building a 280z and cant decide between 1jz or 2jz

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by chuck

which motor will make around 480 hp the cheapest? id like it to be N/A but if that will cost alot more than a single or twin turbo set up ill go turbo. suggestions?

If you're talking 480hp to the crank, then a stock 2jz-gte with stock turbos can make that power level (BPU+++, raised boost, race fuel). I believe this will be cheaper than trying to get that much power out of an n/a, which will require an aftermarket turbo kit or a huge shot of nos.

[Grandavi]

Dont think either will give you anywhere near 480 whp with N/A. And.. that amount of power "cheaply"? Can be done if your handy with tools and know what your doing.. but the tune is going to dictate success...

I shudder when people talk about anything above 350 HP and use the words.. "cheaply"...

[pwpanas]

Originally Posted by Grandavi

Dont think either will give you anywhere near 480 whp with N/A. And.. that amount of power "cheaply"? Can be done if your handy with tools and know what your doing.. but the tune is going to dictate success...

I shudder when people talk about anything above 350 HP and use the words.. "cheaply"...

Agreed - take too many shortcuts and the result is melted, twisted, expensive engine parts (or worse)...which ends up much more expensive in the long run than doing it right in the first place. It's a lesson that some guys have to go through the hard way though.