We spent all of Thursday night doing preliminary checks to make sure that this kit would indeed bolt-up on a G37. We test fit the FMIC and then reinstalled the bumper. We also checked the first charge pipe to make sure it routed the same way as on a Z.
Pre-check out prior to full tear down.
FMIC Check
Another test fit pic
Exa Pump Installed (the first time...detail that out later)
GReddy Plate Installation:
Bracket Removed
Grinding Wheel
GReddy Mounted (used a pneumatic right angle drill to drill the sub-frame. The lag bolts were hard enough to self-tap as they went in)
Modified Oil Filter Setup (Added GReddy Thermostat Plate)
GReddy Thermostat with Oil Temp Probe Installated
Modified Turbo feed line for both OEM and After Market Oil Pressure Sender
Oil Pan Removed
Cleaning Oil Pan Surface
Spacer RTVed
There are a lot of braided oil lines routing behind the radiator.
End of Day one...