STS Remote Turbo Kit 370Z @ AkumaMotorsports

[AkumaMS]

Hey forum members we are in the process of finishing up the once over on the 370Z and then onto the Dyno tomorrow for a custom tune.



We will have more for you tomorrow!

-Dave

[elperuano]

Lol!! That is the cutest little intercooler I've ever seen!

[AkumaMS]

Agreed I thought the same when I saw it. I have never seen this kit was used to the old Squire Remote Kits that were used on the camaro's etc.

We hope to have this all buttoned up tomorrow!

-Dave

[tower74]

Originally Posted by AkumaMS

Agreed I thought the same when I saw it. I have never seen this kit was used to the old Squire Remote Kits that were used on the camaro's etc.

We hope to have this all buttoned up tomorrow!

-Dave

This looks like the old kit..aka the original that they shipped out 2 years ago. The inner cooler is tiny. I've got one sitting in a box collecting dust right now along with some rusting pipes. Make sure the pipes that are coming off the inner cooler are coated properly. Otherwise they WILL rust. I know from experience from this kit.
Also I hope they don't have any noise ordnance up there. This kit is extremely loud, add in test pipes and it's unbearable.

[EFI Logic]

interesting to say the least for the intercooler

[Dzel]

Aww yes the threaded FB and rust scandal!

[tower74]

Originally Posted by Dzel

Aww yes the threaded FB and rust scandal!

Not trying to thread jack but if you were only a fly on the wall during my conversation with STS about that issue.

Good luck with kit and hope you get some good numbers

[Nism0]

o the internet

[tower74]

Originally Posted by Nism0

o the internet

Trust me I'm trying to hate on you. Just warning you of what to look, coming from the 2nd STS system installed on a Z, for with this kit. Word of advice, get some resonated test pipes and put another resonator in line. With the test pipes you will see a lot better numbers since your cats restrict air flow to the turbo.

[Nism0]

Originally Posted by tower74

Trust me I'm trying to hate on you. Just warning you of what to look, coming from the 2nd STS system installed on a Z, for with this kit. Word of advice, get some resonated test pipes and put another resonator in line. With the test pipes you will see a lot better numbers since your cats restrict air flow to the turbo.

My headshaking was not directed toward you in anyway lol. It's a small intercooler due to it being a rear mount turbo. And I've seen the same size intercooler on my buddies vortech supercharged 350z. But ANYWAYS.....

I did in fact buy STS resonators that have to be installed into the y-pipe. I don't mind how loud it is, but it's a lot too raspy for my taste.

Originally Posted by tower74

Just make sure the 2 pipes on the cold side of the inner cooler are coated. Those were the 2 pipes that rusted like a mofo on my kit. I know the methanol had a lot to do with it but hey better safe than sorry. @Nism0...check your filter often. I forgot and under heavy boost I crushed my filter from it trying to suck in air. Good luck and you've got to beat 481whp and 427wtq on an AT7. ........ un tuned.

I bought a new filter in place of the one that was sent with the kit. I need to buy a filter sock, but will regularly check it to make sure it's always clean. I am hoping for around 480whp and 400wtq, but only the dyno will tell... tomorrow hopefully.

Originally Posted by tower74

You guys didn't keep the clamps that come originally with the kit? We switched them out for the V-clamps and resolved the exhaust leaks. Please tell me he has a oil filter relocation kit. That turns into a bear when it comes time to change the oil with out one. Well at least on the AT7.

I installed the kit myself, with the help of a friend. My friend and I were able to move the pipe enough to get the oil filter on/off with no issues. If I ever add an oil cooler I will with-out-a-doubt need an oil filter relocation kit. I was going to get different clamps for the exhaust. I will triple check for leaks again but last time I checked I did not have any.

Question for you tower.

The only thing I dislike is the oil pump. It's really loud and I do not have the self tapping screws over tightened. I know the instructions specifically mentioned over tightening those screws could transfer unwanted noise from the oil pump into the cabin. Was your oil pump extremely noisy? If so what did you do to solve the issue?

I thank you for your input. It has been helpful. I really have not been in contact with STS except to order their resonators and Mark seemed like a good guy. My friend and I were able to figure out everything on our own.

I had the guys at AKUMA do a once over on my car and they were able to correct a few of MY mistakes. These guys are awesome! And have been extremely helpful in this tuning process. They have treated me with the up-most respect and are all very knowledgeable in this field. I am very happy I found AKUMA Motorsports and highly recommend them.

Hopefully I will see you all tomorrow with some decent dyno numbers!

[blackonorange]

It's my old kit

[Glokwork]

Welcome to forced induction you will love it anthony!

[Nism0]

Originally Posted by Glokwork

Welcome to forced induction you will love it anthony!

Thank you!

[AkumaMS]

Yes we already spoke with the client and he specifically asked about adding in the resonators. Yes, it is a bit on the loud side LOL!

The pipes do look to be coated and thank you for pointing that out. We really can not wait to get this tuned, we are just making sure everything is all good prior to tunning.

-Dave

[tower74]

Originally Posted by AkumaMS

Yes we already spoke with the client and he specifically asked about adding in the resonators. Yes, it is a bit on the loud side LOL!

The pipes do look to be coated and thank you for pointing that out. We really can not wait to get this tuned, we are just making sure everything is all good prior to tunning.

-Dave

Just make sure the 2 pipes on the cold side of the inner cooler are coated. Those were the 2 pipes that rusted like a mofo on my kit. I know the methanol had a lot to do with it but hey better safe than sorry. @Nism0...check your filter often. I forgot and under heavy boost I crushed my filter from it trying to suck in air. Good luck and you've got to beat 481whp and 427wtq on an AT7. ........ un tuned.