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So after doing tons of research on the Z I do not see alot of them at my power goal which is 800whp. I am not sure where they are

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Old 10-19-2020, 03:41 PM   #1 (permalink)
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So after doing tons of research on the Z I do not see alot of them at my power goal which is 800whp. I am not sure where they are and if their motors are toast. It is quite expensive to get the car to that power level as you know. I am really looking for another platform at this point that can make the power easier and for cheaper. I also need to factor in the car cost. 10-15k CAD used for a Z where I am. C6 vettes are 25-40k CAD used (This is for reference sake). I have been looking into EVO's but it seems that they too are expensive to mod although I did not do extensive research on that platform. I mean I looked at vettes too but honestly not into American cars and v8's but if I see they make power (800whp) at an affordable price, then I will go with that one. I mean, there has to be a platform that can do it for cheaper than the Z... right? I am not sure where to go from here and what platform to choose. If any of you have recommendations preferably JDM that weigh around the weight of a Z and make power (800whp) for cheaper than the Z please let me know. I am hoping that I can finally find a platform that I am happy with.
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Buy American. That's going to be the easiest and "cheapest" way to make power.
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There's no replacement for displacement. The closer you start to 800, the cheaper it will be to get to 800.
Frankly, I never would have looked at a Z if that was my goal. I would have started with that V8 power.
A '19 Hellcat runs $65k US, a 30k premium over a Nismo, and it's designed for that kind of power. The reliability will already be built in.



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I used it as a reference, since I knew it was right at 800 horses.


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LMAO, my Z will be at 800 plus whp but if you are looking at dollars to whp there are better choices based on dollars.

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LMAO, my Z will be at 800 plus whp but if you are looking at dollars to whp there are better choices based on dollars.

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Such as? Also I cannot afford a new Zl1
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There's no replacement for displacement. The closer you start to 800, the cheaper it will be to get to 800.
Frankly, I never would have looked at a Z if that was my goal. I would have started with that V8 power.
A '19 Hellcat runs $65k US, a 30k premium over a Nismo, and it's designed for that kind of power. The reliability will already be built in.



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A hellcat is way out of my price range... Like I said cheaper than the Z when it gets to 800whp is the goal.
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I guess my point is that hp costs money to do it reliably. I would be scared of any 800 hp car that only cost 35k. Too many corners cut somewhere. Something's gonna let go, either motor or drivetrain.
The only way to reduce the cost is to know what you're doing, do most of the work yourself, and use proven parts, not a kit.


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I guess my point is that hp costs money to do it reliably. I would be scared of any 800 hp car that only cost 35k. Too many corners cut somewhere. Something's gonna let go, either motor or drivetrain.
The only way to reduce the cost is to know what you're doing, do most of the work yourself, and use proven parts, not a kit.


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You ain't getting to 800 whp for less than 35k on a Z or any other platform of the same price. You also need to be prepared for it to brake or blow up. There is always additional cost for high performance. I got five pretty reliable years out of my Fast Intentions TT setup before I blew my OEM motor. She was tuned to a max of 600 whp and I pretty much kept it at 500 to 550 and believe that was more than enough for the street and track. Save yourself so trouble and boost your OEM motor and stay at about 600 whp and you can keep the cost down.

The other option is to get a Miata and boost it to 300whp and walk all over v8s!

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You ain't getting to 800 whp for less than 35k on a Z or any other platform of the same price. You also need to be prepared for it to brake or blow up. There is always additional cost for high performance. I got five pretty reliable years out of my Fast Intentions TT setup before I blew my OEM motor. She was tuned to a max of 600 whp and I pretty much kept it at 500 to 550 and believe that was more than enough for the street and track. Save yourself so trouble and boost your OEM motor and stay at about 600 whp and you can keep the cost down.

The other option is to get a Miata and boost it to 300whp and walk all over v8s!

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How much was the build for 600whp on your stock motor? Even with a built motor 800whp has to be more reliable than 550whp on stock motor? I could be wrong thats just my thinking.
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When you start getting above 500rwhp, you can't have the mindset of looking for "cheap" The build is going to cost you money either through reliability and supporting modifications, or new motors, transmissions, axles, and therapy.


edit: if you're going to BOOST this car, you can't have the "cheap" mindset. N/A is the only way to keep it safe and affordable.
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