turbochargers.com

[08altima35]

Also where did you find on Hydra's wep page they did tuning on the 350z and G35? I went under the software tab and it says nothing about them developing software for those 2, acutally no Nissan product at all.

Plug and Play, Parallel with Factory ECU Applications:

*** The factory ECU will retain control of the "CAN" functions such as the dash and the climate control.

*** The Hydra ECU will have full control of all the engine parameters including drive-by-wire and variable cam.

Nissan

03-05 Nissan 350Z (Manual transmission) $1950

03-05 Infiniti G-35 (Manual transmission) $1950

Look under "applications"

[adidas2go]

right on. thanks

looks like it will be very costly for the consumer. This kit is definatly going to run into the 6k range if it comes with the tuning software from them

[Hussain]

i can't wait to see a fellow 3.5se CVT get turbo! around how much hp are you estimating or aiming for with your car? are u going to do any mods to the CVT transmission to handle more power? when do you think you're going to start working on it? lol sorry to ask so many questions, just excited lol

[mcheddadi]

My god..6K...

a group buy for Christmas I guess

[windex]

03-05 Nissan 350Z (Manual transmission) $1950

03-05 Infiniti G-35 (Manual transmission) $1950

Look under "applications"

POO on that. I think we should get to talking to Cobb Tuning. They are currently working on their AccessPort for the 350z. I've got a few friends that have their AccessPorts for Subbies and they are in love.

http://forums.cobbtuning.com/f...39300 follow me in showing interest.

[Hussain]

sory for the newb question but what's a "AccessPort"?

[08altima35]

nobody said 6k yet. nobody said any pricing.

[rjdmmfl1]

Robert...

sorry, i was just a little lost on this turbo stuff... i hadn't followed the threads too closely, and I thought I had missed something. I'm def looking forward to seeing the numbers on the CVT turbo. I think I'll let you get it first Blake, and see what its like.... oh yes, one more question, does anyone know if there's a supercharger in the works for the A/C. I know it'll probably be only another 50 or so horses, but I think that would give the A/C about 260 or so WHP, which would be plenty for me.

Also, one last question for all you speed demons, which is better (regarding longevity) for a daily driver, a supercharged car or a turbo charged car, or would it be about the same?

[Hussain]

i'm by far no expert but i've always heard that for auto, supercharger is better. for stick it really just matters what you like, turbo has more power but lag... supercharger has instant power..... which is why i think a supercharger would be good for CVT (instead of turbo). but again i'm no expert and i'm sure someone else could say more then me

[JLAUDIO85]

so um aftermarket turbo kits....just wondering are they reliable? and is there a warranty or anything like that?? say i get a turbo and turbo blew then what happens?

[08altima35]

not to answer for jdizzle robert, but he works for turbochargers.com and is the answer to all my questions about what's going on with the kit and my car.

[ursus]

o damn you coupers. jk

btw will CVT still give you the blow off valve sound? i wonder...

PSHHH~

[adidas2go]

nobody said 6k yet. nobody said any pricing.

Yea but with a 2 thousand dollar tune, and 1,000 turbo, where do you think the company is going to make its money. Artesian performance is going to make all its money from the 1,000 left over. Its final production will definitely be over 6k with all products involved

[JLAUDIO85]

POO on that. I think we should get to talking to Cobb Tuning. They are currently working on their AccessPort for the 350z. I've got a few friends that have their AccessPorts for Subbies and they are in love.

http://forums.cobbtuning.com/f...39300 follow me in showing interest.

yea i remember the day my buddy got his Accessports on his wrx..you can notice the power gain clearly...thing is a beast...too bad he's selling his car

[JDizzle]

so um aftermarket turbo kits....just wondering are they reliable? and is there a warranty or anything like that?? say i get a turbo and turbo blew then what happens?

The great thing about using a Turbonetics turbo is they offer a 1 year NO FAULT warranty.

[JDizzle]

Yea but with a 2 thousand dollar tune, and 1,000 turbo, where do you think the company is going to make its money. Artesian performance is going to make all its money from the 1,000 left over. Its final production will definitely be over 6k with all products involved

We are working on pricing as we go. Although I don't have a definite number, I can tell you it's not going to be over 6K!

[jaxCoupe08]

I feel left out with the 2.5! I'm glad to hear they have a tunning program. I love tp see dyno numbers before boost(stock) and then on boost. I hope they have a system boost by gear. My friend has it set up in his hondata s300 system to keep traction. The exhaust manifold is very interesting though. Waiting for the finish product ..

[windex]

sory for the newb question but what's a "AccessPort"?

It gives you easy access to different tuning maps. Plugs into the in-cabin connection that people use to diagnosis engine codes(Can't member what its called ATM). Reflashes the ECU basically. And from what i was told you can tell them that you have x,y,z done to your car and they'll send you a tuning map.

[adidas2go]

We are working on pricing as we go. Although I don't have a definite number, I can tell you it's not going to be over 6K!

Anywhere between 5-6 is my guess. I cant see the kit pulling a profit any other way.

[08altima35]

Whatever the cost i'm sure it'll be well worth the price tag if turbocharging your altima is what you want. doesn't really pay much to talk pricing being it's not even on the market yet.

[adidas2go]

Sure...

[EzeebMOS3]

I thought it was posted on here before how nissan was saying not to do any ECU modding in the CVT vehicles because the transmission wasn't strong enough. Adding a super charger or turbo on a stock CVT setup seems like an accident waiting to happen. I'm all for a turbo/ Supercharger but can our cars handle all that extra power? Does this kit also come with mods to the internals of the engine as well? I feel like by adding the serious power from these parts it will definetly lower how long the car will last before things start breaking. Adding this much power will most likely require you to get stronger brakes as well as tires. Prove me wrong! please!

I want to get an ECU flash for my car!! Just need convincing!

[adidas2go]

I can prove you wrong by saying you have no evidence that the transmission can't hold up. Stillen has been assured by Nissan engineers that the cvt transmission can hold upward of 400 hp and with 6-7 psi the stock internals would be fine. Strongs brakes, not so much. Your not going to need to stop any faster because of a turbo. Weight isnt a factor. Only not being stupid and going so fast that you dont have enough time for braking. Tires will need an upgrade so good power transfer can apply.
Modified by adidas2go at 5:28 PM 3/6/2008

[EzeebMOS3]

Great! well see what happens....Im curious to see how the car holds up after 50k miles or more.

[FGFCacoupe]

I went to the Baltimore car show about a month ago. The white Artisan acoupe owner was there and I got a chance to talk with him for a good while. The Artisan Performance exhaust that was on his car looked more than perfect. When he started the car, it was by far the best exhaust sound that I have heard for our cars or many others. I took plenty of pictures, and got one video. The video isnt the best quality because it was taken on a cell phone and there was a lot of people around. Ill post the pictures and videos soon.

[08altima35]

and were back to if the cvt can handle additional power. the only evidence that will prove anything is time and testing. the turbo can and will be on a cvt before too long and this completely opinionated debate will finally be put to rest.

[08altima35]

and, the artisan catback will be availible sometime in the future . post the vids bro.

[TheBourneAltimatum]

I feel left out with the 2.5! I'm glad to hear they have a tunning program. I love tp see dyno numbers before boost(stock) and then on boost. I hope they have a system boost by gear. My friend has it set up in his hondata s300 system to keep traction. The exhaust manifold is very interesting though. Waiting for the finish product ..

stillen is making a turbo for the 2.5

[kennytuned]

Okay guys hopefully I can help clear up some of the misconceptions on here and set the record straight on some stuff so that the rumors do not get out of hand.

The kit will be co-branded with Turbonetics and Artisan Performance. Whose name will end up on the final piece is still up in the air. The kit will use a proprietary 60 series turbo capable of over 500whp. The turbo will come with standard bearings but a ball bearing and GTK option will be available as upgrades. Pricing has not been set, I will set this after a few prototype kits are completed and we can get a fair assessment on what it will take to produce the kit. I would estimate the price of the base kit to be under 5k. It will not include a hydra but will be complete with fuel management, injectors, intercooler etc.. The kit has not been tested or designed to fit the cvt transmission. We do have an employee here that has one and we will begin testing soon. We have no idea how it will work and therefore make no promises as to a kit being available. I would like to see a kit but at this point everything is speculation and we will not release a kit if we feel that it has the potential to damage parts. We only design and produce parts that operate inside a realistic of safety that you can have when adding a properly designed turbo system to your vehicle.

The kit shares similarities to vehicle showcased at the SEMA show, but is entirely different. The SEMA car was built in a few days and was meant to work and look good. I will admit that car is over the top and pretty awesome but there is a big difference in one off turbo kits and system designed and engineered to be installed by the end user. This is why we needed a second car to design the kit off of. The white Altima has been traveling the new car show circuit with Nissan USA and that took precedence over developing the turbo kit. The production turbo kit will be featured on the Altima Coupe in the Nissan USA booth in New York at the end of this month. The New York Auto show is one of the largest of its kind and it will great to show the Big Apple a great looking turbo kit.

We have already made arrangements with a few 2.5L owners to get the cars in here to make some kits. The Artisan brand is still being launched but I can assure you we will not forget the owner power train options of this platform. We have exhaust and chassis parts complete and waiting for final approval to be released.

Hopefully this clears up some misconceptions and allows everyone to know what is going on. I am available on AIM most days 9-6CST if anyone has questions they need answered. I appreciate the support and we look forward to serving the Nissan community very soon.

Thanks -Kenny

[mcheddadi]

potential = 500whp ?!!!