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JB-370z 08-26-2011 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DIGItonium (Post 1281219)
Jason resolved the water temp issue by removing air bubbles in the system, but I started getting paranoid about EGT issues down the road. I went ahead and ordered the Fast Intentions HFCs. The OEM cats were too restrictive, so hopefully the HFCs will help lower the EGTs while improving exhaust flow.

F.I.'s recommendation was to relocate the HFC further down the pipe because of the heat from the turbos and engine. The plan was to install test pipes, and then custom mount the HFCs to the s-pipe area (after the test pipes). This is something I may do down the road.

Other than that, he says the car is doing well. He'll start on the gauges soon, but waiting for the HFCs will give him some more time to work on the car.
The Berk hfc's I have are no longer cats. The heat from the turbo ate away all the filtering part of the cat. Now its a test pipe LOL. I will be putting 3" down pipes and external waste gates.

O&G 08-26-2011 06:32 PM
Didn't the owners Z go boom because of boost controller malfunction..... manual boost controller ftw!

quicksilver08 08-26-2011 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nissanboy (Post 1274895)
Yes Jason really knows what he's doing, and is making sure it's perfect. Is the G37s yours quicksilver? Looks nice
Yes it is and thanks! Gears went in great and I pick it up tomorrow. :D

DIGItonium 08-27-2011 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by O&G (Post 1283676)
Didn't the owners Z go boom because of boost controller malfunction..... manual boost controller ftw!
Come again? O_O

O&G 08-27-2011 12:27 AM
Mr. Bakers, that's the word on the street. Boost controller messed up and boom, that's why you see the built bottom end! Don't know if this is fact that's why I asked.

DIGItonium 08-27-2011 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by O&G (Post 1283991)
Mr. Bakers, that's the word on the street. Boost controller messed up and boom, that's why you see the built bottom end! Don't know if this is fact that's why I asked.
Oh okay, I wasn't putting the two together in regards to my car since I wasn't running a boost controller. Just that thought literally gave me nightmares lol.

O&G 08-27-2011 11:32 AM
Wastegate spring is the safest, how much boost are you running if you don't mind? Nice build btw!

JB-370z 08-27-2011 11:52 AM
I think he is stock 6.5psi spring like me

DIGItonium 08-27-2011 01:06 PM
That is correct, thank you. Btw, I'm in town this Labor Day weekend! My gf is picking up her parents car. If possible, I may pick up mine aa well. Prob is the hfc might get shipped midweek.

CZero 08-27-2011 09:19 PM
You will be just fine with stock cats until you get your hfc's in. Extra back pressure will only cause your turbos to spool slower. You will still run 6.5 psi and the extra heat will be negligible.

DIGItonium 08-28-2011 02:48 PM
Thanks for the tip. Maybe I'm overreacting to the EGTs. The HFCs is a short term solution since F.I. has no guarantees over its longevity. F.I. will work on a solution down the road that involves moving the HFC further down the exhaust. It's a good idea for turbo owners who want to maintain a certain sound (i.e., no rasp) and not deal with the nasty smell.

Side note... Post #1 updated with a photo Paul sent me of the front end with the LEDs in broad daylight. It would be nice to have an elegant ducting solution in the license plate area that can direct air over the FMIC directly to the radiator.

theDreamer 08-31-2011 06:30 PM
Stopped by baker today, they are currently working on the gauge setup and it is going to look awesome.

DIGItonium 08-31-2011 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1291506)
Stopped by baker today, they are currently working on the gauge setup and it is going to look awesome.
Sweet! Hopefully the HFCs arrive this Friday. Schedule is a bit tight. Are you free this Saturday night?

theDreamer 08-31-2011 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by DIGItonium (Post 1291629)
Sweet! Hopefully the HFCs arrive this Friday. Schedule is a bit tight. Are you free this Saturday night?
Attempting to be, need to get out.

theDreamer 09-03-2011 01:43 PM
Got to see the finished gauges installed, this is definitely happening in my car soon.


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