Thread: XPZ vs XP

Look at it this way.

ZZP's base Z3 kit on a GT (for around two grand or less if you can find stuff used...which is the way to go IMO) with the addition of some crap EBay intercooler and piping you can fab up yourself for cheap = 350+ WHP when running over 12~ psi I'd imagine.

Also, only thing about that is you have to remove the downpipe, tuck some harness' away from the turbo, and other small crap.

No head removal.

No balancer removal.

Everything stays on, as do the fluids...well minus the oil change because you have to run a feed line from the pan level sensor.

I'd venture to say it is quiet easier to do than a top swap IMO.

I've done a couple Top Swaps...they aren't fun. I'd rather pull the motor than do that crap in the car.

Ugh it just sucks I went trough 8 months of friggin headaches with my 02 GTI build, i freaking hated working on it, but see here, just because i get the turbo kit doesnt mean I should keep everything else stock does it? Will i benefit by using my l67 PNP heads with 105# springs? Should I still do LS7 lifters? single roller? Obviously kit doesnt come with a cam, going to need that too.... idk where to start