I picked up an 04 G35 with 150k for pretty cheap, ( I'm a V8 man but it was a good deal ), I would like to find some info from you guys on how to pick up some more horses. I wanna do a turbo kit. Does an engine with 150k need to be rebuilt before you just throw a kit on it? It pretty much boils down to the fact that I want this bitch to fly, what should I do. I feel like I found a good platform for a fun sports car.
Ps I live in Dallas if some one knows a good place to take it.
Any advice or criticism is appreciated
Ps I live in Dallas if some one knows a good place to take it.
Any advice or criticism is appreciated
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Since it has a lot of miles on it, I'm pretty sure you want it rebuilt before you twin turbo it or do any F/I. F/I strains the engine and affects reliability so make sure your engine is strong before you do it.
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Ps I live in Dallas if some one knows a good place to take it.
Any advice or criticism is appreciated
Originally Posted by xdeerex
I picked up an 04 G35 with 150k for pretty cheap, ( I'm a V8 man but it was a good deal ), I would like to find some info from you guys on how to pick up some more horses. I wanna do a turbo kit. Does an engine with 150k need to be rebuilt before you just throw a kit on it? It pretty much boils down to the fact that I want this bitch to fly, what should I do. I feel like I found a good platform for a fun sports car.Ps I live in Dallas if some one knows a good place to take it.
Any advice or criticism is appreciated
Yeah 150K on the clock, I would rebuild it. If your gonna invest that much money into it, your gonna wanna make sure everything is done right and gonna hold up with all that additional power....The G can be fast don't get me wrong, but if your only purpose was speed, the G might have not been the best choice. But its a great car and enjoy
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Forced induction will be the only way you can create signifigant hp in a G. I'd definetly rebuild, or atleast substantially build up the current engine if it has 150k, especially if you're not the original owner and have no real idea about the past maintenence/repairs on the car.
Thanks for the advice, what should I expect to pay for a rebuild and a decent turbo install?
Does anyone know of a good place to take it in a few hundred mile radius of Dallas?
Does anyone know of a good place to take it in a few hundred mile radius of Dallas?
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Does anyone know of a good place to take it in a few hundred mile radius of Dallas?
$6-7k when it's all said and done.Originally Posted by xdeerex
Thanks for the advice, what should I expect to pay for a rebuild and a decent turbo install?Does anyone know of a good place to take it in a few hundred mile radius of Dallas?
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^That would cover a SC with stock block.
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Expect to pay roughly $12K-15K for an engine rebuild and turbo setup.Originally Posted by xdeerex
Thanks for the advice, what should I expect to pay for a rebuild and a decent turbo install?
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Expect to pay roughly $12K-15K for an engine rebuild and turbo setup.
What he^^^^ said plus another 5-7K in the bank for when the problems start.Originally Posted by herrschaft
^That would cover a SC with stock block. Expect to pay roughly $12K-15K for an engine rebuild and turbo setup.
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Expect to pay roughly $12K-15K for an engine rebuild and turbo setup.
Ah, missed the rebuild part. Who knows though, I would assume if the same shop that you bought the supercharger or turbo from did the rebuild, they would cut you some sort of break. $12k sounds about right for full price of each.Originally Posted by herrschaft
^That would cover a SC with stock block. Expect to pay roughly $12K-15K for an engine rebuild and turbo setup.
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if your a v8 guy and know v8's, drop in an LS1 or LS2 motor and call it a day.. there are a couple kits out there...
you'll spend a lil less or just as much ...
and it'll have a V8 and ur that guy...
you'll spend a lil less or just as much ...
and it'll have a V8 and ur that guy...
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I like your enthusiasm on the build but why didn't you look into some prices on that model before you bought it? Of course I know nothing of your situation so.... Have fun and please post tons of pics.
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you'll spend a lil less or just as much ...
and it'll have a V8 and ur that guy...
This...Originally Posted by alfhasg35
if your a v8 guy and know v8's, drop in an LS1 or LS2 motor and call it a day.. there are a couple kits out there... you'll spend a lil less or just as much ...
and it'll have a V8 and ur that guy...
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Originally Posted by shane11
throw a 5/16th spacer on and call it a day.
LOL. Yeah who needs turbos and LS1's.



