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Originally Posted by Nitrouz
dude I just got caught up with this......don't sell it bro...who am I going to look up to now?
But I also don't recommend building the motor if it hasn't ran right. My 2 cents... as I've sunken an enormous amount of money on a Z before too. The only reason to build would be for more power, not to FIX an issue. If an issue cannot be fixed as is, then after you build the motor, you'll spend even more money on FIXING, because the root cause wasn't determined.
Trust me...there are tons more thrown rods / blown motors than this forum shows. A couple months ago I saw first hand of a GTM TT 370z installed and tuned by Sam, blow a hole in the block after 2 weeks of delivery to the customer.
If you can get a spare stock block, use that. Just detune a bit for your fuel for more flexibility to ambiant temp / fuel / elevation, etc. adjustments.
I'd hate to see this car go...but I'd also hate to see your wallet lighten with nothing to gain.
Just thought I'd give you my 2 cents. If you wanna talk or discuss, PM me bro. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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Thanks for your insight, Alex! Coming from you...that means a lot. I just got back from picking up an OEM oil pan and OEM front bumper. Project Kill Z is tomorrow...turbo kit, injectors, exhaust, and manifold are coming off and all the OEM pieces are going back on. Then I'll have my fingers crossed with Nissan. If all goes well, I'll probably reinstall everything and get it tuned this time. I'm so back and forth on the situation, I seem bipolar
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Originally Posted by DIGItonium
Haha IF it ever comes down to letting go (hope not), I'm going to take a break from the car hobby for awhile to focus on the house and hopefully settle down (out the window at the moment  ).
Plans with your car? Avoiding Mustang, eh? Haha... my next car will probably be a 200x TSX. |
See, I try to imagine myself getting out of the car hobby...I don't think it will ever happen. NO mustang! Haha. I'd love to have a TSX as a daily.
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Originally Posted by Nitrouz
boo.........I know the feeling. If I divide my salary by the number of hours I work, I get paid very close to my assistant.......  |
Between my M-F job and overtime, my side valet job, and rent from my roommate... I still manage to wonder where all my money goes.
Have you gotten a VIN for the bull yet? I saw my first one at the Tampa International Auto Show yesterday. I'm in love
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Originally Posted by Isamu
Grats on selling them coils bro!  |
Thanks, bud! That definitely helped the mood
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Originally Posted by KingZee
Been reading this thread like a book for the past couple days and I just finished. Can't believe the ups and downs you've had and the fact that you've somehow managed to keep your cool through it all. I admire your resilience and wish you luck with whatever you decide to do going forward. (build the motor!)
This thread is classic. |
Thank you very much! It's nice hearing people reading through this thread and enjoying my car's life story. I hope this will not be the end. I like my Z too much because I know all the problems I've had are rooted to Lutz Performance, not the Z in general.