Fi - diy

fstrnldr · 04-23-2010, 11:39 PM

Sounds like you are set then ... Yeah the FC RX-7s could be a bit of a pain. I don't miss the days of the "vacuum spider" and brittle MOP lines. I would still love to own a pristine FD someday though.

JB-370z · 04-20-2010, 04:09 PM

Everyone that goes turbo either does not post on the forum much or would not make nice videos if there lives depended on it. Is the car still easy to drive like the day it came from the factory? Also how much harder is it to press the clutch down all the way vs stock???

Chris@FsP · 04-20-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

Is the car still easy to drive like the day it came from the factory?

As long as the tune is right; yes, it will drive like stock until you put your foot down.

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

Also how much harder is it to press the clutch down all the way vs stock???

This is impossible to answer, seeing as how there are so many different clutch options available. My OS Giken triple plate, for example, has probably twice the pedal pressure over stock. However, after driving it for a day or two, it feels natural. Now, when I drive a customers car, I almost put my foot through the floorboard on startup since I'm so used to a heavy clutch

FuszNissan · 04-20-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FailsafePerf

As long as the tune is right; yes, it will drive like stock until you put your foot down.

This is impossible to answer, seeing as how there are so many different clutch options available. My OS Giken triple plate, for example, has probably twice the pedal pressure over stock. However, after driving it for a day or two, it feels natural. Now, when I drive a customers car, I almost put my foot through the floorboard on startup since I'm so used to a heavy clutch

It so smooth. Drives like a dream, just feels like natural power. Until WOT then the beast comes to life.

Clutch feels normal. Bumper to bumper traffic sucks.

JB-370z · 04-20-2010, 10:22 PM

Since this is about diy, is there anyone that is going to do their own install? I know I could do it myself I just dont have that kinda time on my hands. For me it is just easy to pay GTM to do my install! I know Sam will do a great job but if for some reason it turns out like a Forged Proformance job we will have some issues. I am the customer you dont want to screw over, and thats a fact.
Lou: how much harder is the clutch peddle over stock? I really dont want to work hard to drive the car. Not that I dont like my work-outs I just dont want one while driving the Z.

2fast4thelaw · 04-21-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JB-370z

Since this is about diy, is there anyone that is going to do their own install? I know I could do it myself I just dont have that kinda time on my hands. For me it is just easy to pay GTM to do my install! I know Sam will do a great job but if for some reason it turns out like a Forged Proformance job we will have some issues. I am the customer you dont want to screw over, and thats a fact.
Lou: how much harder is the clutch peddle over stock? I really dont want to work hard to drive the car. Not that I dont like my work-outs I just dont want one while driving the Z.

Are you thinking of going TT or a supercharger? If the latter you could do it in 2 stages. First I would install the new injectors, cold spark plugs, and fuel pump which would be a days work in itself and then drive the car to make sure everything functions good there. Then do the rest the following weekend.

I personally would not change the clutch as long as you stay around 420 to 450 rwhp. Don't quote me on that as this information is what I have read on this forum.

Snakes709 · 04-25-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

Are you thinking of going TT or a supercharger? If the latter you could do it in 2 stages. First I would install the new injectors, cold spark plugs, and fuel pump which would be a days work in itself and then drive the car to make sure everything functions good there. Then do the rest the following weekend.

I personally would not change the clutch as long as you stay around 420 to 450 rwhp. Don't quote me on that as this information is what I have read on this forum.

one small issue with your statement. You cant just chuck in fuel injectors and a pump, thinking everything is going to work correctly and drive with it. If you add injectors it has to be tuned. Unless you are making a very and i mean very small increase in injector size.

2fast4thelaw · 04-25-2010, 07:29 PM

This is good information to know. I just assumend the ECU would auto adjust to compensate for the change in size of the injectors. When I installed my CAI, HFC's, and CBE at once the dealership told me the ECU would auto adjust to the change.

JB-370z · 04-21-2010, 10:58 AM

Sam said that there was a G37 with over 500whp that had stock clutch and it last about 11 months! I think the guy drove his car hard too but not 100% sure on that. I think you are right. I just dont want a clutch that will take away from the enjoyable driving experience the Z currently gives me. I also dont want one Calf muscle bigger than the other

2fast4thelaw: Your right I have a 35gal compressor with every tool I need to get the job done except the time. Weekends I spend with family and I am too lazy to do it my self, I rather pay Sam to do it

If I was retired I would be all game but the bottom line is GTM would still do a better job than I could, I could do a better job than FP though

Sam told me there is an option to put the blow off valves under the hood closer to the throttle bodies. I think I am going to have to take him up on that one. I think the blow off valves will be more audiable in that location as well. Also I am going to put the HKS blow off valve on there instead of the tial. How much do you think it would cost to polish two HKS blow off valves? I like the black ones, not a fan of the silver ones but I would love to have them polished to match the pipes. Plan on having polished valve covers one day too.

2fast4thelaw · 04-23-2010, 08:51 AM

I want to do the black powdercoated piping and intercooler on the GTM Supercharger kit. It will look really close to stock for the stealth/sleeper look.

Except for the Stillen exhaust tips my car looks completely stock.

My brother will never forgive me if I dont fly him down to Denver to help me install the supercharger so I will have good help.

fstrnldr · 04-23-2010, 10:03 AM

So just out of curiosity what kind of experience do you have wrenching?

That isn't a sarcastic question either, assuming that you get the kit, and do the install, i'm just curious to see if we are going see a review based on someone that has been doing DIY stuff for years, with several auto builds in his past, or if this is going to be the hardest thing you have ever done.

2fast4thelaw · 04-23-2010, 03:38 PM

I was 16 years old when my dad and I rebuilt the 350 in his 71 Chevy truck. When I was 17 my first car was an 83 Mustang 5.0 GT and I rebuilt the engine in it from its measly stock 175 Hp to 375 Hp.

I have replaced numerous clutches, transmissions, rear-ends, and other engine swaps. Plus I know how to machine parts and tools as I have my own machine shop.

About 12 years ago my brother bought a 1990 RX-7 but the engine was trashed. We found a Turbo engine from a wrecked 91 RX-7 and we stripped the engine down and rebuilt the block and we did the Turbo conversion. That was by far the most challenging project as we had to swap ECU's and wiring harnesses between them. It was a project I would never, ever take on again, but we get it up and running. Back then there were no kits with nice DVD instructions to do turbo conversions plus we used what we could find to make it work. We couldn’t use the stock IC because it was trashed so we mounted a universal IC up front of the radiator and re-piped everything. That was the hardest part of the project because I had to fabricate most of the parts and brackets myself.

Putting a supercharger in the 370Z should be cake walk in comparison the RX-7 turbo conversion! I am confident that my brother and I could easily do it in a weekend.

Q8y_drifter · 04-24-2010, 03:28 PM

subscribed. I have an 08 G35 sedan and will be installing a GTM SC kit myself too. That will however be done next April after my warranty is up.

In2uitiv · 04-24-2010, 08:03 PM

I much rather do the work myself and if I'm lost, I will seek out help from a friend or advice from an awesome forum like this one.

You learn quite a bit about your car and general automotive fundamentals.

In my opinion, the Z34 is still new, so the populous of DIYers is not that large. I'm sure you'll see more DIY threads once the Z34 gains more popularity and the initial cost (i.e. buying the car) is not too high.

2fast4thelaw · 04-24-2010, 08:37 PM

After my brother and I install the GTM Supercharger I will do a full photo install and a full review on it. I would be more than happy to help anyone out on this forum which is largely why I started this thread. I have learned so much from this forum from what people have contributed. It is awesome!

04-20-2010, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 20	Everyone that goes turbo either does not post on the forum much or would not make nice videos if there lives depended on it. Is the car still easy to drive like the day it came from the factory? Also how much harder is it to press the clutch down all the way vs stock??? __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

04-20-2010, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 20	Since this is about diy, is there anyone that is going to do their own install? I know I could do it myself I just dont have that kinda time on my hands. For me it is just easy to pay GTM to do my install! I know Sam will do a great job but if for some reason it turns out like a Forged Proformance job we will have some issues. I am the customer you dont want to screw over, and thats a fact. Lou: how much harder is the clutch peddle over stock? I really dont want to work hard to drive the car. Not that I dont like my work-outs I just dont want one while driving the Z. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

04-25-2010, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 17	This is good information to know. I just assumend the ECU would auto adjust to compensate for the change in size of the injectors. When I installed my CAI, HFC's, and CBE at once the dealership told me the ECU would auto adjust to the change. __________________ 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.

04-21-2010, 10:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 20	Sam said that there was a G37 with over 500whp that had stock clutch and it last about 11 months! I think the guy drove his car hard too but not 100% sure on that. I think you are right. I just dont want a clutch that will take away from the enjoyable driving experience the Z currently gives me. I also dont want one Calf muscle bigger than the other 2fast4thelaw: Your right I have a 35gal compressor with every tool I need to get the job done except the time. Weekends I spend with family and I am too lazy to do it my self, I rather pay Sam to do it If I was retired I would be all game but the bottom line is GTM would still do a better job than I could, I could do a better job than FP though Sam told me there is an option to put the blow off valves under the hood closer to the throttle bodies. I think I am going to have to take him up on that one. I think the blow off valves will be more audiable in that location as well. Also I am going to put the HKS blow off valve on there instead of the tial. How much do you think it would cost to polish two HKS blow off valves? I like the black ones, not a fan of the silver ones but I would love to have them polished to match the pipes. Plan on having polished valve covers one day too. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

04-23-2010, 08:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 17	I want to do the black powdercoated piping and intercooler on the GTM Supercharger kit. It will look really close to stock for the stealth/sleeper look. Except for the Stillen exhaust tips my car looks completely stock. My brother will never forgive me if I dont fly him down to Denver to help me install the supercharger so I will have good help. __________________ 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.

04-23-2010, 11:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
fstrnldr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 170 Drives: Canyonero Rep Power: 17	Sounds like you are set then ... Yeah the FC RX-7s could be a bit of a pain. I don't miss the days of the "vacuum spider" and brittle MOP lines. I would still love to own a pristine FD someday though.

04-23-2010, 10:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
fstrnldr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 170 Drives: Canyonero Rep Power: 17	So just out of curiosity what kind of experience do you have wrenching? That isn't a sarcastic question either, assuming that you get the kit, and do the install, i'm just curious to see if we are going see a review based on someone that has been doing DIY stuff for years, with several auto builds in his past, or if this is going to be the hardest thing you have ever done.

04-23-2010, 03:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 17	I was 16 years old when my dad and I rebuilt the 350 in his 71 Chevy truck. When I was 17 my first car was an 83 Mustang 5.0 GT and I rebuilt the engine in it from its measly stock 175 Hp to 375 Hp. I have replaced numerous clutches, transmissions, rear-ends, and other engine swaps. Plus I know how to machine parts and tools as I have my own machine shop. About 12 years ago my brother bought a 1990 RX-7 but the engine was trashed. We found a Turbo engine from a wrecked 91 RX-7 and we stripped the engine down and rebuilt the block and we did the Turbo conversion. That was by far the most challenging project as we had to swap ECU's and wiring harnesses between them. It was a project I would never, ever take on again, but we get it up and running. Back then there were no kits with nice DVD instructions to do turbo conversions plus we used what we could find to make it work. We couldn’t use the stock IC because it was trashed so we mounted a universal IC up front of the radiator and re-piped everything. That was the hardest part of the project because I had to fabricate most of the parts and brackets myself. Putting a supercharger in the 370Z should be cake walk in comparison the RX-7 turbo conversion! I am confident that my brother and I could easily do it in 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.

04-24-2010, 03:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
Q8y_drifter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 306 Drives: 08 Infiniti G35 5AT Rep Power: 16	subscribed. I have an 08 G35 sedan and will be installing a GTM SC kit myself too. That will however be done next April after my warranty is up.

04-24-2010, 08:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
In2uitiv Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 8 Drives: None Rep Power: 16	I much rather do the work myself and if I'm lost, I will seek out help from a friend or advice from an awesome forum like this one. You learn quite a bit about your car and general automotive fundamentals. In my opinion, the Z34 is still new, so the populous of DIYers is not that large. I'm sure you'll see more DIY threads once the Z34 gains more popularity and the initial cost (i.e. buying the car) is not too high. __________________ Goals are dreams with a deadline. L.H.O.O.Q.

04-24-2010, 08:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 17	After my brother and I install the GTM Supercharger I will do a full photo install and a full review on it. I would be more than happy to help anyone out on this forum which is largely why I started this thread. I have learned so much from this forum from what people have contributed. It is awesome! __________________ 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.