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redline · 04-02-2006, 05:26 PM

Im looking at a single turbo kit for the 350z and their price's and HP numbers are the same. Just wanted to see if anyone has dealt with either company. I've heard they are both great company's, any help is appreciated.

willthethrill · 04-02-2006, 06:39 PM

you cant loose with either one of those choices. I just saw the JWT TT in a friends Z yesterday and it is simply amazing.

redline · 04-02-2006, 06:58 PM

JWT is the shizz. If i was going TT i would buy power enterprise.

Your freind does he have the white turbo Z.

alachua · 04-02-2006, 07:45 PM

Turbonetics is notorious for not being able to ship you the right part, no matter how many times you give them the part number from their catalog, but at least they usually don't send it right the second time. As far as the kits go, I havn't heard anything bad about them. APS, on the other hand, has shown that they are not in the business of customer service, and employs a man well known for scamming a few folks in the LS1 world. Talk to AKA Rally Chris, he'll let you know how he feels about APS.

-Cliff

UnderPoweredRS · 04-02-2006, 08:24 PM

I had a turbonetics delta gate on my old setup and never had problems with it. It was well designed and help up to 90K of use and I only took it off becuase of my swap. Thats all I have ever delt with turbonetics though.

HuggyBear · 04-02-2006, 09:11 PM

why not build your own kit? It would be cheaper and to your likings. Let me know if you want any advice in building a kit for your Z33. Im running a sale right now on garrett turbochargers that you may find appealing for your situation.

willthethrill · 04-02-2006, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redline

JWT is the shizz. If i was going TT i would buy power enterprise.

Your freind does he have the white turbo Z.

His is black, actually i know two people with Zs with the JWT TT one black and one silverstone.

OT: I work in mt holly. What does your Z look like besides being a redline, i may have seen you around.

03tarmacblack · 04-03-2006, 01:21 AM

I feel aps makes some of the best products, and I would buy them all if they werent so expensive...

pearlcoupeg35 · 04-03-2006, 06:40 AM

I have personally seen both ST kits in person.......and think they are both very nice.

The TN kit looks way nicer (if that matters to you) and prally has more potential for HIGH HP numbers in the long run...

The APS is a very complete kit, and i havent heard anyone having major issues with it.

I think that the biggest issue is WHERE & WHO install the kit. Just make sure you go to a certified installer and to someone who has done the EXACT kit on a Z before.....you dont want your car to be the "test" car...

With that said, i would go to my350z.com and browse around the FI Forums...there are dozens of guys running both setups that could give you way more in depth advice on these kits.

Good Luck

redline · 04-04-2006, 12:43 PM

My goal is 400whp/350Tq, not too hard with either kit, with supporting mods and good tune. I have been leaning towards the TN seeing they are more popular on the Z33, and it is a relatively easy instal considering the turbo is in front of the engine instead of underneath. I will be doing the instal (with help from freinds.) Do you know If the bumper guard (beam) has to be removed for the FMIC. Thanks for the info on non Z cars it really helps to decide which company.

It's a Stock Touring model. Needs some go-go juice!

US_R33 · 04-04-2006, 12:56 PM

call the guys over at CarV2 (302)998-6988...talk with either James or Jay

they have installed a large number of turbo kits and supercharger kits on both G35s and Z33s...they are going to be the best source for info as far as any issues that may arise and how the installation is for various companies

Late,
Daniel

96s14 · 04-04-2006, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by US_R33

call the guys over at CarV2 (302)998-6988...talk with either James or Jay

I saw thier car at the philly autoshow. All i can say is it was SICK.

US_R33 · 04-05-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96s14

I saw thier car at the philly autoshow. All i can say is it was SICK.

those weren't their cars....they were just customer cars

highmilehatch · 04-11-2006, 01:36 AM

If it were me, I'd use:

-Turbonetics Single kit
-AAM fuel return system
-Turbo XS Utec (dialed in on a dyno)

US_R33 · 04-11-2006, 06:58 AM

come on out to CarV2 this saturday for their Z meet and you can see a number of different turbo/supercharger kits that they've installed

04-02-2006, 05:26 PM	#1
redline Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Member #784 iTrader: (1)	Turbonetics or APS Im looking at a single turbo kit for the 350z and their price's and HP numbers are the same. Just wanted to see if anyone has dealt with either company. I've heard they are both great company's, any help is appreciated. __________________ 2006 Evo 9 Special Edition

04-02-2006, 06:39 PM	#2
willthethrill Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ (Nazi Jermany) Member #1683 My Ride: Infiniti G35 6mt, Datsun 510 iTrader: (0)	you cant loose with either one of those choices. I just saw the JWT TT in a friends Z yesterday and it is simply amazing. __________________ 295 is not the speed limit? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-02-2006, 06:58 PM	#3
redline Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Member #784 iTrader: (1)	JWT is the shizz. If i was going TT i would buy power enterprise. Your freind does he have the white turbo Z. __________________ 2006 Evo 9 Special Edition

04-02-2006, 07:45 PM	#4
alachua Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Conshohocken, PA Member #4 My Ride: 14 Miata Club iTrader: (3)	Turbonetics is notorious for not being able to ship you the right part, no matter how many times you give them the part number from their catalog, but at least they usually don't send it right the second time. As far as the kits go, I havn't heard anything bad about them. APS, on the other hand, has shown that they are not in the business of customer service, and employs a man well known for scamming a few folks in the LS1 world. Talk to AKA Rally Chris, he'll let you know how he feels about APS. -Cliff __________________ "Cliff, I find going fast neither exciting, nor enjoyable, please stop. No, I don't want to do smokey burnouts or donuts!" - My Mom on her first ride in the miata

04-02-2006, 08:24 PM	#5
UnderPoweredRS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lindenwold, NJ Member #233 iTrader: (0)	I had a turbonetics delta gate on my old setup and never had problems with it. It was well designed and help up to 90K of use and I only took it off becuase of my swap. Thats all I have ever delt with turbonetics though. __________________ My GC8 UR STi

04-02-2006, 09:11 PM	#6
HuggyBear Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Member #1440 iTrader: (0)	why not build your own kit? It would be cheaper and to your likings. Let me know if you want any advice in building a kit for your Z33. Im running a sale right now on garrett turbochargers that you may find appealing for your situation. __________________ foofoo dust

04-03-2006, 01:21 AM	#8
03tarmacblack Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton - Phila. Member #219 iTrader: (0)	I feel aps makes some of the best products, and I would buy them all if they werent so expensive... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-03-2006, 06:40 AM	#9
pearlcoupeg35 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Downingtown, PA Member #1494 iTrader: (0)	I have personally seen both ST kits in person.......and think they are both very nice. The TN kit looks way nicer (if that matters to you) and prally has more potential for HIGH HP numbers in the long run... The APS is a very complete kit, and i havent heard anyone having major issues with it. I think that the biggest issue is WHERE & WHO install the kit. Just make sure you go to a certified installer and to someone who has done the EXACT kit on a Z before.....you dont want your car to be the "test" car... With that said, i would go to my350z.com and browse around the FI Forums...there are dozens of guys running both setups that could give you way more in depth advice on these kits. Good Luck __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

04-04-2006, 12:43 PM	#10
redline Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Member #784 iTrader: (1)	My goal is 400whp/350Tq, not too hard with either kit, with supporting mods and good tune. I have been leaning towards the TN seeing they are more popular on the Z33, and it is a relatively easy instal considering the turbo is in front of the engine instead of underneath. I will be doing the instal (with help from freinds.) Do you know If the bumper guard (beam) has to be removed for the FMIC. Thanks for the info on non Z cars it really helps to decide which company. It's a Stock Touring model. Needs some go-go juice! __________________ 2006 Evo 9 Special Edition Last edited by redline; 04-04-2006 at 12:45 PM.

04-11-2006, 01:36 AM	#14
highmilehatch Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PA Member #929 iTrader: (3)	If it were me, I'd use: -Turbonetics Single kit -AAM fuel return system -Turbo XS Utec (dialed in on a dyno) __________________ 92 SC300 - 2JZGTE 93 Civic Si - 11.3@125 stock block pump gas FOR SALE

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