A question for all with FI

TopgunZ · 07-17-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ANMVQ

I did on my SC , an now have a loan on my sedan and looking at the FI kit, Motor pops you can get a build short block for under 3k that will take 650 WHP. only reason I'm thinking about it again after my other motor blowing :/

VQ37 Engine Short Block Packages - Nissan 370z/Infiniti G37 - Import Parts Pro

You will never get by with spending 3K for a built bottom end. You have to send yours in to get that $750 deposit returned. It costs that alone to yank your motor so consider it $3750. You have to pay for shipping a 150lb block that is $200. You have to buy new studs $500 you have to buy a new head gasket $250 you have to pay someone to pull your motor out, pull heads off, build longblock, re-install. $1500-$2000.

Under 3K???? You be dreamin'

However, I am FI. I blew my motor just recently and am going for a stock block again. The whole thing will cost me under $2000. Yes I wont be able to put down 650+ but I saved myself $4K by not going built block. Plus I will be driving my car again in a week or so. Had I gone built then Id be looking at 3 months probably.

Another thing to add is that if your motor lets go it can ruin the whole thing and not just the bottom end. So now your looking at adding another big amount to cost.

ZKraken22 · 07-17-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

You will never get by with spending 3K for a built bottom end. You have to send yours in to get that $750 deposit returned. It costs that alone to yank your motor so consider it $3750. You have to pay for shipping a 150lb block that is $200. You have to buy new studs $500 you have to buy a new head gasket $250 you have to pay someone to pull your motor out, pull heads off, build longblock, re-install. $1500-$2000.

Under 3K???? You be dreamin'

However, I am FI. I blew my motor just recently and am going for a stock block again. The whole thing will cost me under $2000. Yes I wont be able to put down 650+ but I saved myself $4K by not going built block. Plus I will be driving my car again in a week or so. Had I gone built then Id be looking at 3 months probably.

Another thing to add is that if your motor lets go it can ruin the whole thing and not just the bottom end. So now your looking at adding another big amount to cost.

Well you need to aim that comment to the company advertising 3750 stage one build. And two if you live in Houston or close to it you don't have to ship anything.

TopgunZ · 07-17-2014, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKraken22

Well you need to aim that comment to the company advertising 3750 stage one build. And two if you live in Houston or close to it you don't have to ship anything.

If their s1 build is priced for complete breakdown and install then by all means Id love to. And unfortunately houston is in one state of 50.

TopgunZ · 07-17-2014, 08:05 PM

The best advice that can be given is if your gonna go, go for reliability. This means spending the extra money and time on the install.

I cheaped out on the fuel system and it cost me an engine.

showme99 · 07-21-2014, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

The best advice that can be given is if your gonna go, go for reliability. This means spending the extra money and time on the install.

I cheaped out on the fuel system and it cost me an engine.

I'm confused. Doesn't the BP turbo kit come with fuel upgrades? Or do you have to supply your own?

TopgunZ · 07-21-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by showme99

I'm confused. Doesn't the BP turbo kit come with fuel upgrades? Or do you have to supply your own?

It does. But it doesn't come with a return system like I needed since I was running E85 and shooting for big numbers.

Rid3_FaM0uS · 07-18-2014, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

You will never get by with spending 3K for a built bottom end. You have to send yours in to get that $750 deposit returned. It costs that alone to yank your motor so consider it $3750. You have to pay for shipping a 150lb block that is $200. You have to buy new studs $500 you have to buy a new head gasket $250 you have to pay someone to pull your motor out, pull heads off, build longblock, re-install. $1500-$2000.

Under 3K???? You be dreamin'

However, I am FI. I blew my motor just recently and am going for a stock block again. The whole thing will cost me under $2000. Yes I wont be able to put down 650+ but I saved myself $4K by not going built block. Plus I will be driving my car again in a week or so. Had I gone built then Id be looking at 3 months probably.

Another thing to add is that if your motor lets go it can ruin the whole thing and not just the bottom end. So now your looking at adding another big amount to cost.

Unfortunately Topgun; Im about to show the community otherwise

, so I would have to disagree with you. My forged short block + long block reassembly total cost me less than what its going to cost me to buy two brand new PTE 6262s.

TopgunZ · 07-18-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rid3_FaM0uS

Unfortunately Topgun; Im about to show the community otherwise

, so I would have to disagree with you. My forged short block + long block reassembly total cost me less than what its going to cost me to buy two brand new PTE 6262s.

Well I would actually love to be proved wrong. Its not too late for me to go the built block route. If I could do this for an economical price then I'd be all ears.

Just saying that I examined the idea of a built block and it seemed it was going to cost me 3 times as much.

Ridefamous, You must do your own work judging by your profile pic. That saves TONS of money. Most people are not capable of doing such feats as an engine swap. I could if I had the equipment and time but...I don't.

I PM'd you.

ANMVQ · 07-18-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

You will never get by with spending 3K for a built bottom end. You have to send yours in to get that $750 deposit returned. It costs that alone to yank your motor so consider it $3750. You have to pay for shipping a 150lb block that is $200. You have to buy new studs $500 you have to buy a new head gasket $250 you have to pay someone to pull your motor out, pull heads off, build longblock, re-install. $1500-$2000.

Under 3K???? You be dreamin'

However, I am FI. I blew my motor just recently and am going for a stock block again. The whole thing will cost me under $2000. Yes I wont be able to put down 650+ but I saved myself $4K by not going built block. Plus I will be driving my car again in a week or so. Had I gone built then Id be looking at 3 months probably.

Another thing to add is that if your motor lets go it can ruin the whole thing and not just the bottom end. So now your looking at adding another big amount to cost.

I said get as in buy the short block for that, Install is a different matter, What he or she installs it themselves? Was just saying the "block" was that price we all know other things go into it but just costing 10-12k that's all.

And when mine went it was just the bottom end, Cyl 3 Rod.

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