<sigh> I am going mad with all these APS threads being posted... I need one, I want one....I'm broke... that would be the order I think!

 

why in the hell would you take out the engine. But whatever thats time you have to spend.

 

Have you guys ever installed a TT kit? We did my own with it in-car and it is definitely easier off the car. You aren't going to damage turbos setting the motor back in. It should have no problems fitting in. Just have to bolt up the compressor ducts (in and out) and the cat deletes and it's ready to go. There are some nuts and bolts that are extremely (and I mean extremely) difficult to torque down with it in the car. Pulling a motor doesn't take that long in comparison for a shop.

Mark
www.Quantum-Racing.com

 

FYI , my local source at Z-car has confirmed that the long block can be dropped back into car with manifolds , snails and downpipes installed. The long block has been installed and is in final stages of plumbing. So it would appear that an R&R method is the least painful. and most prudent

 

More pics please!!

 

I think after the install is 100% done and tuned there will be plenty of pics a comin.

 

I spoke to the installer of this kit and he told me that he will have pictures and a full review once the car has been tested and everthing is working properly. The good thing is that i can go see the whole process since i live very close to Z car.

 

Yep, and I've been promised a test drive early next week

 

Damn, I've been away from this forum quite too long! I'm gonna have to stop by Zcar Garage and see this beast in the making. A few more months and I shall have my equity loan and put some of it towards my own turbo kit....hehehehe.

 

I would have to agree. We're doing a kit on our car right now and its so much easier with the motor out. I help with some parts of the install and I can imagine how painful the install would be with the motor still in the car. We should be finished by tomorrow night. I'll get to drive it for a couple days before Sema. Tune it when I get back.

Tuan Nguyen
www.grdperformance.com

 

Tuan,

Being in IL, I understand you guys are the closest APS dealer to me in Ohio. What install time are you expecting, once you're familiar with the kit?

 

nice kit...i need a tt kit in my life...

 

Sorry for straying offtopic, but I need to ask a questions..

Does anyone know how the APS turbo kit would work on an 05 Track? Being that the new engine is different.

Edit: Woops, sorry didnt realize this was an old thread.

 

What's so different about the 05 US model Z? The new 05 engine is due out in Australia in approx one months time so APS engineers will check this new model thoroughly for the TT fitment in any event, if you have any info on the new engine please let me know.

Thanks

Peter

 

They say 300hp....I think maybe a slight cam alteration and some ecu/exhaust tweaking are the extent of the changes

 

They also say VTC on exhaust aswell as intake, reshape piston, stronger rods and rod bolts, and 7000rpm redline.

 

This is what Nissan listed:
"1- strengthened connecting rods and bolts
2- double-mass crank pulley
3- strengthened valve springs
4- revised shape of the piston head
5- new camshaft profile
6- remapped ECM
7- addition of valve timing control to the exhaust cam
8- modified intake w/ shorter and wider runners
9- revised oil pan baffling and more"

 

So It is basicly the Nismo S1 engine.

 

Ok thanks guys for the information regarding the updated engine specs for the 05 model Z.

APS will take delivery of a new 05 Track model Z car for engineering and evaluation at the end of Feb, APS tech staff should have the APS TT system installed and tested by the end of March.

I'll give you guys an update on what APS engineers find out during the install and field testing, with a little luck no changes will be required for the APS TT system other than some computer tuning maps, will let you know soon.

Thanks

Peter

 

Sounds awesome.