which is better?

beatlebailey · 09-27-2010, 07:48 AM

I was wondering which would be better for cost/HP gain ratio, spending around $3K for bolt on mods,(i.e. catback exaust, test pips, cobb AP, intake, lightened pulleys, dyno tune) or spending $5K on a supercharger?

Cell · 09-27-2010, 10:37 AM

I think you already know the answer to this.

kenchan · 09-27-2010, 10:40 AM

i prefer the sound of tt over sc...

vipor · 09-27-2010, 10:41 AM

3k = 100hp
5k = 200hp

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red6spd · 09-27-2010, 10:50 AM

Well the SC is the better choice. But your looking at about 6k for a SC, then if your not installing yourself add another grand or so for install maybe some mods to go along with the SC. Then of course wave bye bye to your warranty. At least you can switch out intakes or exhaust easily if something ever breaks on the car. Also most those parts you named can be used with a SC. I'm not down playing the SC its just want you want and can handle. A SC is about 2-4 years down the road for me.

m4a1mustang · 09-27-2010, 10:52 AM

SC is going to cost you more than $5k. Think of the supporting mods required for a reliable build.

Red__Zed · 09-27-2010, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

SC is going to cost you more than $5k. Think of the supporting mods required for a reliable build.

+1. Supporting mods are what drive the cost through the roof. And then funky things start breaking...

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i prefer the sound of tt over sc...

And sound is of course, all that matters!

ClemsonWill · 09-27-2010, 12:16 PM

When considering cost per HP gained, the obvious answer is a Supercharger. But as most said there is so much more that goes into installing a reliable supercharger. IMO you should start with the bolt ons then add the supercharger later on. Being that this is your first post I'm assuming you just got the car. Take the time to get to know the car with each added part. This way when you go S/C you will know if the car develops any issues.

09-27-2010, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
beatlebailey Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 1 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	which is better? I was wondering which would be better for cost/HP gain ratio, spending around $3K for bolt on mods,(i.e. catback exaust, test pips, cobb AP, intake, lightened pulleys, dyno tune) or spending $5K on a supercharger?

09-27-2010, 10:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	3k = 100hp 5k = 200hp ... __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

09-27-2010, 10:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Well the SC is the better choice. But your looking at about 6k for a SC, then if your not installing yourself add another grand or so for install maybe some mods to go along with the SC. Then of course wave bye bye to your warranty. At least you can switch out intakes or exhaust easily if something ever breaks on the car. Also most those parts you named can be used with a SC. I'm not down playing the SC its just want you want and can handle. A SC is about 2-4 years down the road for me. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

09-27-2010, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	SC is going to cost you more than $5k. Think of the supporting mods required for a reliable build. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-27-2010, 12:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	When considering cost per HP gained, the obvious answer is a Supercharger. But as most said there is so much more that goes into installing a reliable supercharger. IMO you should start with the bolt ons then add the supercharger later on. Being that this is your first post I'm assuming you just got the car. Take the time to get to know the car with each added part. This way when you go S/C you will know if the car develops any issues. __________________ Slightly modded

09-27-2010, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	I think you already know the answer to this.

09-27-2010, 10:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i prefer the sound of tt over sc...