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Ron 07-18-2011 02:06 PM

Sell the kit and get a GTM TT? I am sure someone would be willing to take on the challenge and make it work.

LafitteZ 07-18-2011 02:16 PM

Thats why theres companys who actually know what the hell there doing that build these kits. It takes a tremendous amount of trial and error to get it right. Plus they have a basis to work with because they know how this stuff works inside and out. My advise is that they dont know wtf there doing mabe find someone who does. Theres a million ways to keep the temps low if thats the only problem. It sounds like the car tune could be messed up that would be a reason for it running hot at idle. like I said try royal purple ice in the radiator and mabe bring it to a reputable tuner. some of these places who tune american cars and civics think they can tune zs and um no they cant.

LafitteZ 07-18-2011 02:19 PM

I think the problem is so small it just needs to be pin pointed. You came this far youll be alright. my 350 z was out 6 months because when they installed the injectors they left the old orings in and so the new ones had there own on it so it was double oringed and they could never tune it cuz they were leaking. So i know ur pain.

jran76 07-18-2011 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1220773)
Ok guys...talk me out of it...but I think I'm calling tomorrow and telling them to put my car back to stock. I don't want to deal with this anymore.

I would give it one more try. You have invested a lot of time and energy to make this work.... See if you can get a new radiator (like the CSF... I think Z1 can hook you up), and maybe some additional air flow ducts (like cutouts in the upper part of the bumper/hood). At that point, if you are still having issues, then think about bailing. Also, do you have a thermal blanket on the turbo? That may help.

LafitteZ 07-18-2011 03:49 PM

Jran76. thats a fantastic idea. Then buy thermo wrap for all the exaust piping. If its overheating if at idle to long i really dont think its the turbo doing it. Its gotta be something else.

LafitteZ 07-18-2011 03:52 PM

b1adesofcha0s, thanks for the compliment.

G37sHKS 07-18-2011 06:33 PM

Can you send the car to Sam and let him check the errors for you?

roplusbee 07-20-2011 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LafitteZ (Post 1220752)
http://www.the370z.com/members/lafit...nnnnnnnnnn.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/lafit...-red-vents.jpg

This is my anniversary. the red underneath is a removable bottom. Without that on it it still looks awsome and it cools like a dream. With this hood and a oil cooler in new orleans wheres its hot and humid my temps are running 175.

Exactly what I am looking for........Hopefully, I can do something like this, but red with black/grey accents......

Isamu 07-20-2011 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LafitteZ (Post 1220752)
http://www.the370z.com/members/lafit...nnnnnnnnnn.jpg
http://www.the370z.com/members/lafit...-red-vents.jpg

This is my anniversary. the red underneath is a removable bottom. Without that on it it still looks awsome and it cools like a dream. With this hood and a oil cooler in new orleans wheres its hot and humid my temps are running 175.

that's real nice! :tup:
Quote:

Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1220773)
Ok guys...talk me out of it...but I think I'm calling tomorrow and telling them to put my car back to stock. I don't want to deal with this anymore.

don't you dare do it, else I will fly down to you, and slap you silly!!!

serious.. don't do it..

you have come to far...

98intrigue 07-20-2011 12:53 PM

So I went to happy Monday and drank a lot and talked about what to do with the car. Going into Happy Hour, I was pretty set on parting it out. I drank much more than anticipated and never came up with a decision. Tuesday, I made up my mind I'm sticking to it.

Lutz can't find the wiring diagram for the MAF sensors, so that's delaying them bridging the MAFs together. My exhaust build starts Monday. I'll look into the CSF radiator, but I'm not sure if there's room. Downpipe is where the OEM fans were and now the Flexalite fans are in front of the radiator...not sure if the extra 15mm of the CSF radiattor will fit :/

Also, I'm still looking into the VIS AMS hood, even though I don't prefer CF. I have a nice quality turbo blanket on the turbo and the downpipe/uppipe is fulling wrapped in DEI heatwrap.

Hopefully, my car will be ready for Cars and Coffee next Saturday. I haven't driven it in 22 days.

b1adesofcha0s 07-20-2011 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LafitteZ (Post 1220929)
b1adesofcha0s, thanks for the compliment.

No problem, it was well earned :tup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98intrigue (Post 1221934)
So I went to happy Monday and drank a lot and talked about what to do with the car. Going into Happy Hour, I was pretty set on parting it out. I drank much more than anticipated and never came up with a decision. Tuesday, I made up my mind I'm sticking to it.

Lutz can't find the wiring diagram for the MAF sensors, so that's delaying them bridging the MAFs together. My exhaust build starts Monday. I'll look into the CSF radiator, but I'm not sure if there's room. Downpipe is where the OEM fans were and now the Flexalite fans are in front of the radiator...not sure if the extra 15mm of the CSF radiattor will fit :/

Also, I'm still looking into the VIS AMS hood, even though I don't prefer CF. I have a nice quality turbo blanket on the turbo and the downpipe/uppipe is fulling wrapped in DEI heatwrap.

Hopefully, my car will be ready for Cars and Coffee next Saturday. I haven't driven it in 22 days.

Glad to hear you're sticking with it. I hope all the issues are resolved soon so you can actually enjoy the car and finally beat me in the 1/4 mile :rofl2:

theDreamer 07-20-2011 01:03 PM

98, I will try to get an answer on the radiator fitment compared to stock. I know it bolts up exactly to stock points & connections, but not sure if it pushes front/back or both.

Jamaica 07-20-2011 01:05 PM

I wishing you the best

Red__Zed 07-20-2011 01:05 PM

Haven't been following recently. Can I get some cliffs?Blades- why isn't my daily brief ready?

Red__Zed 07-20-2011 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LafitteZ (Post 1220752)
[IMG]http://www.the370z.com/members/lafittez-albums-my-40th-anniversary-picture33940-meannnnnnnnnnn.jpg[/IMG
[IMG]http://www.the370z.com/members/lafittez-albums-my-40th-anniversary-picture33941-red-vents.jpg[/IMG

This is my anniversary. the red underneath is a removable bottom. Without that on it it still looks awsome and it cools like a dream. With this hood and a oil cooler in new orleans wheres its hot and humid my temps are running 175.

175* is too cool.


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