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I have worked on a few Z's and G's and seen damage to exhaust piping, cross members and under carriage in areas that are very near to where that turbo is placed....
My point here is that, twins make much more sense on this car. Especially when you are resorting to placing the turbo in an area like this
My point here is that, twins make much more sense on this car. Especially when you are resorting to placing the turbo in an area like this
eh, i guess you could see some scratches and stuff on those areas. The crossmember is lower than the turbo so it can take all the abuse it wants. The question is how are these cars being driven? I know of a few people that own z's that aren't near as cautious driving them as are the "tuners" that love their cars. If it's just another daily driver i'm sure they drive it through stuff that a person who has money into it would. So it's hard to tell. All you can do is design the system where it "shouldn't" be hit. If something goes beyond that then it's rare or the person is bashing the crap out of their car.
Well, power wise twins do make more sense. I won't argue there. Cost and install are 2 major factors when deciding on twin turbos though.
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Because that is just how people are, like the guy that keeps throwing the twin turbos in everyone’s face. We get it, you love your turbo TT kit...great...good for you. Let the others decide for themselves. Clearly he does plenty of off-roading with his Z, on a farm, full of small animals...and maybe some rocks that are just the right size..
I have provided as much info as possible here, you don't see any other shop showing you how your turbo kit is built. I have also answered countless number of PM's, I didn't ignore any legitimate questions or concerns. Some people ask silly questions that I have answered countless times, and that is ok. Most people here really like the setup...and I received two more orders today, so I am happy..
Time to order more turbos I guess..
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don't feel bad sasha. i'm so pumped about your kit i'm thinking of all the things i can downsize to get funds during school to change from my s/c to this kit. It won't be this year for sure. My car has been down since the fall when i put in the built motor. I would at least like to drive it this year...lol
maybe next winter.
maybe next winter.
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don't feel bad sasha. i'm so pumped about your kit i'm thinking of all the things i can downsize to get funds during school to change from my s/c to this kit. It won't be this year for sure. My car has been down since the fall when i put in the built motor. I would at least like to drive it this year...lol
maybe next winter.
maybe next winter.
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I love to see new stuff come out for this platform, but on the same breath, the product being discussed here isn't filling a void in the market. It has competition that does what it is trying to do better than it can do it. You might call me an @sshole for pointing this out...... I consider myself a realist. Either way, good luck with the setup, I hope you make tons of power and money
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I feel like I am more than just some @sshole. I have built a few motors, installed a few twin turbo kits, single turbo kit, supercharger kit and done just about every bolt on available for these cars.
I love to see new stuff come out for this platform, but on the same breath, the product being discussed here isn't filling a void in the market. It has competition that does what it is trying to do better than it can do it. You might call me an @sshole for pointing this out...... I consider myself a realist. Either way, good luck with the setup, I hope you make tons of power and money
I love to see new stuff come out for this platform, but on the same breath, the product being discussed here isn't filling a void in the market. It has competition that does what it is trying to do better than it can do it. You might call me an @sshole for pointing this out...... I consider myself a realist. Either way, good luck with the setup, I hope you make tons of power and money
If you go down the list here: http://www.precisionturbo.net/small-...bochargers.php you will find the 6780E turbo, rated for 790hp. Combine that with a nice 4" exhaust (that you can't have on your top mount kits) and you will make some serious power. The intercooler itself will support over 1000hp (rated for 1320cfm). So, just upgrade your fuel system and turbo and you are good to go.
I am not here to have a pissing contest, but to provide another FI alternative to this community. Again some will love it, and some (you) will hate it. I am ok with that.
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You don't know this, nor do you have proof. I know the potential of this setup, and I am confident that it will make as much power as a built engine will allow.
If you go down the list here: http://www.precisionturbo.net/small-...bochargers.php you will find the 6780E turbo, rated for 790hp. Combine that with a nice 4" exhaust (that you can't have on your top mount kits) and you will make some serious power. The intercooler itself will support over 1000hp (rated for 1320cfm). So, just upgrade your fuel system and turbo and you are good to go.
I am not here to have a pissing contest, but to provide another FI alternative to this community. Again some will love it, and some (you) will hate it. I am ok with that.
If you go down the list here: http://www.precisionturbo.net/small-...bochargers.php you will find the 6780E turbo, rated for 790hp. Combine that with a nice 4" exhaust (that you can't have on your top mount kits) and you will make some serious power. The intercooler itself will support over 1000hp (rated for 1320cfm). So, just upgrade your fuel system and turbo and you are good to go.
I am not here to have a pissing contest, but to provide another FI alternative to this community. Again some will love it, and some (you) will hate it. I am ok with that.
That said, I stand behind my statement that your setup doesn't fill a void in the market and there are other kits out there that do a better job
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I feel like I am more than just some @sshole. I have built a few motors, installed a few twin turbo kits, single turbo kit, supercharger kit and done just about every bolt on available for these cars.
I love to see new stuff come out for this platform, but on the same breath, the product being discussed here isn't filling a void in the market. It has competition that does what it is trying to do better than it can do it. You might call me an @sshole for pointing this out...... I consider myself a realist. Either way, good luck with the setup, I hope you make tons of power and money
I love to see new stuff come out for this platform, but on the same breath, the product being discussed here isn't filling a void in the market. It has competition that does what it is trying to do better than it can do it. You might call me an @sshole for pointing this out...... I consider myself a realist. Either way, good luck with the setup, I hope you make tons of power and money
1) I've always thought that the placement of the turbo in the propeller shaft tunnel is a great idea due to ease of install and upgrades or repair.
2) The only kits ( or kit? ) available that uses this area is somewhat weak and was designed to be a base kit for anyone not wanting a twin turbo kit.
3) This would be the ONLY turbo kit located in the tunnel that has the potential to make BIG power. There is no reason as to why this kit should not put down 700+whp with the right parts while still maintaining the base kit. This is something the other kits really can't do.
4) Twin turbo kits are not only hella expensive ( except for the Greddy which sometimes goes for pretty cheap ), it's also a nightmare to work on. A kit like this one is a piece of cake in comparison and should yield, at the very least, identical results to a more expensive and more complex twin turbo system.
In the end, I'm really digging this kits birth and hope it all goes well. And FWIW...the belly of my car is utterly destroyed from scraping EVERYWHERE due to me riding on coilovers and living in a place comparible to the moon....yet my exhaust is pretty much perfect.
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I would love to hear from the many people who are buying these kits and hear their opinions first...even from the day they recieve it/and post pics and build threads and such/videos/etc...and also how they set everything up, and whether they ran into issues or not...I really like the idea of this kit in so many ways...but like any new product...I would like to give it some time before I made a decision...Thats just me personaly...
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Maybe this will help. I realize that most 350z guys don't lurk other forums and have never heard of ICS but:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5pD0BI8CRg
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...Dyno_80153.htm
that car is a MONSTER and has a turbo similarly mounted. I have full faith the 350z can do even better than some silly e36 ( ).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5pD0BI8CRg
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...Dyno_80153.htm
that car is a MONSTER and has a turbo similarly mounted. I have full faith the 350z can do even better than some silly e36 ( ).
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Of course, I would love to see built motor #s sometime...
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Yes and no, I think the APS is limited to the IC piping size and the size of turbo you can put in that location. The oil is returned via Exa scavenge pump.
All oil lines are stainless braided, and use -6an fittings. Turbo supply line is -3an.
This is IMO the best pump you can get. More details on it here: http://www.turbowerx.com/Scavenge_Pu.../Exa-Pump.html
More details here:
https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...-build-14.html
All oil lines are stainless braided, and use -6an fittings. Turbo supply line is -3an.
This is IMO the best pump you can get. More details on it here: http://www.turbowerx.com/Scavenge_Pu.../Exa-Pump.html
More details here:
https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...-build-14.html
hands down the best scavenge pump! i used the same one on my custom mid-mount turbocharged Mazda 6s. Its miles ahead of an STS scavenge pump or anything comparable.
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On a side note, water cooled turbos are also available at no extra cost. You would have to do your own plumbing though, an additional $50 in parts.
Last edited by Boosted Performance; 02-09-2010 at 03:49 PM.