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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Hello everyone!

Just a quick question... Is it better in your opinion to buy the morad top swap kit, or the ZZP M90 kit? I think if I spent enough time looking around, I could get the ZZP M90 kit for cheaper than the 2k ZZP says it's going to cost. But if Morads kit is easier and better, I'll just get that.

Another question... Is the ZZP M90 easier to install? It looks like it's just a few take off and bolt on parts. All it says you need is the modded blower, the billet fuel logs, the modded intake and custom pulleys.

Any input is appreciated.
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Old May 8, 2011 | 09:43 AM
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I'm pretty sure if you're going to be doing the top swap, either way the work is going to be the same amount.

For $2,000 why don't you just buy a new engine that's already supercharged? then you have less problems to potentially worry about
 
Old May 8, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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I feel like the zzp would be easier. And I debated the engine swap, but I called my local salvage yard and they have a Buick engine that's supercharged with 116k on it.. for $6500! I was actually really shocked.

So which would be easier and more efficient? The zzp m90 or the morad top swap?
 
Old May 8, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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For $4,700 you can get a brand spanking new L32 block with JE forged and coated pistons, GTP heads, L32 rods, new valves/springs and a whole bunch of other stuff from ZZP. This is without shipping costs, though.
 
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Id say engine swap too but I guess if you cant, do the zzp. Either way you are going to have to make a lot of modifications. With the zzp you atleast dont have to replace the crank pulley.
 
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I'm starting to lean really far toward the zzp m90 purely because of the simplicity of it. Do you guys know if many people sell their modified blowers, or billet fuel logs very often? Those are the most expensive item (about $1000 together) and I was wondering if its very common to get them slightly used. I know I could look here, clubgp, and possibly ebay, but is there anywhere else?

Thanks so much guys!
 
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Grandprixforums always has a lot of parts.
 
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Thanks! Ill keep it in mind on my search!
 
Old May 8, 2011 | 05:33 PM
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also clubgp.com

it's pretty common to get them used, just make sure you buy something with little play in the coupler and all in good condition so you don't have to restore stuff
 
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IMO, the only good thing about the ZZP SSM90 kit is that it's easy to install. Otherwise I don't like it. I just went to ZZP's website and priced everything out that you need with the kit and it comes to at least $1600. That's a lot for a kit that might give you 50hp. Plus the SSM90 kit is very limited power wise. I recommend saving up a bit more money for the Z3 kit. It's even easier to install and will give you 100hp or more. Yeah it costs more, but in the end you will save money.
 



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