Going FI was the worst decision I've ever made
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What happened with your SGP motor? Im sure they tracked the package via the shipping company. Didnt anybody sign for its drop off? Is the shipping company saying they dropped it off at GRD? Is GRD saying they never received it period? What is SGP doing to take care of this? Sorry to hear of all your issues just curious to see how this motor situation turns out.
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I'm sorry about you're frustration. Fifty percent of the 350Z naturally aspirated drivers here say that they are “going forced induction.” I hope that they read your post. You and the other forced induction guys are an inspiration, but I know that it comes at a cost: dollars, downtime and headaches.
#25
Originally Posted by Alberto
What happened with your SGP motor? Im sure they tracked the package via the shipping company. Didnt anybody sign for its drop off? Is the shipping company saying they dropped it off at GRD? Is GRD saying they never received it period? What is SGP doing to take care of this? Sorry to hear of all your issues just curious to see how this motor situation turns out.
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Originally Posted by failsafe306
It's complicated...we used GRD's shipping company. GRD said they didn't know to look for a clutch; neither did I, I assumed it would be either shipped seperately or attached to the motor. SGP never took photos of how it shipped and there was never an itemized list to sign because GRD didn't exect anything other than an engine. The two shops spoke regarding shipping arrangements, but I guess nobody said anything about there being a clutch coming also. There's no real proof that it shipped and there's no real proof it never made it if it was shipped, since GRD signed for it as is. There's no doubt in my mind that the blame rests on the shipping co, but since SGP can't provide proof that it was shipped and how it was shipped, I can't pursue the shipper.
#29
Originally Posted by D350Z10
Sorry to hear, i know how you feel. This happened to my supra 2 years ago. Ever since then i have been skeptical on F/I for the Z.
Best of Luck
Best of Luck
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Is either shop doing anything to help you out? Will they sell you a replacement at cost? Do they have a clutch they've been trying out in their "shop car" they can make you a sweetheart deal on? They've got to be as disturbed as you are about the whole thing. Here's a chance for them to look like heroes by going the extra mile...... Good karma.
Is either shop doing anything to help you out? Will they sell you a replacement at cost? Do they have a clutch they've been trying out in their "shop car" they can make you a sweetheart deal on? They've got to be as disturbed as you are about the whole thing. Here's a chance for them to look like heroes by going the extra mile...... Good karma.
#32
Originally Posted by RedLeader
failsafe306-
Is either shop doing anything to help you out? Will they sell you a replacement at cost? Do they have a clutch they've been trying out in their "shop car" they can make you a sweetheart deal on? They've got to be as disturbed as you are about the whole thing. Here's a chance for them to look like heroes by going the extra mile...... Good karma.
Is either shop doing anything to help you out? Will they sell you a replacement at cost? Do they have a clutch they've been trying out in their "shop car" they can make you a sweetheart deal on? They've got to be as disturbed as you are about the whole thing. Here's a chance for them to look like heroes by going the extra mile...... Good karma.
#34
Alright. I think I've gotten over my little meltdown, and I'm thinking clearly now. There's a place in Chicago that everyone uses for coating, and supposedly they do 2000 degree coating, so I'm gonna use them, and hopefully I'll be ready for assembly by Monday. I'll keep everyone updated.
Thanks for the condolences everyone!
Thanks for the condolences everyone!
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i think you walked under the same ladder i did, hahaha. i ran an ati first on stock block. 4 broken ring lands, 5 bent rods. ok, so i tear it apart for the forged bottom end. 3 times arp sends incomplete or non threaded nuts or studs on BOTH the main and heads bolts making my bottom end assembly take roughly 3-4 weeks. then the emanage i had and was brand new took a crap after 3 hours. i tow the car to a local shop and after 14 hours they can't figure out my probs, so i get to tow my car back @ $150 each direction. so i buy the e ultimate. now i have been trying to figure out a misfire problem for the last 2 months. this would all be fine, but i have been working on and building highpo cars for 17 years now!!! i need to remember what i learned a long time ago, the more you modify, the more work to keep it running. oh ya, and the money, lol.
good luck getting your clutch deal figured out. i would be hotter thasn hell about that one. btw- i used header wrap on all my exhaust and downpipes. it works better than the coatings for heat and is cheaper too. get at any performance parts place.
good luck getting your clutch deal figured out. i would be hotter thasn hell about that one. btw- i used header wrap on all my exhaust and downpipes. it works better than the coatings for heat and is cheaper too. get at any performance parts place.
#37
Originally Posted by MacRayZ
I am debating FI and this is why. It sounds like my safest bet for 400whp will be for a Vortech kit. Does anyone know about similar horror stories for that kit?
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Originally Posted by failsafe306
If all you want is 400whp, pick the kit you like best and have it professionally installed and tuned by a reputable shop, and you'll be happier than a pig in **** when you get it back.