So I've owned the Z for nearly 2 years now. I've pretty much done every bolt on + tuned. It's mainly for looks as it's low, got wide wheels, I
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04-15-2019, 04:15 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Insight Needed From Boosted Owners/Builders - Need Advice
So I've owned the Z for nearly 2 years now. I've pretty much done every bolt on + tuned. It's mainly for looks as it's low, got wide wheels, I am looking at switching it up. Light wheels, raise car back up to 100% functional, meaty tires, etc.
My main dilemma is I just accepted a new IT position at work, bought a house. Fortunate enough to not have kids or a wife. Only a girlfriend who mostly supports my car addiction. I am in the market for a used GTR (around 55-65k), but obviously my financial mindset (I am fortunate to have at a young age) tells me just boost the Z and enjoy it for a bit longer until I'm 100% comfortable affording the GTR, as I am with the Z. Which brings me to my questions for the Boosted owners/builders/shops etc. Realistically, what #'s should I expect with a single turbo or A2A SC kit? With looking at GTR's I'd like to be around 550-600whp. The weak link would be the 7A trans I'm assuming from research, which leads me to my next question, What's all needed to rebuild the 7A trans to handle 550-600? And costs associated? Any companies offer rebuild kits, solenoids, etc to beef it up? I've looked at a few SC/Turbo kits, Stillen with SOHO A2A upgrade w/ 9lb pulley upgrade (580whp/427tq) SOHO Stage 1 (540whp/465TQ) for $7899 or SOHO Stage 2 kit for $8999 with 570whp/498TQ I'm looking to stay under 10k, The best bang for the buck would prob be a lightly used Stillen, + $1999 for A2A kit and then whatever parts needed for 7A to withstand around 550-600whp/420-500tq. I want some first hand experience (before pulling the trigger) by builders or owners on costs associated with, how much power to realistically expect, etc. Any info is much appreciated.
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Best suggestion: Call Kevin at Fast Intentions and talk to him, then maybe call Sasha at Boosted Performance and have the same conversation. I called Kevin and decided that when I go boosted, I'm taking the car to FI for the install, not because I can't do the work, but I'd rather the experts do it. That way it gets done correctly, and I can enjoy it on the drive home.
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04-15-2019, 04:23 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Don't leave out the supporting mods. Injectors, fuel system, clutch, etc. It freaking adds up quick. 20k would be a good start. If you need more, save up for it. Insurance on a GTR at a young age would be outrageous. You better check before you leap if you want to go that route.
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pretty much Level 10 transmissions make the only upgraded 7AT setup that can hold 1000hp
https://www.levelten.com/370Z_TRANSM...0g1800-re7.htm
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I priced mine out a while ago with the 7AT upgrades, supporting mods, etc and it was going to be around $20k, not to mention the shipping costs to get my car to FI from Chicago.... I’m also mildly concerned about reliability and considering this is my daily, I decided not to pull the trigger. I think you’re better of getting the GTR and doing downpipes, intakes, injectors, along with a cob tuning kit to get around 600 hp!
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Good point on insurance. I guess for mods it depends on how far you go. Cob access/tuner, injectors, down pipe, intakes would be a lot cheaper than 20k.
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The main thing is the $750-900 car payment. But I mean honestly my brother has a 2017 F250 Platinum and his payment is $1180 for a truck... so that helps me sleep a little better at night
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04-15-2019, 11:13 PM | #13 (permalink) |
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I was in the same boat planning out a TT build for the Z went back and forth for years on it. Ended up just buying a GTR and now the Z is my summer daily.
GTR tax is real. Was gonna go cheaper route with the SBD700 kit for 5k but have now changed my mind going with better parts so FBO will end up being more like closer to 10k when all said and done.
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Honestly this is your best bet. You've had your fun with the Z. As recently as a couple months ago I was considering GTR to the that if I had run into a really good deal on a 14+ it would've been trade time. And I was balls deep in my build. I was that ready that I would've taken the hit on built motor , boost and the whole bag.
Today I'd have to be finished building but the threat now is if a ZO6 or a 14+ GTR attract my interest. |
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