A question for all with FI

JWillis72

I wouldn't say common but it has happened to several members here.

How many went FI and blew a motor?

Ill

I still have a loan on mine.

Popping the motor isn't incredibly common, but it is always something to keep in the back of your mind. If you don;t push the stock internals too far and don't beat the piss out of the car everyday, it should last for awhile.

Always be prepared though, plan for the worst and hope for the best.

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theDreamer

I would say the majority of people usually still have a loan out on the car because for the low interest rate they take their money elsewhere and get a higher return than stuffing into paying a car off in a short time.
This also has the other side of people taking the cash and getting a FI kit and now investing more into a car. I myself had less than a year with my Z and threw a SC on it, having the loan was not a big deal.

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jwick

I owned my out right prior to installing the turbo kit. I actually believed I was done modding (full NA bolt-ons and some suspension work). After I got the title I realized it was investing $12-13k in the car to make it awesome or think about trading in for something else. The turbo was a lot cheaper than me getting into a car of similar performance level.

To each his own but do take note, FI is not cheap!

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DIGItonium

Rather not have "cheap" FI either.

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jwick

You do it right, or don't bother to do it at all. Boosting a factory NA car is no place to cut corners!

When are you bringing that beast down to JTrans?

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Arrvaxx

What he said.

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DIGItonium

Not sure yet. I've got so much on my plate since I moved into my new home it's difficult to fund this project. I've found someone who might take it off my hands though. If not, I'll hang on for as long as I can till I clear my plate.

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jlo370z

Same here


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Rid3_FaM0uS

I twined mine after 9 months of financing it. The car is still currently eating my wallet in more ways than one. But to answer your question I am FI and still paying for the car so I guess you can chalk me up on the "guilty" list

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Chuy

I could of paid my baby girl off if I had not went FI

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JWillis72

Me too but she wouldn't be nearly as fun.


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nomodsjk

Pull the trigger and don't look back! You know you want to! Lol I'll play devil's advocate and tell you what you want to hear. You won't regret it

jwick

even though I check over the kit every night just to make sure tonight wasn't the night it developed an oil leak, or a vacuum line came off, etc. and you always have that outside chance of ponying up for a new motor. when that turbo spools up, instant smile, best feeling.

(damn it...every time I need the 'push a dude off the cliff' smilie, I remember the mods haven't made it yet)... I highly recommend it!

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Nixlimited

I owned my car outright before going FI.

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