Yea, turbo is the way to go these days. I put a lot of money into building mine and I cant even run with stock f bodys. If I had a turbo though.

 

I feel like the turbo is going to be WAY to expensive for what I want though. Don't get me wrong, if I had the $2500, I'd spend it on the Z3 without even batting an eye! I've wanted a turbocharged car for.. wow.. probably close to a year now! The sound, the speed, the prestige. Turbo, in my mind, is the way to go. However, I don't have the money to spend on a turbo. D:

 

Quick question: Is the ZZP Z3 Turbo Kit the most economical turbo kit on the market for the 3800 series 2?

 

As far as the cheaper turbo, remember that you get what you pay for, and in when it comes to turbos the cheaper the kit, the more problematic it is. The cartuning kit isn't bad, but customer support is horrible. I hear a lot of good things from the Z3, but the Z7 is way better(although more money).

Regardless of which kit you decide to go with, you're still going to dish out some green upgrading your transmission. And be prepared to pay a little extra for stronger trans parts, and for your mechanic to install them.

Your best bet is to get used parts whenever you can from a trusted source, but the turbo itself get it new. I was lucky enough to get a used cartuning kit with IC for 700, although the turbo was shot. Another 700 got me a new turbo and all I had to do was rebuild the transmission. I kind of went all out with an engine and trans rebuild but you can save money there if your engine's rings are holding compression and there isn't any manifold leaks, but I would still recommend changing the intake manifold gaskets and checking for any wear signs in the short block. But definitely rebuild your trans, you'll thank yourself you did.

 

On clupgp right now for sale... $500 shipped ..


glanzergtx
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Joined: 11/24/2007
From: Sioux Falls, SD
FS: COMPLETE top swap down to the bo... I have a top swap that comes ALMOST complete except for the coil pack bracket (I dk where the hell it went!) All parts have approx 90k on them. S/c rotor coating is in great shape. Comes with VC gaskets and used aluminum LIM gaskets.

Will provide PCM with correct tables for s/c and gt tranny tables.

500shipped will take everything you see!
All bolts will be individual bagged and labeled what they are for

 

^ Now that's a good deal.

 

That seems pretty complete I'd look into that right away because it will go fast.

 

x2, hop on that deal, on those grand prix websites, everything like that seems to go quick, everyone's looking for a deal in this economy

 

I know glanzer, great guy. If you get a top swap buy from him.

 

before you buy a kit, have a power goal in mind. turbo's will ultimately net you more power and an easier install, but remember stock trannys wont hold 400+ hp forever. personally, if i were to have went turbo, i'd figure another $1500 for a tranny and save myself some peace of mind.

i went with the ssm90 kit and i loved it. after headers and SS ic and a nice tune, i was real close to 300 WHP and happy. that was my goal

miss my monte already