Opinion of Building Motor for TT

COSMO

I would also keep in mind reliability , more power more issues..

VSS370z

Still contemplating which route to take. Thank for your thoughts on this Cosmo

VSS370z

Ok guys is it really necessary to replace the OEM parts i mention on the first page if i build the motor with just 26,200 miles on it? Obviously that question would be better answer by checking the engine first like The Dreamer mention but i still think is pointless, just a thought.

elperuano

You're adding boost to a NA car. Just be careful and keep boost low if you're that worried.

phunk

If you are just going to run around with 500rwhp, than you have a better chance at reliability with the stock engine than you do a built one. You also have a far, far greater chance of being able to enjoy your car anytime soon if you stick with the stock engine.

Building the engine in a 370z is adding too much potential for human error or mistakes to justify attempting it for power levels that have been proven reliable in well tuned and well put together cars with the stock engine. We have seen very few engine failures in this community and I am not certain if we have even seen one that was strictly from "too much power".

Having been in the VQ Z scene since it started, I can say that it is not uncommon for the heavier projects to sort of fade away into the darkness. Shops fly past deadlines, engine assembly problems haunt and the car is in the shop more than its on the road, etc etc etc. The engine and the electronics in these cars are more complex than most shops are used to, and the information is few and far between.

The only well paved path with these cars is a 450-600rwhp stock engine setup. Anything past there, and you are risking serious trouble unless you are a highly qualified DIY'er or have the utmost confidence in your shop/tuner.

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VSS370z

Thanks Charles for the good info. I'll do that just install the kit,get a good tune and have fun. Do like your fuel system kit, been thinking of adding it to my build.

Super Werty

completely agree with phunk. building engines requires someone highly reliable..which usually ends up being harder than it sounds

Fast Intentions should build engines for customers..

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VSS370z

That should be standard!

Wattles

Agree +1 here too!!

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VSS370z

Ok just a simple question, where the heck can i get ARP main studs from a vendor? I google it and all i get are the L19 head studs but no main studs. I only found them on GTM website which sucks for obvious reasons

phunk

A real good policy is to never build the motor that is in the car. Always get a core, and once the built engine is 100% ready to swap in... only then take the car apart. That is how you avoid downtime and/or miserable owners. Delays will always pop up. If the car is sitting on jack stands during all this... forget it! aint nobody got time for that.

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elperuano

There are delays, then there is a gtm kinda delay.

KeVoH

Greetings from PR!, i want a ride!!! hahah best of luck man

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VSS370z

Greetings from PR fellow z owner

phunk

2007-2008 Nissan 350zARP VQ35 L19 Head & Main Stud Kit

^^ For HR. I believe the same are used for VHR... can anyone confirm? Ive never built a HR.

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