My FI TT got up to 542whp on stock internals with no reliability issues. The shop that did the work noted that they were limited by the stock MAF sensors and the 650cc fuel injectors. If I bought some aftermarket MAF sensors and switched to IDEX 1000cc injectors they could've pushed another 50-100 horses, still on the stock internals. The reason I chose to build another is because you don't see many boosted G's and it's a surprisingly solid platform. I suppose it makes sense since these were the prototypes for the R35. Even as I step into a new G, it's so.....easy to enjoy it. I know there are guys who did single turbo builds but TT kits deliver power in such a linear fashion that you almost don't notice the lag. It's a world of difference from the massive kick you feel in 500+whp 4-cylinders.

You'll enjoy it if you go that route.

I agree that you sound like the type of guy who enjoys a project. So either way you go, enjoy the journey.

 

Buying an engine this weekend !!!!!! gonna tear down the 2nd engine., going to forge evertying ( i know you say you dont have to) but since its out of the vehicle i might as well build the engine. I've never done a lot of the things so i look forward to doing it myself. I'll just go with stock size with stock compression to keep things simple i guess. going to mock up the turbos and eveything outside of the vehicle. this isnt gonna be a 1 month and done kind of thing. this is going to take some time for sure. I have in my head exactly how i want the turbo's going to be. When i have everything mocked up and finished you'll be surprised where they'll be lol. i'll just be chillin fbo until i complete the engine and turbo kit. If i work hard and get some ot should have enough to finish the whole project and have it ready for this summer.

 

I really like the way the G37's look. They handle great. They have nice luxury. also you dont see too many of them boosted so its a low key sleeper. (well it will be). im excited.

 

Just bought the 2nd engine today. exciting things ahead. only had 56k miles. This car is gonna be making some beautiful noises.. only 1 bov worth buying in my opinion.. no not the greddy type si, not the hks ssq... its the turbo xs type-h RFL.. i cant wait to have 2 of these bad boys making some interesting sounds.

 

Are you upgrading the cams as well?

 

Something you're bringing from your Evo days?

 

Oh sheesh! its been a long time since I've posted here. I believe 3 months later from my original post I bought the turbo kit. Boy was i in for a rude awakening. lol. i think i argued with another guy on a post... talking about how cheap i could put a turbo together etc..... Well here I am.. a year and 9 months after i purchased the turbo kit and im "just" about to finish it lol. Sure.. time was mostly the issue. Long work hours and not enough horus to work on it. Thankfully my GF cheated on me so I've been single for like 6 months so thats about how long i've been working on it lol. It did take about 6-10 months for me to recieve the turbo kit.. but still it should have been done by now and thats my fault lol.... So far im over 20k in my build and my 2nd engine isnt even built yet lol. If anyone is interested i can let you guys know what i purchased and where im at in my build so far. can provide pictures as well. Im not upset though. thos car is going to be amazing and it beats buying another car and having a payment. Ive realized how much I didnt know .. owning 2 cars that were turbo stock and then building from that is completely different than turbowing an n/a car. sheesh!