I was asking myself a similar question lately. But because I have a doggy door, FI options are limited as the tuning options are not what I'd like them to be.

A LS2 swap would be a nice option. If I ever really see a good write up abou how to effectively deal with the oem guages and state emissions.

400 na hp stock would probably keep me pretty happy. And another 50hp is pretty easily accomplished with a cheap tune and a cam swap. Or a mangnason SC for 550hp on a conservative tune.

 

first supercharger on imports would not be a choice, turbo for imports.

now after spending 20k to 30k on a supercharger or turbo ,big break kit, and alot of dyno tuning 4dr g35 is not really smart if your not into racing i doubt this car will sell for more than 12k after a couple years.

spend that money on a sweet g37 that will still be easy to sell when ready

modded cars are harder to sell because buyer is unaware of mods and how good it was tuned plus the other regular repairs that have to be done

My vote is g37

 

That new G37 is going to lose 50% of it's value in 5 years. That's not that great of an investment either.

At least with mods, you can take them off and recover a much better ROI than 50%

 

And how much you think the g35 sedan would be worst 5 years from now without the mods
or even with mods

most of your money will be going to the mechanic shop that tunes the car
atleast with the g37 you get to ride in a sweet luxury almost new car less repairs would be needed and it will sell for a good price


are we talking about the g37 coupe or sedan???

 

As cars get older, the depreciation rate slows down. Once the car is properly tuned and assuming it's driven like an adult, it shouldn't need great amount of extra work to keep it running right. maybe more attention to quality oil/filter and other fluid changes.

Your statement about supercharges on imports and turbos only for imports are not only incorrect but unfounded.

 

I know my statement about superchargers on imports is incorrect but i prefer to see superchargers on american cars and turbos on imports. by repairs i mean regular maintenance on a high mileage car.

Get a low mileage g37 coupe with new technology put rims tints and you will be happy

 

Turbo does typically net substantially better wtq numbers at the same whp than SC on our cars.

 

If that's your preference, that's fine. I"m just saying there's no real technical reason for it. Just a preference.

Maintance in a well taken care of older car isn't that much diff than a new car. Not enough to make/break the buying decision at least.

 

I don't doubt that, but this place is littered with stories of people SC or TC their cas and two months later, BOOM. Sure, they weren't tuned right or something else is out of whack, but let's face it, it's not for the newbie or someone that's not a decent mechanic.

It boils down to this: don't FI a DD.

 

^ That I can agree with.

 

LS2 swap FTW

 

^^^That I can agree with!

 

this thread is not about supercharger vs. turbo if it was i would then explain in full detail the differences of supercharger and turbo and the pros and cons

But if you are that type of person that can drive the same car for more than 5-10 years then it would be ok to turbo your car and stand out while pulling crazy speed

but if your like me get a newer car who knows what new sweet technology nissan would come out with in 5 years

 

So DO ETT!!!

 

Oh please do. I would love to debate this

Nothing wrong with this

Technology marches on no doubt. Nissan's HR37 and 7sp autos are no joke. Their V6 is putting out about the same as the oldre V8 M45s.

You pay to play either way. If you SC, you're looking at around that hp level or maybe a bit more with an upgrade. For alot less outlay to buy a new car. (that one will most likely mod with wheels/tires/suspension/ecu etc..)