a new car ....in comes the 370 nismo......famous last words here...." I don't want to boost it ...so I'll get the nismo model ..... Ordered the supercharger kit with 2500 miles on the car ............car modding is extremely addictive .....there is never a end to it .....btw after the supercharger famous last words here I'm done with car modding this will be my last car I build .....lol the new vettes look nice

xnick101 · 02-09-2016, 09:31 PM

Okay fine fine I'll pay off the loan on the car first and then I'll save up again for turbo. The wait continues, next fall!

90 ST · 02-09-2016, 09:37 PM

Do what you want! You know your situation...just make a plan and stick to it. These non boosted guys are just jelly that your going for it and they haven't.

If everyone waited until it was a good financial time to mod their car, no mods would ever be done.

MAMotorsports · 02-10-2016, 11:16 AM

I know what these guys are all saying, and part of me knows they are right.

But, at that same time. If you feel like you have the self restraint (Many dont) these cars at 400-450 are still AMAZING, and on a conservative tune will run for a very long time.

gbrettin · 02-10-2016, 11:39 AM

You could do what I'm doing, the worlds slowest turbo build. I'm buying all the supporting mods first and then will spring for the turbos.

Hotrodz · 02-10-2016, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAMotorsports

I know what these guys are all saying, and part of me knows they are right.

But, at that same time. If you feel like you have the self restraint (Many dont) these cars at 400-450 are still AMAZING, and on a conservative tune will run for a very long time.

No thy self...I don't have any restaint when it comes to my ride. Hell, I have 55 gallon drum of e85 in my garage and I drive 110 miles one way with six 5 gallon cans twice a month to get e85 and keep the drum full so I don't have burn 91 octane. Daleane is right, 400 to 450 will be a lot of fun no doubt but nowing you can have more and be safe too with little to additional cost...well good luck with that.

Also, if you decide I like the advise above, buy the supporting mods first then if you got to back out it doesn't hurt as bad. But regardless of if you do all right now, in steps or later...don't try and do it on the cheap. Build it right you won't have to suffer through what most the folks here are warning about.

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SouthArk370Z · 02-10-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick

You're 20 so you are going to do what you want but I recommend having the following prior to boosting a NA car:

- Zero loan balance on the car
- $6-8k in cash reserve for the 'Oh shit my motor let go fund'
- You are maxing out your retirement savings (IRA/401k/etc.)
- You can pony up all the cash up front for kit/install/tune without using CC interest

There's some great advice for you, OP. Ie, get your ducks in a row first and then worry about your big-boy toys.

But I know I wouldn't have listened to such sage advice when I was 20 yo.

As others have mentioned, there is nothing wrong with using a "well broken in" engine as long as it is still in good shape. Just remember to stash away enough money for major repairs in case the feces hits the fan (you need to do that any time you go to FI).

02-09-2016, 04:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
Array Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: home.jpg Posts: 286 Drives: '12 Pearly White Rep Power: 11	Sounds like you got a few quality answers OP, its unfortunate some of the comments provide no useful input other than to cause a stir Hopefully your tests come back with good results and we see you on a boosted list somewhere __________________ 2012 370z 7AT- ES2 with PSS, K&N Drop-ins, LED's all around, Berk HFC, FI CBE non-res, KW V1's 2003 A4 5MT- The Beater Last edited by Array; 02-09-2016 at 04:03 PM.

02-09-2016, 06:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6834	Just trying to be real with the guy. Do you guys know anyone who went to 400 and stayed there with a turbo kit when it's just so easy to turn up the boost and have more fun? Go look at the boosted sticky. There is just one guy under 400 and on single the next is 445. I also bet it's not up to date. No joking in this thread guys. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM Last edited by TopgunZ; 02-09-2016 at 06:57 PM.

02-09-2016, 07:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Lol, jwick is just trying to give you some advice because others have put their lives into a tail spin chasing boosted dreams. The other thing is once you start with the modding it will only lead to more spending to keep things safe and provide more performance. Building a boosted car is much different than just buying an oem boosted car and getting some bolt ons and a tune. Lol, I only wanted 500whp when I started now I'm over 600whp!!! You will want more or you would just stay NA. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk TerribleONE, gbrettin, Ghostvette and 1 others like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

02-09-2016, 07:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
TopgunZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,651 Drives: 06 350Z , 09 370Z MT Rep Power: 6834	wideglideleon likes this. __________________ ROTREX SUPERCHARGER TUNER KITS - $6799/ CUSTOM STILLEN AIR TO AIR KITS -$2100/ 700+ WHP!! WWW.TOPGUNSPEEDWORKS.COM

02-09-2016, 07:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
Jinxx Track Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 699 Drives: 2017 nismo 370z Rep Power: 3375	When I first started modding a car it was a Mitsubishi Eclipse ....all I wanted was a cold air intake ......... Well after a stage one turbo kit ......blew the motor ...car in shop for 6 months getting engine forged and rebuild .....before it was over I was at a stage 5 kit at 27lb boost car was undrivable as a dd......sooooo. Sold it bought a 350z ....famous last words here..." I don't want to boost it I'll just put a nitrous kit on for when I wanna play "......3 month later ordered turbo kit for it .....then decided to get a new car ....in comes the 370 nismo......famous last words here...." I don't want to boost it ...so I'll get the nismo model ..... Ordered the supercharger kit with 2500 miles on the car ............car modding is extremely addictive .....there is never a end to it .....btw after the supercharger famous last words here I'm done with car modding this will be my last car I build .....lol the new vettes look nice gbrettin, VSS370z, TopgunZ and 2 others like this.

02-09-2016, 03:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	This is like trying to talk to a brick wall and waiting for a response.

02-09-2016, 09:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
xnick101 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 109 Drives: 2008 6MT G37 Rep Power: 11	Okay fine fine I'll pay off the loan on the car first and then I'll save up again for turbo. The wait continues, next fall! __________________ \|Boosted Performance Turbo G37 Coupe\|

02-09-2016, 09:37 PM	#26 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	Do what you want! You know your situation...just make a plan and stick to it. These non boosted guys are just jelly that your going for it and they haven't. If everyone waited until it was a good financial time to mod their car, no mods would ever be done. Stright_Drop and nismo13807 like this. __________________ Not driving your car to keep it in nice shape, is like not wanting to smash your girlfriend so she stays tight for the next guy.

02-10-2016, 11:16 AM	#27 (permalink)
MAMotorsports Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glen Arm, MD Posts: 872 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	I know what these guys are all saying, and part of me knows they are right. But, at that same time. If you feel like you have the self restraint (Many dont) these cars at 400-450 are still AMAZING, and on a conservative tune will run for a very long time. BOLIO 671, gbrettin and Hotrodz like this. __________________ Daelen @ MA Motorsports MA-Motorsports.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/MA-Mo...C/125379858828

02-10-2016, 11:39 AM	#28 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,282 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	You could do what I'm doing, the worlds slowest turbo build. I'm buying all the supporting mods first and then will spring for the turbos. Hotrodz, aljos and PongSanity like this.

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