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Originally Posted by R-TuneZ
did your intake have one of these bad boys on it?
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this is a bypass valve that comes on the nismo and aem cai's. i am trying to confirm whether or not you had one in order to determine whether it is able to withstand a splash of water or not... it will be between the filter element and the MAF.
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this is a bypass valve that comes on the nismo and aem cai's. i am trying to confirm whether or not you had one in order to determine whether it is able to withstand a splash of water or not... it will be between the filter element and the MAF.
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i dont think this guy really cares, id be depressed. he seems fine blowing thousands of dollars on a problem that could be something simple as checking fluids or cleaning out a part. siigh, ban.
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Originally Posted by 06dieselZ
This guy has no idea what kind of CAI he has, yet he want's to drop a motor in himself?
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Originally Posted by keyto123
so apparently an aftermarket cold air intake + a puddle of water = death of a 12000 dollar motor. so i got a call from my mom saying that the cars making funny noises going the whole way to red line and not doing anything the first thing i told her is shut the damn car off NOW!! so she does and leaves it on the Courtney cambel causeway our tow truck came an took it to lokey Nissan they tell me basically I'm fuc*ed and now i have to pay 12000 for a new motor ![Frown](https://my350z.com/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif)
*UPDATE* i just talked to my insurance to take a blind shot at trying to get the price lower and they said according to the claim i can claim it as comprehensive coverage for a road hazard.
*UPDATE*GOD DAMNIT mom just said we donot have comp FUC* ME
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*UPDATE* i just talked to my insurance to take a blind shot at trying to get the price lower and they said according to the claim i can claim it as comprehensive coverage for a road hazard.
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*UPDATE*GOD DAMNIT mom just said we donot have comp FUC* ME
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Originally Posted by keyto123
I'm currently looking for a crate motor maby a swap out they sent me pics(my parents)of the block cracked so this motor is fuc*ed and now i need a new one so i got 8000 cash in hand who do you know that i can get a decent built motor for 8 that i can put in myself
http://www.importpartspro.com/st1blon.html
So your looking at roughly $3520, plus you'll need a new gasket kit, head gaskets, etc.
Stage 1 Longblock start at around $4400 + $1500 core charge + shipping.
http://www.importpartspro.com/st1vqloblni3.html
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Originally Posted by quakerroatmeal
I'm tired of people bashing on parts that are not big brand names. No matter what brand the CAI he had all they are is a damn tube with a filter on it, it would of done the SAME EXACT THING. Unless he had a bypass valve, which he can put on the eBay one also! If it is even the CAI that caused the problem...
not true. brand name companies have a name to uphold, therefor using better quality filters, and piping that keeps heat out better than a cheap ebay part ever would. theres a reason quality costs money, and its because of r&d, and the extensive time and research put into it. they are not the same
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Originally Posted by drift_projekt_Z
not true. brand name companies have a name to uphold, therefor using better quality filters, and piping that keeps heat out better than a cheap ebay part ever would. theres a reason quality costs money, and its because of r&d, and the extensive time and research put into it. they are not the same
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Originally Posted by ttg35fort
You can get an Import Parts Pro Stage 1 short block for $2600 + $750 core charge (since your block is cracked) + shipping (Approx $170)
http://www.importpartspro.com/st1blon.html
So your looking at roughly $3520, plus you'll need a new gasket kit, head gaskets, etc.
Stage 1 Longblock start at around $4400 + $1500 core charge + shipping.
http://www.importpartspro.com/st1vqloblni3.html
http://www.importpartspro.com/st1blon.html
So your looking at roughly $3520, plus you'll need a new gasket kit, head gaskets, etc.
Stage 1 Longblock start at around $4400 + $1500 core charge + shipping.
http://www.importpartspro.com/st1vqloblni3.html
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Originally Posted by drift_projekt_Z
not true. brand name companies have a name to uphold, therefor using better quality filters, and piping that keeps heat out better than a cheap ebay part ever would. theres a reason quality costs money, and its because of r&d, and the extensive time and research put into it. they are not the same
And lets be serious for a minute... wouldn't R&D result in parts that actually produce gains? Intakes don't do crap - how much R&D can that take?
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Originally Posted by jdhuegel1
We're talking about sucking up water here... in case that was missed. Therefore, end result would in fact be the same.
And lets be serious for a minute... wouldn't R&D result in parts that actually produce gains? Intakes don't do crap - how much R&D can that take?
And lets be serious for a minute... wouldn't R&D result in parts that actually produce gains? Intakes don't do crap - how much R&D can that take?
secondly, r&d is important. for example... the pop charger. if you read up about it you will learn that it is prone to heat soak and will actually reduce engine performance because of the increased intake charge temp. i would call that a lack of r&d. you could argue that most intakes are prone to heat soak but my nismo cai maintains lower then ambient temperatures throughout the components.
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^ you and your Nismo intake. yes it might avoid heat soak but the tubing is so long that the engine does not provide enough "suction" that the Nismo intake actually loses power (provided i have internet tomorrow because of the damn hurricane i will show you that article i referred to in the other thread). Then i've had 2 friends that thought that a bypass valve would save the car from hydrolock (both AEM intakes which is the same deal as Nismo).....pffft please its just a selling point which does absolutely nothing. They now drive with JWT and Injen SRi mode.
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OP are you sure it was just a "puddle" of water because for a hydrolock the filter needs to be somewhat submerged and some throttle to get in the engine....esp with a CAI. from what i read seems like your mom did this....and well lets say IMO moms tend to downgrade the problem...as in my mom think a little scratch on my rim equals a 6in curb rash that sticks out like a sore thumb. GL, my 2 friends that dealt with this fortunately where able to get Nissan to fix everything under warranty....lucky SOB's
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damn, sorry to hear dude. If you have full coverage insurance it should cover. Anyway, it is a good opportunity to get a nice motor to replace the VQ. You can get...
- VQ rev-up version
- LS1 or 2...some guy on this forum did it
- VG30DETT engine from a TT 300ZX
- .......don't know whatelse
- VQ rev-up version
- LS1 or 2...some guy on this forum did it
- VG30DETT engine from a TT 300ZX
- .......don't know whatelse
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Originally Posted by BaTMan_4
^ you and your Nismo intake. yes it might avoid heat soak but the tubing is so long that the engine does not provide enough "suction" that the Nismo intake actually loses power (provided i have internet tomorrow because of the damn hurricane i will show you that article i referred to in the other thread). Then i've had 2 friends that thought that a bypass valve would save the car from hydrolock (both AEM intakes which is the same deal as Nismo).....pffft please its just a selling point which does absolutely nothing. They now drive with JWT and Injen SRi mode.
or maybe i am just an undercover nismo representative...
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