Should you buy a knock-off brand turbo or not? Are they worth a couple hundred bucks? Are some better than others? All things we’ve asked ourselves while browsing eBay or anywhere on the internet for that matter. We were discussing these topics when a fellow NICO member, SirVemup popped in and mentioned he was about […]
Turbocharging and Supercharging
We’ve all heard the saying, “There’s no replacement for displacement,” and “You just can’t beat cubic inches.” The basis for these statements is that the greater an engine’s displacement, the more air and fuel can be squeezed into the cylinders, and the higher its potential power output. But they’re not entirely accurate: There is another […]
Turbocharging the B15 Sentra
Turbocharging the B15 Sentra (SR20DE+T) By: nametakennow There are a number of ways to go about this, including engine swaps, aftermarket kits, and piece-together rigs. I went with the last of that set. Before: After: One of the most infuriating portions of my turbo quest has been figuring out what parts I need/have. Thus, as […]
3rd-Gen Maxima Turbocharging
How to Turbo a 3rd Gen Maxima I get a lot of emails from people asking me where to get a JDM engine but in my opinion, after having done the swap and such, that’s not the way to go. I think the best way to turbo you VG maxima would just be to use […]
350Z / G35 Twin turbo installation guide
Twin-turbo for your 350Z or G35… By:Going Deep Now, some background…as many of us Z owners striving to seek more and more power out of our stock engine, I decided to buy a GReddy TT kit. Had it professionally installed and about a month later…catatrophic engine damage. I broke connecting rod #2 and subsequently it […]
Everything you need to know before you modify your 350Z
Before Modifying your Z By: Jeff Wisener (Posted with the authors full knowledge and permission.) So you want to modify your 350Z?Read this first! 1. Define your goal. Are you simply trying to make your car look nicer, building it for street racing, drag racing, autoX, track, or a show car. Maybe it is a […]
SR20 Bottom Mount Turbo Manifold Install
The Manifold I am installing is a Top Speed tubular stainless steel bottom mount T25 turbo manifold for the SR20DET, at the same time I am also installing a Top speed stainless steel turbo extension. Difficulty: **** Time: ~4-6 hours Cost: $750-1000 Materials: – T25 bottom mount turbo manifold– penetrating lubricant – Scotch Brite pad– […]