Ok..Here we go, FI or AAM?

jwick · 05-04-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyHTX

You say it 'looks inefficient' based off of your visual inspection of some pictures but I say it 'looks efficient' based off of visual inspection of these pictures.

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The beauty of a built motor. Tune my torque curve like a table top and let HP be what it will!

Great numbers bro

Super Werty · 05-04-2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyHTX

You say it 'looks inefficient' based off of your visual inspection of some pictures but I say it 'looks efficient' based off of visual inspection of these pictures.

You missed the point. You can probably make huge numbers on a kit with square tubing. That doesn't mean it should be built that way. Some people are OK with less than perfect.... Those people don't buy from fast intentions.

KratikosG37 · 05-04-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

You missed the point. You can probably make huge numbers on a kit with square tubing. That doesn't mean it should be built that way. Some people are OK with less than perfect.... Those people don't buy from fast intentions.

What kind of statement is that?

Power is power.

Piping makes a different, but shouldn't be the main factor.

FI, AAM both good kits.

Super Werty · 05-04-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KratikosG37

What kind of statement is that?

Power is power.

Piping makes a different, but shouldn't be the main factor.

FI, AAM both good kits.

They are both good kits I agree. The thread is asking which would you chose and why. I would have to choose fast intentions because of the attention to details and symmetry. The aam kit isn't quite as nice for my reasons stated above...

It's just my opinion.... Don't let that persuade you. Buy whatever you think will make you the happiest

GeauxTigers1 · 05-05-2015, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

They are both good kits I agree. The thread is asking which would you chose and why. I would have to choose fast intentions because of the attention to details and symmetry. The aam kit isn't quite as nice for my reasons stated above...

It's just my opinion.... Don't let that persuade you. Buy whatever you think will make you the happiest

Exactly this, they are both GREAT kits and I literally was tearing myself back and forth between the two that I needed something to help me push one way or the other. True, real reviews by customers help do just that

said it before, but I freakin love you guys! Can't wait to be posting up pics of her in surgery! Haha

Akrobatik · 05-08-2015, 10:38 PM

I just put an order in for the FI kit yesterday and talked with Tony over the phone. Can't wait

jwick · 05-08-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Akrobatik

I just put an order in for the FI kit yesterday and talked with Tony over the phone. Can't wait

Pre-welcome to the boosted club, it's GOOD

GeauxTigers1 · 05-09-2015, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Akrobatik

I just put an order in for the FI kit yesterday and talked with Tony over the phone. Can't wait

Congrats man!!! I just had my consult today! Waiting for the total pricing on the full project but should be ordering in the next month! Make sure to post up progress pics and updates!

whiteZ34 · 05-09-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

not a problem. tony is a great guy and loves talking about cars probably more so if you're trying to hand him a stack of cash as well lol

but yea i'll introduce you. maybe I'll get a commission

sorry to hear about your engine going though. I must have missed it if your posted. what happened?

Number 6 ringland cracked. Pushing for more powa

lol, thanks tho. You know what they say, race it, break it, fix it, repeat lol.

Jwick, you got that right about the boost being GOOD. More like a drug it's so addicting.

GeauxTigers1 · 05-17-2015, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GeauxTigers1

Congrats man!!! I just had my consult today! Waiting for the total pricing on the full project but should be ordering in the next month! Make sure to post up progress pics and updates!

Got the Quote, seems a bit high and I'm not able to figure out where this shop is getting their numbers. I'm doing my research and REALLY want to go with a high end, experienced shop here in Az, but I also don't want to get screwed over. What do you guys think:

Side by side with Fast Intentions site, he looks like he's upcharging a few grand AND charging me install? BUT, I told him I need a new clutch flywheel combo and I don't see that, so maybe he's including that? Then the downpipes are $895 and it specifically says $650 on the FI Site. Already told them I don't think i need the oil cooler, they added those stock a few years ago right?

Sent him a message a few days ago and have yet to hear back. WTF gives?

jwick · 05-17-2015, 08:17 AM

Looks like he's making profit off the purchase. Not unheard of since it requires time and effort on his part.

Why are you buying it thru the shop? You should be able to buy and have it shipped wherever you want. Only risk there is anything that's wrong is on you to correct but Tony should make that right if anything happens.

You are definitely going to need a clutch and I doubt its included in his quote since he's so detailed with listing everything else. At his numbers and markup that's probably another $2500 installed.

The factory cooler isn't that great. You are definitely going to want an aftermarket. Especially since you live in AZ.

The install labor is high but reasonable. $250/hr for tuning seems pretty high.

If it's a good shop and you feel comfortable consider buying everything and having it shipped to them, at least the major items from FI. That should save you what appears to be at least a grand. Has this shop built and tuned a boosted VQ37VHR? If not I highly recommend looking to somebody that has done a few successful boosted tunes on this platform. It has its quirks and you don't want to be their test dummy.

hjo1078 · 05-17-2015, 09:15 AM

Defi gauges.... Great prices!!!! Bnib

If you need defi gauges i would buy these and save 300$

GeauxTigers1 · 05-17-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hjo1078

Defi gauges.... Great prices!!!! Bnib

If you need defi gauges i would buy these and save 300$

Love it man! I sent him a message. Idk if they are still available, but worth a shot!

GeauxTigers1 · 05-17-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Looks like he's making profit off the purchase. Not unheard of since it requires time and effort on his part.

Why are you buying it thru the shop? You should be able to buy and have it shipped wherever you want. Only risk there is anything that's wrong is on you to correct but Tony should make that right if anything happens.

You are definitely going to need a clutch and I doubt its included in his quote since he's so detailed with listing everything else. At his numbers and markup that's probably another $2500 installed.

The factory cooler isn't that great. You are definitely going to want an aftermarket. Especially since you live in AZ.

The install labor is high but reasonable. $250/hr for tuning seems pretty high.

If it's a good shop and you feel comfortable consider buying everything and having it shipped to them, at least the major items from FI. That should save you what appears to be at least a grand. Has this shop built and tuned a boosted VQ37VHR? If not I highly recommend looking to somebody that has done a few successful boosted tunes on this platform. It has its quirks and you don't want to be their test dummy.

Yep, that was one of my biggest concerns and why I was going with this shop. They've worked on my 09 GTM Twin Turbo, did some maintenance and tuning so they have some great experience. The Z isn't very common here, especially forced induction, but man, they had GTR's lined up, one on the lift, 3 in the parking lot, another Zr1 on a lift. So it's absolutely a legit shop. But I think you are right, he forgot the clutch AND wants to make $2k in parts. Seems a bit excessive to me to make upwards of $4500 on a turbo install.

You know, what am I even doing? FI is in Cali, do they install at their own shop? Can't go wrong with that!! Would I need to retune being a different elevation and environment? Go from nice cool air with humidity to dry 110 degree weather. LOL Might be worth it AND cheaper to have the guys that designed the kit themselves install.

GeauxTigers1 · 05-17-2015, 03:10 PM

In other news, my photographer had fun while I was turning off all the lights at a house last night!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Elg...ature=youtu.be Gave me the goose bumpys! Can't wait!!

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jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465057	Ok..Here we go, FI or AAM? Looks like he's making profit off the purchase. Not unheard of since it requires time and effort on his part. Why are you buying it thru the shop? You should be able to buy and have it shipped wherever you want. Only risk there is anything that's wrong is on you to correct but Tony should make that right if anything happens. You are definitely going to need a clutch and I doubt its included in his quote since he's so detailed with listing everything else. At his numbers and markup that's probably another $2500 installed. The factory cooler isn't that great. You are definitely going to want an aftermarket. Especially since you live in AZ. The install labor is high but reasonable. $250/hr for tuning seems pretty high. If it's a good shop and you feel comfortable consider buying everything and having it shipped to them, at least the major items from FI. That should save you what appears to be at least a grand. Has this shop built and tuned a boosted VQ37VHR? If not I highly recommend looking to somebody that has done a few successful boosted tunes on this platform. It has its quirks and you don't want to be their test dummy. GeauxTigers1 and VSS370z like this. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build Last edited by jwick; 05-17-2015 at 08:20 AM.

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hjo1078 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: virginia Age: 46 Posts: 572 Drives: twin turbo 370z Rep Power: 5395	Defi gauges.... Great prices!!!! Bnib If you need defi gauges i would buy these and save 300$ GeauxTigers1 likes this.

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GeauxTigers1 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 590 Drives: 2017 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 6745	In other news, my photographer had fun while I was turning off all the lights at a house last night!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Elg...ature=youtu.be Gave me the goose bumpys! Can't wait!! hjo1078 likes this.