J-spec DP's vs. Split DP's vs. Super Splits DP's

[Broke_as_****]

Progression of "Might as well":

Need a new engine for whatever reason.

Okay, drop the stock and you're good.

But since it's out anyway you might as well do the whole underdrive pulley ($200), flywheel($450) and down/testpipe(~$800) trip to go with your stage 3 upgrades that you've already done (and you know you have). That way you don't have to take anything major apart. And I can replace the water pump and all that ($300)...get that 60k service out of the way while the engine is till out.

But...it's not that much work to pull the turbos off and put in some ported exhaust manifolds ($400)...and you can change the turbo gaskets while they're off...so...might as well.

And hell, since those are going to be off, no since risking your motor to old fuel injectors and sensors...and 555/615cc($900) NISMOs aren't that expensive, that way I can run over 15psi of boost and be covered that way too. And since I need a new ECU chip anyway I might as well get that dual intake kit($400)...

Well since the upper plenum is off...I could pop a set of those mild street cams($600) that will work with the stock springs in there...thats got to be 20hp or better...

It's going to be running hot enough now I should probably put in an oil cooler($200) and radiator($400)...those look slick anyways...besides, it's build up work I would have to do anyway...

Huh...those valve springs look kind of old...better replace them...then I can upgrade($300)! Shit, with some heavy duty springs I can get those high lift cams too($1000)!

But that means I got the heads off...so...might as well do the whole gasket set ($300). Hmm...those pistons don't look that bad...but since all this work is going to take a while anyway I could probably get them heat coated($200).

But fuck, why risk it? Set of forged pistons with heat coat isn't much more ($800).

Better get some forged rods too ($500)

Oh yeah and got to pay some one for all this...($750)

Hmm...those guys got some pretty good numbers on their ported heads...wonder how much that costs...well...maybe just a 3 angle job ($300).

Nah...better get them ported and honed ($600).

Oh yeah...and honed intake plenums to go with ($750).

Well...this thing is pretty solidly built now...be a shame to slap some stock turbos on there...so much more potential...($2500 or more, usually more)

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN! Look at the dyno charts with those inconel manifolds...shit? $1875? Is that all? SOLD!




I guess you get the idea...

[DeleriousZ]

jesus... that makes me sick in so many ways lol... those manifolds would take me 2 solid months of saving alone....

[probehtr300]

but i still have a question how much did all that come to?

[k3smostwanted]

thats how my car sounds except i have my plans stretched over 2 winters since i got a late start...

well its definitely gonna be one of the top 50 Z32's in the coutnry once your done. just a matter of getting it done. just imagine how much mroe money you have to spend onc the motor is done...

-JDM taillights ($400+)
-JDM Fascia ($600+)
-kick ass stereo system for those screaming techno trips on the highway ($500+)
-new 2-tone leather seats w/ matching pieces for the dash and such ($500+)
-maybe a nice set of volk wheels or some other lightweight 3-piece wheel company w/ tires ($3000+)
-more suspension mods all around (???)
-Big Brake Kit ($700+)
-roll cage just in case (???)


well thats my list for you...i know you have shown interest in more than most of those things so i figure sooner or later you will have them.

[Broke_as_****]

Well I wasn't going down my personal list up there but...yeah...most of that stuff is on it.

As for your list, no offense but:

-JDM taillights ($400+) - Only would be done with a complete JDM make over...and thats not going to happen

-JDM Fascia ($600+) - See above

-kick ass stereo system for those screaming techno trips on the highway ($500+) - Maybe...not that much money though. Just pull the stock speakers and fit some 6x9s or something in the brackets. I'm no audiophile. My headunit and amp are under the hood and the speakers you'll find in the back.

-new 2-tone leather seats w/ matching pieces for the dash and such ($500+) - Uh...no, I'll repair that one corner of my drivers seat where the seat foam can be seen...but thats about it. If I ever had to get new seats I would just get another set of black leather pieces. At the very most I would get a silver "Z" sewn into them.

-maybe a nice set of volk wheels or some other lightweight 3-piece wheel company w/ tires ($3000+) - Only reason I would upgrade the rims is to fit wider tires or bigger brakes. You can get a Wilwood kit that fits the stock rims and my beliefs on tires run "Better over bigger".

-more suspension mods all around (???) - Urethane bushings and maybe some sway bars are on the list. Might get some Eibach springs if the bushings aren't enough for me.

-Big Brake Kit ($700+) - Brembo rotors, metal pads and steel lines. Thats about it. If I find myself standing on the brakes at 150 and just not slowing down fast enough then I might upgrade to the aforementioned Wilwood kit that fits the stock rims.

-roll cage just in case (???) - Highly doubtful.

Basically I'm building the most useless thing in the world: a hopped up street car. Not safe enough to race, not drivable enough to cruise with.

[k3smostwanted]

Originally Posted by Broke_as_****

Well I wasn't going down my personal list up there but...yeah...most of that stuff is on it.

As for your list, no offense but:

-JDM taillights ($400+) - Only would be done with a complete JDM make over...and thats not going to happen

-JDM Fascia ($600+) - See above

-kick ass stereo system for those screaming techno trips on the highway ($500+) - Maybe...not that much money though. Just pull the stock speakers and fit some 6x9s or something in the brackets. I'm no audiophile. My headunit and amp are under the hood and the speakers you'll find in the back.

-new 2-tone leather seats w/ matching pieces for the dash and such ($500+) - Uh...no, I'll repair that one corner of my drivers seat where the seat foam can be seen...but thats about it. If I ever had to get new seats I would just get another set of black leather pieces. At the very most I would get a silver "Z" sewn into them.

-maybe a nice set of volk wheels or some other lightweight 3-piece wheel company w/ tires ($3000+) - Only reason I would upgrade the rims is to fit wider tires or bigger brakes. You can get a Wilwood kit that fits the stock rims and my beliefs on tires run "Better over bigger".

-more suspension mods all around (???) - Urethane bushings and maybe some sway bars are on the list. Might get some Eibach springs if the bushings aren't enough for me.

-Big Brake Kit ($700+) - Brembo rotors, metal pads and steel lines. Thats about it. If I find myself standing on the brakes at 150 and just not slowing down fast enough then I might upgrade to the aforementioned Wilwood kit that fits the stock rims.

-roll cage just in case (???) - Highly doubtful.

Basically I'm building the most useless thing in the world: a hopped up street car. Not safe enough to race, not drivable enough to cruise with.

i figured a few of things you wouldnt like but that was my list for your car if i owned it.

anyways, i think you should get the JDM tails but its your car so do whateevr you like. i just think the green would look sweet with them.

as for wheels, they were nice on my car but i really never liked them liked them. they were too big and shiny for my style. this time i am going with an 18" wheel kind of the same style but more of a performance oriented wheel so when i get my big brake kit, it will all fit like a glove.

anyways good luck broke...it sounds like it is going to be the best a Z32TT can do for being a sleeper...eventhough its not your typical sleeper car.

[Broke_as_****]

I would have to see the J tails with the J turn signals. No since clearing the back if you still got Kodak yellow up front.

And even though with a car like the Z (utterly timeless world class style that is mistaken for a car of ten times it's price tag) it's hard to be a sleeper. But actually, even with the hood open, you'd have to know what you were looking for to discern my car from stock. There is the Borla pipes in the back, the A-pillar boost guage and the Brembo rotors in the wheels. Thats just about all you'll be able to see. Under the hood all you'll really be able to see is the oversized radiator but even then it will mostly blend in and appear stock.

[Broke_as_****]

Although I must admit, these rims are pretty sweet:

http://twinturbo.net/ttnetrides/rides.aspx?user_id=727

[k3smostwanted]

Originally Posted by Broke_as_****

I would have to see the J tails with the J turn signals. No since clearing the back if you still got Kodak yellow up front.

And even though with a car like the Z (utterly timeless world class style that is mistaken for a car of ten times it's price tag) it's hard to be a sleeper. But actually, even with the hood open, you'd have to know what you were looking for to discern my car from stock. There is the Borla pipes in the back, the A-pillar boost guage and the Brembo rotors in the wheels. Thats just about all you'll be able to see. Under the hood all you'll really be able to see is the oversized radiator but even then it will mostly blend in and appear stock.

exactly...

and about clearing the front...you could always buy those clear turn signals for the US spec front bumper. they look pretty nice in there...i had them in mine until i went for the whole JDM fascia. either way, your gonna have one bad ass car and i wish you the best of luck.

and yes those volk te-37's in white do look great on the green!!!