Fi - diy

Xan · 04-19-2010, 09:32 PM

Good take away and I fully support doing your own work.

But unless you know what you are doing and have been working on cars for a good amount of time, you might not want to use your new $40k car as your first diy fi project. I would start by re-building an older car first and learn from that...

fstrnldr · 04-19-2010, 11:42 PM

I'm all for seeing more DIY installs. I say go for it and if you have questions post them up. I'm sure one of the "professionals" on here can help you out.

What kit are you thinking of doing, and have you talked to the company to see if they can get you some instructions to check out prior to making your decision?

2fast4thelaw · 04-20-2010, 09:02 AM

I have decided to go with the GTM supercharger Stage1 kit. I really like the Rotrex compressor for its low noise and efficient traction drive system. I also like how clean and unobtrusive it keeps the engine bay.

I have also considered the GTM TT kit but its far more complicated and a whole lot more could go wrong during the install. Both units will meet my power goals and the supercharger is significantly less expensive and simplier to install plus everything is up front. Furthermore, if I ever have to remove it for whatever reason I could likely have it back to stock over a weekend.

04-19-2010, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Good take away and I fully support doing your own work. But unless you know what you are doing and have been working on cars for a good amount of time, you might not want to use your new $40k car as your first diy fi project. I would start by re-building an older car first and learn from that... __________________

04-20-2010, 09:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 17	I have decided to go with the GTM supercharger Stage1 kit. I really like the Rotrex compressor for its low noise and efficient traction drive system. I also like how clean and unobtrusive it keeps the engine bay. I have also considered the GTM TT kit but its far more complicated and a whole lot more could go wrong during the install. Both units will meet my power goals and the supercharger is significantly less expensive and simplier to install plus everything is up front. Furthermore, if I ever have to remove it for whatever reason I could likely have it back to stock over a weekend. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be. Last edited by 2fast4thelaw; 04-20-2010 at 09:05 AM.

04-19-2010, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
fstrnldr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 170 Drives: Canyonero Rep Power: 17	I'm all for seeing more DIY installs. I say go for it and if you have questions post them up. I'm sure one of the "professionals" on here can help you out. What kit are you thinking of doing, and have you talked to the company to see if they can get you some instructions to check out prior to making your decision?