It's *finally* Begun.. Engine Build!
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From: Redondo Beach, CA
woot. after ~12k miles on my PE TT... after road racing and drifting (ie. bangin' off rev limiter) and many full boost runs.... with no problems what so ever.. i've finally dropped off the Z today to get the new engine put in ... 
TechnoSquare is gonna play with the stock engine and raise current boost levels until it pops (on their chassis dyno) to get more ECU map @ different timing & A/F settings... and then proceed to do the new engine install.. we'll have some interesting #s soon... X your fingers!
Finally.. i get to join the Built Engine Club! woot.
pictures of build will be slowly posted... yay.. i cant wait!!
My Injectors
JDM STI Pink Injectors

thread: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....light=injector
My New PE Cast Manifolds

My JE Pistons


My Cusco Twin Plate Clutch

Also have to install:
Carrillo A-rods
Innovate AFR Gauge
Defi EGT

TechnoSquare is gonna play with the stock engine and raise current boost levels until it pops (on their chassis dyno) to get more ECU map @ different timing & A/F settings... and then proceed to do the new engine install.. we'll have some interesting #s soon... X your fingers!
Finally.. i get to join the Built Engine Club! woot.
pictures of build will be slowly posted... yay.. i cant wait!!
My Injectors
JDM STI Pink Injectors

thread: https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....light=injector
My New PE Cast Manifolds

My JE Pistons


My Cusco Twin Plate Clutch

Also have to install:
Carrillo A-rods
Innovate AFR Gauge
Defi EGT
Last edited by Chebosto; Jul 12, 2006 at 05:54 PM.
"TechnoSquare is gonna play with the stock engine and raise current boost levels until it pops"
Why would you blow up a good engine that you might be able to get even $800 bucks for? Just wondering?
Why would you blow up a good engine that you might be able to get even $800 bucks for? Just wondering?
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Originally Posted by lex350
"TechnoSquare is gonna play with the stock engine and raise current boost levels until it pops"
Why would you blow up a good engine that you might be able to get even $800 bucks for? Just wondering?
Why would you blow up a good engine that you might be able to get even $800 bucks for? Just wondering?

1. so the Tuners personally know the physical limits of a stock engine
2. to generate more indepth 6/7/8/9/10/11/XXpsi & XX.X AFR & XX Timing ECU maps for stock block & Boost, SAFELY on the chassis Dyno that has load.
Originally Posted by lex350
"TechnoSquare is gonna play with the stock engine and raise current boost levels until it pops"
Why would you blow up a good engine that you might be able to get even $800 bucks for? Just wondering?
Why would you blow up a good engine that you might be able to get even $800 bucks for? Just wondering?

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Originally Posted by Chebosto
1. so the Tuners personally know the physical limits of a stock engine
2. to generate more indepth 6/7/8/9/10/11/XXpsi & XX.X AFR & XX Timing ECU maps for stock block & Boost, SAFELY on the chassis Dyno that has load.
2. to generate more indepth 6/7/8/9/10/11/XXpsi & XX.X AFR & XX Timing ECU maps for stock block & Boost, SAFELY on the chassis Dyno that has load.
I blew my head gasket on the dyno ...with load . If you had it on a Dynojet and flogged it...that would be safer, wouldnt it ?
congratulations on taking the next step. i will be curious to see the power you get from your turbos at various boost levels. very cool.
which headgaskets are you going to use, and are you going to run a special headstud setup for extra torque?
If my ATS twin carbon dies anytime soon, i might try that clutch next.
which headgaskets are you going to use, and are you going to run a special headstud setup for extra torque?
If my ATS twin carbon dies anytime soon, i might try that clutch next.
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Forgot to mention i have spare VQ-- so all the engine testing will be done with the stock block, and the new build will be done on the spare--
as far head gasket- with my intentions for a reliable and decent power build.. i'll try to make due with stock head gasket... but i do hear that HKS head gasket is now available- i need to read up on it more.
Booger: load dyno = better tuning results Imho..
Alberto: the JE/Carrillo were Nissan Motorsport prototypes given to us for developmental purposes...they've been dust bunnies ever since Techno did the ECU & PE TT development back in 04. so. just time to use em.
my target HP is 550rwhp/550+ ft/lb ~1 bar on stock ECU reflashing/scaling of the MAF and injectors..... can i make it? i dunno. we'll see. we might try to develop a larger MAF or retro fit MAF sensor from a different car into the Z.
right now i'm still on stock cats, JIC ypipe and RSR GT2 mag exhaust.. so that'll limit my initial hp results after the engine build...
anything can happen..... thanks for all the well wishes/thoughts.. it'll be exciting.
as far head gasket- with my intentions for a reliable and decent power build.. i'll try to make due with stock head gasket... but i do hear that HKS head gasket is now available- i need to read up on it more.
Booger: load dyno = better tuning results Imho..
Alberto: the JE/Carrillo were Nissan Motorsport prototypes given to us for developmental purposes...they've been dust bunnies ever since Techno did the ECU & PE TT development back in 04. so. just time to use em.
my target HP is 550rwhp/550+ ft/lb ~1 bar on stock ECU reflashing/scaling of the MAF and injectors..... can i make it? i dunno. we'll see. we might try to develop a larger MAF or retro fit MAF sensor from a different car into the Z.
right now i'm still on stock cats, JIC ypipe and RSR GT2 mag exhaust.. so that'll limit my initial hp results after the engine build...
anything can happen..... thanks for all the well wishes/thoughts.. it'll be exciting.
I am sure you'll hit 500whp easily on that stock block for testing purposes. A few dyno pulls isnt too terrible bad for the engine. Go for it! Just make sure to stand well clear of that engine. 
Congrats on the buildup finally commencing. If you need anything, as always, dont hesitate to call.

Congrats on the buildup finally commencing. If you need anything, as always, dont hesitate to call.



