All I heard from other threads were that stock block was good up to 600hp to crank. My goal is to reach 400-500hp crank.NolimitZ32 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:20 amAre you talking 600crank or 600 wheel because 600 crank is possible but not recommended on stock internals, 600 wheel is for conversation's sake impossible. At 600hp you're on the verge of blowing things up. Building internals is NOT a waste and in a 600hp build would be a small portion of the total ( considering just the turbos run in the $3k range). The stock pistons are a ticking time-bomb at those power levels its almost a guaranteed BOOM.
Thanks for the feeeback.NolimitZ32 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:15 pmStock block and crank are good for 1000hp, stock rods and pistons are not. sorry to dash your dreams but if you want to do this right $2.5k is not going to cut it even if you do all the work yourself. You can hit 400ish on stock engine and turbos (assuming they are in good shape) you'll need all breather mods, an EBC, a good tune and new injectors which all together is around $3k. A set of 500bb turbos is $2k by itself and then you still need the injectors, and tune, and breather mods or at least upgraded ICs if you want to make the most of the bigger units. Realistically if you want to play with anything over 400chp you need $5k to do it comfortably.
As NoLimit suggests reaching the 400+ HP plateau you speak of is going to cost over $5K easily, and personally I spent north of $10K on mine although I did buy the best stuff possible (but, also bought most parts during major sales such as Black Friday, and found a pair of JWT 530bb turbos+DP's used for $1.1K), and rebuilt my trans and more as well...but that's the point, there is a LOT to consider and purchase to make everything work correctly and most importantly, last a long time. 120K service alone is around $1.5K unless you do it yourself, turbos are easily $2K plus the DP's and installation kit, upgrade smics are $500 range, and injectors/harness/connectors get you to around the $5K mark already and there's still a lot more to buy and consider such as a new ECU and management and all of the service bits and pieces, and more possible such as fixing the VTC's or any other age-related issue.Pablo808 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:13 pmThanks for the feeeback.NolimitZ32 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:15 pmStock block and crank are good for 1000hp, stock rods and pistons are not. sorry to dash your dreams but if you want to do this right $2.5k is not going to cut it even if you do all the work yourself. You can hit 400ish on stock engine and turbos (assuming they are in good shape) you'll need all breather mods, an EBC, a good tune and new injectors which all together is around $3k. A set of 500bb turbos is $2k by itself and then you still need the injectors, and tune, and breather mods or at least upgraded ICs if you want to make the most of the bigger units. Realistically if you want to play with anything over 400chp you need $5k to do it comfortably.
I’ll see how far I get into the build once I get the motor.
All I’m thinking for now are headers, manifold, injectors, EGR delete and protune on 92 octane. Then for basics, I’m going to do a new timing kit, gaskets .etc
I’m not aiming for a total StreetOutlaws build, but would be nice to at least hit 400+.
Headers are referencing NAs, Manifolds is usually the word used referencing Turbo applications (this is the quick and dirty explanation and just an FYI, not busting your balls)Pablo808 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:13 pmThanks for the feeeback.NolimitZ32 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 2:15 pmStock block and crank are good for 1000hp, stock rods and pistons are not. sorry to dash your dreams but if you want to do this right $2.5k is not going to cut it even if you do all the work yourself. You can hit 400ish on stock engine and turbos (assuming they are in good shape) you'll need all breather mods, an EBC, a good tune and new injectors which all together is around $3k. A set of 500bb turbos is $2k by itself and then you still need the injectors, and tune, and breather mods or at least upgraded ICs if you want to make the most of the bigger units. Realistically if you want to play with anything over 400chp you need $5k to do it comfortably.
I’ll see how far I get into the build once I get the motor.
All I’m thinking for now are headers, manifold, injectors, EGR delete and protune on 92 octane. Then for basics, I’m going to do a new timing kit, gaskets .etc
I’m not aiming for a total StreetOutlaws build, but would be nice to at least hit 400+.
I haven't had a set of stainless headers warp on me before. I usually stay away from cast iron because the stock ones on any car always crack. Don't know what the quality is on aftermarket cast.NolimitZ32 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:18 amHeaders are referencing NAs, Manifolds is usually the word used referencing Turbo applications (this is the quick and dirty explanation and just an FYI, not busting your balls)Pablo808 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:13 pm
Thanks for the feeeback.
I’ll see how far I get into the build once I get the motor.
All I’m thinking for now are headers, manifold, injectors, EGR delete and protune on 92 octane. Then for basics, I’m going to do a new timing kit, gaskets .etc
I’m not aiming for a total StreetOutlaws build, but would be nice to at least hit 400+.
If you are going to replace the manifolds DO NOT buy stainless, they all warp, I trashed 3 sets before biting the bullet and spending on the aftermarket cast pieces.
When you say manifolds I think you mean down-pipes, if you go down-pipes you'll need new cats or testpipes as well because I believe the USDM exhaust doesn't bolt up.
A dyno tune is best but definitely much more expensive, but OTS EPROM is probably the way to go if you are going mild, all the renowned tuners have maps for any mods you may do.
Overall, you have your list backwards, maintenance especially the timing belt should be FIRST, then all the other aftermarket stuff. Trust us, we've learned the hard way.
DCaff300ZX wrote: ↑Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:58 amAs NoLimit suggests reaching the 400+ HP plateau you speak of is going to cost over $5K easily, and personally I spent north of $10K on mine although I did buy the best stuff possible (but, also bought most parts during major sales such as Black Friday, and found a pair of JWT 530bb turbos+DP's used for $1.1K), and rebuilt my trans and more as well...but that's the point, there is a LOT to consider and purchase to make everything work correctly and most importantly, last a long time. 120K service alone is around $1.5K unless you do it yourself, turbos are easily $2K plus the DP's and installation kit, upgrade smics are $500 range, and injectors/harness/connectors get you to around the $5K mark already and there's still a lot more to buy and consider such as a new ECU and management and all of the service bits and pieces, and more possible such as fixing the VTC's or any other age-related issue.Pablo808 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 01, 2018 3:13 pm
Thanks for the feeeback.
I’ll see how far I get into the build once I get the motor.
All I’m thinking for now are headers, manifold, injectors, EGR delete and protune on 92 octane. Then for basics, I’m going to do a new timing kit, gaskets .etc
I’m not aiming for a total StreetOutlaws build, but would be nice to at least hit 400+.
It all adds up FAST.
I'll stiffen my budget eventually when I first purchase the motor and grab everything that's needed for the conversion w/ working a/c.NolimitZ32 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 05, 2018 7:39 amThere are NO high quality aftermarket SS manifolds available for these cars unless you can score a set of some trust units ( I think that's who used to make them). Its not the fact that they are stainless but the fact that ALL of the ones readily available are cheap Chinese POSs. That and the fact that the manifold is actually the only thing supporting the weight of the turbo and a portion of the exhaust creates a condition where they warp and crack. The cast units, both OEM and aftermarket are all quality enough and thick enough to resist cracking and actually offer better performance.