Is the Z NOT a tuner friendly car?

BigT · 04-23-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Wow, that coulda been spent on rice!

Happy wife, happy life my man.

RoshDawg · 04-23-2013, 04:53 PM

There's a similar thread like this on a 911 forum I go on. I would rather take a high revving 332hp engine with high precision at high rpm's (where you should actually be when you drive hard) than a low revving 400hp Evo that feels like every other aftermarket tuned turbo car out there. I don't give 2 chits about low end torque as I'm not a stop light racer. I don't give 1 chit about crazy hp figures or what stage your turbo'd car is at. I care about engine characteristics, and the VQ engine screams character. Especially when you're over 6K rpms.

wstar · 04-23-2013, 06:19 PM

^ Now if only they'd give us an oil pump that doesn't grenade at 8K

gbrettin · 04-23-2013, 08:37 PM

OP - GTM is making a Turn Key twin turbo kit for about $6,000 which will net you roughly 450-500whp. I doubt you would need much more than that on a DD.

chrischhorn · 04-23-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

OP - GTM is making a Turn Key twin turbo kit for about $6,000 which will net you roughly 450-500whp. I doubt you would need much more than that on a DD.

An actual response??

Gauge · 04-23-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

OP - GTM is making a Turn Key twin turbo kit for about $6,000 which will net you roughly 450-500whp. I doubt you would need much more than that on a DD.

Plus installation and you are looking at more than 1/3 the price of the car off the lot.

gbrettin · 04-23-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gauge

Plus installation and you are looking at more than 1/3 the price of the car off the lot.

Yeah but you get the same HP of a GTR, if not more, at a fraction of the cost. The OP also mentioned he has some experience modding cars.

It sounds like the BigT needs boost on his Z. I really don't blame him. The Z is quick but not OMG quick. ...

Maybe my perception has been skewed from sport bikes...

BigT · 04-23-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

OP - GTM is making a Turn Key twin turbo kit for about $6,000 which will net you roughly 450-500whp. I doubt you would need much more than that on a DD.

Yes, I've been keeping an eye on that thread very closely. I have my reasons as to why I would supercharge vs turbo which can be saved for another discussion one day.

asdfsammich · 04-23-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

... smoked by a Toyota Camry v6 ...

Breaking news! OP discovers factory FI responds to mods better than NA!

And Jungle gets smoked by yet another Camry!

I can't a start a poll on my phone, but it'd be funny if someone did to see what people think are the main causes of jungle getting smoked by camrys lols.

Tapatalk2 ...

Zoren 370 · 04-23-2013, 11:29 PM

On the List? Is eating rice daily makes you a RICER too?

JungleZ · 04-23-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by asdfsammich

Breaking news! OP discovers factory FI responds to mods better than NA!

And Jungle gets smoked by yet another Camry!

I can't a start a poll on my phone, but it'd be funny if someone did to see what people think are the main causes of jungle getting smoked by camrys lols.

Tapatalk2 ...

I've never been smoked by a Camry, i actually can launch the hell out of this car. Unfortunately all of my driving is city, stop light to stop light. Having to floor it past 5-6K RPM just to get past the AccordV6 gets old. Yet again i got into this car for the looks and of course the handling which dont let me down at all. However people shouldnt make the same mistake as me if they want a low end torque monster. I should of known my driving situation but i really didnt expect 12-13mpg. If you're going to get that you may as well get a powerful V8. Its not like i hit the canyons everyday.

JARblue · 04-24-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

I've never been smoked by a Camry, i actually can launch the hell out of this car. Unfortunately all of my driving is city, stop light to stop light. Having to floor it past 5-6K RPM just to get past the AccordV6 gets old. Yet again i got into this car for the looks and of course the handling which dont let me down at all. However people shouldnt make the same mistake as me if they want a low end torque monster. I should of known my driving situation but i really didnt expect 12-13mpg. If you're going to get that you may as well get a powerful V8. Its not like i hit the canyons everyday.

Sounds to me like you just need some self-discipline. Why do you have to beat every car off the line, anyway? Either race the guy or just ignore him. I beat cars off the line all the time without going past 4K RPMs, but when that Camry or V6 Accord floors it, I typically don't bother unless I need in their lane.

Btw, you keep talking about how V6 Accords are as fast as this car - I drove a 2004 V6 Accord 6MT (250 hp 180 tq) for the first year of Z ownership, and it never came close to the Z regardless whether we launch from stop or rolling. That's with me driving the Accord and my wife driving the Z. It's not a contest, so I'll thank you to stop making those comparisons. Yes, when you don't want to rev past 4K RPMs, a V6 sedan at WOT will likely pass you. Do something about it (go WOT and you'll easily smoke them) or just deal with it (ignore them)

chrischhorn · 04-24-2013, 12:08 AM

M370 manifold and get your low to mid end power. does wonders. Probably one of the best drivability mods you can get. At least yours is only leased jungle, so you'll be out of your car before you know it

wstar · 04-24-2013, 12:59 AM

The best drivability mod on the planet is upgrading driver skill

griff5k · 04-24-2013, 06:52 AM

Don't get married... Unless you plan on driving your Z into a tree as headache medicine.
I think in your case that's 2 birds one stone?

Meh...get married, its a good time.

04-23-2013, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 16	There's a similar thread like this on a 911 forum I go on. I would rather take a high revving 332hp engine with high precision at high rpm's (where you should actually be when you drive hard) than a low revving 400hp Evo that feels like every other aftermarket tuned turbo car out there. I don't give 2 chits about low end torque as I'm not a stop light racer. I don't give 1 chit about crazy hp figures or what stage your turbo'd car is at. I care about engine characteristics, and the VQ engine screams character. Especially when you're over 6K rpms. ZMan8 and Bucketlist2012 like this. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

04-23-2013, 06:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	^ Now if only they'd give us an oil pump that doesn't grenade at 8K __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

04-24-2013, 12:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
chrischhorn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mililani, HI Posts: 1,566 Drives: 2014 Juke Nismo RS Rep Power: 17	M370 manifold and get your low to mid end power. does wonders. Probably one of the best drivability mods you can get. At least yours is only leased jungle, so you'll be out of your car before you know it Joepro likes this. __________________ R.I.P. 8/01/13 1SlowZ One day I'll have another....

04-24-2013, 12:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	The best drivability mod on the planet is upgrading driver skill UNKNOWN_370, Rusty, diddy535 and 1 others like this. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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