i have read all 11 pages in this tread. must say i like. has sikky made a ls2 auto kit for a g35? was thinking about sc the vq. i think it will be more reliable ls2 swap then put the sc on it. with the ls2 sitting much lower i can keep the stock hood on the car.

 

actually it will be cheaper if you just bought a SC...what does the stock hood have to do with SCing the VQ? i hope you are not thinking of stillen... you got a lot of research to do

 

yeah i was thinking on the stillen sc it says the stock hood wouldnt fit with the sc. i will do more research on the sc thanks. my car has 193k miles on it so i would have to build it before i could sc or turbo it. so i was leaning toward the ls2 swap. but my car is an auto but i havent found if they make a ls2 auto swap for my car. can someone tell me if they do.

 

I just talked with Sikky and they claim the exhaust outlet of the header is 3.5" Also the coated headers have a V-band while the uncoated are bare so the user can weld on whatever they want. So if you want to add your own wideband you'll want an uncoated header so you don't ruin the finish, then you'll need to add the cost of coating them if you so choose to as well as the cost of the flange of your choice and welding. Also I'll need to get a reducer for each header since I'm going with a dual 3", not 3.5"

On an additional note, the oil pan has no provisions for an oil temp sensor, perhaps it's not needed with a 8 quart pan (closer to 9 with a oil cooler) but I'm a nerd and like to know where I'm sitting on critical parameters while I'm at the track. Especially if I'm investing $10k+ on this swap.

 

^^ thanks for the info.. Also about the oil, that is why a accusump becomes your best friend...lol

 

You have to buy another transmission too. Get a T56 tranny, that's what I'm getting. OR you can get a TH400 if you wanna stay automatic. GM motor + Nissan tranny? I dont think so

 

they cant drill a hole into the side of the pan for the sensor?.. doesnt sound so hard... you can also run an adapter and get the temperature by the oil filter .. no the best accurate .. but something

 

What is your reasoning for reducing the exhaust piping diameter after the headers? That seems counter productive to me.

 

I think dual 3.5" is too large for a NA only making about 500-550HP. If I were shooting for something lilke 700HP then I would say to keep it but I can't see it really doing me any good other than more weight and being louder. It's not like a turbo car where bigger is always better. Plus, I already have a lot of 3" laying around.

 

yeah 3.5 " from headers back would be a little over kill as its not required for NA. Im planning on running this setup.. 3.5" headers > motodyne 3" ypipe with resonator > 3" nismo midpipe w/ resonator . I havnt decided on the muffler yet..thinking the magnaflow

 

I ordered a magna flow (dual 3" in and out) also, no resonators though....I'm guessing it's going to be loud as hell.

 

qtb, thanks for the heads up. i have the uncoated headers lol. vbands would be nice lol.

anyways got some goods

GCRE built low comp ls1/built heads, typhoon 85mm intake manifold/rails, built t56, and a turbonetics gtk1000



with sikky headers


lovely clearances


gtk1000, pretty small i must say

 

looks sick!!!! the sikky headers are badass! why did you go 85mm? why not the fast 102?. i gotta check out the typhoon it looks good!

 

All our ceramic coated headers come with a v-band flange pre tig welded on since welding to a piece of metal that has this coating is very difficult and messy even after cleaning it off. The non coated headers come with no flange so you can install whatever setup you want when you fab your exhaust. The outlet on the 1 7/8" headers is 3 1/2". There is 1 O2 bung pre installed per header for the primary sensors. If your looking to add wide band sensors you can add another either in the exhaust right after the header connection or add to the header itself. Added some info to the site....thanks for the $0.02

 

Yes, for now a modification of the 350z/g35 line can be made to hook up to the ls ac pump. We will hopefully be done testing our ac line kit in the near future and it will be available for sale. The power steering line can be purchased here
http://www.sikky.com/view_item.php?id=155&catid=13

 

Keep up the great work Sikky!

 

We have a trans mount in the works for the camaro/firebird/Gto auto trans. Most people that have allready done this with our kit have just modified the one for the 6 speed to work with the auto. I believe it's fairly close.

 

Coming together nicely! Are those the valve covers on Ebay? Link?

 

I see my Turbo XS muffler in one of the pictures ;-)

 

yes they are, heres the link homebread
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...Q5fAccessories

gonna be put to good use sir! you are my ls1 guru!!!