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Making an IPL a True IPL - 2011 G37 Build Thread
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I bought the car last October with 33,XXX miles and have been in love with it ever since. This will be my summary of all the modifications I have done and plan to do. Any comments, insight, or help is greatly appreciated and if you have any questions for me feel free to PM. Alright, so this is a Malbec Black IPL. The IPL from the factory is a great base but I hope to make this one a bit more unique (maybe with a hint of sleeper). Current Modifications: GoFast Bits: Stillen Gen3 Intake - Removed for FI Intake Stillen 25 Row Setrab Oil Cooler Stillen Power Steering Cooler Ark Grip Cat Back Exhaust FI Resonated Hi-Flow Cats Fast Intentions Carbon Fiber Wrapped Muffler X-Pipe Back Zspeed HD CSC South Bend Stage 3 DXD Daily Clutch South Bend Stage 3 DXD 19lb Steel Flywheel CSF Radiator Greddy Profec II Digital Boost Controller Boosted Performance - Twin Scroll Single Turbo Kit CJ Motorsports S1 Fuel Return System Go Slow Bits: Z1 Motorsports Akebono Drilled and Slotted F&R Rottor Carbotech Performance Pads Looks Bits: Blue Bat GTR Taillight Overlays IForged Daytona 20" (9.5"F, 10.5"R) GT-Spec Front Strut Bar Tein S-Tech Springs GTR Engine Start Button Carsmo SS Audio/AC Knobs Full Diode Dynamics LED Conversion SPC Front and Rear Adjustable Camber Arms Autometer Cobalt Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure, Water Temperature Gauges (Glovebox Mounted) ZSpeed Aluminum Engine Splash Guard Outcast Garage IPL Bumper Front Splitter Future Modifications: 180 Custom Headlights Built Engine? Here is how she sits currently: 2014: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5b8fee91.jpg 2015: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...pslmkz4xkt.jpg Tuned September 2015: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1qwmoiz4.jpg[/URL] |
Got some parts in this weekend and thought I would have a go at them on this Martin Luther king day holiday.
CSF Radiator is in. Minor hicup on the positioning but with a bit of convincing from the Dremel, the radiator in there snug as a bug. Great looking piece of kit, much thicker than the stock radiator and the polished edges really set it off. Comes with top notch aluminum fittings and some great looking welds. A quick before and after... Stock radiator in the middle of removing. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...ps37aaae8f.jpg Radiator out. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8b72959b.jpg And with the CSF (I apologize for the poor lighting) http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6c18c15f.jpg Once I got the radiator in I began to tackle the power steering cooler kit and oil cooler kit from Stillen. The Oil Cooler is giving me some struggles with the lines routing. I've got the power steering cooler plumbed and mounted, but am still determining which is the best way to route the oil lines. Here is how they sit now.. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6bdcd35f.jpg Going to take another look at it tomorrow and see if I can get it sorted out. Another thing on the list that showed up is the South Bend Stage 3 Daily Clutch/Flywheel kit. Looking forward to putting it in next weekend. Clutch: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...ps543d3ac6.jpg Flywheel: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psdcde99a7.jpg Anyway, a long Monday but a exciting weekend with a few new parts to tackle in the coming weeks. Cheers. |
GTR Tails got put on this weekend as well:
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Always here brother if you need an assist on anything. You've got my cell and if you lost it PM me. |
Thanks J, you have been a great help thus far. Much appreciated.
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Got 1/2 of the oil coolers in today along with the power steering cooler. I will be running two with the BP kit. Finally got the oil lines routed and everything put back in order.
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Looks like an exciting build in progress !
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Making an IPL a True IPL - 2011 G37 Build Thread
Call mister Gale and get a custom pillar. You are gonna my to want the innovate gauge in view at all times. What are you using for boost gauge?
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his guage clusters are sick
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should be an awesome build, keep the updates and pics coming!
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That pillar gauge set up looks awesome. The craftsmanship on that pillar is excellent. I have a vision on this one to keep it as sleeper as possible. My line of thought was to have oil pressure, temp, and A/F in the glove box arranged similar to this:
http://www.rx7club.com/members/nvmyr...ge-2-43152.jpg That way I could close it up and out of the way if necessary. Also, My thought was that I could run my EBC, the greddy model, as a boost gauge? If this isn't the case I'll have to re-think. Another delivery this week was the Zspeed proper clutch slave cylinder assembly. First thing on the documentation was a recommendation to replace the clutch master cylinder as well.. Therefor I got one on the way. As far as the CSC goes, it looks great and the base looks much better than the OEM non metallic which has only produced problems. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psprrn5fhw.jpg |
Making an IPL a True IPL - 2011 G37 Build Thread
That's pretty sweet for a glovebox setup to keep it sleeper. I just like having AFR gauge in my face so I know immediately if something is off. Of course I watch it like a hawk. Damn engineer analness.
My Greddy EBC reads boost pressure but I prefer an analog gauge to a digital on boost cuz I pick it up by position. The beauty of these builds is we each set them up he way we want :tup: So :excited: for your progress :tup: |
A few small items while I wait for the big stuff.
I have made some head way on the boost controller mounting. Here it is in the process. I have it all mounted where I want it. Now to get the foam wrapped in a fabric. Haven't decided on that part yet. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...pskycwnwnx.jpg One other thing went on the car this week.. I really like it. Simple, but for me it adds a lot to the interior. The white one is just boring in my mind. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psfcuzdmfg.jpg http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psxvedg5h9.jpg |
I hear ya there, that AFR would be nice to be visible.. you are making me rethink it :stirthepot:.
Going to pick up an oil pressure gauge this week and install it when I get the second oil cooler from Sasha. While on the topic of gauges, do you have a water temp gauge j? I've been researching and it seems the best option might be to go with a radiator hose type probe.. Going to look into it further. Quote:
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Yup and a sensor in the hose is exactly what I have. I bought this one from Z1.
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That mounting in the ashtray is sweet!
Does that model of profec require a vacuum line to the actual unit? If so be careful that you don't pinch the hose behind the dash when fishing it thru. |
After a weekend of a much needed cleaning and polishing of my wheels.. Decided to ship out the clutch/flywheel/CSC install. Going to have Nissan do that so I don't have to worry about it. Other things going on:
Got the water temp adapter installed. -Thanks JWick Now onto the electrical, not my strong suit. Thinking about adding a fuse to the drivers side box but was hoping to stay on the passenger side to avoid running a bunch of wires. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7c54916.jpg Looking forward to hearing from Sasha so I can start my count down to Boost! |
Slight update:
Took delivery of my Boosted Performance Turbo kit and got the hot side pipes wrapped up. Will continue install this weekend. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psa5uustux.jpg http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psn0xa3yaq.jpg |
I like the Infiniti IPL a lot my friend! good luck on your build!
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Making some headway today. Due to the fact that I will be running two oil coolers with this kit I will need to do some custom brackets for the front mount. The brackets provided with the kit just don't clear the passenger side oil cooler. I dry fit everything up today to ensure that there is clearance to the front bumper and there is :icon17:. I will be fabbing up some test brackets this week then ensuring they align front mount to the rest of the piping.
Slight delay overall in the project in that I didn't get scheduled at the tuner until 4/24 but with the added time I can work through any speed bumps I may encounter. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psdhazp9n9.jpg It's going to sit flush with the stacked coolers. http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psonek0li3.jpg http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psbmgzjm7c.jpg Also while I was under the car today I got thoroughly frustrated with the splash guarding and the cheap plastic failing left and right. Picked up a Zspeed powder coated aluminium splash guard. Hope it will clear the oil pan spacer but that's just another thing that I can deal with while I wait for the tuner. I will update as I go and thank's everyone for their support and help. |
Noticed you have the intercooler zip tied. Did you test fit everything with the intercooler angled on the bracket? There's no flexibility in the charge piping so it'll have to mount that way.
FYI...the ZSpeed try (V2) clears the oil pan spacer How did you run two oil coolers. Just linked them in series with hoses? |
Looking good btw :tup:
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Off topic, but are you doing all this work in a parking garage???
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I had the intercooler zip tied to test the brackets out. Allowed me to re-position the intercooler then throw another set of zip ties at it, measure, repeat. With the charge piping - my thought there is that I'm rotating the intercooler about the bottom inlet axis making all tubing from the turbo OK (in theory). Doing so will shorten the length the charge piping needs to go. If too much for the silicone adapters I can modify one of the pipes in the line, re-bead roll it and that will account for the shortened length. I think only time will tell if this will work. I'll find out once I get more time under the car to test fit all the piping. Oil Pan Spacer - :tiphat: - Thank you again. Got that one. For the oil coolers - exactly Sasha was kind enough to do me up a Hose that is about 10 inches in length.. From my initial fit up it could be too long (side note, I can adjust it if need be). But overall, I will sent oil to the driver's side oil cooler, which is bridged to the passenger side oil cooler, then back to the thermostatic plate. In the long term I will probably swap the Setrab cooler I have in there now for a like 30 row that is on the driver's side. |
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You are a nut case for working on the car w/a garage! ! I hate it when I get hungry or Ned a tool or to simply walk away from the car and have to worry about thieves.
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I have been away for a while but that was all in an attempt to get the major parts of this build sorted.
Big thank you to Jwick and Sasha for all their help in this. More pictures to come but I wanted to throw a few on here to mark my progress. I have everything in and the base map loaded. She Lives!! Quick update to the parts list includes CJ Motorsports S1 fuel return system. Great customer service from Charles as well. When I was checking over the system I had no fuel pressure at the gauge.. Sent Charles an e-mail that night and 7 AM the next morning he was in touch seeing how he could help. Great guy. Turns out it was my stupidity by not letting the fuel pump prime several times to build pressure. Also, that kit is a beast of an install due to the cramped quarters in the engine bay. Here is the start of the pictures. Currently the only issue is a clacking/rattling sound upon acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gears. I plan to go through the majority of the heat shields and exhaust connections to rule them out but no leaks as of yet. I have ruled out oil levels at this point. Any input would be greatly appreciated here. Utilizing Factory Injection Molded Hose Clamp: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1s5s1k3m.jpg Final FMIC Location: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...pscvez9cov.jpg Final Bracket Orientation: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psk4iwutfp.jpg Middle of Spark Plug/Injector Install http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...pso7jgoo6i.jpg http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psroroy0kw.jpg Oil Coolers Mounted: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...pss1gl1em2.jpg http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psxngyoubp.jpg Turbine All Wrapped Up http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psuwz7kfii.jpg Fast Intentions Carbon Fiber Wrapped Mufflers: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psqlp4ywqc.jpg Greddy Profec II Mounted with the Brake Systems http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psouqjd7ug.jpg Engine Bay Drivers Side http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psacg9bllu.jpg Engine Bay Passengers Side http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psm8xwxu3w.jpg Aeromotive Fuel Regulator http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psvneecj3v.jpg Front Clip http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psgpv98bjn.jpg All Tucked Away - Time for test and adjust: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...pslmkz4xkt.jpg |
Nice bro. Glad you got the fuel pump sorted. Tune is this week, right?
As for rattling. I would check all the inter cooler piping and t-bolt clamps. I had to pad a bunch of places to prevent knocking on stuff. |
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As for the rattling.. Double sided tape? |
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That would work. I used foam tape on the t-bolts and in other areas I cut up the OEM radiator hoses and zip tied it in place. |
This weekend's update is the addition of the Z1 Akebono Two-Piece Brake Rotors.
While I wish I was at Zdayz.. I got a little car time in: http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/...psaaklo8ik.jpg |
Finally got the car dyno worthy after a fuel pump issue. Will write a detailed report later but here is an image of the car on the dyno and the final results:
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Nice!
Who did the tune? That's a lot of power for 9psi. |
Motion Lab in Charlotte, NC. Great people over there.
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BP I's strong in this one (in Obi Wan voice).
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