Insight Needed From Boosted Owners/Builders - Need Advice

TopgunZ

@AstatenateZ. You really need to call sebs at specialty Z. He has proven to hold 450wtq for years on this platforms tranny.

550whp with 400+ wtq on this light car is one hell of a ride!

And yes, you can do it for under 10k.

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"Z"en

You can consider going A2A SCed Z with some supported mods such as engine oil cooler, trans cooler, oil pan spacers, well ventilated front bumper (if any), larger radiator, lower temp thermostat, good oils along with periodic changing, and better flex plate. These will give you plenty of power down to the road within your budget and you will definitely enjoy driving your Z everyday Don't go overboard and there is no need to do so to risk your Z, especially you have budget concern. Centrifugal SC is friendly to our 7ATs. You should try it first and there may be enough power for you (at least I'm satisfied with that power level)

Don't be disappointed. The VQ motor has been so tolerant. I am an owner of both Z and GTR. They are both fun in driving but I have to say the feeling of driving Japanese muscle cars like those are still very much different from those Eurocars no matter how you modify them. For me, I have spent all the money and given all my love to Z because I love what it feedbacks to me everytime I did some mods to it. I admit our 7ATs have certain weak spots but you will be OK unless you go overboard and don't provide enough support for it. Getting a right charger system and you are good to go.

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TBatt

I love my Z but it is lacking room for GT traveling. My wife and I avoid the interstate on trips and travel the back roads. We have fun finding the twisties and truly enjoying the drive. The trip is as much as the destination and sometimes more!

With that said, my plan is to sell my Z when I retire in 2020 and purchase a GTR. The GTR is a true Grand Touring car to me. It has plenty of room and a trunk. It also has the performance of a super car without giving up comfort and room. Performance wise it compares to the new NSX but it is way more practical for touring. Call it old age but I want speed and comfort and some room to carry luggage.

Also, a lot of people only talk about the GTR for it's acceleration. It is much more than that! It handles superbly while still having a reasonably comfortable ride and it has room to carry enough for a week long get away.

When I get ready to sale my Z I will post it here on the forum first.

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FPenvy

the trip to ZdayZ was much easier with the GTR vs the Z based on cargo space lol when packing the Z just forget you have a rear view mirror since topically it was packed to the roof.

GTR with back seats and a trunk was great. trunk is really deep so i got 90% of my stuff in there had like one little bag in the back seat.

also, fitting 2 golf bags is a touch easier than the Z but the Z will still handle 2 full size bags if you know how to put them in correctly.

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AstatenateZ

FPenvy, just saying a ZL1 has a trunk and backseat too

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FPenvy

yea difference is........the ZL1 is much slower.

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AstatenateZ

Maybe from a dig. But roll racing. Nah. Lol stronger bottom end too. ZL1 with intake, headers, pulley swap and tune. Are making 650+ WHEEL hp 725+ with e85. Can safely handle 800-850whp before major upgrades are needed. The GTR comes with well GTR tax and only making high 500’s with FBO + e85. So I can make more power , safer. For less $ . Sounds like a win win. & well... win. Lol and lastly ZL1 has manual option... another key selling point for me.

I’ll make sure to get some runs in with my 3 GTR buddies and shoot some videos over to you

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FPenvy

but.....the gen 5 ZL1 is still just an atrocity.

also, comparing it to a GTR is pointless they're 2 different leagues and it needs all those parts you listed just to take on/down a stock GTR.

while reading your posts i'm strongly questioning your car knowledge.

a GTR with FBO and E85 will put down 650whp+ and be capped through the tune to not bend rods and slip/blow the tranny.

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Jayhovah

When are you guys just going to make out and get it over with...

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Rusty

They need to go to "No Tell Motel" and get a room.

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Baronsmokes

LOL
Trust me.Don't do it.To make the Ferrari run there is a slot in car where you feed $100 bills.A least $2,000 dollars at a time.

Rusty

Was watching a video where they go through all of the scheduled maintenance for 10 years. If you stick to the schedule. It will cost you twice of what the car is worth. Things like replace the fuel cell bladder every 5 years at a cost of $20,000.

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Baronsmokes

Options are crazy prices.Cupholder drop in ashtray $1,200.

Rusty

Yea.

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