Hey Sasha, Im sure this has been covered, but whats the price to convert my V1 to a V1.5? Im trying to get rid of some oil lines and simplify things more. That and I have a leak from my oil filter adaptor.... Probably user based but Ill get a better idea soon when I remove it to take a peek. Hopefully lol. Its leaking from the main bolt from the center. Anyway, you can PM me if you don't want to cluster this thread. Thanks!

Does anyone know if we can re-use the manifold gaskets once they have been put on then taken off?

I wouldn't recommend it. Those triangle flanges are notorious enough for leaking. It would suck to have to drop the entire kit again just for a leak.

Where do I get new ones from? Besides from sasha.

Z1, ZSpeed, Concept Z Performance...

http://www.zspeedperformance.com/Ber...1407gasket.htm

http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=6448

https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...on.php?II=4180

The last ones you linked are the ones I use (Berk makes them). They are better than the metal ones, as these will compress, and metal ones won't (as much), making a better seal.

Also, if the old ones are in good shape (no burns anywhere) then they should be fine to re-use torquing the bolts in stages.

My test pipes are on with just ultra copper. No leaks for 3+ years. When I had asked FI for new ones they told me to use the stuff.

Whatever you do stay away from the copper ones! They didnt seal very good if at all.

They left a little of the gasket itself on the manifold and we had to scrape it off.

Replace for sure then. You don't want to go through the whole built more path and then deal with exhaust leaks.

I got the Berks that Sasha recommended, Overnighted. Ill actually have my car running this weekend.

What does everyone recommend for break in of a new motor?

Some type of break-in fluids and baby it like you would a new clutch for 500ish miles. No cruise control and try not to stay at a consistent speed for prolonged periods.

WOT for 10 minutes down the straightest piece of highway you can find! lol Im not one for taking it to easy on it. But I do agree with no constant rpm speed. City driving it on a lower boost tune is probably what I would do.

A lot of people believe in that method too :tup:

Ive never had enough control to stay out of the go pedal. Has never let me down once tho. I dunno. I say the big thing you want to make sure you do is change the oil after a short while a few times as the breakin will have more contaminants than usual. I wouldn't think twice about driving it hard on a low boost tune, i mean if the engine can't take that then she sure as heck is not going to hold together down the road.

Lol I dont even think I was nice on my second clutch. I think I went to the track that weekend it went in.