How much HP will $3000 buy me for my 350z

[futurepete]

I have a 2004 350z touring . I have a budget of $3000. I am looking to get the most HP I can but still be reliable. Any suggestions will help.

[evildky]

Welcome to Nico!wow, well for 3k you can either do just about evert bolt on upgrade, intake, intake manifold, headers,exhaust, ecu, flywheel, underdrive pulley's, but when it's all said and done you're still only gonna gain about 40 whp, you could use nitrous fro a lot less get a bigger gain but it's only when the bottle is full and turned on, or you could save a bit more and get a turbo kit, IMHO they are the best bang for the buck, I think the SC kits can be had for under 4k but I think the turbo kits are more like 5k, the sc kits will get you 60-120 whp boost, the turbo kits are in a similar range but can be expanded on later for way more potential power, me I'm a turbo guy, but the SC is not far from you're reach and has a lot of supporters

[joe603]

I say get a supercharger. You may have to spend a little more though...but its worth it!

[evildky]

I saw a shirt once, that I need, read:"If it ain't blonw it sux"and I've come to feel taht way

[nzmoman]

man save up 3k is so close to 5k. 5k=a nice turbo upgrade complete with intercooler injectors and exhaust. You may need to get some second hand stuff, or even custom but save up it will be sooo much more worth it.

[ekim81]

best bang for the buck is slapping on a 100 shot of nitrous. with all the accessories and such, you'll be at around $1000. all the bolt ons will gain you about 20hp and they cost a considerable amount more.