Hello fellow Z members. i have a few questions since this will be the first time workin a Turbo Z. I'm familiar with turbo's because all my friends have them, but i just need input on the Z specific.

Im gona purchase the TN kit from Turbokits.com, they seem legit and nice price...any input on them?

Secondly is i am planning to do the work myself...worked on motors for a while now and confident i can do it....but along with the kit, what more would i need? I have a boost gauge already, i will be buying a turbo timer along with boost controller, and TN will reflash my ecu...and i will be ready for a tune. My motor has 53k miles on it...so should i run 8psi safely or tune for less like 7psi?

I will also be purchasing the heat wrap to wrap the AC lines and Fuel lines like i have read up on the forums....(nice write up guys....helps me out ALOT )

If anyone can inform me about anything i would need to do specifically and that has done this install themselves....please let me know....ive done searches and the DIY showed me the turbotimer install and AC line....but anything else i should know?

Thanks
Dan

 

Go twins, I went TN and regretted it, now getting Greddy TT with fully built engine. Wanted more power.

 

Congrats on going FI.. I personally couldnt make a huge purchase like that from a .com .. I would by it from a vendor/shop so you have peace of mind and help if something is missing or goes wrong.. thats just me though... But you will enjoy it when its installed/tuned right.. i have a blast driving my setup!!

 

I would highly advise you against the TN kit in favor of a properly equiped twin turbo setup.

That said, the difference from 7-8 psi is minimal and if you get a proper tune (don't trust the reflash) you should be fine at either boost level. I would suggest a compression and leakdown test on your motor before the install just to ensure your motor is healthy.

I think a turbo timer is more headache than it is worth. As long as you take it easy for the last mile or so of driving, there is no need for one. Beyond that, I would look at a proper clutch setup for the increase in power - and again, don't trust the reflash, get at least a unichip or utec and have it custom tuned on a load based dyno

edit:
looking at your sig, loose the SSV plenum. And that HKS exhaust will not work with the TN kit unless you have a custom piece made up (and the test pipes will be useless, so might as well put those up for sale)

 

we have great prices on the Turbonetics kits ...


give us a call at the shop if interested!!

thanks

 

BigD my best suggestion is check it out in person and get some test rides. You'll know what you need and what isnt needed, as well as if the power delivery is sufficient.

not everyone is looking for massive power and an engine build, hence the reason why the TN Kit IMHO is one of the best choices for an average enthusiast looking for power but not an engine build.

 

He's not asking anyone which kit to buy... he's asking for install tips...

That being said, if you're positive you're happy with stock block low boost power levels, it's a great kit. Just be informed before you jump into an install. Overdo the AC wrap and be very careful to make sure the fuel bucket modification is correct.

Oh, and a wideband AFR gauge is a must I didn't see you mention. Good luck.

 

wrap the hot pipes with heat wrap and watch the PS hard lines as they can rub the downpipe. I know a few people have had that happen and caused at least one fire!

 

Go for it. Just look into installs and get enough info before you start. Good luck

 

Take this advice! I wish I would have known before MY install.

Check out this thread and all the other ones on fried AC lines after install of Turbonetics. WRAP IT!!!

https://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction/298116-ac-went-out-today.html



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Buy an AAM oil pan spacer with turbonetics oil return line!

 

+1 on the A/F and BOOST gauges. Just to be sure and keep an eye out.

 

+1 on that one AEM UEGO or Innovate Widebands are great, PLX has a nice one out w/ different levels. And depending on who you plan on having it tuned by, if no unichip tuners around the UTEC is a good/not so expensive alternative.

 

lol at ac lines being burnt!!!!! take your car to perfromance factory ;-)

 

yes the AC line that TN supplies is a piece of crap. With that in mind wrap it and wrap it with heat shield, other wise you will either be ac less or have to pull the turbo to replace it

 

Yep. my husband is getting ready to put one in his and now we know what measures to take to avoid this again. Unfortunately, I was the guinea pig and ignorant for not researching these threads first.

 

Probably the best post in this thread. Couldnt agree more.

 

Actually I have had my line burn up on me twice. The first time I disassembled to replace it.......the second time I went from the bottom and was able to do it with out taking anything apart except the cold side intake to disconnect the other end of the A/C line.......huge time saver!

 

Dont assume header wrap is made for AC lines. Get stuff that actually does the job. (Fire sheath, cool tube extreme)