Topgunz - air to air upgrade

jwick · 08-01-2017, 08:16 AM

That was my thought too. At least cut it back inline with the fangs.

Jayhovah · 08-01-2017, 11:28 AM

Cut it all out. Cut out the fangs. Make an FRP cover plate for the bottom and veneer it with CF, or paint it to match (or accent, or whatever). 1 day project.

turtle64b · 08-01-2017, 09:47 PM

As it stands now, temporarily, maybe.

Jayhovah · 08-02-2017, 12:42 PM

I'd rock it.

bikeking · 08-03-2017, 01:01 AM

Yeah it actually looks decent, I'm going to monitor my iats, I might do something similar

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TBatt · 08-03-2017, 09:17 AM

Keep in mind that you need 3X the exit area as intake area for cooling. Air expands as it heats up and the hot air will need someplace to go. That is why the vented hoods work well.

This will help but at some point you will reach max outflow and then making more inlet won't help. Otherwise, nice!

bikeking · 08-03-2017, 01:33 PM

done tuning on uprev, with added air to air only, same dyno, months apart, 450hp 355 tq. Ty topz for more power! Ecutek should be here next week, then I start data logging with seb and back on the dyno to see what those numbers will be!

bikeking · 08-03-2017, 11:07 PM

My blow off valve is open almost all the time, unless I really am into the throttle. Lite cruising it's fluttering, once it hits 3500+ it's really dumping out when I'm in the throttle and climbing in rpm, like anything less than 80% throttle input it is wide open, any thoughts? Test pipes and 9 lb pulley so I'm not running as much boost as most, should my spring be stronger than the 1.5? Seems to run fine other than jerking on the highway because the valve keeps fluttering

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bewhitey · 08-05-2017, 09:48 AM

well mr king of bikes, I have a tial QRJ on mine and it is quiet as soon as you press the gas pedal from idle (while in gear). Let off the throttle and it dumps immediately very loudly and gets quieter as the RPM lowers as you would expect. I get very light fluttering while cruising around 2k to 3k rpm, not accelerating or decelerating.... doesn't effect driveability, just something you can barely hear with the windows down. I can't remember the spring on mine, I just bought what TopGunZ told me to get. I am no expert but if your boost is exhausting while in throttle I would think your spring is too strong and is requiring more boost pressure at lower RPM to shut. Or something is installed wrong. Maybe let the guys know what BPV / BOV your using and someone could shed some light on it.

bewhitey · 08-05-2017, 09:49 AM

Mine is stock pulley.... so only 8 lbs of boost too

TopgunZ · 08-05-2017, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikeking

done tuning on uprev, with added air to air only, same dyno, months apart, 450hp 355 tq. Ty topz for more power! Ecutek should be here next week, then I start data logging with seb and back on the dyno to see what those numbers will be!

Sweet. Before you go ecutek and pay for a tune, get the si trim. Make 30 more whp and tq. For $400. Dollar per hp is a no brainer!

skinnywhitepi · 08-09-2017, 08:50 AM

Hello all. Not sure if this thread is still open, but I just received my TopgunZ kit and was wondering if anyone had any install vids or pics. I've only seen one video on YouTube and that was just a startup with the kit. Thanks

turtle64b · 08-09-2017, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnywhitepi

Hello all. Not sure if this thread is still open, but I just received my TopgunZ kit and was wondering if anyone had any install vids or pics. I've only seen one video on YouTube and that was just a startup with the kit. Thanks

My build Google album:

https://goo.gl/photos/6wexurgWYzweWzYw7

There are also a few "Install" threads in the "Forced Induction" category that you can peruse for more build advice/photos.

skinnywhitepi · 08-09-2017, 11:19 AM

Turtle64b thanks.

Jazz8560 · 08-09-2017, 11:17 PM

Going to upgrade impeller... anyone have any recommendations on where I should purchase it? Or if I should send it in?

08-01-2017, 08:16 AM	#1891 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	That was my thought too. At least cut it back inline with the fangs. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

08-03-2017, 09:17 AM	#1896 (permalink)
TBatt Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 832 Drives: 2019 GT-R Rep Power: 20168	Keep in mind that you need 3X the exit area as intake area for cooling. Air expands as it heats up and the hot air will need someplace to go. That is why the vented hoods work well. This will help but at some point you will reach max outflow and then making more inlet won't help. Otherwise, nice! __________________ RJM pedal, Hotchkis Sway Bars, FI TDX, FOG Light, Z1 Slotted Drilled rotors, Stillen SC, Quaife ATB, Z1 Oil cooler, AEM Gauge Set, Galeforce gauge mount, Avant Garde M590 Hypersilver w/RE-11, TopgunZ A2A kit., ECUtek tuned by Seb: ROLL TIDE!

08-03-2017, 01:33 PM	#1897 (permalink)
bikeking Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: alberta Posts: 35 Drives: 09 nissan 370z bl m6 Rep Power: 13	done tuning on uprev, with added air to air only, same dyno, months apart, 450hp 355 tq. Ty topz for more power! Ecutek should be here next week, then I start data logging with seb and back on the dyno to see what those numbers will be! Last edited by bikeking; 08-03-2017 at 05:59 PM.

08-05-2017, 09:48 AM	#1899 (permalink)
bewhitey Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Denver Posts: 78 Drives: 370z 40th #704 M6 SC Rep Power: 9	well mr king of bikes, I have a tial QRJ on mine and it is quiet as soon as you press the gas pedal from idle (while in gear). Let off the throttle and it dumps immediately very loudly and gets quieter as the RPM lowers as you would expect. I get very light fluttering while cruising around 2k to 3k rpm, not accelerating or decelerating.... doesn't effect driveability, just something you can barely hear with the windows down. I can't remember the spring on mine, I just bought what TopGunZ told me to get. I am no expert but if your boost is exhausting while in throttle I would think your spring is too strong and is requiring more boost pressure at lower RPM to shut. Or something is installed wrong. Maybe let the guys know what BPV / BOV your using and someone could shed some light on it. turtle64b likes this. __________________ Vortech SC\|Stillen Sway Bars+Facia+Skirts+CB Exhaust\|Z1 Clutch+CSC Elimination Kit\|ACT LW Flywheel\|Tein Coils+EDFC\|SPL Camber Arms\|RJM Clutch Pedal\|TWM Short Shifter\|Morimoto Switchback LED's\|Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler\|AIR 2 AIR\|E85 Flex Fuel\|460 whp TheBoostCreep

08-05-2017, 09:49 AM	#1900 (permalink)
bewhitey Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Denver Posts: 78 Drives: 370z 40th #704 M6 SC Rep Power: 9	Mine is stock pulley.... so only 8 lbs of boost too __________________ Vortech SC\|Stillen Sway Bars+Facia+Skirts+CB Exhaust\|Z1 Clutch+CSC Elimination Kit\|ACT LW Flywheel\|Tein Coils+EDFC\|SPL Camber Arms\|RJM Clutch Pedal\|TWM Short Shifter\|Morimoto Switchback LED's\|Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler\|AIR 2 AIR\|E85 Flex Fuel\|460 whp TheBoostCreep

08-03-2017, 01:01 AM	#1895 (permalink)
bikeking Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: alberta Posts: 35 Drives: 09 nissan 370z bl m6 Rep Power: 13	Yeah it actually looks decent, I'm going to monitor my iats, I might do something similar Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-03-2017, 11:07 PM	#1898 (permalink)
bikeking Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: alberta Posts: 35 Drives: 09 nissan 370z bl m6 Rep Power: 13	My blow off valve is open almost all the time, unless I really am into the throttle. Lite cruising it's fluttering, once it hits 3500+ it's really dumping out when I'm in the throttle and climbing in rpm, like anything less than 80% throttle input it is wide open, any thoughts? Test pipes and 9 lb pulley so I'm not running as much boost as most, should my spring be stronger than the 1.5? Seems to run fine other than jerking on the highway because the valve keeps fluttering Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-09-2017, 08:50 AM	#1902 (permalink)
skinnywhitepi Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: germany Posts: 13 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Hello all. Not sure if this thread is still open, but I just received my TopgunZ kit and was wondering if anyone had any install vids or pics. I've only seen one video on YouTube and that was just a startup with the kit. Thanks

08-09-2017, 11:19 AM	#1904 (permalink)
skinnywhitepi Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: germany Posts: 13 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Turtle64b thanks.

08-09-2017, 11:17 PM	#1905 (permalink)
Jazz8560 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Edinburg Tx Posts: 68 Drives: 370z-Nismo Rep Power: 14	Going to upgrade impeller... anyone have any recommendations on where I should purchase it? Or if I should send it in?

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