Snakes' build thread

[Snakes709]

So i just sold my FP Red for $1800 and im picking up a FP Black from my buddy when he gets it off his car next week. It's pretty much brand new. For some reason he switched from a FP Green, to the black and just with a base tune made 400whp. And then changed his mind and wants to go with a AMS kit. So now my parts consist of...

Ball Bearing FP Black, ported, 25psi WGA, hiflow oil feed line
2.2L sleeve blocked with Arias Pistons and Manley I beam rods
ARP Head and Main Studs
Main and Rod Bearings
Speed Circuit Stage 2 ported head
+1mm Valves
GSC Valve Springs
GSC S2 Cams
Mishmoto Dual core oil cooler kit
Jacks Transmission and Tcase rebuild/upgrade

estimated hp. 500hp on low boost, 600hp on high boost

[Shamu]

This story isn't like any other I have seen with modded EVOs. Blown motors, broken trannies are pretty much par for the course,

Hmmm I have a 437 WHP 370 Z with 3 year 36 k mile warranty on motor and drivetrain. Haven't broke anything for 6 months now.

Seems like goal one " dont blow it up" was violated in quick order with the "cheap" EVO?

Stock 500 hp GTR is looking like a bargin to me!

[Snakes709]

Originally Posted by Shamu

This story isn't like any other I have seen with modded EVOs. Blown motors, broken trannies are pretty much par for the course,

Hmmm I have a 437 WHP 370 Z with 3 year 36 k mile warranty on motor and drivetrain. Haven't broke anything for 6 months now.

Seems like goal one " dont blow it up" was violated in quick order with the "cheap" EVO?

Stock 500 hp GTR is looking like a bargin to me!

It wasnt the car or the motor and its not "cheap" its all about the tune. Unfortunely my tuner didnt do much for the knock that was showing and it eventualy blew the engine.

[nuTinmuch]

Originally Posted by Snakes709

It wasnt the car or the motor and its not "cheap" its all about the tune. Unfortunely my tuner didnt do much for the knock that was showing and it eventualy blew the engine.

This, right here. Tune is EVERYTHING with an FI car. It's really frustrating to find a good tuner who you can trust (without having to sort through hype/horror stories).

[Snakes709]

Originally Posted by Shamu

This story isn't like any other I have seen with modded EVOs. Blown motors, broken trannies are pretty much par for the course,

Hmmm I have a 437 WHP 370 Z with 3 year 36 k mile warranty on motor and drivetrain. Haven't broke anything for 6 months now.

Seems like goal one " dont blow it up" was violated in quick order with the "cheap" EVO?

Stock 500 hp GTR is looking like a bargin to me!

As well as if you have 437hp on your 370z, that means you have some serious mods, which means if you pop your engine... You have no warrenty

[Iceagetlc]

Originally Posted by Shamu

This story isn't like any other I have seen with modded EVOs. Blown motors, broken trannies are pretty much par for the course,

Hmmm I have a 437 WHP 370 Z with 3 year 36 k mile warranty on motor and drivetrain. Haven't broke anything for 6 months now.

Seems like goal one " dont blow it up" was violated in quick order with the "cheap" EVO?

Stock 500 hp GTR is looking like a bargin to me!

Why don't we line up, warranty to warranty Shamu?

[Hbomb]

Originally Posted by Iceagetlc

Why don't we line up, warranty to warranty Shamu?

NOM NOM NOM I like COBRA's!!! /little kid mode

Seriously, love cobra's

[Snakes709]

Originally Posted by Hbomb

NOM NOM NOM I like COBRA's!!! /little kid mode

Seriously, love cobra's

lol, somehow i beat a KB Cobra the night my engine blew. We came back around to line up and the dude was like "wtf do you have in that car? i laughed when they paired me up against this "lancer" and then when the light went green you were like a bullet off the line and i couldnt keep up"..lol.

So an update. The engine is at the shop getting the measurements of the bore, cylinders and valve seats. Theres a few little nicks in the seats so i might have to go +1mm over with the valves. Parts list is as follows...

Engine:

Ball Bearing FP Black, 25psi WGA, hiflow oil feed line and ported
2.2L Stroker kit with a Manley 94mm crankshaft, Manley I-Beam Rods, Wiseco Pistons (86.5mm)
ACL Rod/Main Bearings
Tomei Cams
Supertech Valves (possibly +1mm overbore)
Supertech Dual Valve springs
Ported head
Ported Intake Manifold
Ported Exhaust Manifold
MAP Oil Cooler
ARP Main Studs
ARP Head studs

Drivetrain:

Jacks Transmission Stage 0 tcase build (pretty much just replaces the orings/seals and gives it a good cleaning
AWD Motorsports Lightweight Aluminum Driveshaft
Torque Solutions Differental/Driveshaft solid bushings

Other stuff:

AMS Lightweight Battery kit (since my oem battery is dead)
AMS AC Delete Kit (dont use it and i eventually want to get the car to 3000lbs)
AMS Lightweight Front Crossmember

The new goal with the car is to have 500hp, 3000lbs and have peak boost by 4000rpm.