Jim Wolf Cam testing for the VQ37VHR -- Results inside!

Whjaxn17 · 02-07-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

When it comes time to rebuild, go with Forged pistons with 12.5:1 and I beat you will hit 400+hp at the wheel. You may want to upgrade the rods too but the factory ones may be just fine. I would use better rod bolts though.

I was really just wanting to get some more power out of it to enjoy while I saved money along. The future of this car, all things permitting, is for it to be force fed. There are a lot of great kits out there that I've looked at, but after what Forged Performance and FI posted up on instagram yesterday, there seems to be one clear option.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BthF0yXH..._web_copy_link

Elmo370z · 02-07-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Whjaxn17

I was really just wanting to get some more power out of it to enjoy while I saved money along. The future of this car, all things permitting, is for it to be force fed. There are a lot of great kits out there that I've looked at, but after what Forged Performance and FI posted up on instagram yesterday, there seems to be one clear option.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BthF0yXH..._web_copy_link

You better ready to drop some coin you want to attain those power levels. That’s a 40-50k build and I felt like all aspect still were not covered to support that power.

Hotrodz · 02-07-2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

You better ready to drop some coin you want to attain those power levels. That’s a 40-50k build and I felt like all aspect still were not covered to support that power.

Maybe not that much but from scratch no less than 35k. Regardless get to drop some serious coin!

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Elmo370z · 02-08-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Maybe not that much but from scratch no less than 35k. Regardless get to drop some serious coin!

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If I’m going that high in power I’m doing a billet crank.That FI kit isn’t cheap. That’s almost 20k right there, plus built motor to support all that is at least 10k. Plus everything thing else is at least another 10k.

Hotrodz · 02-08-2019, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

If I’m going that high in power I’m doing a billet crank.That FI kit isn’t cheap. That’s almost 20k right there, plus built motor to support all that is at least 10k. Plus everything thing else is at least another 10k.

LOL, you can easily spend 40k but remember not everything that glitters is not gold. I have gone back and forth on what is needed versus wants. If you want to rev in the 8k range a billet crank would be optional. That crank is 3k and a 6 month wait. More than likely something else is going fail before the crank. Let's face it when you jump to doing a high performance build all bets are off as a $15 part can cause and often does cause catastrophic failure. So with kiss and a prayer we venture were few dare.

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Rusty · 02-08-2019, 02:09 PM

It doesn't have to be a $15.00 part. I've seen a #6 screw take a motor out.

Hotrodz · 02-08-2019, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

It doesn't have to be a $15.00 part. I've seen a #6 screw take a motor out.

Case in point, we lost a space shuttle to a $2.50 O ring!

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Spooler · 02-11-2019, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Maybe not that much but from scratch no less than 35k. Regardless get to drop some serious coin!

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Elmo is right... LOL Ask me how I know.

Whjaxn17 · 02-11-2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

You better ready to drop some coin you want to attain those power levels. That’s a 40-50k build and I felt like all aspect still were not covered to support that power.

I don't necessarily want to shoot for that power level, just that seeing that these kit are steadily being pushed is good to see. Pushing breaks stuff, which opens the opportunity to make it better. I think I'd be pretty content at about 500-550whp, personally.

I don't think I could stand the down time and not having my car for 6-8 months, a year, whatever a build like that takes...buuuuuuut if I were, I've got Kevin's # at FI. Now, about that money...

Elmo370z · 02-11-2019, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Whjaxn17

I don't necessarily want to shoot for that power level, just that seeing that these kit are steadily being pushed is good to see. Pushing breaks stuff, which opens the opportunity to make it better. I think I'd be pretty content at about 500-550whp, personally.

I don't think I could stand the down time and not having my car for 6-8 months, a year, whatever a build like that takes...buuuuuuut if I were, I've got Kevin's # at FI. Now, about that money...

Well downtime
Is the name of the game, when it comes to building a proper motor. Why do you think great machine shops are backed 3-8 months.

Whjaxn17 · 02-11-2019, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Well downtime
Is the name of the game, when it comes to building a proper motor. Why do you think great machine shops are backed 3-8 months.

That's what I'm saying. I know it's part of the process, just a part I wouldn't personally want to deal with. Having 4 figure power is fun, I'm sure. I just have a hard time thinking you can really put that down on the street. I daily my Z, but I do have a second vehicle that is available in case of down time, just not a path I think I want to venture down, at least not right now.

Everybody has a different plan for their car, and I love seeing these things pushed to know what they're capable of, but I don't have the funds or the want to. Mid 500s would likely have me totally content.

Spooler · 02-11-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Well downtime
Is the name of the game, when it comes to building a proper motor. Why do you think great machine shops are backed 3-8 months.

That is why you spend 1700 for a junk yard motor and build that.

Elmo370z · 02-11-2019, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

That is why you spend 1700 for a junk yard motor and build that.

Or spend 600 on a running long block

with 9,000 miles

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