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Look up 73draggy on YouTube. He built his VR38 engine from a rejected/recalled long block. It's pretty neat with his attention to detail... almost OCD! I'd like to slowly build something like this on the side one day. It won't be anything too crazy - maybe a Stage 1 which can handle 600 whp or so.

Looks like you and Tony are having a bit of a long-distance Bromance...:p I think you should find a way to take a hiatus from your location and crash at Tony's crib. Then you can work at the shop...

Here are some updates Mike just sent. These are in my journal as well. They are also the same FMIC's found in the MHI kits, so it should look familiar. Hopefully there are some numbers to publish in...

Dream, ruined. :icon18:

My exact feelings, talk about false advertising! :bowrofl:

Dude! - I thought we had some double tough mechanic chick on our board... my evening is ruined! :wtf2:

It's a shame my stage II only came with 600cc injectors and my kit was a lot more money... Plus I also was supposed to get TIAL wastegates but got turbosmart instead also had to pay extra for your 3'...

:icon18: I've done my research I'll say that.:happydance: And even still I'm pondering on installing it myself or waiting till bonus time next year and send it to JTran in Houston.

Talk to Baer...Really great guy and he did the install of his 1.5 SC ....Always ask the ones who know not the ones who will guess.. Good luck.

The question is, Who will be the first to try and push to much boost and pop their engine:stirthepot:

:confused::confused:

It has to do with back pressure from having the smaller .64 A/R housings and log style manifolds that use T25 housings. GTM has new style manifolds that accept the T25 plus style turbine housings...

Only a 101 threads on this topic. But welcome to the site. http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h437/chrislspohn/images2_zps431637e0.jpg

Ok after looking over things it seems the positive wire coming from the alternator going to the battery rubbed against the exhaust manifold causing it to melt and blow that 140A fuse on top of the...

my pipes are being powder coated black to match my car cant wait

The Easter bunny had some left over junk in the bottom of his basket he dropped by today... http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp15/redheelerdog/370Z/BP%20Turbo/InstallStuff44_zps595cf5c6.jpg