Boosted Performance round 2 list

Joe@ZSpeed · 03-17-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

In preparing for a turbo kit I dropped the tranny this weekend to install my Southbend Stage 3 clutch and CSC. I know a lot of people in this thread are BP customers and therefore are able to do this themselves. I have also read about the "DEMON" bolts which attach the cats to the exhaust manifolds. I was going to button the car back up and drop her back off the stands in order to get some mileage on my clutch so after the turbo I can give her hell.

However, after seeing how easy the demon bolts were to get at with the tranny out of the way I decided to just take my cats off and let her sit as a statue until I install the kit. I pre-soaked the bolts with PB blaster overnight and attacked them the next morning.

I have NO idea how guys are doing this with having such a limited space. I do only have 10k on my car but its an 09 so 5 years of corrosion contributed to the demonicizing.

HERE IS WHAT HAPPENED!! Yup that's not 1 but 2 broken sockets. Had to go get an HD set with the thick sidewalls. These are craftsmen too with a lifetime warranty.

First step, Don't buy craftsman tools, Buy good tools like Mac, Snap-on, Matco ect. Craftsman are Chinese crap about the same quality as harbor freight tools anymore.

We find it easier to attack these from the top, after removing the intake boxes, with a long 1/2" drive extension, 1/2" breaker bar or if you have available a hefty 3/4" impact gun.

jwick · 03-17-2014, 12:25 PM

I guess I got lucky. When I installed my HFCs several years back the 'DEMON' bolts broken clean off. Really didn't give me much trouble at all. Hopefully I won't experience any issues getting the cats off.

Joepro · 03-17-2014, 06:08 PM

Also I think im gonna do this as well, not like those damn slats are doing much, my fangs are in dire need or repainting so a little work with the dremel and multi-tool are in order! The car is no doubt a sleeper with the BP kit but not many people will understand its an intercooler anyway.

Removing the inner grill slates

Joepro · 03-17-2014, 06:47 PM

I have been so adjusted to mine I did not realized how stiff it was but I drove another Z the other day and found out its a good bit stiffer, also have the weaker helper spring in as well.

jwick · 03-17-2014, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

I have been so adjusted to mine I did not realized how stiff it was but I drove another Z the other day and found out its a good bit stiffer, also have the weaker helper spring in as well.

I took the spring out completely

Joepro · 03-17-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

I took the spring out completely

I did that at first but it felt weird, the weaker spring smoothed it out, I like it better with the weak spring.

jwick · 03-17-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

I did that at first but it felt weird, the weaker spring smoothed it out, I like it better with the weak spring.

I've thought about getting the helper spring. I might after the first day I'm stuck in a traffic jam on my way home form work.

Drew303 · 03-17-2014, 07:09 PM

has anyone run this kit with a stock clutch? I was thinking of waiting until the stock one gives out before replacing with something beefier.

jwick · 03-17-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

has anyone run this kit with a stock clutch? I was thinking of waiting until the stock one gives out before replacing with something beefier.

Puckshaw ran the stock (or might still be on the stock clutch) but it isn't/didn't really hold up and he went with the Specialty Z clutch combo if I'm not mistaken.

Joepro · 03-17-2014, 07:11 PM

its just inevitable, plus it is easier to do before the install.

jlo370z · 03-17-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Joepro

its just inevitable, plus it is easier to do before the install or while doing the install.

Fixed

Drew303 · 03-17-2014, 07:35 PM

theres no way I can install this kit myself I will be paying a shop to do it. How much is a good clutch these days?

Joepro · 03-17-2014, 07:47 PM

This is what I have, Joe said its rated at 550 wtq aiming for the 450 range so I hope it last awhile! Holding the base map hp/tq with 0 issues.

South Bend Clutch SS Street Kit with Aluminum Flywheel Pre-Order

upgraded csc is a MUST.

Drew303 · 03-17-2014, 07:56 PM

csc?

jlo370z · 03-17-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

csc?

clutch slave cylnder the weak link in our clutch system

ZSpeed Performance South Bend Complete Clutch Package Stage 3 Daily 370 G37 G35

just buy the kit and take ease in knowing you got everything you needed to be boosted

03-17-2014, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465057	I guess I got lucky. When I installed my HFCs several years back the 'DEMON' bolts broken clean off. Really didn't give me much trouble at all. Hopefully I won't experience any issues getting the cats off. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

03-17-2014, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 34	Also I think im gonna do this as well, not like those damn slats are doing much, my fangs are in dire need or repainting so a little work with the dremel and multi-tool are in order! The car is no doubt a sleeper with the BP kit but not many people will understand its an intercooler anyway. Removing the inner grill slates __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

03-17-2014, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 34	I have been so adjusted to mine I did not realized how stiff it was but I drove another Z the other day and found out its a good bit stiffer, also have the weaker helper spring in as well. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

03-17-2014, 07:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 34	its just inevitable, plus it is easier to do before the install. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

03-17-2014, 07:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 34	This is what I have, Joe said its rated at 550 wtq aiming for the 450 range so I hope it last awhile! Holding the base map hp/tq with 0 issues. South Bend Clutch SS Street Kit with Aluminum Flywheel Pre-Order upgraded csc is a MUST. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

03-17-2014, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 12	has anyone run this kit with a stock clutch? I was thinking of waiting until the stock one gives out before replacing with something beefier.

03-17-2014, 07:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 12	theres no way I can install this kit myself I will be paying a shop to do it. How much is a good clutch these days?

03-17-2014, 07:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 12	csc?

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