Still out here testing, and the last 3 runs averaged 5.62s. Safe to say I’ve got 27psi as good as its going to get. Consistently and reliably in the 5.5 to 5.6 range now.
When you're checking power levels with 100–200 pulls, it’s easy to get caught up in the chase, always wanting more, always looking for a quicker number. But every now and then, it’s worth stepping back to really appreciate what those numbers represent in the real world, especially when you compare them to what other cars are doing at similar times.
| 5.48 | 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider | |
| 5.51 | 2021 Ferrari 812 GTS | |
| 5.5 | 2016 Audi R8 V10 Supercharged MTM 802HP | |
| 5.59 | 2015 Porsche 991.1 Turbo S 700HP | |
| 5.6 | 1994 Audi S2 709HP | |
| 5.61 | 2020 Audi RS7 950HP BTM Turbo | |
| 5.62 | 2020 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster | |
| 5.63 | 2021 Mercedes AMG GT Black Series | |
| 5.65 | 2023 BMW M3 CS 750HP | |
| 5.68 | 2021 BMW M5 CS G-Power 820HP | |
| 5.69 | 2021 Lamborghini Huracan STO | |
| 5.7 | 2020 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera LCE 800HP | |
| 5.73 | 2020 McLaren 570GT | |
| 5.75 | 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB | |
Some serious pieces of kit on that list. Supercars and exotics that cost three, five, even ten times more than an FD and yet, here we are, an FD on pump fuel knocking on the 5.5s range, right there with them. It just goes to show, when it’s built right and dialed in, the FD isn’t just keeping up it’s punching way above its weight. Consistently hitting those numbers puts it in a league few expected, and that’s what makes it so satisfying. Lower the boost and it will do 400hp all day long but up the boost and the performance comes to meet you! I guess new turbo tech isn't just all hype! It actually works!
Just to put things into perspective, my setup is far from the most efficient. I’m still using
An old-school HKS cast iron manifold
A Radtec V-mount kit some would debate is only good for 400hp
Stock UIM when something like the Turblown or new Race only piece would be a step up.
With a more refined and efficient setup, there’s no doubt someone could achieve even better results. It really shows there’s still plenty of potential left on the table. If you have a better setup you should expect more!
Even though my setup isn’t the most efficient, the FD has been consistently hitting reliable 5.5 to 5.6 second runs every time. Since the 3-bar MAP sensor is almost maxed out, I was ready to wrap up the G35-1050 chapter, it felt like the perfect point to stop. You know what they say: sometimes it’s best to get out while you’re ahead.
But then Omar (Raceonly) stepped up in a big way. He was genuinely impressed that I managed to drive into the 5.5s with the current setup, and being the absolute legend he is, he offered to send over a
4-bar Raceonly MAP sensor to keep the journey going. Huge shoutout to him, not just for the part, but for being a great sport and supporting the madness. Really grateful for that!
So for now, I’m taking a well-deserved breather and enjoying the car in the twisties until the new sensor arrives. Once it’s in, I'll carefully start pushing into the 29–32psi range to see if there’s a little more magic left. I'm still aiming for consistency and reliability as we’re definitely stepping into the zone of diminishing returns, but with the progress so far, I’m excited to see just how far the baby G35 1050 can go.
Let’s keep it rolling!

