Lexx Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 ok ok, before you all start going on about the for sale thread, and wishing Id make my mind up I'll explain whats happened. Basically, the car wouldnt sell, I coulndt strip her to standard, and was fed up of a particular few dreamers and w@nkers who basically wanted something for nothing. I did alot of driving over the weekend, and basically fell back in love with the Zed again. And as of today, she is officially no longer for sale. A few of the NE members know of my new plans already. I've spent the past few days spending a good deal of time over on my350z forum, but im not posting as I cant be bothered with the flaming Its all very well using the search function over there, and it is full of loads of good info, but sometimes UK specific questions need to be asked. Im using this thread for you guys to give your knowledge and imput to help me work through all this. I'm looking at getting the GTM Twin Turbo kit Stage 2 (found half way down this page http://www.turbo-kits.com/350Z_turbo_kits.html#07-08) After doing much reading, it appears that the stock HR engine is good for circa 500bhp without changing internals. A number of cars in the US have ran for a few years without issues at these levels. some are every day cars. Ive PM's Abbey for their input, but would appreciated any knowlegable opinions from anyone else. Main reason for chosing this kit over the GReddy one, is that it comes with many of the parts already included - fuel pump, injectors etc. And the reviews from the US are that they are all quality parts. and at $8500 dollers even with import duty and shipping, I'd hope to be only looking at about £8000. I'm a complete Noob at all these things really, and totally learning as I go. I wont be installing the kit myself, I'll leave that to the pro's. Additional parts needed - Fuel return system True Duel exhaust uprated brakes turbo timer guages and their associated wiring and about 100 other little things!! I'm budgetting about £11k, plus whatever else it costs for installation and mapping. Just gotta find all the money now Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350 Russ Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 good luck with this! your a brave man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Loving the sound of this!! Pleased you made up your mind (eventually!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 good luck with the project Will you be getting your Dotz "Nurrished"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Best of luck! I'm pretty much in the same boat, but with the DE engine. Be careful with LHD turbo kits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Best of luck! I'm pretty much in the same boat, but with the DE engine.Be careful with LHD turbo kits... $200 extra for the RHD version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 a few of the turbo setups i've seen on the web over in the USA run the same true dual as me the invidia G200/G300 not sure how much of a difference the exhausts make once you go down that route, but its good quality. originally they were about $1000 dollars or more, but they've come down, especially on the older G200, think they are about $800. another option would be to look at a custom build; hayward and scott are very good and build quality systems for all kinds of car. to give you an idea on price they quoted me around £550 for a cat back system which you could specify your own tips, pipe diameter, back box style etc. as for brakes if you already have brembos i'd say look at the full DBA or Dixcel setup just uprate discs and pads. or go BBK and if budget is an issue possibly the K-sport system, bennett seems to like it. as for the rest i'm into unknown territory, poeple like zmanalex will have a better idea, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuck Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Can't wait to see/hear this once its complete! Make sure you get loads of piccies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Best of luck! I'm pretty much in the same boat, but with the DE engine.Be careful with LHD turbo kits... $200 extra for the RHD version Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Lexx. I looked into the GTM kit when I bought my HKS kit from them. There have been a few issues in the states with kits they have sold having a lot of missing pieces. GTM are also quite possibly the most ignorant company I have ever dealt with - They are brilliant, right up until the point they recieve your money. After that you will get more communications from a brick wall tbh. You also don't need a TD exhaust but it does help & a turbo timer isn't necessary either but it isn't a huge cost at the same time I've done a lot of research into the GTM TT kit so if you need any advice drop me a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Lexx. I looked into the GTM kit when I bought my HKS kit from them. There have been a few issues in the states with kits they have sold having a lot of missing pieces. GTM are also quite possibly the most ignorant company I have ever dealt with - They are brilliant, right up until the point they recieve your money. After that you will get more communications from a brick wall tbh. You also don't need a TD exhaust but it does help & a turbo timer isn't necessary either but it isn't a huge cost at the same time I've done a lot of research into the GTM TT kit so if you need any advice drop me a PM Ian, did you get a GTM upgrade on the HKS supercharger? It's one of the kits I'm considering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon+Kat Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I take it that wheel swap is of now then Lexx lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Lexx. I looked into the GTM kit when I bought my HKS kit from them. There have been a few issues in the states with kits they have sold having a lot of missing pieces. GTM are also quite possibly the most ignorant company I have ever dealt with - They are brilliant, right up until the point they recieve your money. After that you will get more communications from a brick wall tbh. You also don't need a TD exhaust but it does help & a turbo timer isn't necessary either but it isn't a huge cost at the same time I've done a lot of research into the GTM TT kit so if you need any advice drop me a PM Ian, did you get a GTM upgrade on the HKS supercharger? It's one of the kits I'm considering... Yeah, I got the stage 2 kit Really good bit of kit & all going well should be on by the end of the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Great stuff, I watch with interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I watch with interest Lexx, good luck with it all and great choice keeping the car This forum has gone FI crazy over the last month or so....Its great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz0 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I watch with interest Lexx, good luck with it all and great choice keeping the car This forum has gone FI crazy over the last month or so....Its great! +1 Im loving it, its time we started to catch up with those yanks! it seems like your the odd one out over there if you DON'T have FI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 We need someone to provide FI at sensible money here though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Interesting, veery interesting! Is the HR really good for 500bhp? Thats a fair step up from the DE isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 looking forward to see what comes of this Al -ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZedJohn Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Noob question: Whats the difference between an HR and a DE engine and how would I tell what mine is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Noob question:Whats the difference between an HR and a DE engine and how would I tell what mine is? Yours is a DE I'll let someone else explain how you can tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 We need someone to provide FI at sensible money here though! a guy on my350 is selling mid mount turbo kits for not that much compared to other kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 well done for keeping the Z lexx and even better in going FI and TT for that matter I think the GTM kit is a comprehensive kit and should just be bolt on I know Ian had some issues with them but they have a good reputation and i found it easiy to communicate with them when making enquiries in picking up a vortech kit they had installed to aprevious customer. Personally i wouild save myself some money and get a low mileage preowned one and put the savings towards preowned forge internals the high torque with TT is the killer and if you really want to safely enjoy the car. you can do this through a reputable gararge who can check everything before shipping! Use bundlevox for shipping and save youself a bundle too! you tell them what the kit is worth and they get it to Uk and can sort out duty for you to saving you shed loads. the other thing is you can store all you parts there and then send all as one shipment for free withing one months or for a small charge thereafter! Goodluck with everything and we look forward to your progress thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZedJohn Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Noob question:Whats the difference between an HR and a DE engine and how would I tell what mine is? Yours is a DE I'll let someone else explain how you can tell Is DE a bad thing when it comes to modifying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 well done for keeping the Z lexx and even better in going FI and TT for that matter I think the GTM kit is a comprehensive kit and should just be bolt on I know Ian had some issues with them but they have a good reputation and i found it easiy to communicate with them when making enquiries in picking up a vortech kit they had installed to aprevious customer. Personally i wouild save myself some money and get a low mileage preowned one and put the savings towards preowned forge internals the high torque with TT is the killer and if you really want to safely enjoy the car. you can do this through a reputable gararge who can check everything before shipping! Use bundlevox for shipping and save youself a bundle too! you tell them what the kit is worth and they get it to Uk and can sort out duty for you to saving you shed loads. the other thing is you can store all you parts there and then send all as one shipment for free withing one months or for a small charge thereafter! Goodluck with everything and we look forward to your progress thread They were really good to communicate with tight up until they have your money Personally I wouldn't go pre owned - too much of a risk especially with the kind of money your talking about but I guess some people prefer to do things on the cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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