Just curious....need HP estimate for my '93 N/A

[FlyNismo]

I'm in the processes of installing a fairly decent amount of mods to my N/A '93 Z32. I was wondering approximately how much power I can expect the motor to be making once the installs are completed. Here is the list of mods belolw-

1. Nismo air filter w/aluminum piping2. OBX headers3. Megan catback exhaust4. Custom ecu chip (got off ebay...not sure if it's the best quality)5. MSD 6A Plus ignition and 8.5 mm spark plug wires6. Adjustable fuel regulator and 255 lph fuel pump

I know stock I'm working w/ 222 hp at the crank....I'm guessing these mods should get me to about 255 hp if properly tuned, which should equate to about 200-205 hp at the wheels. That's just my guess, I know a lot of you guys have already done the same or similiar mods to your cars, so hopefully you can relate your experiences to me.

BTW, the car is an auto w/ 142K miles.....mechanically, it is in great shape, has been well cared for and runs like new.

Thanks for any input!

[Zinister]

I'm in the processes of installing a fairly decent amount of mods to my N/A '93 Z32. I was wondering approximately how much power I can expect the motor to be making once the installs are completed. Here is the list of mods belolw-

1. Nismo air filter w/aluminum piping2. OBX headers3. Megan catback exhaust4. Custom ecu chip (got off ebay...not sure if it's the best quality)5. MSD 6A Plus ignition and 8.5 mm spark plug wires6. Adjustable fuel regulator and 255 lph fuel pump

I know stock I'm working w/ 222 hp at the crank....I'm guessing these mods should get me to about 255 hp if properly tuned, which should equate to about 200-205 hp at the wheels. That's just my guess, I know a lot of you guys have already done the same or similiar mods to your cars, so hopefully you can relate your experiences to me.

BTW, the car is an auto w/ 142K miles.....mechanically, it is in great shape, has been well cared for and runs like new.

Thanks for any input!

Pluh wires!

It has "Coil Over Plug" ignition.

[Q45tech]

200 rwhp sounds do able see:http://www.ttzd.com/rides/dyno....html

[nsrZ32]

I'm in the processes of installing a fairly decent amount of mods to my N/A '93 Z32. I was wondering approximately how much power I can expect the motor to be making once the installs are completed. Here is the list of mods belolw-

1. Nismo air filter w/aluminum piping2. OBX headers3. Megan catback exhaust4. Custom ecu chip (got off ebay...not sure if it's the best quality)5. MSD 6A Plus ignition and 8.5 mm spark plug wires6. Adjustable fuel regulator and 255 lph fuel pump

Ok I'll get into power in a minute. Just want to clear up a few things for you. -Nismo doesn't make an air filter and piping kit for the Z32 so beware that what you purchased off of ebay or somewhere similar is fake and most likely made in China.-The headers should free up a little bit of horsepower for you-Catback exhaust, regardless of brand will also free up some horsepower-I would be VERY VERY cautious when it comes to installing an ebay no name eprom in your car. Infact I would highly recommend that you don't do it.-Who sold you an MSD ignition box and wires? The 6A won't work for the Z32 and the car doesn't use plug wires. Its a distributorless ignition system with coil on plug. You got hosed big time. -Your walbro (or similar fuel pump) isn't going to flow any better than the stock one and with those mods there's no need to regulate the fuel pressure. Once again, you kinda got hosed.

With a good collection of quality reputable modifications on your NA you would be very lucky to crack 200whp. If you dyno your car with the mods you have listed that you purchased you will be lucky to crack 180whp.

Sorry to burst your bubble.

Myself and a lot of the other Z guys on here will be more than happy to help steer you down the right path when it comes to Z modications as many of us have been in these cars for years. Sorry to hear about you getting taken on some parts. But hey...you live and learn.

[freakonaleash1187]

NSR pretty much summed it all up perfectly. There is no such thing as spark plug wires on our Z's. NISMO does not make an air filter for our Z's, and the aluminum piping won't help with anything except make it look better. I wouldn't mess with any ebay "ecu chips." With your mods, like NSR said, you would be lucky to get 180whp.

[FlyNismo]

Wow, glad I made this post....how would you go about upgrading the ignition system? Maybe upgrade the coils? And is there anyway possible to at least hook up the ignition box?

I know the motor didn't need the fuel mods, just got them so that they were in place already when I get to bigger power adders like nitrous.

[nsrZ32]

Wow, glad I made this post....how would you go about upgrading the ignition system? Maybe upgrade the coils? And is there anyway possible to at least hook up the ignition box?

I know the motor didn't need the fuel mods, just got them so that they were in place already when I get to bigger power adders like nitrous.

The only real upgrade for the ignition system is the HKS DLI amplifier. It boosts the strength of the spark. here's a picture of it on my car



The MSD 6A will not work with your car, there isn't a way to make it work. Get your money back on it.

As for your fuel mods....your stock pump will work fine with whatever you throw at it modification wise.

[freakonaleash1187]

If you are looking to get a lot of power, honestly, just got buy a TT. You will go through a lot of money trying to get power out of the N/A and getting meager gains. Just save yourself time and money and buy a TTZ.

[Bohemiangod]

How much would I be looking at myself with Headers, Downpipes (no cats) Cat-back exhaust, underdrive pulleys, and Cold air intake. Ill be splurging on an ECU from ASHSpecz soon.

[nsrZ32]

How much would I be looking at myself with Headers, Downpipes (no cats) Cat-back exhaust, underdrive pulleys, and Cold air intake. Ill be splurging on an ECU from ASHSpecz soon.

Probably about 185-190whp and about 175-180tq before the ECU

After the ECU I'd say 195-202whp and 185ish tq

[Bohemiangod]

decent, ill take it lol now to find a cheap front clip lol

[FlyNismo]

If you are looking to get a lot of power, honestly, just got buy a TT. You will go through a lot of money trying to get power out of the N/A and getting meager gains. Just save yourself time and money and buy a TTZ.

I'd love a TT, but they are very hard to find in my area for under $10k, which right now is about all I can afford to spend on a car that isn't driven every day. Plus, I haven't seen many high HP N/A's....would like to try a less traveled path (read- do things the hard way). That said, if anyone knows of a TT for sale in PA or Maryland for $7k-$9k please let me know.

[Wetmyson]

The only real upgrade for the ignition system is the HKS DLI amplifier. It boosts the strength of the spark. here's a picture of it on my car

HOT. a very very very nice job you've done on your Z

question - what good is amplifying teh strength of the spark? does it go hand in hand with other mods or does it actually help performance on a stock Z?

thanks

[Zinister]

Yeah, definitely don't expect much power from an N/A withopught serious money and time.

On a side note, when I was in Phoenix, I had my N/A dynoed with just and intake and it made 180whp and 175lb/ft of torque. Myabe my engine was just in real good condition. :shrugs:

[Wetmyson]

depends on the dyno too.

[evildky]

depends on the dyno too.

yup, for my 240Z it'stoo narrow for the local dynapack so I have to use the shop with a mustang, what's importatn is that when making comparisons you have your pulls done on the same dyno, I've heard a lot of claim that the mustang reads low but the important part is consistancy

[Wetmyson]

agreed

yup, for my 240Z it'stoo narrow for the local dynapack so I have to use the shop with a mustang, what's importatn is that when making comparisons you have your pulls done on the same dyno, I've heard a lot of claim that the mustang reads low but the important part is consistancy