APS Twin Turbo Install Begins!
05-09-2005, 10:09 PM
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Yeah it definitely is a bad *** car! Also pretty rare to find a 91-92 Z28 in good condition low miles like that....definitely gotta appreciate it....it was quite hard to find in the first place.
05-09-2005, 10:12 PM
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WOW just looked at the pics... sorry to go off topic but that thing is beautiful. i dont think i have seen one in that good of shape in a LONG LONG time. I would love to have that car, but I am also looking to buy a house... then again the one I am looking at right now has a 4 car garage... hmmmmmmmmmmmm. ill trade you a new greddy TT w/FMIC kit and a low miles short block for it! (i got more parts then money right now, and I dont even have many parts hah)
05-09-2005, 10:15 PM
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Lol if it was my Z28 I'd consider it, but it's one of my best friends. He's trying to sell it now and get a Viper.
Well if you know anybody that would be interested in it, make sure to send them my way!
By the way, I'll be in your area this weekend: http://meet.activetuning.com
Well if you know anybody that would be interested in it, make sure to send them my way!
By the way, I'll be in your area this weekend: http://meet.activetuning.com
05-10-2005, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
Lol if it was my Z28 I'd consider it, but it's one of my best friends. He's trying to sell it now and get a Viper.
Well if you know anybody that would be interested in it, make sure to send them my way!
By the way, I'll be in your area this weekend: http://meet.activetuning.com
Well if you know anybody that would be interested in it, make sure to send them my way!
By the way, I'll be in your area this weekend: http://meet.activetuning.com
https://my350z.com/forum/north-central/120387-chicago-spring-meet-part-ii-sunday-may-15-2pm-the-ram.html
Looking forward to your install write up w/pics!
05-10-2005, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by phunk
yes i found it ironic that the twin turbo kit that still keeps the stock crash beam in place uses such a friggen heavy intercooler that you probably dont even need it... i wish a Mack truck good luck is busting thru that thing... I call it the kangaroo skull buster.
I work for Mack
05-10-2005, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by VR3
Not to go OT but since your in the area you should stop by on Sunday
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120387
Looking forward to your install write up w/pics!
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120387
Looking forward to your install write up w/pics!
05-10-2005, 09:51 AM
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Wow, Dave you have ***** and some decent wrenching skills to be doing this job on your own. I remember that Camaro when I met you the 1st time down in Ocean City like 2 years ago, when you had the Altima. I raced it a few times(only had intake), close down low but he'd pull me by about 1 car in 4th....Id like a rematch please j/k Congrats on the kit and good luck with install.
j/k Congrats on the kit and good luck with install.
05-10-2005, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Wow, Dave you have ***** and some decent wrenching skills to be doing this job on your own. I remember that Camaro when I met you the 1st time down in Ocean City like 2 years ago, when you had the Altima. I raced it a few times(only had intake), close down low but he'd pull me by about 1 car in 4th....Id like a rematch please j/k Congrats on the kit and good luck with install.
j/k Congrats on the kit and good luck with install.Will you be down in OC in June? I'll be there in the show from the 10th-12th
05-10-2005, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cloudy
Nice on the APS TT install, cant wait to see it finished...
but btw i hate your sidemarkers :P.
but btw i hate your sidemarkers :P.
One manifold is off now!!
05-10-2005, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ccartwright
Any tips you know of for making the manifold removal any easier now that you have one off? i.e., any special tools needed other than your standard wrench set?
05-10-2005, 04:44 PM
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Well that's good to hear. I've read the horror stories about people installing headers, so I was a little worried. I would think the manifolds and fuel system would be the most tedious parts of the install. I know I'm gonna have a few celebration beers once I get the new manifolds and turbos mounted 
05-10-2005, 04:47 PM
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Both manifolds and cats are now out! Not much left to remove, but the pile of stuff off the car is getting quite large! As for tips, the last bolt on the right side header closest to the firewall is a pain. It's best to get the steel water tube out and the cat, then there is a lot more room to play with. I got the 14mm socket on there and the ratchet pointing up towards the hood (doing this from underneath the car), then took the breaker bar I mentioned before (the top part of the hydraulic jack) from the top of the engine and broke the bolt loose. After that, back under the car and it was simple from there 
05-10-2005, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ccartwright
Well that's good to hear. I've read the horror stories about people installing headers, so I was a little worried. I would think the manifolds and fuel system would be the most tedious parts of the install. I know I'm gonna have a few celebration beers once I get the new manifolds and turbos mounted
