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Chuck33079 05-24-2013 12:56 PM

That looks so slick. I'd love the CAMP setup, but the cost for the system, all of the sensors and a navtool so I can actually see it while I'm driving keeps me away. I'd always keep boost and AFR on the A pillar so it's always in the line of sight while driving.

theDreamer 05-24-2013 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 2331156)
In the home stretch but I'm looking for what other *required* supporting mods I will need to make this work. Would rather drop mods into two categories: 1) "It'd be nice if" and 2) "Required"

So far in terms of supporting mods:
-upgraded injectors
-upgraded fuel pump


What about:
-new gauges?
-oil cooler? Necessary or no?
-clutch upgrade?

What else?

Required:
-Oil cooler
-Certain gauges, see other replies
-Tune

Optional or nice:
-Clutch/flywheel/CSC - if the factory stuff is still going then go with it for awhile. Now if the transmission is being pulled while doing the work then I would bump this up to almost required because you can save on labor.
-Vents - Hood, fender liner, etc
-Zspeed undertray - This helps with vents and more protection to the underside
-Brakes - This is a nice upgrade with the extra power AND the extra weight you are adding to the car.
-Suspension - Can help with controlling the power depending on your goals. Look into what you plan to do with the extra power and build around that

theDreamer 05-24-2013 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2331485)
That looks so slick. I'd love the CAMP setup, but the cost for the system, all of the sensors and a navtool so I can actually see it while I'm driving keeps me away. I'd always keep boost and AFR on the A pillar so it's always in the line of sight while driving.

Yeah I got lucky, spent a bit much on the system but skipped on the AFR kit (that was an additional $600 just for some parts). One reason I want to get my triple gauges out and a AFR gauge in their.
I got the boost in the top left which works with quick glances, also the Camp2 can change colors based on presets. So if I hit 7.5PSI it turns and my eye can catch it.

Chuck33079 05-24-2013 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2331487)
Zspeed undertray - This helps with vents and more protection to the underside

This should be the first thing any Z owner buys. The sport brakes and suspension don't really need any additional upgrades for a fi car that you weren't going to do anyway. Agreed on doing the clutch/flywheel/csc if the tranny comes out. When they dropped the motor to put in my TT kit, it cost me an additional 2 hours of labor to install a clutch. Money well spent. If you're in a warmer climate, a CSF radiator is a good use of funds. If you do that, you might as well swap out the hoses for silicone ones. this stuff snowballs quickly.

Chuck33079 05-24-2013 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2331489)
the AFR kit (that was an additional $600 just for some parts)

Wow. HKS is way too proud of their stuff.

theDreamer 05-24-2013 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2331519)
Wow. HKS is way too proud of their stuff.

Yeah, the camp2 is amazing but the add on costs are just crazy. The price of doing the AFR I could do a quality triple pod gauge replacement almost.

Chuck33079 05-24-2013 01:20 PM

I priced out the cost of a full CAMP setup and just started laughing. Defi Racers for me, please.

theDreamer 05-24-2013 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2331544)
I priced out the cost of a full CAMP setup and just started laughing. Defi Racers for me, please.

Are defi racers the ones that are plug and play or require the extra box to run through?

MyKindaGuise 05-24-2013 01:22 PM

The under tray is a fantastic recommendation. Totally forgot about that.

If he has the Nismo brakes is there really a need to upgrade? Or are we just talking new pads? Also wouldn't he be better off switching to better tires that provide better grip under stopping?

Not trying to question your recommendation just trying to brain storm :tup:

theDreamer 05-24-2013 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise (Post 2331551)
The under tray is a fantastic recommendation. Totally forgot about that.

If he has the Nismo brakes is there really a need to upgrade? Or are we just talking new pads? Also wouldn't he be better off switching to better tires that provide better grip under stopping?

Not trying to question your recommendation just trying to brain storm :tup:

I should clarify really, when I say brakes I mean pads/lines/fluids, not a full new BBK.
I had the stock parts at 19k when I added boost and they were ok but after upgrading to new pads/lines/rotors/fluid it was a solid upgrade. Not required but something to look at.

Chuck33079 05-24-2013 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2331548)
Are defi racers the ones that are plug and play or require the extra box to run through?

Plug and play.

dmhenderson 05-24-2013 01:26 PM

brake lines/fluid already upgraded. I'ma ride out the sport brakes (for now). Silicone hoses already done. The undertray is a good idea but I'm out of free money at this point so it may have to wait. I don't think it's a super difficult install is it?

MyKindaGuise 05-24-2013 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2331557)
I should clarify really, when I say brakes I mean pads/lines/fluids, not a full new BBK.
I had the stock parts at 19k when I added boost and they were ok but after upgrading to new pads/lines/rotors/fluid it was a solid upgrade. Not required but something to look at.

Okay cool. We did his lines and fluids about a month ago as well as clutch line.

Im boosting right now at 15k so that is good info brother. Guess that will be my next add on for myself.

dmhenderson 05-24-2013 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Khoi@AAMComp (Post 2331278)
on another note, we are doing an ADDITIONAL 15% off our sale price for Memorial Day weekend sale.

Cody, I know you were interested in an oil pan too. It would be a good time to purchase one this weekend :)

I'll have details shortly

Just PM me when you're ready and I'll pay for the oil pan.

Chuck33079 05-24-2013 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 2331563)
The undertray is a good idea but I'm out of free money at this point so it may have to wait. I don't think it's a super difficult install is it?

It takes longer to get the car up in the air than it takes to install the under tray. the only issue I've had with it is the little door to change the oil filter doesn't quite line up with the oil filter once you put on the sandwich adapter for the oil cooler. You have to drop the whole tray. It's not a big deal, just adds another five or ten minutes.


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