First top mount single turbo 370Z

m4a1mustang · 11-14-2011, 09:17 AM

Vultures!

98intrigue · 11-14-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Equinox

Hmmm... What kind of coils and wheels you running?

Everything is listed if you click on the link in my sig

NYBladeZ · 11-14-2011, 12:11 PM

Someone buy the wheels and coils so he can have a sudden change of heart and build the motor! I think that's a brilliant idea.

chuckd05 · 11-15-2011, 01:41 AM

this makes me cringe.. after seeing the rest of this thread I missed from a few weeks back until now, i think you should fix this beoch, sell the wheels/coils ... and continue on... a Z with 400 whp I'm sure shocks everyone, Ive realized going to a BMW that people look down on the Z... and it pisses me off to no end, because i know with my Z and the bolt ons I had, 90% of the cars in the price range they think out preform the Z, would not of been able to compete on any level really....

Going to 135i the speed is certainly the best aspect that i like over the Z (room is a close second) , and you have that with the Z plus the Z's uniqueness ... your ingredients to you Z have made it a masterpiece, just fix n keep it, i take back everything i said to you earlier...

refund lip and diffuser/sills money and sell the wheels and coils and your good to go!!!

SeeyaBud86 · 11-15-2011, 11:29 AM

Definitely don't just get rid of the car because you got into an accident. If it didn't ruin anything with your kit just keep it. Some random person would probably buy it, and run it into the ground. I'm sure that thing feels f'in nuts. Keep it man. I've contemplated selling the Z for something else, but nothing out there is like the Z. A Z06 is the only car out there worth replacing the Z with, and I don't have 70k lol. (My parents did so I drive theirs.

)

98intrigue · 11-17-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Someone buy the wheels and coils so he can have a sudden change of heart and build the motor! I think that's a brilliant idea.

Coils are sold. I may have something up my sleeve

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckd05

this makes me cringe.. after seeing the rest of this thread I missed from a few weeks back until now, i think you should fix this beoch, sell the wheels/coils ... and continue on... a Z with 400 whp I'm sure shocks everyone, Ive realized going to a BMW that people look down on the Z... and it pisses me off to no end, because i know with my Z and the bolt ons I had, 90% of the cars in the price range they think out preform the Z, would not of been able to compete on any level really....

Going to 135i the speed is certainly the best aspect that i like over the Z (room is a close second) , and you have that with the Z plus the Z's uniqueness ... your ingredients to you Z have made it a masterpiece, just fix n keep it, i take back everything i said to you earlier...

refund lip and diffuser/sills money and sell the wheels and coils and your good to go!!!

Chuck, you're the man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeeyaBud86

Definitely don't just get rid of the car because you got into an accident. If it didn't ruin anything with your kit just keep it. Some random person would probably buy it, and run it into the ground. I'm sure that thing feels f'in nuts. Keep it man. I've contemplated selling the Z for something else, but nothing out there is like the Z. A Z06 is the only car out there worth replacing the Z with, and I don't have 70k lol. (My parents did so I drive theirs.

)

Trust me... I wouldn't get rid of it just because a damaged bumper. The entire ordeal I've gone through with the turbo kit fabrication and r&d has been hell.

I have found an '06 Z06 with 21k miles on it for 42k locally... they have really grown on me lately, but I don't think I can deal with that horrible interior and the fact that I'd be driving a 6 year old car. The Viper was my dream car when I was younger...not so much anymore, but I found my favorite color (Steel Grey) with only 27k miles on it for $42k. Then again...it's a 12 year old car. Then I've thought about an NSX...right back to an even older car.

In the end, what will I be happy with? I love the interior of the Z. I love the looks of my Z. I loved the boost of my Z. What does that add up to? Only time will tell. I'll get my bumper fixed hopefully next week and get an appointment at Nissan.

DIGItonium · 11-17-2011, 10:45 PM

NOooo!!! I'm sorry to hear about the unfortunate mishap. I feel the same as well... spent too much on this car. It's fun, but the clutch issue means I have to dump $530 in labor cost to get the disk replaced in hopes it'll remedy the gearbox issues. Gotta bust the OT hours to quickly pay off so I can continue saving up for the downpayment on a house!

98intrigue · 11-17-2011, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

NOooo!!! I'm sorry to hear about the unfortunate mishap. I feel the same as well... spent too much on this car. It's fun, but the clutch issue means I have to dump $530 in labor cost to get the disk replaced in hopes it'll remedy the gearbox issues. Gotta bust the OT hours to quickly pay off so I can continue saving up for the downpayment on a house!

Haha, I've been working OT since I started my new job 2 months ago. I love not being salary anymore! Today was payday, I sold my coils for $1000, and insurance told me they are sending me a $900 check today. Today was a GOOD day

There is hope....

Nitrouz · 11-17-2011, 11:10 PM

dude I just got caught up with this......don't sell it bro...who am I going to look up to now?

But I also don't recommend building the motor if it hasn't ran right. My 2 cents... as I've sunken an enormous amount of money on a Z before too. The only reason to build would be for more power, not to FIX an issue. If an issue cannot be fixed as is, then after you build the motor, you'll spend even more money on FIXING, because the root cause wasn't determined.

Trust me...there are tons more thrown rods / blown motors than this forum shows. A couple months ago I saw first hand of a GTM TT 370z installed and tuned by Sam, blow a hole in the block after 2 weeks of delivery to the customer.

If you can get a spare stock block, use that. Just detune a bit for your fuel for more flexibility to ambiant temp / fuel / elevation, etc. adjustments.

I'd hate to see this car go...but I'd also hate to see your wallet lighten with nothing to gain.

Just thought I'd give you my 2 cents. If you wanna talk or discuss, PM me bro. Good luck with whatever you choose.

DIGItonium · 11-18-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Haha, I've been working OT since I started my new job 2 months ago. I love not being salary anymore! Today was payday, I sold my coils for $1000, and insurance told me they are sending me a $900 check today. Today was a GOOD day

There is hope....

Haha IF it ever comes down to letting go (hope not), I'm going to take a break from the car hobby for awhile to focus on the house and hopefully settle down (out the window at the moment

).

Plans with your car? Avoiding Mustang, eh? Haha... my next car will probably be a 200x TSX.

Nitrouz · 11-18-2011, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Haha, I've been working OT since I started my new job 2 months ago. I love not being salary anymore! Today was payday, I sold my coils for $1000, and insurance told me they are sending me a $900 check today. Today was a GOOD day

There is hope....

boo.........I know the feeling. If I divide my salary by the number of hours I work, I get paid very close to my assistant.......

Isamu · 11-18-2011, 12:42 AM

Grats on selling them coils bro!

KingZee · 11-18-2011, 08:23 PM

Been reading this thread like a book for the past couple days and I just finished. Can't believe the ups and downs you've had and the fact that you've somehow managed to keep your cool through it all. I admire your resilience and wish you luck with whatever you decide to do going forward. (build the motor!)

This thread is classic.

98intrigue · 11-19-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrouz

dude I just got caught up with this......don't sell it bro...who am I going to look up to now?

But I also don't recommend building the motor if it hasn't ran right. My 2 cents... as I've sunken an enormous amount of money on a Z before too. The only reason to build would be for more power, not to FIX an issue. If an issue cannot be fixed as is, then after you build the motor, you'll spend even more money on FIXING, because the root cause wasn't determined.

Trust me...there are tons more thrown rods / blown motors than this forum shows. A couple months ago I saw first hand of a GTM TT 370z installed and tuned by Sam, blow a hole in the block after 2 weeks of delivery to the customer.

If you can get a spare stock block, use that. Just detune a bit for your fuel for more flexibility to ambiant temp / fuel / elevation, etc. adjustments.

I'd hate to see this car go...but I'd also hate to see your wallet lighten with nothing to gain.

Just thought I'd give you my 2 cents. If you wanna talk or discuss, PM me bro. Good luck with whatever you choose.

Thanks for your insight, Alex! Coming from you...that means a lot. I just got back from picking up an OEM oil pan and OEM front bumper. Project Kill Z is tomorrow...turbo kit, injectors, exhaust, and manifold are coming off and all the OEM pieces are going back on. Then I'll have my fingers crossed with Nissan. If all goes well, I'll probably reinstall everything and get it tuned this time. I'm so back and forth on the situation, I seem bipolar

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Haha IF it ever comes down to letting go (hope not), I'm going to take a break from the car hobby for awhile to focus on the house and hopefully settle down (out the window at the moment

).

Plans with your car? Avoiding Mustang, eh? Haha... my next car will probably be a 200x TSX.

See, I try to imagine myself getting out of the car hobby...I don't think it will ever happen. NO mustang! Haha. I'd love to have a TSX as a daily.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrouz

boo.........I know the feeling. If I divide my salary by the number of hours I work, I get paid very close to my assistant.......

Between my M-F job and overtime, my side valet job, and rent from my roommate... I still manage to wonder where all my money goes.

Have you gotten a VIN for the bull yet? I saw my first one at the Tampa International Auto Show yesterday. I'm in love

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu

Grats on selling them coils bro!

Thanks, bud! That definitely helped the mood

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingZee

Been reading this thread like a book for the past couple days and I just finished. Can't believe the ups and downs you've had and the fact that you've somehow managed to keep your cool through it all. I admire your resilience and wish you luck with whatever you decide to do going forward. (build the motor!)

This thread is classic.

Thank you very much! It's nice hearing people reading through this thread and enjoying my car's life story. I hope this will not be the end. I like my Z too much because I know all the problems I've had are rooted to Lutz Performance, not the Z in general.

O&G · 11-19-2011, 04:06 PM

Nissan better hook it up damnitt! Good luck man!

11-14-2011, 09:17 AM	#1081 (permalink)
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11-14-2011, 12:11 PM	#1083 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Someone buy the wheels and coils so he can have a sudden change of heart and build the motor! I think that's a brilliant idea. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

11-15-2011, 01:41 AM	#1084 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	this makes me cringe.. after seeing the rest of this thread I missed from a few weeks back until now, i think you should fix this beoch, sell the wheels/coils ... and continue on... a Z with 400 whp I'm sure shocks everyone, Ive realized going to a BMW that people look down on the Z... and it pisses me off to no end, because i know with my Z and the bolt ons I had, 90% of the cars in the price range they think out preform the Z, would not of been able to compete on any level really.... Going to 135i the speed is certainly the best aspect that i like over the Z (room is a close second) , and you have that with the Z plus the Z's uniqueness ... your ingredients to you Z have made it a masterpiece, just fix n keep it, i take back everything i said to you earlier... refund lip and diffuser/sills money and sell the wheels and coils and your good to go!!! __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

11-15-2011, 11:29 AM	#1085 (permalink)
SeeyaBud86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 480 Drives: 09 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Definitely don't just get rid of the car because you got into an accident. If it didn't ruin anything with your kit just keep it. Some random person would probably buy it, and run it into the ground. I'm sure that thing feels f'in nuts. Keep it man. I've contemplated selling the Z for something else, but nothing out there is like the Z. A Z06 is the only car out there worth replacing the Z with, and I don't have 70k lol. (My parents did so I drive theirs.) __________________ My Z:http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...l-finally.html 1969 MGB for sale: http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...ml#post1238143

11-17-2011, 10:45 PM	#1087 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	NOooo!!! I'm sorry to hear about the unfortunate mishap. I feel the same as well... spent too much on this car. It's fun, but the clutch issue means I have to dump $530 in labor cost to get the disk replaced in hopes it'll remedy the gearbox issues. Gotta bust the OT hours to quickly pay off so I can continue saving up for the downpayment on a house! __________________

11-17-2011, 11:10 PM	#1089 (permalink)
Nitrouz Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 934 Drives: 40th Z, GTR, 420z-tt Rep Power: 16	dude I just got caught up with this......don't sell it bro...who am I going to look up to now? But I also don't recommend building the motor if it hasn't ran right. My 2 cents... as I've sunken an enormous amount of money on a Z before too. The only reason to build would be for more power, not to FIX an issue. If an issue cannot be fixed as is, then after you build the motor, you'll spend even more money on FIXING, because the root cause wasn't determined. Trust me...there are tons more thrown rods / blown motors than this forum shows. A couple months ago I saw first hand of a GTM TT 370z installed and tuned by Sam, blow a hole in the block after 2 weeks of delivery to the customer. If you can get a spare stock block, use that. Just detune a bit for your fuel for more flexibility to ambiant temp / fuel / elevation, etc. adjustments. I'd hate to see this car go...but I'd also hate to see your wallet lighten with nothing to gain. Just thought I'd give you my 2 cents. If you wanna talk or discuss, PM me bro. Good luck with whatever you choose. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary - Anastasia VENACI / AERO JACKET / HKS USA / MXP / NISMO / FALKEN / STILLEN / T1R / MR WORKS / CARBON SIGNAL / EVO-R / BLUE BATMOBILE

11-18-2011, 08:23 PM	#1093 (permalink)
KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	Been reading this thread like a book for the past couple days and I just finished. Can't believe the ups and downs you've had and the fact that you've somehow managed to keep your cool through it all. I admire your resilience and wish you luck with whatever you decide to do going forward. (build the motor!) This thread is classic. __________________ Focus ST

11-19-2011, 04:06 PM	#1095 (permalink)
O&G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lone Star State Age: 42 Posts: 1,212 Drives: 40th Anv. Rep Power: 23	Nissan better hook it up damnitt! Good luck man! __________________ O&G's Build/Journal <---(1st lowmount single turbo treeseventy) Built Engine Thread 2011 F-250 Build/Journal

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