thatwhitecar Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hi everybody, I recently brought a totally factory stock standard sz na supra a little while ago (yep 100% factory blank canvas) and i cant turbo it for a year and a bit, so i was wondering how to get the most out of my na? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Don't bother trying to get any performance out of it, just save for the Turbo. If you have to do anything, just decat it and run a catback exhaust, that's about as exciting as it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatwhitecar Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Cheers oh well i have to get a lsd any way and more money for a turbo i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome. As said save for the turbo. Can't do much with an NA and it will cost a load for very little return. (Now awaiting for the arrival of Graham, our resident NA champion, with his words of wisdom on NA ownership). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Do you have the intension of turboing your current one in a years time? If so then tackle all the handeling side of things, decent wheels, tyres, coilovers (set up correctly), ARB's, LSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Welcome. As said save for the turbo. Can't do much with an NA and it will cost a load for very little return. (Now awaiting for the arrival of Graham, our resident NA champion, with his words of wisdom on NA ownership). Just burn it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I knew I could rely on you for insightful and helpful information Graham. Wise words indeed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Decat Uprated exhaust manifold Mines ECU Service I'd service it and enjoy it as it is, And just save up for the turbo conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) In all seriousness if this is the car you are going to turbo in a years time, then maybe it's best to start saving/collecting the parts for it now. Are you going NA-T or a TT engine transplant? If you are going to decat the turbo when you get it, the 2nd cat/decat is universal for both models regardless if you go NA-T or NA-TT, so in theory you "could" buy it and fit that now, although it won't make a massive difference and depending on your regulations for exhaust emissions, it may cause a problem come the MOT period, or the Oz equivalent. The other thing worth getting is a catback exhaust, as you can use that now, and for when you turbo the car- although, if you're going to sell the current model, then I would keep the stock or current exhaust, so you can revert back for when you sell it in the future. Going NA-T is not a cheap route and there is a lot to consider along the way: clutch/turbo kit/fitting etc. If you start modding your car in the guise it's in now you could easily spend $1000 for not much gain at all. Edited April 12, 2015 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Racing manifold, itbs, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatwhitecar Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Thank you every body for your help an insight all good advice, this forum is fuckin brillant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatwhitecar Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 By the way i just want a nice turbo to but me and the passenger back in the seat when i put my foot down. What would be a good size turbo to go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 By the way i just want a nice turbo to but me and the passenger back in the seat when i put my foot down. What would be a good size turbo to go for? The ones that come with 2JZ-GTE engine, complete with the engine attached to them. The best option is usually do a TT engine transplant, or just sell the NA and buy a TT car. There are however some crazy people who go down the NA-T route, but unless you're doing all the work yourself on the cheap, I personally wouldn't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 The ones that come with 2JZ-GTE engine, complete with the engine attached to them. The best option is usually do a TT engine transplant, or just sell the NA and buy a TT car. There are however some crazy people who go down the NA-T route, but unless you're doing all the work yourself on the cheap, I personally wouldn't bother. This^^^^ bpu twin power is between 370-450 which on a na-t you would have to spend alot of money to make it as reliable (if thats possible) why anyone would go na-t over a true twinturbo engine is baffling, its ultimately the more powerful, cheaper and more reliable option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 300bhp of Nitrous Oxide and a progressive controller ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 There are also crazier people... 300bhp of Nitrous Oxide and a progressive controller ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 300bhp of Nitrous Oxide and a progressive controller ;-) Probobly be quick for about 10mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 This^^^^ bpu twin power is between 370-450 which on a na-t you would have to spend alot of money to make it as reliable (if thats possible) why anyone would go na-t over a true twinturbo engine is baffling, its ultimately the more powerful, cheaper and more reliable option This is my way of thinking too, costs more to go NA-T to get less. No brainer really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatwhitecar Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Bloody hell!! Looks like i should have just waited then... Ive seen a lot of bolt on turbo kits for na supra designed specificity for the 2jz ge has any body got one on there car or know of any body that does? cause for a couple grand (diy install) if you get the gains they advertise it seems pretty worth it to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Search Through dr_jekyll's threads in this link hes done loads on a budget http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/search.php?searchid=4839772 Search for FOSTA on here aswell his car was a very nice na-t Have you already bought the turbo kit like? Its not really the turbo n manifold that are the expensive bit, its all the supporting parts to make it reliable, the thing is you could do a tt swap in a weekend but build an na-t can take months of tweeking and fault finding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatwhitecar Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Nar i havent brought any parts yet i want to get the lsd and suspension and a coulpe other things ready first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Personally I would just enjoy yours for what it is for a year and save up. If at the end of that time you still want more power and your car is in good condition,then you could either turbo it, or sell up and get a true TT. You maybe seeing this and that for power gains but Whifbitzs who do a high quality NA-T kit over here, only gives you a safe 364bhp without spending even more money. If you had a true TT you could bpu it cheap, and have 400. You would be in an auto for that money though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I'll echo what everyone else has said dude Handling/Braking Service and renew in and around the engine bay You could even try and get some things on the car that will aid the turbo when you decide to go for it. Likes of an oil cooler, power steering cooler, cat back exhaust etc. Where about in Aus are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Oh yeah Safcdixon- Have you already bought the turbo kit like?..... Nice regional typing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Oh yeah Safcdixon- Have you already bought the turbo kit like?..... Nice regional typing Howay man! Here Your just jealous Graham, that we have an accent unlike you southerners who all sound the same like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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