Robert_K

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I've honestly have been flip-flopping on selling or keeping the Z. Right now IF I was to sell it I'd want to buy a new GT-R or CTS-V. However I just can't justify that large of car payment. So I getting back to building my VQ. Been talking with Kyle & Brett over at Import Parts Pro for several months (going on over a year) now. Sent Brett the below list of what I think I want.

IPP Custom Stage 3 Long Block:
~~ Cosworth Rods, CP 8.5:1 Pistons w/ Ceramic/Moly coating on the piston tops & skirts
~~ ACL Trust Washers, Main & Rod Bearings
~~ ARP Main Studs & Rod Bolts, L19 Head Studs
~~ ATI Street Damper Crank Pulley
~~ Heads Redecked, Ported Intake/Exhaust Runners, 5-Angle Radius Cut Valve Job
~~ JWT C2 {261* w/ .456 (11.58mm) lift Intake & Exhaust} Cams
~~ JWT Heavy Duty Springs & Shims
~~ Viton Valve Seals
~~ OEM Gasket kit with Cometic Head gaskets
~~ OEM VQ35 "Rev-Up" Oil Pump
~~ OEM VQ35 Pathfinder Rear Cooling By-Pass
~~ Nismo Low Temp Thermostat
~~ Z Speed Performance Aluminum Undershroud

Fuel:
~ CJM Stage 2 Return Fuel System w/ Blue Billet Fuel Rails
~~ Aeromotive 340lph In-Tank Fuel Pump
~~ Injector Dynamics 1000cc Injectors

EMS:
~ HalTech Plug-In Pro ECU Replacement EMS
~~ HalTech Air Temp Sensor
~~ HalTech Boost Control Solenoid
~~ HalTech Dual Wideband Kit w/ 2 Sensors
~~ Dual Wideband Gauge

Drivetrain:
~ Nissan CD009 (2004+) 6sp Transmission
~~ Carbonetic Twin Disc Carbon Clutch w/ Carbon/Steel Flywheel
~~ Quaife Helical LSD
~~ SPL Solid Diff Bushings

Exhaust:
~ Greddy RS Cat-Back Exhaust
~ PowerFab 3" PolyDyn Coated Downpipes
~ PolyDyn Coated Manifolds & Turbine Housings

Suspension:
~ KW Variant 3 Coilovers
~ SPL Front Upper Arms
~ SPL Rear Camber Links
~ SPL Eccentric Lockout Kit

Wheels & Tires:
~ HRE P43SC in Satin Black
~~ 19x9.5 +20 & 19x11 +25
~ Toyo R888
~~ 265/30-19 & 305/30-19

Interior/Exterior:
~ Sparco Harness Bar
~ Tommy Karia Shift ****
~ '06+ Bi-HID Headlights
~~ Custom painted by LightWerkz

Update: 23-Aug-12

Not completed but current state...

tsanhd

All that money putting into VQ adds up really quick and you won't get anything in return selling the car later on. Get a 2003+ Viper or C6 Z06, 2008 M3 less than $40K lol. But it sure does feels good to have my Z paid off, no more payments; but I have the urge to sell it and buy something ever since I paid it off. I don't want anymore car payments though sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

Robert_K

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I don't plan on selling it for those very facts; 1) It's already paid off. 2) Already spent so much on modding it. And after working on C5/C6 Vettes I know I DON'T want one of those. Pus my wife & I are trying to start a family so it's "smarter" to finish my Z off verus buying another coupe. Hench my interest in the GT-R and CTS-Z. I think in the long run this will be smarter.

AshMan

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Haha. Good to see you're wanting to keep your Z Robert. Haven't heard much from ya in a while. Course, I'm not on this site much.

Robert_K

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I haven't been on any forums except for BoostedImports.com & HoustonPerformanceDriving.com. Too much drama for me. LOL But ya was seriously considering getting a new GT-R. If I wasn't trying to start a family I think I would have. But Guess I'm getting older and more mature. LOL So yeah... Hopefully I'll start building the Z. How you been? We should get a meet going for my next R&R, March (fingers crossed). Anything new in Houston? I haven't kept up since I left in May.

AshMan

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Work has been crazy for me. I've been driving all over the country. That's about it... Modding as I can. Hanging out when I can.

konrad

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Hey I've been in your place. I blew by build block and wanted to sell the car cheap and get something new. I just finished paying off my G35 and don't want another payment. Plus so much work that I personaly put in the the car. I'm keeping it and rebuilding now. Every one tells me to just sell it.

Robert_K

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Yeah... Honestly my wife really wants me to get the GTR. But I can't justify doing a year in Iraq and only show a car for it. Think building my VQ is a smarter choice. Cause I for damn sure I'll want to mod the GTR and that 10 times more expensive than a Z car!

meatbag

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Save your money on the cosworth fuel rails and just get the CJM stage 2 system and substitute the aeromotive pump. The CJ has all the misc parts you will need that nothing else comes with.

Robert_K

iTrader: (25)

Thanks! I'll take a look! Stick with the Aeromotive though?

Robert_K

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Now I want to try to have the car ready by TX2K12! Hopefully everything falls into place!

Robert_K

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Longblock will be ordered after Christmas and car will be going to PowerFab first week of the new year!

konrad

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What is the nismo roller bearing??

Robert_K

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Nismo Roller Bearing;

binder

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+1

charles includes every last thing you need. The stage 2 also gets rid of the tiny stock hard pipe that is a restriction. The new fuel rails with CJM also have 2 fuel dampers from the OEM HR setup so very smooth fuel supply.


other than that the setup sounds sweet.

GTR would be sick but look at what you can get out of your car plus the amount you would put in. From all that stuff it looks like about 15k$ and a used 350z (even boosted) would probably pull 15-17k right now on this market. Not enough to get a GTR outright (especially not new one). Then you look at the cost increase of maintenance and insurance rates.

Most people never look at all the facts and just think they can trade their old 350z straight up for only a little more cash to get a new gtr. Not the case. I think you are doing a good job at looking at all the angles.

Robert_K

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Thanks. And I am doing the CJM over the Cosworth. +1 on viewing all the angles. To be honest I just didn't want; 1) a car payment 2) a car payment that high! Plus I know I couldn't keep it stock! So rather just continue with the Z.

dikspiel

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Robert ditch the cosworth fuel rails and run the cj motorsports stage 1...i am running the cosworth fuel rails + cj motorsports stage 0 (modified to work with the cosworth) and it just makes more sense to go for the cj kit.

dikspiel

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oh woops just read your last post hahah

Robert_K

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Robert_K

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Well good news and bad... Today I will be ordering the long block. However I was informed that I can't take my R&R in March. No TX2K12... No Texas Mile... No celebrating my 10th Wedding Anniversary at home with my wife. Hopefully I'll be home in April now. Almost a full year from seeing the States. Any events in April?