My kit has arrived! WOOOOOP!

Chuckles · 01-22-2016, 12:21 PM

Well see. I agree it would be fun. I might throw a supercharger on it in a year or two. less maintenance fewer things to go sideways on a guy.

jwick · 01-22-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckles

Well see. I agree it would be fun. I might throw a supercharger on it in a year or two. less maintenance fewer things to go sideways on a guy.

I disagree. There's more maintenance on a SCer since it has oil changes. The tubro setups get their cooling from areas that are already part of the system (i.e. either engine oil or coolant) so that maintenance happens with normal upkeep. You do have to check vacuum hoses for WGs but that's pretty easy. If you do the proper care during install you will take care of any of the things that might go sideways.

TopgunZ · 01-22-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

I disagree. There's more maintenance on a SCer since it has oil changes. The tubro setups get their cooling from areas that are already part of the system (i.e. either engine oil or coolant) so that maintenance happens with normal upkeep. You do have to check vacuum hoses for WGs but that's pretty easy. If you do the proper care during install you will take care of any of the things that might go sideways.

So if you had a V1 or V2 vortech, which are plumbed into oil pan, would you still say superchargers are more maintenance?

jwick · 01-22-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

So if you had a V1 or V2 vortech, which are plumbed into oil pan, would you still say superchargers are more maintenance?

No but all the SC kits I've seen for this platform use self contained oil.

squid267 · 01-22-2016, 01:16 PM

Jayhovah, were you able to retain the stock crash bar after Gamma sent you the spacers? Also were there anything else OEM you weren't able to keep like that washer tank?

Jayhovah · 01-22-2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by squid267

Jayhovah, were you able to retain the stock crash bar after Gamma sent you the spacers? Also were there anything else OEM you weren't able to keep like that washer tank?

I haven't had any time to work on the car since I returned.

To Do list:
Refit Crash Bar
Swap GTR spark plugs
Go through EVAP hoses/solenoid (have thrown EVAP code twice)
Check all intake manifold/vac connections (wobbly idle)

That's just the 'kit completion' list... The OTHER list goes on and on...
Boost Gauge
Stainless clutch line
RJM Pedal (thinking about it, tony!)
homelink mirror / radar mount
Brainiac
Sub box
etc
etc
ETC

jwick · 01-22-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I haven't had any time to work on the car since I returned.

To Do list:
Refit Crash Bar
Swap GTR spark plugs
Go through EVAP hoses/solenoid (have thrown EVAP code twice)
Check all intake manifold/vac connections (wobbly idle)

That's just the 'kit completion' list... The OTHER list goes on and on...
Boost Gauge
Stainless clutch line
RJM Pedal (thinking about it, tony!)
homelink mirror / radar mount
Brainiac
Sub box
etc
etc
ETC

Wobbly idle - Are you still running the post-CAT O2 sensors? Do you have CATs?

Homelink mirror tap - I had to rebuy the tap itself as I broke one of the prongs trying to force it in there. It's a really tight fit. I recommend using a thumb tack as an aid to open up enough space to slide the tap in.

Jayhovah · 01-22-2016, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Wobbly idle - Are you still running the post-CAT O2 sensors? Do you have CATs?

Homelink mirror tap - I had to rebuy the tap itself as I broke one of the prongs trying to force it in there. It's a really tight fit. I recommend using a thumb tack as an aid to open up enough space to slide the tap in.

I am running test pipes, but have all the o2 sensors connected. Think this might be affecting the idle?

I think the idle is one of two things:
1) Related to the EVAP leak codes
2) Barb installed on back of intake manifold (I didn't do the worlds greatest job drilling/tapping for this).

I don't quite understand what you are talking about for the homelink mirror tap? Do you mean to tap power for the radar detector? I run a separate circuit for the radar power... I followed this mod:
DIY: Center Console Mounted Radar Detector Mute Button

I pulled all that wiring out of the totaled car, just need to reinstall into the new one.

jwick · 01-22-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I am running test pipes, but have all the o2 sensors connected. Think this might be affecting the idle?

I think the idle is one of two things:
1) Related to the EVAP leak codes
2) Barb installed on back of intake manifold (I didn't do the worlds greatest job drilling/tapping for this).

I don't quite understand what you are talking about for the homelink mirror tap? Do you mean to tap power for the radar detector? I run a separate circuit for the radar power... I followed this mod:
DIY: Center Console Mounted Radar Detector Mute Button

I pulled all that wiring out of the totaled car, just need to reinstall into the new one.

My idle always hunted until I pulled the post-CAT O2 sensors completely out of the car. Even though I had the code turned off the ECU must still use them for something. Unplugged them, replaced the sensor with O2 bung plugs and the idle cleared right up.

Never mind. I have this

MirrorTap Radar Detector Power Cords

squid267 · 01-22-2016, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I haven't had any time to work on the car since I returned.

To Do list:
Refit Crash Bar
Swap GTR spark plugs
Go through EVAP hoses/solenoid (have thrown EVAP code twice)
Check all intake manifold/vac connections (wobbly idle)

That's just the 'kit completion' list... The OTHER list goes on and on...
Boost Gauge
Stainless clutch line
RJM Pedal (thinking about it, tony!)
homelink mirror / radar mount
Brainiac
Sub box
etc
etc
ETC

Thanks. Also this is insignificant but do you hear the blow off value when you let off the throttle?

Jayhovah · 01-22-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by squid267

Thanks. Also this is insignificant but do you hear the blow off value when you let off the throttle?

F^ck yeah I do. =) It sounds awesome.

jwick · 01-22-2016, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by squid267

Thanks. Also this is insignificant but do you hear the blow off value when you let off the throttle?

I hear mine all the time too. The noise I hear the most is turbine spool and the compressor surge as it unloads. Both beautiful!

YzGyz · 01-22-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

I hear mine all the time too. The noise I hear the most is turbine spool and the compressor surge as it unloads. Both beautiful!

Ohh yeah!! You can feel the car wanting to fly down the road right around 3k revs. Nudge it to 3200 revs and you feel and hear the turbine nicely!

The turbine is actually really loud when she spools. My brother says it's louder than my exhaust.

YzGyz

TopgunZ · 01-22-2016, 02:11 PM

That Brainiac system looks dope as hell!! I just voted.

squid267 · 01-22-2016, 02:12 PM

Sorry for all the questions. But you've sparked my interest to do DIY install again. My story is similar to yours. Got a Eclipse GSX in college, swapped engine and it never ran right again, too strapped for cash to do fix things right, sold it and never looked back.

As for my question, what turbo does it use. Gamma website speaks of 16G, 18G and 20G.

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01-22-2016, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chuckles Base Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 48 Drives: 14 370z Nismo Rep Power: 12	Well see. I agree it would be fun. I might throw a supercharger on it in a year or two. less maintenance fewer things to go sideways on a guy.

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squid267 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 207 Drives: 12 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 40	Jayhovah, were you able to retain the stock crash bar after Gamma sent you the spacers? Also were there anything else OEM you weren't able to keep like that washer tank?

01-22-2016, 02:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
squid267 Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 207 Drives: 12 Nismo 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 40	Sorry for all the questions. But you've sparked my interest to do DIY install again. My story is similar to yours. Got a Eclipse GSX in college, swapped engine and it never ran right again, too strapped for cash to do fix things right, sold it and never looked back. As for my question, what turbo does it use. Gamma website speaks of 16G, 18G and 20G.