I haven't visited this site in a very long time - actually since around the time nigel first got his turbo setup on. I was always interested in turboing my maxima but i didnt want to spend around $4k for the kit. I got a 300zx tt and called it a day. Since then my Z blew up and I have been missing such a fast car for all this time. I want to turbocharge the maxima but I dont want to spend $4k on it - I need to save up for my Z's rebuild. I don't know everything about the VQ engine so I want to ask you guys a few things (some which might sound idiotic).

Could i use a turbo from the Z and one of its side-mounts? Where would you have a custom exhaust manifold made (like for a turbo), and how much would it be appoximatly? Besides piping, IC, turbo, and gauges do i need anything else for the car? I'm assuming i need some type of a/f controller if not an aftermarket ecu? Sorry for all the questions but I could not see myself paying for a kit anytime within the next 5 years...

 

it blew up and you want to rebuild?

 

i blew a rod (or more) and cracked my block. that is my assumption but i have not had time to take an in-depth look because my garage is occupied by something else...

 

anyone?

 

The piping isnt that much really, as long as you get mild or aluminized steel, you can do it for about $400. What adds up is the little stuff...

turbo and wastegate
Piping
FMU ( fuel Management Unit )
IC
Muffler


but then there is:
silicone connectors: ridiculously expensive, like 100 to 150
clamps: if you use tbolt, like 60 or 70 bucks, possibly more
oil lines/cooling lines: 120
if you want a new cat: 100 or use straight pipe...
BOV: 200

im sure im forgeting some of the stuff...

oh yeah, lots of time...