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Hi guys really keen on this kit, price is pretty good as well just wanted to get some more info on this. They say its a complete kit so would I be needing anything else and also how much would it cost roughly to install the kit? If this is gonna cost me 8k I will be happy to do it otherwise more than 8k will be pushing it so please feel free to give me opinions and what not... has anyone bought from rhd japan? And any reviews on this kit If any has it or knows about it

Aim is to have a little bit more of a kick and the supercharger will sound sick lol

http://www.rhdjapan.com/hks-gt-supercharger-complete-kit-gse21-grs184-z33-cpv35-64031

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Generally I would say, if you plan to spend 8k double it just in case. By the time the kit is installed, tuned etc it will cost you a few thousand more, then there is the unreliable bottom end to to either build or just pray it holds together...

Why don't you look into dropping a VQ25det in there? :P

i know of a couple of guys running low-boost forced induction on VQ35s with no dramas for 60,000kms+ including multiple trackdays, not sure the bottom end is 'unreliable' scotty?

the HKS kit runs peak 7psi boost - sure it is more stress on the engine, i wouldnt expect 200,000kms+ of trouble-free running like a standard/light tune engine, but it should still be reasonable.

to the op: use the search function, theres a few supercharged V35s on SAU.

..of which mine is one :)

if youre serious, get a quote for the kit, then add a couple of grand for install, tuning, ancilliaries (VQ's run a bit hot as standard, let alone with forced induction)

ps there are two kits available, base and Pro kit. Pro kit requires you to get your own ecu, injectors, fuel pump etc etc..base kit comes with FconS i beleive, and 2 additional injectors to use with your existing standard ones..

If the bottom ends are so strong, why do they limit the boost to 7psi?

To the OP, pick a power level and we can recommend what you will need a little better. If you are happy keeping it under 250 or so kw, the stock VQ35 should hold up fine (as long as the tuner is good) Any more and you should probably look at a VQ25det, or building the engine imo if you want reliability.

hey guys thanks for input yea i was thinking ill be happy with around 270kw dont want to really build engine aye, a little bit of fun with a s/c nothing serious but thats not always the case we'll alwasy want more power right? lol but yea basically a straight bolt on kit no hassles for a bit more power and fun... hows this kit on rhd japan? http://www.rhdjapan.com/hks-gt-supercharger-complete-kit-gse21-grs184-z33-cpv35-64031 the price is what swayed me....

What Scott said is true.

They are not a "strong" motor. Plenty of cars fail. Some don't make it off the dyno. It takes a careful and understanding tuner, because they just won't take the ham fistedness of some tuners like a RB or SR motor will.

It is fine if that is what you want to do, but still I was never comfortable enough to take it on a track and hammer it all day long. I had the HKS single turbo kit on mine. I have also installed one of those SC kits on a Z.

If you want advice - don't get a kit with ECU included. Buy a HKS kit without engine management, and get uprev, bigger injectors, Walbro 255. With uprev, it doesn't tie you in to having it tuned only by an HKS dealer.

Also, don't expect to make massive power. On a realistic dyno I make just 200kw. I've seen the SC kit make about 215kw on the same dyno. Don't believe some of the figures coming out of the states, and even some of the other garages here. I find them over inflated.

At the end of the day - I took the kit off my car, returning it to NA so the Mrs drives it daily, and bought a 180SX to track. For the cost of the SC kit, installation, tune, etc you could do the same.

  • PN-Mad thanks for your opinion mate thats what i was saying to the missus... either the s/c cause its different or get another s15 or s14/180sx or motorbike as a getting to work transport lol ill weigh up the options if thats the power people were getting its just not worth it id leave it n/a and just work on making it look better i guess... just gee'd up cause took my mates 350z tt (aps kit) for a spin = massive smile haha

I never understand why people go down this route. Weak motor aside, they just don't make power for the money you have to spend. If you (not you specifically) want a Kw King you should just buy an RBDET(T) and be done with it.

That was half the reason I bought a V35 - so I wouldn't be tempted to do expensive engine mods anymore and might have a chance of keeping my license a bit longer. There is something about knowing there is no point racing every thing on the road. I just accept its not a rocketship and enjoy the car for what it is - a comfy GT cruiser.

Dont do it unless you have plenty of $$$ to spare...

i thought oh yeah, $3300 hks turbo kit on special from $8000 i can do that.

3300 kit

4000 engine forged parts

3000 engine build bill

12 months later of no car

car had issues, was told i need

$400 in sensors, nope not it

$2500 ecu, nope not it

$2500 clutch, nope not it

oh it was the cam the engine builder dropped and damaged

$1500 later

car runs but the guy that high flowed the tubro did it wrong

Now i can run past 2psi until i take out turbo and get it fixed... (prob another $900-1500 not inc labor)

Now labor i did alot myself so saved lots, transmission was in and out 3x and thats $800 at least in labor each time

Fitting tubro to engine and putting it in the car, another $2000 at least

Many auto electrician to figure out issues , $200 each time

NOT WORTH IT, yeah i will have fun once its done but if i had known this ^^^^ i would avoid..

What happened with the turbo?

You definitely had a bad run, sorry I wasn't local I could have helped you out...

Thanks Scotty, would have loved the help. move up to GC, better state anyway !!!

Well turbo not boosting past 2psi... did leak test of IC piping and thats fine, jacked car up and took off wastegate pipe, put block off plate on the other end and got someone in the car holding revs and could not feel any air coming out of the wastegate (external). Also forced air into the top of it to force it close just incase and still not past 2psi.

3037 was highflowed to fit a 3582 in. A spacer was used to allow for the longer turbine wheel. The tuner seems to think the guy that highflowed it got the "profile" wrong, so the air going into the turbo has to be such a huge amount to just turn the wheel... at 4500 it only just starts making 2psi...

How was the oil supply? Did you drop the drain and make sure it was flowing well? It would be unusual not to work out of the box. Hypergear right? Have you spoken to him?

Perhaps it's due to the T2 rear? I doubt it though...

Gold coast? Looks like you are copping that rain band hard at the moment. lol.

regarding expected power: HKS claim 30% increase in power over stock and 40% increase in torque. ie ~270kw up from 208kw standard, that is around 220-240kw@wheels depending on dyno..thats without opening up the engine.

i dont think the VQ series is any worse than any other N/A engine in terms of tolerance to forced induction, however i completely agree there are platforms/engines out there with higher potential for less outlay :)

Edited by szymonsta

I think you are comparing the non turbo VQ's with the stronger VQ30det/VQ25det. Nissan always run stronger internals in their turbo motors, and the VQ35 rods are lighter afaik to raise the rev limit. Perhaps do a little research on the subject. The HR rods are a little stronger apparently.

The figures you posted are approximates, and for a manual rwd car. It should be close if you can get some good fuel into it, like they run in Japan. Auto cars will lose around 30kw and awd will be lower again. My stock VQ25det would be running over 400kw if it was rwd and manual box. No extra outlay for me. :P

Wow. That's an epically bad run of luck/ dealing with people that don't have a clue.

Something seriously wrong with the turbo, I bet if you looked at the turbine, the tolerances would be horrible. Mine made full boost, 6psi, at 2200rpm loaded up.

And I disagree. Some NAs like the boost. I've seen RBs given an absolute flogging, and come back for more. Chevrolet gen3 motors are the same, make massive power stock internals. Same with Toyota v8s.

How was the oil supply? Did you drop the drain and make sure it was flowing well? It would be unusual not to work out of the box. Hypergear right? Have you spoken to him?

Perhaps it's due to the T2 rear? I doubt it though...

Gold coast? Looks like you are copping that rain band hard at the moment. lol.

Oil supply, how to i "drop the drain" ? Yes hypergear. He said check IC piping, wastegate which i did so now i have to pull turbo off the engine and i am not looking forward to doing that at all.. I either send it back to him or take it to mr turbo locally and get a billet wheel made up in either 3582 or resleeve the turbo and go back to 3037.. i dont know what to do...

How do i look at the "tolerances" ? when i got it back i could pull the shaft in and out a few mm..

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