If you could start over
06-24-2006, 03:08 PM
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If you could start over
What would you do differently? I ask because I sold my APS Twin Turbo G35 to pursue a business opportunity, now that the business squared away I'm looking to do another Twin Turbo G35 but this time around I know what I want from the beginning.
Of course the engine will be built from the start, I found that the rev limiter came very quick with twin turbos so I definitely want to raise that.. also a 5AT pumpkin swap is in order. I also found that installation made a huge deal in the reliability of the kit and the car period.. take it to a crappy shop and expect a crappy car, luckily Sharif will be 15 minutes from me now so that is not a problem.
Wondering if you guys have any other suggestions? I had about 8000 miles with the kit and 415whp started feeling sluggish to me.. I'd love to go with the JWT kit but I want more than 530whp so the APS Extreme kit sounds good.
Of course the engine will be built from the start, I found that the rev limiter came very quick with twin turbos so I definitely want to raise that.. also a 5AT pumpkin swap is in order. I also found that installation made a huge deal in the reliability of the kit and the car period.. take it to a crappy shop and expect a crappy car, luckily Sharif will be 15 minutes from me now so that is not a problem.
Wondering if you guys have any other suggestions? I had about 8000 miles with the kit and 415whp started feeling sluggish to me.. I'd love to go with the JWT kit but I want more than 530whp so the APS Extreme kit sounds good.
06-24-2006, 03:25 PM
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What's up tony, happy to here you are thinking about coming back to the Darkside. Man the only regret i have is not being able to go FI before i did. You know things have change in the community in the past 6months or so. But good luck, Sharif is the man but, I will answer as many of your questions if you have any for me.
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There has been a signifigant gain in knowledge on what head studs and headgaskets to use as well. If you want to build without sleeves you will need to do 7/16" L19 head studs, or 1/2" studs to increase the amount of clamping force between the block and heads to avoid headlift. SVR Technologies (overzealous) also sells a bolt/stud kit that strengthens the head to avoid torqueing under high boost pressures.
If you are going to raise the rev limiter I wouls recommend changing either the full valvetrain or at least the springs and retainers.
This should get you around 600whp on pump gas with little worries.
If you are going to raise the rev limiter I wouls recommend changing either the full valvetrain or at least the springs and retainers.
This should get you around 600whp on pump gas with little worries.
06-25-2006, 07:14 AM
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personally... id buy a new car for modifications instead of my brand new Z that i did all that work too...
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I'd put in a different engine... RB or SR... depending on which kinda track use I felt like aiming the car for... would get great performance outta those engines with a lot less to worry about!
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I'd put in a different engine... RB or SR... depending on which kinda track use I felt like aiming the car for... would get great performance outta those engines with a lot less to worry about!
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Originally Posted by t32gzz
There has been a signifigant gain in knowledge on what head studs and headgaskets to use as well. If you want to build without sleeves you will need to do 7/16" L19 head studs, or 1/2" studs to increase the amount of clamping force between the block and heads to avoid headlift. SVR Technologies (overzealous) also sells a bolt/stud kit that strengthens the head to avoid torqueing under high boost pressures.
If you are going to raise the rev limiter I wouls recommend changing either the full valvetrain or at least the springs and retainers.
This should get you around 600whp on pump gas with little worries.
If you are going to raise the rev limiter I wouls recommend changing either the full valvetrain or at least the springs and retainers.
This should get you around 600whp on pump gas with little worries.
06-26-2006, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by tonio
Of course the engine will be built from the start, I found that the rev limiter came very quick with twin turbos so I definitely want to raise that..
06-26-2006, 07:25 AM
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Shot you a PM, I work for VRT and we can definately build you the car you want. As USN said, MrA's G is well over 700 rwhp. I can get everything set up for you if you want.
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Originally Posted by Navygolf13
Shot you a PM, I work for VRT and we can definately build you the car you want. As USN said, MrA's G is well over 700 rwhp. I can get everything set up for you if you want.
quoted for truth!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by CUxtopher
Originally Posted by Navygolf13
Shot you a PM, I work for VRT and we can definately build you the car you want. As USN said, MrA's G is well over 700 rwhp. I can get everything set up for you if you want.
dun dun dun...
06-29-2007, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Navygolf13
Shot you a PM, I work for VRT and we can definately build you the car you want. As USN said, MrA's G is well over 700 rwhp. I can get everything set up for you if you want.
I was wondering why this old thread got dug up....
I hope people won't continue the VRT thread here.
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