After days of searching here,google and other forums, I'm stumped. To give you a quick background, I have a 77 280z, as well as an 83 ZXT that I'm using as a donor car for my turbo swap. I've been using the Ultimate L28et guide as well as the Turbo FAQ as references for my build and my goal is 300-350 HP. The car will be a semi daily driver and I'd like to take it to the strip and play on the street, every so often. Coming from a v8 background, I'm trying to learn all I can about the turbo world, so at this point, I have no clue as to which turbo and what boost I'll be running. I will be running the stock turbo cam, upgraded ecu,440cc injectors,etc.
Anyhow, I have the head(p90) ready to go and now its time for the block. In reading the ultimate guide, it recommends using forged pistons if you are going over 300hp. I've looked into several manufacturers (JE,Ross,Venolia) and the price can be pretty steep. Since this is my project car and not my DD, I'm taking my time, as I want the build to be done right, so its reliable(somewhat at least) when I'm complete. I don't mind spending the money on the forged pistons, but based on my HP goals, is this an absolute must or overkill?
I hate to be that guy that posts a question thats been answered a million times, but I've searched until my eyes are bloodshot lol.