ocfoilist

Hey Ocfoilist,

I was wondering - if you don't mind sharing - what FI winded up sharing with you? In particular with the idea of going FI with your current Z or waiting for a new Z? I know I sent them an email as well bc what you are debating against I am as well-not sure if I will make my Z a 'project' car or look to go either with a new Z or a different platform altogether. I thought I would send you a message instead of putting you on the spot with what they told you etc.

Thanks in advance
-Mike (NecioVato)

Hey, where did you get your Venture Shield done? Im in LA, but I'm willing to travel a bit.

Hey, where in LA did you get the clear coat applied to your Z? Just but one myself and live in the area.

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

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...

Seb actually installed mine. I don't think FI does any of the tt installs. They'll just recommend Seb if the customer is in So Cal. Even a lot of out of state customers ship their car's to Seb for...

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...

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.

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...

Just swap in a vr38. I can get you a brand new long block for 13k

Or just do what most Californians are doing and move to Texas :rofl2: No smog issues and similar driving year-round weather (just way hotter).

Can confirm... i'm in Mass. Z's are stored for 6 months of the year. Only benefit is it keeps the miles down and something to look forward to, but it's depressing

There are good reasons to move out of California but smog isn't one of them. I have no problem getting my car smogged. :tup: I certainly wouldn't move to a state where you can't drive your car 6...

Option #3: Swap the VR30DDTT motor into your current Z.

New body style still hasn't won me over yet. I will wait for the nismo to come out. I'll plan accordingly then. Wouldn't mind have 3 Nismos. Haha

The VQ with a quality TT kit is more reliable. The VR30's have issues stock from all of what I am hearing. If the OP wants 700whp or more then a VQ is where he needs to be.

They are direct injected right? I'm always seeing Sebastian @specialty posting pics of before and after cleanings... apparently gets nasty in there because of the direct injection.

So I kinda relate to where you are coming from - the decision is even harder due to the new Z coming out. On one hand - to do the boosting - one is looking at $20k for doing it right with a shop or...