Just got My Z today Time for some FI fun

Ninjahero · 04-03-2014, 03:36 PM

So I just bought my brand new 2014 Z with Sport Package today. Its an A7.
What mods should I do to the engine, and Tranny before I go FI. I'm thinking I wanna go Twin Turbo or if I can find a good STS I'll go with it. Also need help with what traction mods to go with other then tires.

Ninjahero · 04-03-2014, 03:38 PM

My Budget
$8000 for Turbo Or SC
$1200 for the Exhaust
$5000 for supporting mods
$2500 for labor

jwick · 04-03-2014, 03:41 PM

Auto or Manual?

$2500 for labor is probably on the low side for a TT install

As far as I'm concerned there are really only three options:

TT - Fast Intentions (above your $8k budget)
ST - Boosted Performance (Manual only)
SC - Stillen

$5,000 in supporting mods is probably only going to get you the FI supporting mods (i.e. clutch/radiator/gauges/heat management/etc.). If you want suspension and other mods that will be more.

Mr&Mrs · 04-03-2014, 03:48 PM

I think most guys ditched STS kit that had it. The 7AT just needs line pressures increased to help hold 5th,6th, and 7th together. I say help because I still wouldn't be heavy footed out of fourth gear when boosted. The 5 and up gears just can't take it.

There are a few upgrades that could help a little but not worth it IMO. I ended up getting a M6 boosted instead of boosting my AT becuase to do it right for me wasn't cost effective. Browse around and search a little there is a lot of information you need to read before going in head first.

Ninjahero · 04-03-2014, 03:50 PM

Its an Automatic.
If it goes over budget by 1K I'm not going to be too mad. Just can't way over budget because I still have to buy my girlfriend our 2 year anniversary gift next month.

falconfixer · 04-03-2014, 03:52 PM

Don't forget to have about 5 grand back-up cash for when something breaks.

jwick · 04-03-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

Don't forget to have about 5 grand back-up cash for when something breaks.

Always have the 'I popped my motor' fund handy

jwick · 04-03-2014, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninjahero

Its an Automatic.
If it goes over budget by 1K I'm not going to be too mad. Just can't way over budget because I still have to buy my girlfriend our 2 year anniversary gift next month.

Call Tony at Fast Intentions and give him your total budget and see if he can make it work. It's by far the best TT kit for the platform.

I went with Boosted Performance but you have an AT so that one is out.

fuct · 04-03-2014, 04:03 PM

im surprised you guys are being so nice and helpful!

Ninjahero · 04-03-2014, 04:04 PM

My emergency fund if my car breaks is a 1970 Dodge Daytona to sell.

COSMO · 04-03-2014, 04:06 PM

I don't think he is going to be able to afford the FI do to the price. Awesome kit though from I hear..

jwick · 04-03-2014, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

im surprised you guys are being so nice and helpful!

This is the first dude that has actually come in with a realstic budget. Not one of the ones that thinks I'll spend $7k on my kit and that's it.

elperuano · 04-03-2014, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

im surprised you guys are being so nice and helpful!

Guy has done his homework and has cash. Not a dreamer thread

JWillis72 · 04-03-2014, 04:34 PM

The 7AT is only rated for 300 torque and the only upgraded one I've seen is GTM and it's $6K+ so cross that line at your own risk. I hope someone else makes one if mine ever goes.

F.I. Inc. · 04-03-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

The 7AT is only rated for 300 torque and the only upgraded one I've seen is GTM and it's $6K+ so cross that line at your own risk. I hope someone else makes one if mine ever goes.

We are working on a "solid/sound/reliable" upgrade for the 7AT. How else do you think we are going to go deep in to the 10's!

Thanks, Tony

04-03-2014, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ninjahero Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: tracy Posts: 131 Drives: 2011 Mini JCW Rep Power: 11	Just got My Z today Time for some FI fun So I just bought my brand new 2014 Z with Sport Package today. Its an A7. What mods should I do to the engine, and Tranny before I go FI. I'm thinking I wanna go Twin Turbo or if I can find a good STS I'll go with it. Also need help with what traction mods to go with other then tires.

04-03-2014, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	Auto or Manual? $2500 for labor is probably on the low side for a TT install As far as I'm concerned there are really only three options: TT - Fast Intentions (above your $8k budget) ST - Boosted Performance (Manual only) SC - Stillen $5,000 in supporting mods is probably only going to get you the FI supporting mods (i.e. clutch/radiator/gauges/heat management/etc.). If you want suspension and other mods that will be more. F.I. Inc. and COSMO like this. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build Last edited by jwick; 04-03-2014 at 03:45 PM.

04-03-2014, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	I think most guys ditched STS kit that had it. The 7AT just needs line pressures increased to help hold 5th,6th, and 7th together. I say help because I still wouldn't be heavy footed out of fourth gear when boosted. The 5 and up gears just can't take it. There are a few upgrades that could help a little but not worth it IMO. I ended up getting a M6 boosted instead of boosting my AT becuase to do it right for me wasn't cost effective. Browse around and search a little there is a lot of information you need to read before going in head first. raymondo510 likes this. __________________ Project Z <--Click - Check out the link too many mods to list!

04-03-2014, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
falconfixer Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 10aC Posts: 978 Drives: Taco Rep Power: 76	Don't forget to have about 5 grand back-up cash for when something breaks. fuct, bombdefuzer, jwick and 1 others like this.

04-03-2014, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	im surprised you guys are being so nice and helpful! megalapagas likes this.

04-03-2014, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ninjahero Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: tracy Posts: 131 Drives: 2011 Mini JCW Rep Power: 11	My Budget $8000 for Turbo Or SC $1200 for the Exhaust $5000 for supporting mods $2500 for labor

04-03-2014, 03:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ninjahero Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: tracy Posts: 131 Drives: 2011 Mini JCW Rep Power: 11	Its an Automatic. If it goes over budget by 1K I'm not going to be too mad. Just can't way over budget because I still have to buy my girlfriend our 2 year anniversary gift next month.

04-03-2014, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ninjahero Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: tracy Posts: 131 Drives: 2011 Mini JCW Rep Power: 11	My emergency fund if my car breaks is a 1970 Dodge Daytona to sell.

04-03-2014, 04:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	I don't think he is going to be able to afford the FI do to the price. Awesome kit though from I hear..

04-03-2014, 04:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	The 7AT is only rated for 300 torque and the only upgraded one I've seen is GTM and it's $6K+ so cross that line at your own risk. I hope someone else makes one if mine ever goes.

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