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Jul 11, 2005 | 12:08 PM

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I don't mean to be a jerk but what is so special about the vq35. Any good machine shop/engine builder will do a good job as long as they care. Even SGP can't get rid of the small passages/cooling issues in our motors. I plan on doing a Koyo radiator and an extra inline water pump to help with these issues.

its called experience. id rather bring it to someone who has done over 30 vq's than to a shop that has done say 5. nothing special that i know of about the motor itself. experience usually = better quality of work

Jul 11, 2005 | 01:27 PM

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So far, only a few. 350zdcalb had some detonation on some of his pistons I believe. Which is why he switched to extreme duty Arias pistons. I think gurgen has blown his motor. Those are just two examples. But did you not see that I said no blown motors with turbo installations, supercharger installations, build-ups, etc.?

still speculation...even some theory that the clearances that arias calls for are too tight...

who knows>?

Jul 11, 2005 | 02:46 PM

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I shipped my short block to them for $85 . They shipped the new one up here for $150

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$650 is open container though, right?

Jul 11, 2005 | 03:10 PM

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OK. Good luck on your builds. Unsubscribing.

Jul 11, 2005 | 10:27 PM

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wow well then i guess my 350z is going to SGP! thanx guys for all the info. you guys have been really helpful. to the guys that say what's so special about the z. dude it's style. i can afford a cobra or even a vette but the z is just my style. i've been dragging in my friend cobra but i'd be way happier to drag in my z.

i might as well send my entire car then. now i want my z to be kind of my every other day kinda ride/dragster, will that matter in the build up? and will SGP install my TT as well?

Jul 11, 2005 | 10:54 PM

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icy, are you wanting 500HP at the wheels or crank?

Jul 12, 2005 | 07:05 AM

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still speculation...even some theory that the clearances that arias calls for are too tight...

who knows>?

.003 is very common for forged pistons. High Silicon expands much less than low or zero silicon. If you check with JE, CP, and other manufacturers clearances, they are all very close to this level. They run slightly larger clearances, becuase they use a different material.

With the Arias extreme duty, we run .004 piston to wall clearance, to account for the greater expansion of zero silicon AL.

OEM cast pistons are set at .001 clearance!

Jul 12, 2005 | 12:34 PM

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icy, are you wanting 500HP at the wheels or crank?

500hp to the wheels.

oh the madness! *drool* i just wanna beat these stupid cobras that everyone drives around this area. lol

Jul 12, 2005 | 09:42 PM

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500hp to the wheels.

oh the madness! *drool* i just wanna beat these stupid cobras that everyone drives around this area. lol

500rwhp can be had for about $6k. (built motor (parts assembled and shipped), not turbo install)

Jul 13, 2005 | 09:33 AM

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A 500whp TT Vq35 will beat a Cobra at 500whp all day long(traction being equal). Gotta love the torque of the V6 TT. Torque wins races, HP wins internet arguments.

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500hp to the wheels.

oh the madness! *drool* i just wanna beat these stupid cobras that everyone drives around this area. lol

Jul 13, 2005 | 10:18 PM

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A 500whp TT Vq35 will beat a Cobra at 500whp all day long(traction being equal). Gotta love the torque of the V6 TT. Torque wins races, HP wins internet arguments.

I can't wait to see the face on my friends. JDX911 told me about a place in Rancho Cucamanga that do great jobs on the Z. i'm also gonna research on SGP. thanx for all the info people!!! Down with the cobras!!! and one more question just for the hey of it lol. what do you think of a dark green Z? lol