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FromG2Z 07-10-2011 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1211188)
Went and picked up parts to do the throttle body bypass mod. Will be doing tomorrow. I did this on my 350 so I said hell why not do again. It removes several of the heater hoses and aids in ever so slightly cooler intake temps.

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1211214)
Spohn- interesting idea. Keep us posted on the pre and post IAT's. :)

Yes, please elaborate on the throttle body bypass mod... what is it, and the benefits please?

SPOHN 07-10-2011 02:58 PM

Here's a link about it. Nothing to really be taken serious. But it does have small benefits that really can't be measured. I believe the plenum I had on my 350 required this. But I can't really recall.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...nt-delete.html

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivet...le-bodies.html

Super Tanooki 07-10-2011 03:54 PM

Drove to Cali for the big Fontana Nissan meet. :)

LunaZ 07-10-2011 03:56 PM

Install Powdercoated Calipers: Success
Install Stainless Brake Lines: Success
Flush/Replace Brake Fluid with ATE Super Blue: Success
Install H&R Spacers: Success
Install Swift Springs: 50% Success, 50% Fail
Got the backs done... piece of cake. The bolts going through the front shock is just not coming off with conventional hand tools. No amount of Liquid Wrench, torch, mallet and big-a** pipe is breaking it loose. Gonna have to go to a garage with my tail between my legs tomorrow. Should be interesting riding with the a** dropped and front at normal height.

happytheman 07-10-2011 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 1211332)
Install Powdercoated Calipers: Success
Install Stainless Brake Lines: Success
Flush/Replace Brake Fluid with ATE Super Blue: Success
Install H&R Spacers: Success
Install Swift Springs: 50% Success, 50% Fail
Got the backs done... piece of cake. The bolts going through the front shock is just not coming off with conventional hand tools. No amount of Liquid Wrench, torch, mallet and big-a** pipe is breaking it loose. Gonna have to go to a garage with my tail between my legs tomorrow. Should be interesting riding with the a** dropped and front at normal height.

Impact wrench, FTW!:tup:

Sorry to hear about the defeat, but you accomplished so much otherwise!:icon17:

Can't wait to see pics of the progress after you get the front finished!

doda74 07-10-2011 04:52 PM

Installed SPL rear camber and traction arms.
Will get the alignment done some time this week.

SPOHN 07-10-2011 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 1211332)
Install Powdercoated Calipers: Success
Install Stainless Brake Lines: Success
Flush/Replace Brake Fluid with ATE Super Blue: Success
Install H&R Spacers: Success
Install Swift Springs: 50% Success, 50% Fail
Got the backs done... piece of cake. The bolts going through the front shock is just not coming off with conventional hand tools. No amount of Liquid Wrench, torch, mallet and big-a** pipe is breaking it loose. Gonna have to go to a garage with my tail between my legs tomorrow. Should be interesting riding with the a** dropped and front at normal height.

I had to use a two foot breaker bar. Just make sure you use a 6 point socket also.

LunaZ 07-10-2011 05:55 PM

Yep. 6 point socket, breaker bar and and my big-a** pipe usually does the trick, but not this time.

SPOHN 07-10-2011 05:58 PM

Damn manufacturers

onzedge 07-10-2011 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doda74 (Post 1211370)
Installed SPL rear camber and traction arms.
Will get the alignment done some time this week.

:tup:

onzedge 07-10-2011 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 1211332)
Install Powdercoated Calipers: Success
Install Stainless Brake Lines: Success
Flush/Replace Brake Fluid with ATE Super Blue: Success
Install H&R Spacers: Success
Install Swift Springs: 50% Success, 50% Fail
Got the backs done... piece of cake. The bolts going through the front shock is just not coming off with conventional hand tools. No amount of Liquid Wrench, torch, mallet and big-a** pipe is breaking it loose. Gonna have to go to a garage with my tail between my legs tomorrow. Should be interesting riding with the a** dropped and front at normal height.

Very ambitious!!! :tup:

christian370z 07-10-2011 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 1211408)
Yep. 6 point socket, breaker bar and and my big-a** pipe usually does the trick, but not this time.

Nissan must have put some unicorn blood in their loctite...

happytheman 07-10-2011 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z (Post 1211422)
Nissan must have put some unicorn blood in their loctite...

It may have been tiger's blood with Adonis DNA you know?

onzedge 07-10-2011 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 1211506)
It may have been tiger's blood with Adonis DNA you know?

Thanks, Charlie.

happytheman 07-10-2011 08:45 PM

http://cdn03.cdn.thesuperficial.com/...00-480x443.jpg


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