Ditched my vortech: Built motor, greddy twins, budget build: updated 9-18-2010
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I hope so. My transmission is not a CD009 and was installed 67000 mi ago and should have been replaced after 17k miles in the car. I went to nissan like 3 times and they denied it every time.
I should not have to avoid shifting into 5th when cold out and the car is warmed up. Ive gotten so used to going 4th to 6th its sad...I do it in the summer too.
Ive heard good things about SMM for the 350z that the ride does not really get that harsh.
You find a kit yet?
I should not have to avoid shifting into 5th when cold out and the car is warmed up. Ive gotten so used to going 4th to 6th its sad...I do it in the summer too.
Ive heard good things about SMM for the 350z that the ride does not really get that harsh.
You find a kit yet?
I've been stock piling supporting mods for the last 6 months probably (IE aam oil pan spacer, guage accessories, ignition, and fuel mods) and all I really need now is some good twins.
I'll be doing the install in my garage by myself so maybe you and your new bride could stop by point me in the right direction (install wise) if I do go the greddy route. I'll supply the beer, and you can meet my pet wolf
how are you and your wife enjoying the married life?
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thanks tom
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yeah. thats why I was wondering if they made a turbo compatible with the greddy manifold. I'm not really that affraid of the extra water piping but it just adds more complication to the install. my primary for including the greddy kit in my options is cost. by going with a cheaper kit I can keep the budget of the overall build lower so I can start to save, for when I, inevitably have to build
but i digress and I don't want to jack Chris's thread
but i digress and I don't want to jack Chris's thread
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There is a greddy kit on here for 4k shipped, not too bad. you could probably get it lower due to some of the damage to the IC/Pipes ( i have a few spares but not of the ones you would need)
Yeah the supporting mods are killer.
Im looking into the AAM 3" dual exhaust and still looking for an oil cooler/upgraded clutch pivot ball.
Alex got my transmission delivered (thanks man!) and says it looks good so I will have a CD009 going in.
I dont know if I will have too much to add to your install since were doing mine out of the car. It is going to make things easier. We can make sure bolts are tightened and flanges are flush.
One thing I will say is using the stock manifold studs on the passenger side will require on to be ground down a bit. No biggie.
Looking forward to the rest of my install to get it ready to swap. Still have a lot of work left to do. Itll be nice mounting the wastegates and downpipes out of the car.
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right next to a dreamworks SC.
Yeah the supporting mods are killer.
Im looking into the AAM 3" dual exhaust and still looking for an oil cooler/upgraded clutch pivot ball.
Alex got my transmission delivered (thanks man!) and says it looks good so I will have a CD009 going in.
Looking forward to the rest of my install to get it ready to swap. Still have a lot of work left to do. Itll be nice mounting the wastegates and downpipes out of the car.
Yeah the supporting mods are killer.
Im looking into the AAM 3" dual exhaust and still looking for an oil cooler/upgraded clutch pivot ball.
Alex got my transmission delivered (thanks man!) and says it looks good so I will have a CD009 going in.
Looking forward to the rest of my install to get it ready to swap. Still have a lot of work left to do. Itll be nice mounting the wastegates and downpipes out of the car.
your going to have a hard time getting the motor back in with the 3" downpipes, might have to take off the subframe, etc and come up from the bottom. me and eltness know all about that lol. btw enjoy your motor! ryans a good guy and literally has no miles on that motor, and i wanna see what it does.
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look at my oil cooler thread. lots of good info and you can get a full huge oil cooler setup for 200$ from racerpartswholesale.
also, i never upgraded my clutch pivot and use a heavy os giken twin disk for a year now with no issues. even still, clutch pivot is 30$ or so from importpartspro.com
also, i never upgraded my clutch pivot and use a heavy os giken twin disk for a year now with no issues. even still, clutch pivot is 30$ or so from importpartspro.com
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Update:
Work performed on August 14th:
Installed Timing chain covers back. Painted them redline red.
Installed new valve covers, painted wrinkle black. (old gloss black ones will be for sale). Used new valve cover gaskets as well.
New spark plugs
Installed some couplers onto turbos
Installed JWT flywheel, southbend clutch and new release bearing on transmission.
Dropped the motor to the ground and installed my new cd009 tranny(low mileage used, but new to me)
Mocked up the AAM downpipes and dump tubes. Was freaking out at first since there was now way the drivers side pipe would fit with the wastegate mounted like it would be in a normal greddy install. I dont think I have seen too many pictures of the AAM pipes installed and no instructions were included...or bolts or gaskets...damn $600 pipes.
Pics:
Next update will be for the swap! So excite. Special thanks to Alex (hotrodg35) for his continued help. this project would be nowhere without him.
still got more parts to order! Never ending project.
Work performed on August 14th:
Installed Timing chain covers back. Painted them redline red.
Installed new valve covers, painted wrinkle black. (old gloss black ones will be for sale). Used new valve cover gaskets as well.
New spark plugs
Installed some couplers onto turbos
Installed JWT flywheel, southbend clutch and new release bearing on transmission.
Dropped the motor to the ground and installed my new cd009 tranny(low mileage used, but new to me)
Mocked up the AAM downpipes and dump tubes. Was freaking out at first since there was now way the drivers side pipe would fit with the wastegate mounted like it would be in a normal greddy install. I dont think I have seen too many pictures of the AAM pipes installed and no instructions were included...or bolts or gaskets...damn $600 pipes.
Pics:
Next update will be for the swap! So excite. Special thanks to Alex (hotrodg35) for his continued help. this project would be nowhere without him.
still got more parts to order! Never ending project.
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Not trying to thread jack but this is what the greddy kit sounds like with that aam td 3inch exhaust with open wastegates
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...afilter=videos
http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...afilter=videos
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^yeah and after seeing how the kit was originally installed by a shop it makes me 100x more happy that i didnt goto one. 5 holes were all messed up and the threads had to be chased with a tap. Exhaust leaks were evident on the old gaskets too.
My buddy james has the evo tt exhaust and open dumps....sounds sick. I really want his exhaust. APS or AAM 3" will suffice i suppose.
My buddy james has the evo tt exhaust and open dumps....sounds sick. I really want his exhaust. APS or AAM 3" will suffice i suppose.
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Is it always recommended to install water lines for longevity/reliability of ball bearing turbos even if the kit does not come with them, but can accommodate them if sourced and installed?
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It surely wouldn't hurt if there are already provisions for water lines.
Are you asking me about longblock? No I have not sold mine as its still running in the car.
Are you asking me about longblock? No I have not sold mine as its still running in the car.