Does any setup offer OEM reliability?
Originally Posted by Amiricanmade
How come most people are recommending the JWT TT? Now I’m not trying to figure out why they didn’t chose APS, Greddy..etc, I simpally want to know how come they didn’t recommend a ST. I was told (prob wrong but it made a lil scene to me) that if you have a single turbo the less problems your going to run into if your not looking to get crazy #’s.So can someone please enlighten me and tell me why a TT would be a smarter/safer choice than a ST?
The reason that tt is great choice for a V6 motor is because it best utilizes the dynamics of the motor, taking advantage of the two exhaust banks, slapping a turbo on each one of them. This is a much more effecient way to go with a turbo setup, as far as quick turbo response and equal loading/draw fromeach side of the motor- vs the single turbo approach, which routes both exhaust banks into a single, larger turbo. A single turbo has one advantage: cost (less). If you want to go F/I, you will be more susceptible to problems, but with the correct motor build and additional safety precautions, one can go the F/I route with little or no issues
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The JWT TT is a great kit but OMG it is overhyped on these forums. 
It reminds me when the APS TT fanboys used to rule this forum. 
IMO all these kits can be great when installed and tuned by a professional. Frankly, I love the variety in FI kits available and it makes for an exciting forum. Imagine how boring it would be if we were all running the same kit. I already have a turbo kit but I'm excited about the upcoming TN stage 2 kit.
It reminds me when the APS TT fanboys used to rule this forum. IMO all these kits can be great when installed and tuned by a professional. Frankly, I love the variety in FI kits available and it makes for an exciting forum. Imagine how boring it would be if we were all running the same kit. I already have a turbo kit but I'm excited about the upcoming TN stage 2 kit.
From all my reading, the Stillen SC seemed to be the most reliable setup. That's what I went with. I'm now ready for Stage 4 after only a couple weeks with stage 2, but it should be fine too. This was my #1 factor when considering options, b/c it's a daily driver, I AutoX regularly, and plan to track it too. The instant torque/no lag is nice too 
Originally Posted by Alberto
You have to understand there are trade off's Reliable + Fast wont always = easy to live with. Here are a few small examples. Many Z guys who run large injectors know what a pain it can be to start your car after its warmed up. Took me a few days (and I still fail occasionally) to be able to start the Z when warm on the first try-sometimes leaves me looking like I drivea $hitbox at gas stations-HA. Reason being large 750cc injectors dribble then flood motor with gas on start up-which makes it starting a hot car-well hard. Another example of a small issue is maintenance. Obviously FI guys wont be running plugs for the Nissan recommended 100K mile interval, I'll be doingmin every 10-15K miles or so. Tunes change with seasons-meaning possible fine tuning, clutches that hold tons of power are harder to drive in traffic (my ATS triple disc is a french *****), and turbo kits get in the way of simple things like changing belts, or just about any regular maintenance you may think of. Or course Im being very picky about things-but I just want to give you an example of the little things you have to deal with. Its a small price to pay if you've invested so much $$$ into a built motor, and worth it everytime you downshift a few gears and get some So in the end, again yes it can be reliable on a daily basis, but wont always be as easy as stock-get the picture?
So in the end, again yes it can be reliable on a daily basis, but wont always be as easy as stock-get the picture?if you want to never pop the hood and get 150k out of the car, then just do exhaust. a general rule of thumb is, the more you modify a car, the more you will work on it. but, typically the people who mod their cars, love working on them too, making it a viscious cycle of upgrades and up-keep.
Originally Posted by Nismo350ZRT
The JWT TT is a great kit but OMG it is overhyped on these forums. It reminds me when the APS TT fanboys used to rule this forum. IMO all these kits can be great when installed and tuned by a professional. Frankly, I love the variety in FI kits available and it makes for an exciting forum. Imagine how boring it would be if we were all running the same kit. I already have a turbo kit but I'm excited about the upcoming TN stage 2 kit.
It reminds me when the APS TT fanboys used to rule this forum. IMO all these kits can be great when installed and tuned by a professional. Frankly, I love the variety in FI kits available and it makes for an exciting forum. Imagine how boring it would be if we were all running the same kit. I already have a turbo kit but I'm excited about the upcoming TN stage 2 kit. 
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I appreciate all the input. The JWT kit seems a little expensive for what it includes, and its not even available in New Mexico. I'd have to drive or ship the car making it even more expensive and a PITA.
Todd at builtzmotors is local and shot me a great price on a short block. He seems to really give a **** about the quality of his engines too. So built engine is solved.
If anyone has a APS, JWT or Greedy twin kit they wanna sell please let me know.
Todd at builtzmotors is local and shot me a great price on a short block. He seems to really give a **** about the quality of his engines too. So built engine is solved.
If anyone has a APS, JWT or Greedy twin kit they wanna sell please let me know.
yeah you definitely have to mention stillen. All FI kits are less reliable than stock, but if you are asking about reliability in easiest to live with as a daily driver and least engines blown, the stillen s/c definitely has that in addition to a warranty that you can buy which will protect your engine if something does happen and its the most plug and play kit out there. It drives like it came stock, and is totally 50 states street legal. Its maxed out power wise at about 350 but hard to beat in just about every other area.
Be prepared for issues with any kit though.
Be prepared for issues with any kit though.
Originally Posted by BlackSpec02
yeah you definitely have to mention stillen. All FI kits are less reliable than stock, but if you are asking about reliability in easiest to live with as a daily driver and least engines blown, the stillen s/c definitely has that in addition to a warranty that you can buy which will protect your engine if something does happen and its the most plug and play kit out there. It drives like it came stock, and is totally 50 states street legal. Its maxed out power wise at about 350 but hard to beat in just about every other area.
Be prepared for issues with any kit though.
Be prepared for issues with any kit though.
JWT is a good kit with great reviews, but you can't question the engineering quality and attention to detail of the APS, I like them both but I will be using the APS very soon.
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