TT or NA?

Originally Posted by crazy4oldcars

If you had started with a Sport or a NISMO, you would have been closer to your goal already.
Bolt-on parts on a NA motor will get you around 340HP at the back wheels on a stick shift. (A little less with an AT.). A NISMO starts around 295 RWHP, a Sport with about 15 - 18 HP less, with a better diff on both (not a great one, a better one).
If you were going to build a higher HP car, you're probably starting from a good place, since the motor, trans and body are the same thru the line, but be aware you will have to change a LOT of parts to make it work. I would be leery of running a stock motor over about the 450 RWHP mark. (I haven't looked at the forced induction kits, so I don't know offhand what kind of power they make.)
Our cars are quick out of the box, but mustangs and comatose (snerk. WTG spell check! Comaros) are faster, with more options to upgrade. You have to WANT to drive something everyone else doesn't have, and be willing to spend a few dimes to upgrade. If all you want is fast and loud (shudder), there are cheaper options.



Kirk B.

Originally Posted by ajmarz_

You’re absolutely right! Driving something different is exactly why I got the Z! A lot of people in my area have muscle cars and focuses I wanted something different I’m not looking for insane speeds I’m happy with around 360-400 hp I understand it’s a v6 and an auto. I wasn’t able to find a nismo or sport in my budget and I also got a great deal on the 7AT. I’m really just looking for guidance with what bolt ons can get me to that level or if I should forego the bolt ons and save for a high quality turbo kit and installation.

Originally Posted by OptionZero

if buying the car is already ******* with your budget


how the **** you gonna afford a TT set up?

It's easily $10K in parts alone

Originally Posted by ajmarz_

At the time of purchase of the car I had a different job. And yes the particular kit I was looking at was about 13xxx I’m just trying to figure out where to go with this build or whether I should move on to a different car.

Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

13K sounds about right for a kit. But then there's all the other miscellaneous stuff you need. And then there is all the other stuff you should get. And finally there's all the stuff that would be nice to get since you are already tearing the car apart and have easy access to those areas. Then there is the question can I do it myself and not have the Z for a month or more, or do I spend more and have it professionally done in a few weeks.

I don't know what your budget is but seeing that the AT already puts an upper limit on power/torque an SC kit would probably make more sense. Things that you really should get on top of what ever FI you go with are a oil catch can, gauges (oil pressure, boost, AFR). Also don't forget about all the fluids and extra wires, hoses, cables, connectors you'll need will add up. Also probably best to do engine and trans mounts. And then probably a proper diff and diff mount.

Also keep your front crash bar because **** happens.