Going FI was the worst decision I've ever made
01-24-2006, 05:51 AM
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Congrats failsafe306... I hope you get your Z soon! I'll never forget the ride with Irshad in the 509whp black Z, what a freakin ride...
I've been in the FI section for about 2 months now reading and researching as much as I can, trying to make a decision. There are a lot of great kits out there, but it's like a transplant, guaranteed problems down the road. At this point I've decided not to go FI. If I had a spare 15k burning a hole in my pocket, I would probably pop for an extreme setup (new TT, built motor, built drivetrain all the way back). Since I can't afford my preferred setup, I'm just going to be content with my baby. She can light up the 295s at whim, that's good enough for me
The more I read, the more I realize the grass on the other side isn't so green. Crossing the road will always be a gamble and will eventually lead to trouble, that is unless you've paid your toll (a well built Z).
Enjoy the power guys!
Zquicksilver
I've been in the FI section for about 2 months now reading and researching as much as I can, trying to make a decision. There are a lot of great kits out there, but it's like a transplant, guaranteed problems down the road. At this point I've decided not to go FI. If I had a spare 15k burning a hole in my pocket, I would probably pop for an extreme setup (new TT, built motor, built drivetrain all the way back). Since I can't afford my preferred setup, I'm just going to be content with my baby. She can light up the 295s at whim, that's good enough for me
The more I read, the more I realize the grass on the other side isn't so green. Crossing the road will always be a gamble and will eventually lead to trouble, that is unless you've paid your toll (a well built Z).Enjoy the power guys!
Zquicksilver
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01-24-2006, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Gman2004
I've seen both the posts about Kyle and SGP. I am working with SGP right now on my rebuild. Mark and Shawn have been awesome. This is my second time working with them. They have been very fair with their prices and I am happy with the service. If the posts are true then it seems they have fixed things over there.
01-24-2006, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by failsafe306
It's up and running, and yes, I have Aquamist! I had to have the ECU reflashed for the large injectors, and the guy at TS who does it was out of the country for a week or so, but we've got the ECU back and the car is up and running now. Tuan is putting miles on it this week and will tune Thursday or Friday, and I'm picking it up this Saturday. 
01-24-2006, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianLG35C
Did you get the Aquamist through GRD and did they install it? Can you me give me any idea of cost? Did you do this to for an extra measure of safety/reliability with FI?
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01-24-2006, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BrianLG35C
Did you get the Aquamist through GRD and did they install it? Can you me give me any idea of cost? Did you do this to for an extra measure of safety/reliability with FI?
I sold him my Aquamist 1S system. I had installed on my car, but I never used it (10 minutes on the dyno). Mark from SGP does not like to tune for WI because if something breaks or malfuctions you could have a problem. I told him that I didn't want to use it to tune more agressively, but rather for safety. He assured he can deliver me a reliable tune with out it, so I sold it to failsafe.
04-03-2006, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by failsafe306
I bought it barely used from Gman2004, but GRD installed it. The reason is because I can only get 91 at the pump where i live, so with the w/i I can tune more aggressively while still using 91 since the water injection cool the intake charge and fights off detonation.
Quick Trips sell 93 octane in Tulsa. (I'm a transplanted Okie)
Happy boosting!
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04-03-2006, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by failsafe306
I'm from Tulsa.
04-03-2006, 07:57 AM
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Oh geez, will someone please delete this thread?! Hahaha. Yea, I should have taken it to the "900ft Jesus" for some healing 
Oh, and unless something has changed over the weekend, QT still only has 91
That would be a nice surprise though!
Oh, and unless something has changed over the weekend, QT still only has 91
That would be a nice surprise though!
04-03-2006, 02:54 PM
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The QT at 81st and Memorial still sold 93 last time I was there.
They had been offering 93 for some time since I remember tanking up my modded Busa (13:1 compression) back in 2000 and I have a modded StealthTT I was driving back down when I was transferred that I filled up during Thanksgiving 2004 with 93 octane at the same location.
I'll be up there again before the end of the month and I'll try to check for you. Those 2 extra octane points really help me.
I also sprayed denatured alcohol to get me through the times I couldn't find 93 when I lived in OK.
There is also another station in the southern part of the state on I-35 that sells 93 but I don't guess that would help you ....
They had been offering 93 for some time since I remember tanking up my modded Busa (13:1 compression) back in 2000 and I have a modded StealthTT I was driving back down when I was transferred that I filled up during Thanksgiving 2004 with 93 octane at the same location.
I'll be up there again before the end of the month and I'll try to check for you. Those 2 extra octane points really help me.
I also sprayed denatured alcohol to get me through the times I couldn't find 93 when I lived in OK.
There is also another station in the southern part of the state on I-35 that sells 93 but I don't guess that would help you ....
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04-03-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Todd-350Z
The QT at 81st and Memorial still sold 93 last time I was there.
They had been offering 93 for some time since I remember tanking up my modded Busa (13:1 compression) back in 2000 and I have a modded StealthTT I was driving back down when I was transferred that I filled up during Thanksgiving 2004 with 93 octane at the same location.
I'll be up there again before the end of the month and I'll try to check for you. Those 2 extra octane points really help me.
I also sprayed denatured alcohol to get me through the times I couldn't find 93 when I lived in OK.
There is also another station in the southern part of the state on I-35 that sells 93 but I don't guess that would help you ....
They had been offering 93 for some time since I remember tanking up my modded Busa (13:1 compression) back in 2000 and I have a modded StealthTT I was driving back down when I was transferred that I filled up during Thanksgiving 2004 with 93 octane at the same location.
I'll be up there again before the end of the month and I'll try to check for you. Those 2 extra octane points really help me.
I also sprayed denatured alcohol to get me through the times I couldn't find 93 when I lived in OK.
There is also another station in the southern part of the state on I-35 that sells 93 but I don't guess that would help you ....
03-19-2010, 05:58 PM
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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!
Mods please delete this post... I got the answer I was looking for
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