Got LS1/LS2???
12-11-2010, 01:13 AM
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-All the factory gauges work except the tach at this point. We have several solutions for this, but we are still testing to determine which will be best. Most people have just installed aftermarket tach's in place of the OEM unit. Looks clean and OEM, and works great. Maybe Havok can post a pic up of his cluster to show everyone. He has this same setup.
For those who must know right now here it is.
http://www.speedhut.com/
http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge...number-462.htm
http://www.speedhut.com/custom_gauge...number-609.htm
What I did is ordered the complete 350z gauge kit and ordered the tachometer to match (sorta since I wanted my tach to glow a different color at night). The tachometer is extremely slim so what I did is removed the tachometer guts from its surround and bezel. Then I completely disassembled the stock nissan gauge cluster to install the speedhut custom dial kit and then custom mounted the new tachometer (wiring and all) just on top of the stock 350z tach location. You'll need to completely remove the stock 350z tach needle but you wont need it anyway. You wont be able to use the 350z needle on the speedhut tach because the shaft on the speedhut stepper motor is too small. The new gauge sits about 1/2" higher inside the 350z gauge cluster but looks very stock to people who don't know any better.
See... Now the magic is gone.
LOL
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12-12-2010, 01:30 AM
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Already in talks with JE performance and have a slightly modded ls2 planned for the 240 just need to get it out of the paint shop after this deployment.
Ls motors with just a mild cam , heads , and headers and say goodbye to any TT Z or other higher than mighty car
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Ls motors with just a mild cam , heads , and headers and say goodbye to any TT Z or other higher than mighty car
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12-20-2010, 02:37 PM
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in the link you posted it does not show headers? how much are the headers for this kit? what about the power steering line i know the kit hinson supercars offers the line changes?
for installation.
12-21-2010, 07:28 AM
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Also to answer some questions regarding weight...one often overlooked factor is the weight of a LS vs the weight of a FI'd engine. The LS may not always be lighter than a stock engine, but if you compare it to the mass added on by turbo systems and intercoolers, the savings in weight and complexity really starts to favor the LS swap. Also the Tremec transmissions are monsters and weigh quite a good amount too, usually heavier than most other OEM trans, but at least it is centered and low in the car.
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12-21-2010, 08:56 AM
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Power steering line kits are in stock as well and will be added to the site at the same time. I will post links to both when we get them up. Similar in look as the 240sx line kit, easy and cheap solution that makes our line kit a no brainer.
Our master cylinder kit is also complete and ready to ship. This makes bleeding the clutch a breeze and comes with everything you need from the master cylinder and adapter plate all the way to a sikky bleeder assembly that bleeds the clutch slave outside the trans housing instead of inside like OEM.
12-21-2010, 10:55 AM
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I had a ponder too after looking at your pictures a little more...unlike the 240SX, the G/Z chassis has a y-pipe OEM exhaust system and on top of that a LOT of the Z/G exhaust parts are the same up until the mid-sections. So my thought is more of a question...why not make the headers for the Z/G setup flanged to work with aftermarket exhaust systems that connect to the factory cat flanges? Seems like your headers terminate in about the right spot and it would just make your kit even more of a bolt-on affair.
12-21-2010, 06:38 PM
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Fueled Racing has a 240SX/350Z/G35 LS kit available also. I am not going to arque the merrits of one over the other though, but I am just throwing it out there.
Here is a build thread and sales info from SilviaV8forums.com:
http://silviav8forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2341
Specific info on their Z/G kit
If I go the 240SX route, it will be with the Fueled Racing kit. I've got to give props to Sikky though for revising their original kit designed (notched subframe in the S-chassis).
Also to answer some questions regarding weight...one often overlooked factor is the weight of a LS vs the weight of a FI'd engine. The LS may not always be lighter than a stock engine, but if you compare it to the weight added on by turbo systems and intercoolers, the savings in weight and complexity really starts to favor the LS swap. Also the Tremec transmissions are monsters and weight quite a good amount too, usually heavier than most other OEM trans, but at least it is centered and low in the car.
Here is a build thread and sales info from SilviaV8forums.com:
http://silviav8forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2341
Specific info on their Z/G kit
If I go the 240SX route, it will be with the Fueled Racing kit. I've got to give props to Sikky though for revising their original kit designed (notched subframe in the S-chassis).
Also to answer some questions regarding weight...one often overlooked factor is the weight of a LS vs the weight of a FI'd engine. The LS may not always be lighter than a stock engine, but if you compare it to the weight added on by turbo systems and intercoolers, the savings in weight and complexity really starts to favor the LS swap. Also the Tremec transmissions are monsters and weight quite a good amount too, usually heavier than most other OEM trans, but at least it is centered and low in the car.
12-22-2010, 05:48 AM
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Fueled Racing has a 240SX/350Z/G35 LS kit available also. I am not going to arque the merrits of one over the other though, but I am just throwing it out there.
Here is a build thread and sales info from SilviaV8forums.com:
http://silviav8forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2341
Specific info on their Z/G kit
If I go the 240SX route, it will be with the Fueled Racing kit. I've got to give props to Sikky though for revising their original kit design (notched subframe in the S-chassis).
Also to answer some questions regarding weight...one often overlooked factor is the weight of a LS vs the weight of a FI'd engine. The LS may not always be lighter than a stock engine, but if you compare it to the weight added on by turbo systems and intercoolers, the savings in weight and complexity really starts to favor the LS swap. Also the Tremec transmissions are monsters and weight quite a good amount too, usually heavier than most other OEM trans, but at least it is centered and low in the car.
Here is a build thread and sales info from SilviaV8forums.com:
http://silviav8forums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2341
Specific info on their Z/G kit
If I go the 240SX route, it will be with the Fueled Racing kit. I've got to give props to Sikky though for revising their original kit design (notched subframe in the S-chassis).
Also to answer some questions regarding weight...one often overlooked factor is the weight of a LS vs the weight of a FI'd engine. The LS may not always be lighter than a stock engine, but if you compare it to the weight added on by turbo systems and intercoolers, the savings in weight and complexity really starts to favor the LS swap. Also the Tremec transmissions are monsters and weight quite a good amount too, usually heavier than most other OEM trans, but at least it is centered and low in the car.
I was actually a lot more biased about my comments until I saw that the original post was by the Sikky guys which prompted me to edit my post to what you saw above.
Unless it is deserved, I am not one to jump into a vendors thread and start spouting out stuff about them and their products. Which is not to say I have any negative opinions about Sikky...it seems like their G35/350Z kit is actually top notch and straight forward and it is nice to see they are continually developing it.
I just have an opinion about them that stems from other products and past examples and I wouldn't even call it a harsh opinion, just a preference. It is like I said, they have turned things around it looks like and it may be worth my time to give them a second look.
Hell If I had the expendable cash flow, I would keep my G35 and go the LS route and possibly go with the Sikky kit because they're local. Unfortunately I don't keep that level of cash around or the patience to save it, so my only option is to sell off the G35 and build something else. I guess I could take my sale profits and just throw them into another G35, but I think I have had my fun with the platform.
I apologize for having an opinion.
12-22-2010, 11:21 PM
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Hey now, I was nice about it. I dont see much being said about the other companies being mentioned.
I was actually a lot more biased about my comments until I saw that the original post was by the Sikky guys which prompted me to edit my post to what you saw above.
Unless it is deserved, I am not one to jump into a vendors thread and start spouting out stuff about them and their products. Which is not to say I have any negative opinions about Sikky...it seems like their G35/350Z kit is actually top notch and straight forward and it is nice to see they are continually developing it.
I just have an opinion about them that stems from other products and past examples and I wouldn't even call it a harsh opinion, just a preference. It is like I said, they have turned things around it looks like and it may be worth my time to give them a second look.
Hell If I had the expendable cash flow, I would keep my G35 and go the LS route and possibly go with the Sikky kit because they're local. Unfortunately I don't keep that level of cash around or the patience to save it, so my only option is to sell off the G35 and build something else. I guess I could take my sale profits and just throw them into another G35, but I think I have had my fun with the platform.
I apologize for having an opinion.
I was actually a lot more biased about my comments until I saw that the original post was by the Sikky guys which prompted me to edit my post to what you saw above.
Unless it is deserved, I am not one to jump into a vendors thread and start spouting out stuff about them and their products. Which is not to say I have any negative opinions about Sikky...it seems like their G35/350Z kit is actually top notch and straight forward and it is nice to see they are continually developing it.
I just have an opinion about them that stems from other products and past examples and I wouldn't even call it a harsh opinion, just a preference. It is like I said, they have turned things around it looks like and it may be worth my time to give them a second look.
Hell If I had the expendable cash flow, I would keep my G35 and go the LS route and possibly go with the Sikky kit because they're local. Unfortunately I don't keep that level of cash around or the patience to save it, so my only option is to sell off the G35 and build something else. I guess I could take my sale profits and just throw them into another G35, but I think I have had my fun with the platform.
I apologize for having an opinion.
It wouldn't have been an issue if you had started your own thread and posted the same information.
You have to realize that SikkyMFG is a paying site sponsor that makes it possible for you and others to post your opinions on this forum without you having to spend a dime out of pocket to do so.
12-23-2010, 03:27 AM
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Well then I apologize...all that is needed is a simple polite PM or message asking me to delete my content...or even a sniper delete by an admin because it is not like that doesn't happen around here...I guess I'll revise my post and just leave well enough alone.
this thread may resume its business, sorry for the unintended derailment.
oh and by the way, kudos to you guys for keeping it polite, I was waiting for this to become a personal attack scenario that can so easily happen.
this thread may resume its business, sorry for the unintended derailment.
oh and by the way, kudos to you guys for keeping it polite, I was waiting for this to become a personal attack scenario that can so easily happen.
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