$5,000 budget for 370z parts, Need advice.

Ryan@Forged · 08-18-2009, 11:41 AM

Do you want looks or performance? Let me know and I can try and put something together for you

You're close to us too!

rreign · 08-18-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

so you mean you agree w/ me :P

haha, I agree with RCZ and cjanik's set-up for that price range. But I agree with you to save and go FI. Did that make sense?!

Reality · 08-18-2009, 12:07 PM

LoL! those that mentioned FI... $5k is a long way from $20k+ for FI..

OP,
what are your goals? Performance or Show?
If you have are unsure, I would recommend considering working from the ground up.

GL

rreign · 08-18-2009, 12:12 PM

20K?!?! where are you getting your figures from?

theDreamer · 08-18-2009, 12:14 PM

I think FI and FI are getting confused.
FI can mean FI exhaust or Forced Induction.

rreign · 08-18-2009, 12:15 PM

I'll clarify... Forced Induction. LOL, either way though. Neither one is gonna cost 20K

fuct · 08-18-2009, 12:19 PM

10k for the kit, plus bs is close to $14000. now add in "just in case" extras and your closing in on 20k.

rreign · 08-18-2009, 12:37 PM

Well for those of us that have the means and know what we're doing....

THIS + DIY = right around 9k (+ or - a little)

Ryan@Forged · 08-18-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rreign

Well for those of us that have the means and know what we're doing....

THIS + DIY = right around 9k (+ or - a little)

How do you figure? Even if you only calculate the parts alone you have to take into consideration the following:

(estimated prices for simplicity sake, keep in mind different brands have different prices)

$8500 Turbo Kit
$1000-1500 3" exhaust
$300-500 TP/HFC
$2000 Clutch/Flywheel (twin or triple plate)
$550 Boost Controller
$4000 Engine Management/Tuning (Fcon)

Total comes out to $16350 on the conservative side with no labor. All the listed stuff needs to be done plus a few more add ons to support a TT build. Just FYI

Reality · 08-18-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rreign

20K?!?! where are you getting your figures from?

LoL! I have been around for a little bit, and have seen how things work out....
I look forward to your $9k FI thread.

rreign · 08-18-2009, 04:51 PM

Well, I gues we'll find out if it can be done. See I have a lot of things at my disposal so I know the I as in me personally could do this all with just buying the kit. I'm just saying for arguments sake that it CAN be done.

fuct · 08-18-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rreign

Well, I gues we'll find out if it can be done. See I have a lot of things at my disposal so I know the I as in me personally could do this all with just buying the kit. I'm just saying for arguments sake that it CAN be done.

part of my 20k total is for parts that might break. im no novice around a set of tools either, but you wont see me f'in around adding boost to a $40k machine

and if i broke something big........ $$$$$$

rreign · 08-18-2009, 04:59 PM

I can understand all the "what ifs" and I can understand the concerns w/ FI but I'm just saying that with the right resources that it can be done w/ just the purchase of a kit from a company.

Ryan@Forged · 08-18-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rreign

Well, I gues we'll find out if it can be done. See I have a lot of things at my disposal so I know the I as in me personally could do this all with just buying the kit. I'm just saying for arguments sake that it CAN be done.

I too have a lot of things at my disposal.

I can assure you it can not be done DIY for 9K with all the supporting mods you will need.

jerkey · 08-19-2009, 07:50 AM

Im planning on staying away from FI for the time being, at least until the warranty is up. Im looking at Fast Intentions exhaust w/ HFC's right now. Also the Stillen Ultra Long Tube CAI. Any objections to this at all? Or would this sound decent? Hey Ryan i will prolly have some work for you when i get home. Get ready!

08-18-2009, 12:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Reality Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 290 Drives: '06 PPW GT Rep Power: 17	LoL! those that mentioned FI... $5k is a long way from $20k+ for FI.. OP, what are your goals? Performance or Show? If you have are unsure, I would recommend considering working from the ground up. GL __________________ //2005 35th SB #81 [tyra] SOLD //2006 GT PPW SOLD

08-18-2009, 12:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I think FI and FI are getting confused. FI can mean FI exhaust or Forced Induction. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	20K?!?! where are you getting your figures from?

08-18-2009, 12:15 PM	#21 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	I'll clarify... Forced Induction. LOL, either way though. Neither one is gonna cost 20K

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fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	10k for the kit, plus bs is close to $14000. now add in "just in case" extras and your closing in on 20k.

08-18-2009, 12:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	Well for those of us that have the means and know what we're doing.... THIS + DIY = right around 9k (+ or - a little)

08-18-2009, 04:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	Well, I gues we'll find out if it can be done. See I have a lot of things at my disposal so I know the I as in me personally could do this all with just buying the kit. I'm just saying for arguments sake that it CAN be done.

08-18-2009, 04:59 PM	#28 (permalink)
rreign A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Age: 41 Posts: 2,341 Drives: 03 Evo 8 Rep Power: 709	I can understand all the "what ifs" and I can understand the concerns w/ FI but I'm just saying that with the right resources that it can be done w/ just the purchase of a kit from a company.

08-19-2009, 07:50 AM	#30 (permalink)
jerkey Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 67 Drives: 09 370 Sprt Blck 6MT Rep Power: 16	Im planning on staying away from FI for the time being, at least until the warranty is up. Im looking at Fast Intentions exhaust w/ HFC's right now. Also the Stillen Ultra Long Tube CAI. Any objections to this at all? Or would this sound decent? Hey Ryan i will prolly have some work for you when i get home. Get ready!