Baker Tuning: 2009 370Z with GTM Stage 2 TT Turn Key

JB-370z · 08-26-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

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

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.

DIGItonium · 08-27-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by O&G

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

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

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

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.

08-26-2011, 06:32 PM	#77 (permalink)
O&G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lone Star State Age: 41 Posts: 1,212 Drives: 40th Anv. Rep Power: 22	Didn't the owners Z go boom because of boost controller malfunction..... manual boost controller ftw! __________________ O&G's Build/Journal <---(1st lowmount single turbo treeseventy) Built Engine Thread 2011 F-250 Build/Journal

08-27-2011, 12:27 AM	#80 (permalink)
O&G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lone Star State Age: 41 Posts: 1,212 Drives: 40th Anv. Rep Power: 22	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. __________________ O&G's Build/Journal <---(1st lowmount single turbo treeseventy) Built Engine Thread 2011 F-250 Build/Journal

08-27-2011, 11:32 AM	#82 (permalink)
O&G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lone Star State Age: 41 Posts: 1,212 Drives: 40th Anv. Rep Power: 22	Wastegate spring is the safest, how much boost are you running if you don't mind? Nice build btw! __________________ O&G's Build/Journal <---(1st lowmount single turbo treeseventy) Built Engine Thread 2011 F-250 Build/Journal

08-27-2011, 11:52 AM	#83 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	I think he is stock 6.5psi spring like me __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

08-27-2011, 01:06 PM	#84 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	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. __________________

08-27-2011, 09:19 PM	#85 (permalink)
CZero Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 116 Drives: 370z, 951, ST3 Rep Power: 14	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.

08-28-2011, 02:48 PM	#86 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	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. __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 08-28-2011 at 02:51 PM.

08-31-2011, 06:30 PM	#87 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Stopped by baker today, they are currently working on the gauge setup and it is going to look awesome. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

09-03-2011, 01:43 PM	#90 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Got to see the finished gauges installed, this is definitely happening in my car soon. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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