Going boosted nearing 100k miles?

jwick

You're 20 so you are going to do what you want but I recommend having the following prior to boosting a NA car:

- Zero loan balance on the car
- $6-8k in cash reserve for the 'Oh shit my motor let go fund'
- You are maxing out your retirement savings (IRA/401k/etc.)
- You can pony up all the cash up front for kit/install/tune without using CC interest

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theDreamer

You forgot one:
- Another car for when something does go wrong and you need to get to work.

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xnick101

Let's be real here. If I had this much at the age of 20 I would living in my own house and sending my GTR off to alpha to be built for 1000+ whp. I have the cash to pay for the kit and install, and $2000 saved up just in case motor blows up, although with 450 hp I don't see this happening. Maybe I'll turn down even more and run like 425 hp until the car is paid off. The motor blowing will always be on the back of mind but there are lots of people running more than 500 whp with no issues.

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SouthArk370Z

There's some great advice for you, OP. Ie, get your ducks in a row first and then worry about your big-boy toys.

But I know I wouldn't have listened to such sage advice when I was 20 yo. As others have mentioned, there is nothing wrong with using a "well broken in" engine as long as it is still in good shape. Just remember to stash away enough money for major repairs in case the feces hits the fan (you need to do that any time you go to FI).

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