blackdrift Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 ok here goes nothing. . . . . . . . . For a while now have been toying the idea of selling the supra and in a 350z (dont hate me) ,but after thinking about it over and over and taking a drive to bournemouth in it today only to get a friendly wave from a fellow supe owner have decided to stick with it. Now for the tricky part, i need more power!!! currently own a lovely black N/A which i love to bits but is a bit slugish for me now. So now the decision to convert to tt or sell up and but a tt. To cut an allready long story short what are the differences beetween the N/A's and the tt's? I assume the obvious things like springs, shock's, Brake's and the active spoiler, tcs and are not installed. Would like it to be as close to a original tt as poss if thats realistic or do i bite the bullet and go for it?? any input welcome guys specialy if you have done the conversion. sorry for going on and for the spelling lol carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 keron will see you right if you wish to convert however if you want to make things easy sell up and buy a tt just depends what mods you have to your n/a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdrift Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 thanks bobski, its not that i have spent a lot on it its just my fav colour (black) which is getting rare now, would love to convert but will depend how much has to be changed, mainly due to spare time as apposed to technical know how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Is yours a manual or auto? And would you like a manual or auto TT? Another thing to concider... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdrift Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 curently a manual would only go for a manual 6speed conversion!! assume N/A prop would fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 if you have a 5 speed n/a i would consider the tt swap and keep the 5 speed according to a few members on here a bpu car with a 5 speed accellerates like a small single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 TBH I quite like the 350Z... The Nismo kitted ones are the sex! Do you have a mrs? If so, make her get the 350Z... It's a bit of a girly car anyway, and then you'll get to drive it occasionally, and keep the Supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdrift Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 ha ha ha yer would be nice unfortunately she has her eyes set on a mini, yer was thinking that bobski but car lacks the 6th gear on a motorway anyway with a tt would be driveing between petrol stations all be it very quickly lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Best option would be to sell and buy a TT, it'll work out cheaper and it'll have better resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdrift Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 yer very true dont see many black tt's around these days for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Paul Whiffin is developing an n/a-t kit, which is also a consideration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie1985 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Does your NA have ABS? That would be another problem if converting to TT. If your wanting to convert to a TT6 then it will cost a lot, you will be paying circa £3k just for the box! Best option would be to hold out for a nice TT6 in black then you know everything is right. Check these; http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=219487 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=218126 Or send Jurgen a message and I'm sure he'll be able to find you a stunner. All depends on your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Does your NA have ABS? Some do, some don't, depends on year and model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS2004 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 *mini hijack* How does one tell if they have ABS on their NA? I didnt know if I had a LSD or not until one of the lads round here had a look at the chassis number plate and pointed out the letter indicating LSD, but as far as ABS goes.. would it be as simple as having the light on the dash during startup? (mine is a 94 SZ according to the chart - which means ABS was optional.. hoping that the fact it has LSD means it also got the ABS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 *mini hijack* How does one tell if they have ABS on their NA? I didnt know if I had a LSD or not until one of the lads round here had a look at the chassis number plate and pointed out the letter indicating LSD, but as far as ABS goes.. would it be as simple as having the light on the dash during startup? (mine is a 94 SZ according to the chart - which means ABS was optional.. hoping that the fact it has LSD means it also got the ABS) Easiest way is to check under the bonnet. The ABS pump sits at the back right (you facing the front of the car.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 If you go the conversion route, keep the 5-speed as the 6 speed are around 3k including fitting. 5 speeds are fine at stock TT levels, and just about good enough for BPU power levels although you have to be careful in lower gears. Keron does conversions for £2300 which includes eveything you need for the swap and a service. If the car is right for you then get it done. It works out alo cheaper than buying a 6speed TT if you already own the car which you do, although it wont have as a high a resale value. I say go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I wouldn't advise keeping the 5spd box if you are planning to upgrade the TT engine to BPU levels. 5spd for a stock TT is supposedly fine and some say have noticed quicker acceleration. But a 6spd is definitely recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Sell it and buy a TT, even if it's a sky blue pink one, it'll be cheaper, better and more saleable. A decent quality TT engine, drivetrain and associated bits change over is expensive. Nailing a dog tired oil burner in an N/A with scant regard to all the niceties is not the same as having a TT you have test driven and is factory pukka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdrift Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Humm cheers guys have been thinking about this alot and am thinking that I just can't spend 11000 on a car so converting would be the option. So apart from the phisical bolting in of the new lump I assume the standard flywheel is ok but tt cluch is needed, also the fittment of a fmic and complete new tt wiring loom /ecu is the STD diff ok to use? And the prop will go in ok and is the same length? And are the tt brakes and suspention much different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdrift Posted June 12, 2010 Author Share Posted June 12, 2010 anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 £11,000? How many TT's are you thinking of buying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 TT6's go for something in the order of £6k-£8k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 TT6's go for something in the order of £6k-£8k. Please link me to these so that i can buy two of them !! I havent seen one below the 9k mark in an age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdrift Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Humm well maybe I am mistaken but haven't seen a good one sell for that in ages specially in black, any kinks to some cheaper ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadeS Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 have you been thinking about 1jz gte conversion? This is what I'm going to do in next 2 months, same power like 2jz but less torque so diffs and gear box might last for long. Little num have one. You can drop him a pm if you would like some more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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