Minnesota Chat Thread
Yeah I have the patience and know-how, like I said I have all winter. Thank for the heads up on the fuel lines, I guess ill be purchasing some header wrap and get some heat shields for the lines.
I will be the first to say I was a fool for installing them on my car.
just make sure you take your time, take enough brakes so that you wont get over frustrated and start braking **** and dont forget to use the lube on them bolts..
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Cams don't cost less than $100.... 
Otherwise, I'd love to get a good set in my Z.
Speaking of which, I'm tempted to get my hands on the Osiris kit. I think it's time to upgrade the ECU and get the engine's full potential with my mods. What do you guys think?
I've got the exhaust, Crawford plenum, JWT intake. I think that's all the power mods I have.
Otherwise, I'd love to get a good set in my Z.Speaking of which, I'm tempted to get my hands on the Osiris kit. I think it's time to upgrade the ECU and get the engine's full potential with my mods. What do you guys think?
I've got the exhaust, Crawford plenum, JWT intake. I think that's all the power mods I have.
Cams don't cost less than $100.... Otherwise, I'd love to get a good set in my Z.
Speaking of which, I'm tempted to get my hands on the Osiris kit. I think it's time to upgrade the ECU and get the engine's full potential with my mods. What do you guys think?
I've got the exhaust, Crawford plenum, JWT intake. I think that's all the power mods I have.
Otherwise, I'd love to get a good set in my Z.Speaking of which, I'm tempted to get my hands on the Osiris kit. I think it's time to upgrade the ECU and get the engine's full potential with my mods. What do you guys think?
I've got the exhaust, Crawford plenum, JWT intake. I think that's all the power mods I have.
Last edited by Zivman; Nov 14, 2009 at 08:19 AM.
Alex I hope you know what you're getting your self into when installing headers, especially if you're just getting them to see how long it takes for them to crack...They're a pain in the *** to install not to mention how long it takes too... GL tho....You do know that you have to drain the coolant right?? But I'll let you in on a little secret.. The easyiest way to install headers is.......When the engine is out of the car!!! lol.... I'm serious.. Just make sure you mark the steering column before you disassemble it.. You might as well throw in cams while you're at it being that you'll have the coolant drained already.
Originally Posted by sportbiketed
Nope im serious, im going to put them on and see how long they last before they crack. they are dc sport replicas so I should see some minimal gains.
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You are the master of the obvious. J/K man.I would never want to do a cam install unless I had all the tools, the right tool shop, plenty of time, and some help. As a matter of fact, I think it would be cool to have a standby engine to work on and do a practice run install.
Can anyone say auto mechanic shop? I wish they had that on the weekends for guys like me.
You are the master of the obvious. J/K man.I would never want to do a cam install unless I had all the tools, the right tool shop, plenty of time, and some help. As a matter of fact, I think it would be cool to have a standby engine to work on and do a practice run install.
Can anyone say auto mechanic shop? I wish they had that on the weekends for guys like me.
Or if you wanted too you could spend another $1400 on installation to have someone else do it... As far as an engine I've been looking for a 2nd one for awhile now looking to get a good deal on one. Hey dave found this motor for ya if you're willing to swap over some of your orig motor parts http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...Q5fAccessories
Last edited by silverbullet_Z; Nov 14, 2009 at 06:23 PM.
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Damn, those 408 gears are over $1k including the swap or core charge. Z ology sells them fully completed. I thought cams were around $800 to $1k. No matter what, the install charge will be huge.
YO ZIVMAN!!! have you seen this yet??? http://www.intensepower.com/cjmtwfupuas0.html
sorry for the rambling now i'm drunk.....
Last edited by silverbullet_Z; Nov 15, 2009 at 06:14 PM.
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Damn you Greg. I'm thirsty and want a beer now. I kinda knew you meant the amount would include the labor, but it sounds like the install for the rear diff would be a little easier than the cams. Yes? I agree that it's a lot of money to install those cams, though. I don't know how labor intensive that is, but I'm sure it's not easy.
$470 for the gears? That's crazy cheap! I just pm'd Z ology about his FS thread. I guess he's a Nissan tech that does those in his spare time. Still, it comes out to over $1k after the core return and shipping. And that doesn't include the install charges.
$470 for the gears? That's crazy cheap! I just pm'd Z ology about his FS thread. I guess he's a Nissan tech that does those in his spare time. Still, it comes out to over $1k after the core return and shipping. And that doesn't include the install charges.