Engine Build Thread

esfourteen · 12-20-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by elliotty

Thanks, good to know! I have found a few sets of studs for sale on my350z and wanted to know if they will work.

What about head gaskets? I am guessing we need VQ37VHR specific ones?

I believe you need our specific head gasket, but if you're doing an engine build just buy the "engine rebuild gasket kit" from courtesy nissan, it costs $215 and it comes with every single gasket for the engine, including head gaskets.

elliotty · 12-20-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

I believe you need our specific head gasket, but if you're doing an engine build just buy the "engine rebuild gasket kit" from courtesy nissan, it costs $215 and it comes with every single gasket for the engine, including head gaskets.

Excellent, good to know! Are the stock gaskets up to the task? I would love to save the money by not purchasing a Cosworth set.

elperuano · 12-21-2012, 11:37 AM

Definitely looking forward to ur build eliotty. I have the stage 2 also and I'm wondering if that will be the weak point if I build the motor. I know the manufacturer says "700 hp" but I'd like to see real experience cuz we all know manufacturer inflate numbers. I'm trying to figure out how much I can get outta em on pump gas n maybe meth. I'd rather not go the e85 route.

elliotty · 12-21-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by elperuano

Definitely looking forward to ur build eliotty. I have the stage 2 also and I'm wondering if that will be the weak point if I build the motor. I know the manufacturer says "700 hp" but I'd like to see real experience cuz we all know manufacturer inflate numbers. I'm trying to figure out how much I can get outta em on pump gas n maybe meth. I'd rather not go the e85 route.

Might take me some time to get there, but I am going to try! I was thinking about going with Meth as well, but it is a little more complicated and adds up quickly when you go with a good setup and fail safe device. I think a built motor and supporting modifications to get the full power out of the Stage 2 will be perfect...for now at least!

On another note, have any of you guys had any experience with the Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pumps? I see on some of the other forums guys are running them to avoid the dual pump setups. DW shows pretty good flow rates with their DW 301 pump combined with higher voltage.

SurfDog · 03-25-2013, 01:09 PM

subd thanks guys

theDreamer · 03-25-2013, 01:27 PM

Currently working on a new thread with all components on the market for you guys wanting to build the motor & go big.

DIGItonium · 03-25-2013, 01:29 PM

This is my engine build status at the moment:

theDreamer · 03-25-2013, 01:32 PM

Digi you are going to hate me in a few then, you can build your wishlist though.

DIGItonium · 03-25-2013, 06:56 PM

Haha yea... aww man remote link fail on the image. Hope you pulled the link haha.

Can't wait to see you push more than 400whp. 450 whp is still too easy

theDreamer · 03-25-2013, 07:26 PM

Engine Build Components

The above link is to catalog engine components & upgrades and new products as they come available, still a work in progress.
I am good at 400HP, my main objective is cooling & aero right now, but if I can increase TQ I will do it.

Ron · 04-07-2013, 01:17 PM

sweet thread Phuong!

<--quietly steals all info

03-25-2013, 01:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
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03-25-2013, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Currently working on a new thread with all components on the market for you guys wanting to build the motor & go big. Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-25-2013, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	This is my engine build status at the moment: KaienZ34 likes this. __________________

03-25-2013, 01:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Digi you are going to hate me in a few then, you can build your wishlist though. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-25-2013, 06:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 44	Haha yea... aww man remote link fail on the image. Hope you pulled the link haha. Can't wait to see you push more than 400whp. 450 whp is still too easy __________________

12-21-2012, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
elperuano A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 1,374 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 30	Definitely looking forward to ur build eliotty. I have the stage 2 also and I'm wondering if that will be the weak point if I build the motor. I know the manufacturer says "700 hp" but I'd like to see real experience cuz we all know manufacturer inflate numbers. I'm trying to figure out how much I can get outta em on pump gas n maybe meth. I'd rather not go the e85 route.

03-25-2013, 07:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Engine Build Components The above link is to catalog engine components & upgrades and new products as they come available, still a work in progress. I am good at 400HP, my main objective is cooling & aero right now, but if I can increase TQ I will do it. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-07-2013, 01:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
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