to F/I or not to F/I
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I got a Momentum Performance Single GT35R @ 8psi... on the provided tune, 374whp (stock motor, stock headers, GReddy TI-C exhaust). On a custom tune, 394whp (same engine set-up).
The motor was boosted 5K miles ago, it has a total of 105K miles (100K N/A). It's my daily driver, and drift car. Works perfect, no issues. Tune and maintenance are your friends when you want a reliable car. Turbo ftw!
Car: 2006 Nissan 350Z Base
The motor was boosted 5K miles ago, it has a total of 105K miles (100K N/A). It's my daily driver, and drift car. Works perfect, no issues. Tune and maintenance are your friends when you want a reliable car. Turbo ftw!
Car: 2006 Nissan 350Z Base
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Is your car a daily driver or weekend play toy?
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People can say "tune and maintenance" all day long, at the end of the day any FI can and will fail eventually. I did a low power tune, had low miles and skimped on no parts on my stock block setup. Paired with my driving habits it lasted 3000 miles.
That COULD be you too. Try swallowing dropping $8-12k then an oil change later its done for. If you aren't prepared for that you aren't prepared for FI.
That COULD be you too. Try swallowing dropping $8-12k then an oil change later its done for. If you aren't prepared for that you aren't prepared for FI.
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Most people would probably just part out and buy a different car if their motor pops. If my built motor pops.........its either ls swap or part out. No more fooling with the VQ for me.
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Bolt on turbo with clutch flywheel n LSD priced at $12k at the shop... I'm not estimating it was the price that was given... N the reliablitlity issue im talkin bout is after tuning after it's all said n done... If u missed the memo then u jus dont knw... N it's a daily driver
I've herd diff frm evry1... Research n others say it'll last long others say it'll go after 3000 miles... It's a toss up I guess but that's y u s/c the stock motor n wen it blows u build for tt
I've herd diff frm evry1... Research n others say it'll last long others say it'll go after 3000 miles... It's a toss up I guess but that's y u s/c the stock motor n wen it blows u build for tt
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My G has lasted over 78,000 miles boosted one way or another and im still on the stock block.I will admit i dont trash my car everytime i drive it but it gets driven hard often and its still going strong.
Disclaimer when Berto see's this post he will say i drive like an old lady but at least i dont drive a ffing buick at my age.............f you Bert in advance.
Disclaimer when Berto see's this post he will say i drive like an old lady but at least i dont drive a ffing buick at my age.............f you Bert in advance.
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My G has lasted over 78,000 miles boosted one way or another and im still on the stock block.I will admit i dont trash my car everytime i drive it but it gets driven hard often and its still going strong.
Disclaimer when Berto see's this post he will say i drive like an old lady but at least i dont drive a ffing buick at my age.............f you Bert in advance.
Disclaimer when Berto see's this post he will say i drive like an old lady but at least i dont drive a ffing buick at my age.............f you Bert in advance.
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Drive this car every day to work and back... then to the beach on the weekends, and to drift events (and drift it, then drive back home) once a month. Sometimes I take it to the drag strip on friday nights, but it's not set up for the straight line...
Is it a risk? Yeah, it can blow... will that stop me? nope. Am I going to let the stock stay in stock shape? No... I will upgrade the internals and head later down the road... >.> If you're worried about blowing the engine and costs and whatever... it's not for you. It's not as easy as slap on a turbo and call it a day... you'll eventually need better supporting mods...
Is it a risk? Yeah, it can blow... will that stop me? nope. Am I going to let the stock stay in stock shape? No... I will upgrade the internals and head later down the road... >.> If you're worried about blowing the engine and costs and whatever... it's not for you. It's not as easy as slap on a turbo and call it a day... you'll eventually need better supporting mods...
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Vortech, 19,000 miles on my 350Z Track, 11psi, 418.5rwhp, stock engine, jwt cams, clutch, catback exhaust, toyo slim radiator, etc. etc. drive hard sometimes, don't track, but nice just to have at the light or keep from being cut off. Runs beautiful, and taken care of by a really great shop "ZCarGarage" in Santa Clara, CA. I am in no doubt same category as "superchargedg" in that I don't really get on it. But is sure feels nice to have the power and not hunger for anymore,as I'm not a street racer, or out to make waves. Oh, I don't drive it daily, just to "ZONC" (Z Owners of Norther California) gathering and other car meets. Sometimes take for fun runs. Have my other two vehicles for the daily driven. This Z is kept in the garage on carpet and covered.
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Bolt on turbo with clutch flywheel n LSD priced at $12k at the shop... I'm not estimating it was the price that was given... N the reliablitlity issue im talkin bout is after tuning after it's all said n done... If u missed the memo then u jus dont knw... N it's a daily driver
I've herd diff frm evry1... Research n others say it'll last long others say it'll go after 3000 miles... It's a toss up I guess but that's y u s/c the stock motor n wen it blows u build for tt
I've herd diff frm evry1... Research n others say it'll last long others say it'll go after 3000 miles... It's a toss up I guess but that's y u s/c the stock motor n wen it blows u build for tt
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OP this is the general rule of thumb. If you have to ask if you can afford it then you can't afford it. If you dont have cash to build the motor if the stock blows then don't do it. If its your only car and you cant afford to be without it for months at time then dont do it.
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Momentum Performance Turbo Kit: GT35R TurbO
FIC 775cc Injectors
New Aeromotive 340 HP Fuel Pump
Custom UpRev Tune w/ License
PS Turbine Blanket - To reduce temps
Installation
Configuration
$8,649 Installed
$7,995 Installed! > FOR A VERY VERY VERY LIMITED TIME!
http://g35driver.com/forums/florida-...turbo-kit.html
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Momentum Performance Turbo Kit: GT35R TurbO
FIC 775cc Injectors
New Aeromotive 340 HP Fuel Pump
Custom UpRev Tune w/ License
PS Turbine Blanket - To reduce temps
Installation
Configuration
$8,649 Installed
$7,995 Installed! > FOR A VERY VERY VERY LIMITED TIME!
http://g35driver.com/forums/florida-...turbo-kit.html
FIC 775cc Injectors
New Aeromotive 340 HP Fuel Pump
Custom UpRev Tune w/ License
PS Turbine Blanket - To reduce temps
Installation
Configuration
$8,649 Installed
$7,995 Installed! > FOR A VERY VERY VERY LIMITED TIME!
http://g35driver.com/forums/florida-...turbo-kit.html
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