New Z or TT my 370?

ocfoilist · 06-17-2022, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Yes gtr engine. Drops in with some modifications to make everything work. If you’re going to spend money on a FI TT Kit with supporting mods. Vr38 makes the most sense.

I don't think this would be route I would take but I'm curious if anyone on the forum has successfully done this and what the final out-the-door costs for all of it was.

NecioVato · 06-17-2022, 09:20 PM

Something you could do - is send a request out to FI. Great bunch there and they are quick to answer questions and can probably give you a ballpark.
Heck they had the new Z so they could probably comment on if its best to wait and do an exhaust and DP and tune from there with the new platform or go with the 370z with a TT kit to meet your expectations etc.

Spooler · 06-17-2022, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ocfoilist

I don't think this would be route I would take but I'm curious if anyone on the forum has successfully done this and what the final out-the-door costs for all of it was.

It's been done on two drift cars. A Standalone is a must have.

ocfoilist · 06-19-2022, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NecioVato

Something you could do - is send a request out to FI. Great bunch there and they are quick to answer questions and can probably give you a ballpark.
Heck they had the new Z so they could probably comment on if its best to wait and do an exhaust and DP and tune from there with the new platform or go with the 370z with a TT kit to meet your expectations etc.

That's a great idea. I will reach out to them tomorrow and see what they say.

VHRpurr · 06-19-2022, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ocfoilist

The GT-R engine? Interesting...does that really just drop into a 370? What is involved with an engine swap like that? That's about 500-550hp, right?

LOL, nothing except a VQ37VHR will "drop in". I was in the same boat between TT'ing the Nismo Z or buying the new one. However.....

1.) Dealer markups WILL be insane, and being in Cali you'll probably, no, WILL have to go out of state to find a non marked up honest dealer, and that may be between North Carlina to New Mexico or anywhere in between... Hope you have frequent flyer miles saved up...

2.) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Although I feel the new Z looks good, it doesn't look nearly as sexy as my '16 Nismo....

3.) As for emissions... short of driving a Prius or Tesla, you'll get state ref'd hand over fist, plus the EPA starting Jan. 1 to target louder than stock exhaust cars via cameras. Read the article here https://www.autoweek.com/news/techno...%20the%20state.

Lastly.... assuming you don't want to pay over MSPR, enjoy the looks of the new Z, will keep that new Z stock performance wise, AND make plenty of $$$ as to not go broke in Commie'fornia and reaaaaaaaally need to live in Cali, sure, buy the new one. Otherwise.......

Honestly, I'm all about the handling, not straight line stuff. I'm contemplating to sell my Nismo and get into something better handling.

cv129 · 06-19-2022, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ocfoilist

I don't think this would be route I would take but I'm curious if anyone on the forum has successfully done this and what the final out-the-door costs for all of it was.

Don't know if he's on here, search for member "bbrblackwell" on Instagram, he has a SC'd 2014 Nismo, now getting a VR38. Last I checked, engine assembly is done, surgery scheduled for May.

VHRpurr · 06-19-2022, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Don't know if he's on here, search for member "bbrblackwell" on Instagram, he has a SC'd 2014 Nismo, now getting a VR38. Last I checked, engine assembly is done, surgery scheduled for May.

You lost me at "instagram".....

SeeThruHead · 06-19-2022, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VHRpurr

You lost me at "instagram".....

ocfoilist · 06-22-2022, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NecioVato

Something you could do - is send a request out to FI. Great bunch there and they are quick to answer questions and can probably give you a ballpark.
Heck they had the new Z so they could probably comment on if its best to wait and do an exhaust and DP and tune from there with the new platform or go with the 370z with a TT kit to meet your expectations etc.

Thanks for this suggestion. I did reach out to FI and chatted with them extensively. They gave me a lot of good feedback along with some specific pros and cons. After talking with them, I don't think I am going down this road given that I am in CA.

*J*ap***V*et* · 06-22-2022, 02:20 PM

I think if it were me I'd see what I could get out of the 370 and take that money and throw it at a newer Z/Supra. The reason I say that is it will be less immediate potential for headache. You can have a newer vehicle already boosted. So many people are ambitious about boost and it really is expensive plus the odd chance something goes awry.

ocfoilist · 06-22-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by *J*ap***V*et*

I think if it were me I'd see what I could get out of the 370 and take that money and throw it at a newer Z/Supra. The reason I say that is it will be less immediate potential for headache. You can have a newer vehicle already boosted. So many people are ambitious about boost and it really is expensive plus the odd chance something goes awry.

I think that is the way I am leaning at this point, although I don't know if it will be a new Z or something else entirely.

*J*ap***V*et* · 06-22-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ocfoilist

I think that is the way I am leaning at this point, although I don't know if it will be a new Z or something else entirely.

That is exactly what I plan to do. You think it takes 10 to 13k to boost your vehicle properly (just a rough estimate) and if you have 10k to boost you have 10k to get a newer platform. I am shooting for the high side but I don't think that you can honestly boost for under 10. Plus tune and whatever other parts you may require along the way it isn't worth it in my opinion.

ocfoilist · 06-22-2022, 03:14 PM

I've decided to sell my Z. I love the car and it's in great condition. But I just can't do anything else to it while living in CA and I don't plan on moving out of state. It's going to be hard to modify new cars as well so it's a difficult situation to be sure.

redondoaveb · 06-22-2022, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ocfoilist

I've decided to sell my Z. I love the car and it's in great condition. But I just can't do anything else to it while living in CA and I don't plan on moving out of state. It's going to be hard to modify new cars as well so it's a difficult situation to be sure.

I'm in So Cal and just registered my car. Just got to know the right people

NecioVato · 06-22-2022, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I'm in So Cal and just registered my car. Just got to know the right people

I'm just wondering (not to hijack the thread) - but it seems like most people don't have many or any issues when going FI when using FI as the installer and Seb as the tuner - not to say something can't happen but it seems from watching YouTube, looking at this forum - that it seems to be mostly when people do the install themselves or use shops that aren't used to working on Nissans that problems occur.
I guess what I am getting at is - boosting the Z correctly is an expensive endeavor to begin with - but would be safer to have Fast Intentions handle it - you typically don't have a lot of issues etc?

06-17-2022, 09:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
NecioVato Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 319 Drives: 2017 Black Nismo Z Rep Power: 19786	Something you could do - is send a request out to FI. Great bunch there and they are quick to answer questions and can probably give you a ballpark. Heck they had the new Z so they could probably comment on if its best to wait and do an exhaust and DP and tune from there with the new platform or go with the 370z with a TT kit to meet your expectations etc. ocfoilist likes this.

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Jap**Vet* Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 479 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 115133	I think if it were me I'd see what I could get out of the 370 and take that money and throw it at a newer Z/Supra. The reason I say that is it will be less immediate potential for headache. You can have a newer vehicle already boosted. So many people are ambitious about boost and it really is expensive plus the odd chance something goes awry. ocfoilist likes this.

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ocfoilist Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 202 Drives: 09 Blue 6m 370zT/S/N Rep Power: 16	Posting for sale I've decided to sell my Z. I love the car and it's in great condition. But I just can't do anything else to it while living in CA and I don't plan on moving out of state. It's going to be hard to modify new cars as well so it's a difficult situation to be sure. NecioVato and Jap**Vet* like this. __________________ Proud owner of a new 167.2 inch, 3278 lb baby Z! Stillen CBE & G3 Intake // Stillen Lightweight pulley // Stillen Oil Cooler // Goodridge Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines // ACT HDSS Clutch& Alum Flywheel Last edited by ocfoilist; 06-22-2022 at 04:10 PM.