Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Is it really worth putting a Cold Air Intake on 370z and what HP gains

gsxr750 · 01-23-2012, 01:29 PM

Turbo's work great when new, but after the mileage gets past 50K, they usually need replacement, due to impeller or bearing problems and even carbon build up.

They also put a lot of stress on the motor, they are good for racing apllications , but not that good for driving your car to high mileage standards.

I had an older 85 z turbo that had the turbo replaced 3 times in 40K miles, according to the original owners reciepts. I drove for about 10k and sold it.
Better to go with CUBIC INCHES or Stroking a motor as compared to turbo etc.

01-23-2012, 01:29 PM	#28 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 13	Turbo's work great when new, but after the mileage gets past 50K, they usually need replacement, due to impeller or bearing problems and even carbon build up. They also put a lot of stress on the motor, they are good for racing apllications , but not that good for driving your car to high mileage standards. I had an older 85 z turbo that had the turbo replaced 3 times in 40K miles, according to the original owners reciepts. I drove for about 10k and sold it. Better to go with CUBIC INCHES or Stroking a motor as compared to turbo etc. Last edited by gsxr750; 01-23-2012 at 01:31 PM.