Another bit of advice is if you have to ask, then it's to much. Not trying to be smart.

Unfortunately there is no such thing as a reliable factory set up either. The latest example is my former beloved STi's, before that MSP's, and on and on. While they may be "more" reliable, there is still a risk. It just feels better because it comes with a warranty.

i see2, thx guys.

don't get me wrong i'm not planning to get it any time soon, some time far in the future perhaps :( hahaha.

ok so TT is mighty expensive. what about superchargers then? are they less costly at all?

Aftermarket turbo kits often have small, stupid problem from time to time. Such as hose couplings coming loose or intercooler piping vibrating against something. They are easy fixes usually, but in general, adding a kit like that is basically adding several new potential failure points that didn't exist before. It's not that it's unreliable, but rather that there are more things that could go wrong.

Obviously a solid install is key in minimizing this, but it's also the reason why aftermarkket turbo kits should only be installed once the owner of the car is somewhat mechanically savvy. You do not want to be running (or towing rather) back to a shop just to fix some little issue that could have been done in your driveway in 5 minutes. I exprerienced this the hard way many moons ago. Seeing as you have time, spend it by learning about how the system works as well as from other people's experiences. It'll save you a great deal of headache in the long run.

Good Luck!

How many of you saying that all aftermarket kits have problems actually have either one of the twin turbo kits mentioned? I would agree with your statements to some degree on other platforms, or if we were talking about some cheap ebay kits here. I mean i have seen cars that blow IC pipes off all the time. They usually have cheap clamps, no beads, no brackets, or don't have proper flexible couplers to accommodate the engine movement. There are numerous other similar issues i have seen with other platforms, that i have never seen or even heard about with either kit mentioned here.

Not to be pedantic, but the GT-R is actually classed as a clutchless manual transmission, not at automatic. Same goes for the PDK.

clutchless manual transmission...but the fact is to get the car to move forward, you just dump it into 'D' and use the flappy paddle gearbox, right? seems automatic enough.

edit: huh...i guess semi-manual transmission is the correct way to call it.

:iagree: You can't really compare an normal auto trans to one of those.

Now Chris, you know this is the internet and using logic/facts is not allowed.

ok thx, but guys u havent answered my previous question.

For all you 370z owners who had their Z turbocharged or supercharged:

What is the total price difference between an SC and a TT, for the kit + installation ( i hear TT's take way more time to install) + all other parts u need ( u guys sed TT need a whole lotta other mods such as oilcoolers, exhaust etc.) A ballpark price wud be great thx ;D :D :D:D

thank you very much.

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The delta is anywhere between ~3-5k-ish, but the fun factor difference is priceless.....

Anytime you add FI to any car you will need additional cooling capacity for just about every fluid in the vehicle!!

BTW, an added plus is that I get an additional ~3mpg and ~200Whp with a TT set-up!!! How about that!!

if you are getting 3mpg more with a TT kit the im not sure you are enjoying it to it's fullest. ;)

At the minimum, you'll need just an oil cooler. So figure in $8k for the Stage 1 TT and about $6500 for the Stage 1 SC with oil cooler. Labor charges for the SC is cheaper than TT. So be looking at under $11k with the TT kit professionally installed and tuned.

haha oh crap... thats a lot of power
but theres a large difference in price as well.
Im almost there for the SC but still far off for the TT. i think ill go with the SC

Thanks ppl :D