Isayimandrew's Twin Turbo Build

NecioVato · 05-09-2023, 09:54 PM

So - for me I ‘think’ I have come to the conclusion that my current Z is going to be a ‘keeper’ so that being said - FI is always on the mind. Would love for the Z to be a little bit faster etc. While I think the NEW Z is nice as well - with current prices and honestly - really wanting a different platform for a 2nd car - I just want to make my current Z a ‘project car’ which has me asking all these questions when it comes to FI.
Right now - FI is a little more down the road - I’m trying to make all the other pieces etc be a priority vs going FI since I am looking at keeping this car as a ‘keeper/project car’ for the future. IDK - though - but @OP - your build is really really nice and clean. I can’t wait to see what your end result is etc.

Spooler · 05-09-2023, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NecioVato

So - for me I ‘think’ I have come to the conclusion that my current Z is going to be a ‘keeper’ so that being said - FI is always on the mind. Would love for the Z to be a little bit faster etc. While I think the NEW Z is nice as well - with current prices and honestly - really wanting a different platform for a 2nd car - I just want to make my current Z a ‘project car’ which has me asking all these questions when it comes to FI.
Right now - FI is a little more down the road - I’m trying to make all the other pieces etc be a priority vs going FI since I am looking at keeping this car as a ‘keeper/project car’ for the future. IDK - though - but @OP - your build is really really nice and clean. I can’t wait to see what your end result is etc.

Biggest thing that can help you is doing your research. FI on a stock block is iffy at beast. It can get expensive quick. I have hurt two built motors. It's not fun.

NecioVato · 05-09-2023, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Biggest thing that can help you is doing your research. FI on a stock block is iffy at beast. It can get expensive quick. I have hurt two built motors. It's not fun.

100% - you are a wealth of knowledge and when you say something CAN/CAN’T be done - I do take note of it. Part of the reason why I think - keep it full bolt-on and look for suspension upgrades - it does make more sense than going FI - hence why I look at FI as the last part of the build as a whole. Bc I know its probably cheaper to go another platform than to try to make a NA motor driven platform into a FI platform vs going with something like a manual Supra or even the new Z so you are starting somewhere cheaper etc.

Spooler · 05-10-2023, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NecioVato

100% - you are a wealth of knowledge and when you say something CAN/CAN’T be done - I do take note of it. Part of the reason why I think - keep it full bolt-on and look for suspension upgrades - it does make more sense than going FI - hence why I look at FI as the last part of the build as a whole. Bc I know its probably cheaper to go another platform than to try to make a NA motor driven platform into a FI platform vs going with something like a manual Supra or even the new Z so you are starting somewhere cheaper etc.

If you want it to be a track car a suspension and diff upgrade can do wonders. Then time in the seat. FI cars are hard to keep cool on the track. It can be done but it get's expensive quick.

isayimandrew · 05-10-2023, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NecioVato

So - for me I ‘think’ I have come to the conclusion that my current Z is going to be a ‘keeper’ so that being said - FI is always on the mind. Would love for the Z to be a little bit faster etc. While I think the NEW Z is nice as well - with current prices and honestly - really wanting a different platform for a 2nd car - I just want to make my current Z a ‘project car’ which has me asking all these questions when it comes to FI.
Right now - FI is a little more down the road - I’m trying to make all the other pieces etc be a priority vs going FI since I am looking at keeping this car as a ‘keeper/project car’ for the future. IDK - though - but @OP - your build is really really nice and clean. I can’t wait to see what your end result is etc.

Thanks! this is my "keeper" car too so thats why I decided to dump a bunch of money into it lol

NecioVato · 05-10-2023, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by isayimandrew

Thanks! this is my "keeper" car too so thats why I decided to dump a bunch of money into it lol

I totally get it; I feel the same way. My plan right now is to keep it FBO and then look at the suspension mods and some ‘minor’ cosmetic mods. Then at that point - hoping to have a 2nd vehicle that will be OEM+ (can never leave a car stock haha); and then probably go down the rabbithole of FI. At least that is the plan.
When it came to the new Z coming out - I was all about it and definitely wanted to get one - but after seeing the reviews have been less than stellar, the fact its more of a GT car than a sports car - I just feel I would rather have my current Z than the new one.

I’ve been following your build on Instagram and on this thread and can’t wait to see the results you get etc. Definitely keep this thread updated

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NecioVato Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 334 Drives: 2017 Black Nismo Z Rep Power: 19788	So - for me I ‘think’ I have come to the conclusion that my current Z is going to be a ‘keeper’ so that being said - FI is always on the mind. Would love for the Z to be a little bit faster etc. While I think the NEW Z is nice as well - with current prices and honestly - really wanting a different platform for a 2nd car - I just want to make my current Z a ‘project car’ which has me asking all these questions when it comes to FI. Right now - FI is a little more down the road - I’m trying to make all the other pieces etc be a priority vs going FI since I am looking at keeping this car as a ‘keeper/project car’ for the future. IDK - though - but @OP - your build is really really nice and clean. I can’t wait to see what your end result is etc.