Zen and the next level for Project Mothra

Baker · 04-09-2010, 01:01 PM

Ever since our first discussions about Project Mothra, people have been encouraging us to explore forced induction. But, after discussions of the "Zen" nature of true Japanese tuning and how it's not all about the HP, plus the amazing results we got from Smoky's tune on our car that added only 20-25 wheel HP, but made a world of difference, we were perplexed. Should we venture down the FI road, given we already have what is probably the most perfect 370Z setup imaginable? Or, if we do go that route, do we do it Mothra-style and really blow it out? What do you guys think?

Trips · 04-09-2010, 01:10 PM

Balls to the Wall!!! Take no Prisoners

LaSeeno · 04-09-2010, 01:12 PM

You are asking us questions that only you have the answers to.

I've just always wanted to say that.

TT setup. Please do it.

m4a1mustang · 04-09-2010, 01:12 PM

FI. The car looks like it has 500+ hp. You know the drill.

96bigbody · 04-09-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

FI. The car looks like it has 500+ hp. You know the drill.

Vegitto-kun · 04-09-2010, 01:49 PM

internet says

phelan · 04-09-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker-Jackson Nissan

Ever since our first discussions about Project Mothra, people have been encouraging us to explore forced induction. But, after discussions of the "Zen" nature of true Japanese tuning and how it's not all about the HP, plus the amazing results we got from Smoky's tune on our car that added only 20-25 wheel HP, but made a world of difference, we were perplexed. Should we venture down the FI road, given we already have what is probably the most perfect 370Z setup imaginable? Or, if we do go that route, do we do it Mothra-style and really blow it out? What do you guys think?

I think you answered your own question there, boys.

nuTinmuch · 04-09-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker-Jackson Nissan

Ever since our first discussions about Project Mothra, people have been encouraging us to explore forced induction. But, after discussions of the "Zen" nature of true Japanese tuning and how it's not all about the HP, plus the amazing results we got from Smoky's tune on our car that added only 20-25 wheel HP, but made a world of difference, we were perplexed. Should we venture down the FI road, given we already have what is probably the most perfect 370Z setup imaginable? Or, if we do go that route, do we do it Mothra-style and really blow it out? What do you guys think?

Make it something the entire community can be proud of.

Twin Turbo.

Baker · 04-09-2010, 04:25 PM

Not many takers on the zen approach, huh? We actually spent quite some time with John P. of http://maydaygarage.com/ who makes a pretty adamant argument for understanding the subtleties of true Japanese tuning. And make no mistake, Mothra is a potent beast now. The rush of power is immediate. Every single added drop of performance and power is accessible, almost by shear intuition. It's clear that The Master's work has made a difference.

That said, a Smoky-style burnout (by a professional driver down a closed-course that vaguely resembles Westheimer) by virtue of a few hundred extra horses might be fun, too. We just think maybe this car deserves a kit nobody's seen before.

It looks like you feel the same way.

Keep the comments coming on facebook: Project Mothra | Facebook . As we said, this is only the beginning.

phelan · 04-09-2010, 04:27 PM

Oh I'm all for the 'zen' approach. But your own website says you'd build a beast that cannot be contained. You don't want it contained?

Forced induction is the way to go

Baker · 04-09-2010, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

Oh I'm all for the 'zen' approach. But your own website says you'd build a beast that cannot be contained. You don't want it contained?

Forced induction is the way to go

RCZ · 04-09-2010, 05:03 PM

N/A high revving if you want Zen. I would looove to see NA.... but I'd be pretty happy to see a built supercharger setup too. I don't know that I would like to see another TT built block car though...

Either way this has been a fantastic build so far.

370Zsteve · 04-10-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

N/A high revving if you want Zen. I would looove to see NA.... but I'd be pretty happy to see a built supercharger setup too. I don't know that I would like to see another TT built block car though...

Either way this has been a fantastic build so far.

x2

Kyle@STILLEN · 04-10-2010, 01:46 PM

I say you ship that car out here, let us build a motor and supercharger for you, and let's see what this puppy can do! I know you want this car to be different, and I promise you, I have enough ideas in my head to make it different...

Real Mothra isn't very "zen"

370Zsteve · 04-12-2010, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle@STILLEN

I say you ship that car out here, let us build a motor and supercharger for you, and let's see what this puppy can do! I know you want this car to be different, and I promise you, I have enough ideas in my head to make it different...

Someone at Baker-Jackson should take Stillen up on this. Huge marketing potential, guys. The result could easily wind up in Road & Track.

Well?

View Poll Results: What's the best route for making Mothra really fly?
NO F.I. -- appreciate the zen of Smoky's tune and concentrate on becoming a driver to go faster.	10	14.71%
Off-the-rack Turbo set-up like a GReddy, Stillen, or similar for a real-world test.	15	22.06%
Go all out -- money is no object. Get Smoky or someone else to design a kit especially for this car.	43	63.24%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

04-09-2010, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Baker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 310 Drives: Top Secret 370Z Rep Power: 16	Zen and the next level for Project Mothra Ever since our first discussions about Project Mothra, people have been encouraging us to explore forced induction. But, after discussions of the "Zen" nature of true Japanese tuning and how it's not all about the HP, plus the amazing results we got from Smoky's tune on our car that added only 20-25 wheel HP, but made a world of difference, we were perplexed. Should we venture down the FI road, given we already have what is probably the most perfect 370Z setup imaginable? Or, if we do go that route, do we do it Mothra-style and really blow it out? What do you guys think? Last edited by Baker; 04-09-2010 at 01:18 PM.

04-09-2010, 01:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,733 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Balls to the Wall!!! Take no Prisoners __________________ Last edited by Trips; 04-09-2010 at 01:14 PM.

04-09-2010, 01:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	FI. The car looks like it has 500+ hp. You know the drill. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-09-2010, 04:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 39 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3407	Oh I'm all for the 'zen' approach. But your own website says you'd build a beast that cannot be contained. You don't want it contained? Forced induction is the way to go __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-09-2010, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
LaSeeno Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 129 Drives: NA Rep Power: 17	You are asking us questions that only you have the answers to. I've just always wanted to say that. TT setup. Please do it.

04-09-2010, 01:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 263	internet says

04-09-2010, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Baker Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 310 Drives: Top Secret 370Z Rep Power: 16	Not many takers on the zen approach, huh? We actually spent quite some time with John P. of http://maydaygarage.com/ who makes a pretty adamant argument for understanding the subtleties of true Japanese tuning. And make no mistake, Mothra is a potent beast now. The rush of power is immediate. Every single added drop of performance and power is accessible, almost by shear intuition. It's clear that The Master's work has made a difference. That said, a Smoky-style burnout (by a professional driver down a closed-course that vaguely resembles Westheimer) by virtue of a few hundred extra horses might be fun, too. We just think maybe this car deserves a kit nobody's seen before. It looks like you feel the same way. Keep the comments coming on facebook: Project Mothra \| Facebook . As we said, this is only the beginning.

04-09-2010, 05:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	N/A high revving if you want Zen. I would looove to see NA.... but I'd be pretty happy to see a built supercharger setup too. I don't know that I would like to see another TT built block car though... Either way this has been a fantastic build so far.

04-10-2010, 01:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kyle@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 626 Drives: Toyota Tundra Rep Power: 307	I say you ship that car out here, let us build a motor and supercharger for you, and let's see what this puppy can do! I know you want this car to be different, and I promise you, I have enough ideas in my head to make it different... Real Mothra isn't very "zen"

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