suck it up, build the motor, move on with life.. no point dewelling over something that is in the past now. You are in good hands with Vinny building your motor. He is one of BEST around. I know Vinny better than anyone else, he is a trustworthy and stand-up guy. He will work with you im sure as he values your business and will not steer you wrong. Good luck and keep us posted!!

 

time to build the motor that is allot for a install and tune right there

 

Why should you have to pay for the full tune if it blew up after one pull?

 

haha yeah lol.. just pay him for that 1 pull

 

Not really. OP should see how everything turns our once he gets his ride back. If it doesn't put a smile on his face then he can post on "anyone regret going FI". If he does have a smile, he just regrets shelling out a ton of money for going the FI route. I think we all didn't like giving up all that money. But most love the end result.

 

I follow you man^^... the problem is that OP don't have another car...
maybe he just didn't see it coming... neither did I.. I'll have to wait another 6 months to get everything back on track.. just going forged this time.
but still he can post on that Thread, warning ppl with stock block, at least..

 

I trust the guy so I think every thing will work out. I hope i have a smile on my face in the end

 

I'm pretty sure you will buddy..
did you get a quote for the rebuild?

 

He built my motor and I have been smiling ever since lol

 

Find a used stock shortblock with ~30-50k miles on it. You could be back on the road boosted for ~$3k - $5k.

 

you don't know if it was a foundry problem with the rod or detonation either way it's hard to blame installer on first run unless there was snafu like coach suggests......

hey coach

 

What's up mystery man

OP.... Any news as to the issue yet. I bent a rod or 2 at 500whp and right around 500 tq. Just a Liiiiiiiiiiitttttttttle bit too much spray The Z was haulin *** for the first 1000' and then

 

That’s a difficult situation to be in OP…good luck man! Hope everything works out for you!

I boosted my car at just over 90k miles, so far just over 1k miles and I think the OEM clutch is slipping, lol

 

Here's a DE rod after a Stillen incident!!

 

Cobb in plano texas busted a G35 motor on the first few if not the first pull on the dyno. After a lot of drama, they did replace the motor for victim. i dont think they support the 350z/370z platform any longer.

 

^ouch

 

Here are the options the shop is offering me after gaveing them $9555 to blow my motor. Is it me or are these prices too high

Option 1
Replace with stock motor………………………………………………EST. $2,500-$3,500
Gasket set……………………………………………………………………$250
Labor……………………………………..$4,760 (56 hours x $85/hour) (Your price: $3,000)
TOTAL: EST. $7,260 YOUR EST. TOTAL: $5,500-$6,500 **YOU SAVE UP TO: $1,800**

Option 2
Short block (no head work)…………………….………$5,995 (Your price 5% discount : $5,500)
Gasket set………………………………………………………………………..$250
Valve Springs……………………………………………………………..….$220
Labor……………………………………………$4,760 (56 hours x $85/hour) (Your Price: $3,000)
TOTAL: EST. $10,975 YOUR EST. TOTAL: $8,720 **YOU SAVE $2,255**

Option 3
Stage I motor………………………………………$7,995 (Your price 5% discount: $7,595)
Labor……………………………………….$4,760 (56 hours x $85/hour) (Your Price: $3,000)
550cc Injectors………………………………………………….~$600
Upgrade SS box (in order to see more boost)………..$268 (our cost)
Fuel Rail mod………………………………………………………$200
700 series turbos………………………………………..…$500 +s/h
Koyo Radiator…………………………………………………$360
Flexalite fan…………………………………………………….$350
Thermostat……………………………………………………..$195
Fuel Pump………………………………………..………………..$89
Gasket set…………………………………………………….$250
Relays…………………………………………………………..…..TBD
Oils……………………………………………………………………..TBD
Factory replacement parts……………………………………..TBD
Chains/guides………………………………………..………………..TBD
TOTAL: EST. $15,228 YOUR EST. TOTAL: $13,068 **YOU SAVE $2,160**
Thanks,
Vinny

 

I would go for option #2.

 

^^ me too.. but I hope that is a Forged built block??? then it is a stage 0 or what?

 

but yes... it's not cheap