New winter new turbo build
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While I am here...I just finished a custom kit with a catalytic converter in the down pipe. This customer asked to have two oxygen sensor bungs welded after the cat for OEM post cat sensor relocation. They can't be seen as they are on the top. The sensors are between the cat outlet, but upstream from the waste gate recirc.
At the same time I figured out a different way to add the exhaust hanger needed to support the weight of the turbo. This will be specific to the G35 guys, since it is a bit different under there due to the two-piece drive shaft:
It is very simple, just have to take one of the skid plate bolts out, and loosen the other. The hanger/plate sandwitches between the skid plate and fram. It will never move.
Last edited by Boosted Performance; Jan 20, 2013 at 02:34 PM.
Thanks for the quick reply.
EDIT:
Intake piping would be a mess. I know. I've been there...
When it comes to a $6,500 investment (complete kit) by a customer, I don like to guess.
To do this right (and that is the only way to do it) I would have to have a RHD 350z on my lift.
Thought I update on a couple of small things with this kit..
The lowest part of this kit used to be the crossover pipe. I recently made a small/simple adjustment on that, so the pipe clearance is increased. These crossover pipes now come with a small section of flat 304ss plate welded on the under side:
This was never a clearance issue before (at least no customers have ever had issues with it).
All the flanges are also now 304ss V-band, vs. the 2-bolt flanges used before:
I think I posted this earlier...but it doesn't hur to post again. The G35 cars have the two piece drive shaft so finding a good common exhaust hanges support was a bit of an issue since I did not have a G. Both cars do however have the rear skid plate, so that is the optimal place to use the hange:
This hanger supports the weight of the turbo, and down pipe so that no additinal weight is added to the OEM headers.
The intercooler pipe going under the driver side headers has also been changed to 2.5" vs 2.75". This does not change the performance at all, but does improve clearance and is easier to install. It can also now be removed independently from the car, without removing anything else. This was not possible with the 2.75" diameter pipe.
These kits are still doing well. It seems that every time a car with this kit enteres a shop that has not seen this setup before, they say it is the best kit they have seen on the Z. This is on both fitment and simplicity. On top of that the tuners are always suprised on how responsive it is, and how effortless the power deliver is.
Quote from a recent customer:
"And the shop it's at loves your kit btw. said it was one of the best looking kits they have ever seen."
The lowest part of this kit used to be the crossover pipe. I recently made a small/simple adjustment on that, so the pipe clearance is increased. These crossover pipes now come with a small section of flat 304ss plate welded on the under side:
This was never a clearance issue before (at least no customers have ever had issues with it).
All the flanges are also now 304ss V-band, vs. the 2-bolt flanges used before:
I think I posted this earlier...but it doesn't hur to post again. The G35 cars have the two piece drive shaft so finding a good common exhaust hanges support was a bit of an issue since I did not have a G. Both cars do however have the rear skid plate, so that is the optimal place to use the hange:
This hanger supports the weight of the turbo, and down pipe so that no additinal weight is added to the OEM headers.
The intercooler pipe going under the driver side headers has also been changed to 2.5" vs 2.75". This does not change the performance at all, but does improve clearance and is easier to install. It can also now be removed independently from the car, without removing anything else. This was not possible with the 2.75" diameter pipe.
These kits are still doing well. It seems that every time a car with this kit enteres a shop that has not seen this setup before, they say it is the best kit they have seen on the Z. This is on both fitment and simplicity. On top of that the tuners are always suprised on how responsive it is, and how effortless the power deliver is.
Quote from a recent customer:
"And the shop it's at loves your kit btw. said it was one of the best looking kits they have ever seen."
Last edited by Boosted Performance; Apr 7, 2013 at 08:45 PM.
Oh ya, love the full v-band setup.
I also dig that 2.5" pipe section since the 2.75" is a SUPER pita to get it not to rattle (on my car with aftermarket headers. I might need to purchase one if i ever get back around to working on my car.
I also dig that 2.5" pipe section since the 2.75" is a SUPER pita to get it not to rattle (on my car with aftermarket headers. I might need to purchase one if i ever get back around to working on my car.
This kit is still producting some great results. Another short block build, wastegate spring only, 6266 T4 .81 a/r, pump gas:
I hope to do a group buy of about ten mid mount kits towards the end of this year, so start saving.
I hope to do a group buy of about ten mid mount kits towards the end of this year, so start saving
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