a few turbo related questions..

[the_doc]

I have a friend who is wanting to have a twin-turbo set up on an imported revup.

 

I've been having a look and the GTM rhd kit but was wondering if anybody had experience with it?

 

Also would it be possible to get a rough estimate on the cost and unexpected expenses by people that have gone the twin-turbo route themselves?

 

Also the ideal power goal is 600+ so are there any weaknesses that need to be addressed pushing numbers that high.

 

Jay.

[mrt]

With 600 bhp " unexpected expenses " might be in the region of 12 points

[GIXXERUK]

Have a read of octets build thread, he has just had twins, 600+ I would think will need forged internals

[GMballistic]

^^ Definitely going to need a built motor for anywhere near 600hp.

 

Ash's build thread (350Z TT) should be of interest to you.

Link: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/78444-zed-tt-gets-a-tart-up/

[evilscorp]

£15K+ and a lot of hassle and time if dealing with GetTheMoney

[the_doc]

Cheers so far everyone, I've got a bit of light reading by the looks of it. I know he's wanting it to look as standard as possible. Not too big of an ask with the position of the turbos etc.

 

Would that be around the 15k mark with a built motor evilscorp?

[andlid]

Is this "friend" able to tinker himself or is it a shop going to do it all?

[the_doc]

It's going to have to be a shop, probably somewhere in Scotland.

 

My 'friend' may be buying my car.

[Grundy]

Cheers so far everyone, I've got a bit of light reading by the looks of it. I know he's wanting it to look as standard as possible. Not too big of an ask with the position of the turbos etc.

 

Would that be around the 15k mark with a built motor evilscorp?

This. Will cost Min £15k. Engine will need to be forged if you want to break 450+ bhp. So you're looking at 7/8k just in an engine build.

[the_doc]

Cheers Grundy. What are the weak areas on the zed engine when looking at big power?

[GMballistic]

What are the weak areas on the zed engine when looking at big power?

Believe the conrods will be the weakest link.

 

You'll also want it to be a low compression ratio for an FI build.

 

Here's an example of a built "off the shelf" short block engine; http://www.h-dev.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=78_169_293_472_1407&products_id=25108

But you'll also need to consider cams, head work & more.

[the_doc]

Cheers for that gmballistic. Do Horsham do custom turbo set ups to?

[planetsurfer2]

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/57679-hookers-and-coke/ for the GTM experience.

Still waiting for a £700 refund after 5 months.

[Grundy]

+1 Conrods

 

I think to achieve 600+ You need to pretty much up rate everything in the block.

[Ian]

GTM suck. They are a bunch of cheats & liars

[Adrian@TORQEN]

http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/57679-hookers-and-coke/ for the GTM experience.

Still waiting for a £700 refund after 5 months.

 

You must be out of this world if you're waiting for refunds from GTM!

 

Check MHI TT thread on 370z US forum.

[the_doc]

I'll take it as the GTM route is a bad idea then. Can anyone recommend a company that will fab a decent kit?

[andlid]

It's going to have to be a shop, probably somewhere in Scotland.

 

My 'friend' may be buying my car.

If shop built Im not sure 15k will be enough, he can give me an offer on mine

 

5k engine

8k turbo and the rest of bits needed

10k build...

 

That looks like a good budget frame

[the_doc]

What is your zed pushing atm if you don't mind me asking?

 

Also which kit do you have?

[GMballistic]

Cheers for that gmballistic. Do Horsham do custom turbo set ups to?

Jez is the man to answer that question.

 

Horsham Developments are a registered trader on here so why not shoot them/Jez a PM to see what he can do for you within your budget.

Link: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/141-horsham-developments/

[A9H-RX]

Easy 15k spend under the bonnet for forged TT conversion. Good luck finding a decent TT kit though

[the_doc]

Easy 15k spend under the bonnet for forged TT conversion. Good luck finding a decent TT kit though

Yeah, that appears to be the issue tbh.

[GMballistic]

Easy 15k spend under the bonnet for forged TT conversion. Good luck finding a decent TT kit though

Yeah, that appears to be the issue tbh.

Twin Turbo 350Z just come up for sale the other day ~ definitely cheaper than doing it all yourself.

Link: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/90727-twin-turbo-350z/

[the_doc]

Easy 15k spend under the bonnet for forged TT conversion. Good luck finding a decent TT kit though

Yeah, that appears to be the issue tbh.

Twin Turbo 350Z just come up for sale the other day ~ definitely cheaper than doing it all yourself.

Link: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/90727-twin-turbo-350z/

Cheers, its a nice car but I know my friend is looking for bigger numbers.

 

 

[GMballistic]

Easy 15k spend under the bonnet for forged TT conversion. Good luck finding a decent TT kit though

Yeah, that appears to be the issue tbh.

Twin Turbo 350Z just come up for sale the other day ~ definitely cheaper than doing it all yourself.

Link: http://www.350z-uk.c...win-turbo-350z/

Cheers, its a nice car but I know my friend is looking for bigger numbers.

If you read it though the guys only running on 440cc injectors and it isn't a built engine either. Definitely needs bigger injectors and with a good built engine could easily see some much bigger numbers imo.

 

It would be a great starting point is what I'm getting at.