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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 07:50 AM
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I do know that. Wheels are off.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Has anyone heard from Dylan. Or has Sparkles killed him.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Has anyone heard from Dylan. Or has Sparkles killed him.
Now that you mention it, he's MIA.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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I absolutely despise going through this site's classifieds looking for stuff. Why can't it be any easier to find parts? GAh!!!!!!
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
I absolutely despise going through this site's classifieds looking for stuff. Why can't it be any easier to find parts? GAh!!!!!!
what are you looking for specifically?
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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what are you looking for specifically?
I'm just keeping my eye open for a single exhaust system like the Greddy. They usually come with the y-pipe. Otherwise, I'm looking for a good deal on JIC or Tanabe or both.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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looking for a little christmas present to yourself are we? i think my christmas present is going to be the chargespeed rear bumper with the carbon fiber difuser. we'll see :-)
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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looking for a little christmas present to yourself are we? i think my christmas present is going to be the chargespeed rear bumper with the carbon fiber difuser. we'll see :-)
That Chargespeed kit is awesome. I remember thinking about it when I was looking for a new bumper.

I think a CF diffuser would look hot on my PPW.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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Hey guys i have a question. I was just looking and just looking at some peoples builds. My question is does the turbonetics kit get a lot of heat soak being that the turbo is so crammed up front with no real ventalation?
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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Hey, Steve. Looks like I'll stay in Council Bluffs with my Marriott points. We should at least meet so we can see the girls and see if they approve of the arranged marriage.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Jackstand
Hey guys i have a question. I was just looking and just looking at some peoples builds. My question is does the turbonetics kit get a lot of heat soak being that the turbo is so crammed up front with no real ventalation?
It's a turbo, they get hot regardless of where it is in the engine bay, heat wrapping is a good idea.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Heat wrap. Vented hood. If you have the stock bumper, get the Titek CF duct for more airflow.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackstand
Hey guys i have a question. I was just looking and just looking at some peoples builds. My question is does the turbonetics kit get a lot of heat soak being that the turbo is so crammed up front with no real ventalation?
yes it does... I have seen threads talking about 20+ degree higher intake temps with a TN kit vs other turbo setups. IMHO, TN is the equivalent of a fisher-price FI setup
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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So yea, this weather sucks. I am stuck in Watertown, ND.

We received about 8 inches of snow with 30 mph winds today. I should be able to leave tomorrow as long as the highways are open.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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Dave, Andrea and the girls are leaving early on thursday to go down to her parents place. I can meet up with you guys on friday because I'm not going out to her parents until saturday.
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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Dave, Andrea and the girls are leaving early on thursday to go down to her parents place. I can meet up with you guys on friday because I'm not going out to her parents until saturday.
Cute! you guys are making a play date ...... bahahaha
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Aww...
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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Dave, Andrea and the girls are leaving early on thursday to go down to her parents place. I can meet up with you guys on friday because I'm not going out to her parents until saturday.
Cool. I'll call you when we get close.
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Cute! you guys are making a play date ...... bahahaha
Yeah, wait until you have kids. Then you can hang out at the hotel pool...
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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OMG ITS COLD! Be that as it may, the Z still started up ok this morning!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
It's a turbo, they get hot regardless of where it is in the engine bay, heat wrapping is a good idea.

Originally Posted by Kirk Lazarus
Heat wrap. Vented hood. If you have the stock bumper, get the Titek CF duct for more airflow.

Originally Posted by Zivman
yes it does... I have seen threads talking about 20+ degree higher intake temps with a TN kit vs other turbo setups. IMHO, TN is the equivalent of a fisher-price FI setup
Yeah with my subaru that was always a big concer on how to keep the intake temps lower... I am trying to do some research for a friend who owns a Z as well. I have a Garrett 40r that was going to go on the Subi but he wanted it to go on his car so i am just trying to figure out what the ideal location for the turbo is

Just for ammusement what single turbo kit do you guys like the most?

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