Starting a new thread on this... what do you people think? With some time, effort and fabrication, would it be able to bolt on a turbo from a 300zx for example? Why I say 300zx is because I read somewhere here that the VG from Maxima is almost the same engine as the one in the 300zx. Is that so?

Would the engine handle that pressure is my next question... I've heard that 'std' engines just can't handle the heat due to the high compression, and that you'll need to lower compression in order to keep the pistons from melting. Any truth in that?

Or is it even better to bolt on a compressor..? That should give better hp from lower rpm's but it seems as it would be a whole lotta more work in that.

Gimme your opinions!

 

the 300zx until 89 used the same basic block.
you can bolt on a turbo, but you need to be careful to supply adequate fuel and correct timing. if you plan on running more than a couple psi

 

a thread like this gets started every week...so don't be offended if it gets locked before you get your answer.

with time, effort, and fab you can make ANYTHING fit....how big is your wallet? you posted that you're having a hard time getting tranny parts...do you think it's a good idea to put a turbo in there?

how much pressure the engine is willing to handle depends on how much boost you're looking to run. if you have high mileage on your motor now it might be a better idea to put in a newer motor.

yeah...supercharger...at this point you're wasting my time in even answering your questions.

do yourself a favor...pick up a book called maximum boost by corkey bell. read it cover to cover 3 times...then think of a plan of attack and come back and post again.

 

since they obviously have some similarities, couldn't you use the ecu from the same 300zx as you get the turbo from?