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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MethodRN
Good suggestions on kits, however I think people skipped over the fact that this is your only vehicle. Not sure how cool you are about taking public transportation but you should always be prepared to meet engine gremlins when going FI. With good support, a very reliable kit and a builder/tuner that knows what they are doing you are still gonna look at, at least, a weeks down time. Then like I said before, there are always those instances when you may run into a problem, and the Z being you're only vehicle would make things that much worse.
I have thought about this and I know that is an issue. The good part is that I do live 7 city blocks from work (as long as I don't get transfered). So it is less than a 15 minute walk...
Thanks for everyones input. I'd love to hear some full parts lists from some people. Preferably with little engine internal modification. Thanks again!
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by superchargedg
Customer support ?.................................just wait to you need customer support from aps,then youll see why more people choose the greddy kit.
i didnt say aps' tech support didnt suck, but they are in austraila, so go figure. also, its good to note that the APS comes with a bigger oil pan.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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I have the JWT in mine and have a 130 mile commute round trip everyday. Now I do have a built motor so my setup would be a little different than non built, I have an AEM tru Boost boost controller which gives me 3 choices, off running on the w/g springs and 2 adjustable settings, I have one set at 9.5 psi and the other at 11 psi. Most of my driving is off on the springs, works good for me and I can leave the VDC alone most of the time. Running at 9.5 and 11 I need to turn off VDC or else I can get power cuts from the ecu if I'm not careful. I still average 22 MPG overall but that can drop significantly if I do any stop and go driving.

From my experience once the kinks from the install get worked out you'll love it but you will have to change the way drive. I went from stock to tt built motor JWT clutch/flywheel, the whole feel of the car changes and you need to be careful and pay closer attention the throttle and the gauges. Another thing, if it's your daily driver, get a cheap beater car for emergency wheels and have spare money and plan for the unexpected.

BTW From the time I bought my car up until the TT install I've never had a problem. Since then I've been towed home twice, almost 3 times, all 3 times it was installation issues.

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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Zridder19
I would go with a turbonetics single with open dump wastegate, and a UTEC. I have this setup on my car that is a dialy driver and I love it. I made 392 whp 355 tq. I drive prolly 200 miles a week too. Just my .2
I, too, have the TN kit with a Tial 38mm w/g and open dump, utec and 650cc injectors which made 388whp 392wtq @ 8.7psi. Alot of fun to drive without a doubt, and it's also my DD, although I only do about 125miles total a week for work. IMHO having the open dump on the TN ST not only is good for a few extra ponies, it also adds to the reliability of the kit by eliminating a potential exhaust leak at the downpipe and the actual recirc pipe as well by getting rid of it.

Zridder is your car an '06?
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by superchargedg
Customer support ?.................................just wait to you need customer support from aps,then youll see why more people choose the greddy kit.
and thats the truth/aps customer service is whack..if it was me i would go with greedy or jwt/both great kits with customer service...
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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Greddy is def helpful i wouldnt say one bad word about them
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by r0mey
Greddy is def helpful i wouldnt say one bad word about them
Yea well greddy,s cs suck also,but not as bad as peter with aps.
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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JWT, on low boost for daily driving.
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