Not a 370z, but... VQ35HR ST (VSR) Begins

mad_jelly · 05-12-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

These experiences are exactly why I like doing all the work myself. That way I know exactly what was done and DIYing also give you a leg up when troubleshooting.

So when I bought my house last year, I tried to find a place with a larger garage to take on a project like this. I even bought quick jack to help.

Boy was I wrong about taking on a project myself. I bought the house, had my second kid, and took on a new role at work. Now I barely have time to eat and take a piss.

Once the kids are old enough to turn a wrench, i'll have them help with another project. Maybe a miata or something that they can enjoy as a learner vehicle.

Down the road, when the Z eventually blows up (hope not, but **** happens). I'll buy something already boosted (STi, M3) and enjoy that until my days frees up.

KratikosG37 · 05-12-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_jelly

7 months update:

Now the laundry list of things: sigh...
- Radio wasn't seated back (granted, I had a rats nest back there but I got it to fit w/o shorting)
- Car misfired in bank 6 around 4k rpm (replaced injectors seem to fixed it)
- Couldn't turn over in colder temperatures without multiple cranks (FL is a sunny 70 when tuned)
- Bunch of missing bumper/fender clips along with an utterly destroyed undertray
- PCV return on intake manifold was cracked which most likely contributed to rough idle and misfires. I found a bunch of oil on the back side of the intake manifold so I added a catch can.
- Bunch of small vaccum/boost leaks everywhere (varying sized hoses and T's used to route boost lines)
- 2 bolts on transmission bell housing that secure the transmission to the engine block were floating and not torqued down
- Cross pipe from driver side headers to up-pipe was not heat wrapped (seems like a silly thing not to do since the exhaust pipe sat 1" away from transmission)
- Bunch of small items went missing and I had to reorder and overnight them (i'll leave it at that)
- Bunch of gauges I ordered didn't seem to work even though they were brand new? (I guess AEM LEDs blow out often)
- Car was missing 2.5qt of oil and 1/2 gallon of radiator fluid when delivered
- Tank cover over fuel pump left floating
- Fuel regulator secured to firewall with 1 screw
- Clutch wasn't bled properly and 2/3 of the pedal was dead. It was damn impossible to get the car into gear without smashing the clutch pedal. (I replaced it with a Tilton MC and SS lines)
- Lower transmission cover, clutch line cover missing
- PS line seem to sweat and needed replacement
- Sandwich plate plug needed tightening
- Sweet looking crash bar held onto frame rail with 2 bolts on either side instead of the 4 that exist

Sorry to hear this this, it's sadness me that shops do this. It was awesome that the man in the wheelchair showed up to help, but look at all the stuff that went wrong.

Our cars is like our kids you want the best for them no matter the cost. If I'm paying full cost for my car to be worked on I shall never sent on a gamble. That's why I speak to Z1, not trying to be a fanboy just stating what works for me.

I'd would get the locate shop to fix, and re-assemble the car. Double check behind every move, than get Jon at Z1 to do a turn key tune using data logs.

Won't even take the chance of doing it any other way.

Good luck hope it works out for you.

KratikosG37 · 05-12-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_jelly

So when I bought my house last year, I tried to find a place with a larger garage to take on a project like this. I even bought quick jack to help.

Boy was I wrong about taking on a project myself. I bought the house, had my second kid, and took on a new role at work. Now I barely have time to eat and take a piss.

Once the kids are old enough to turn a wrench, i'll have them help with another project. Maybe a miata or something that they can enjoy as a learner vehicle.

Down the road, when the Z eventually blows up (hope not, but **** happens). I'll buy something already boosted (STi, M3) and enjoy that until my days frees up.

Purchasing a boosted Z will always be the best route depending on who did the work, and how it was taken care of.

EX: If I ever decide to sell, who ever is the lucky bastered to purchase my whip will have EVERY dime spend on it in a neat binder. Dates, amount, and contacts on who did the work.

jwick · 05-12-2015, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KratikosG37

Purchasing a boosted Z will always be the best route depending on who did the work, and how it was taken care of.

EX: If I ever decide to sell, who ever is the lucky bastered to purchase my whip will have EVERY dime spend on it in a neat binder. Dates, amount, and contacts on who did the work.

You're an engineer, aren't you

jwick · 05-12-2015, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mad_jelly

So when I bought my house last year, I tried to find a place with a larger garage to take on a project like this. I even bought quick jack to help.

Boy was I wrong about taking on a project myself. I bought the house, had my second kid, and took on a new role at work. Now I barely have time to eat and take a piss.

Once the kids are old enough to turn a wrench, i'll have them help with another project. Maybe a miata or something that they can enjoy as a learner vehicle.

Down the road, when the Z eventually blows up (hope not, but **** happens). I'll buy something already boosted (STi, M3) and enjoy that until my days frees up.

Best laid plans...

KratikosG37 · 05-12-2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

You're an engineer, aren't you

Guess you can put it that way.

mad_jelly · 05-18-2015, 12:50 PM

Fixing some stuff

KratikosG37 · 05-18-2015, 01:31 PM

Looks just like my whip, but I have the GTM 3inch cans in the rear.

jaytirbhaw · 05-18-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_jelly

Fixing some stuff

Looks good !

how'd you route the motordyne up to the turbo piping, custom midpipe?

hjo1078 · 05-18-2015, 01:45 PM

damm wtf that is some sh*t,
Such lack of attention to details, i dont know how vsr lets any cars leave their shop in that condition. Hope you get it all sorted out bro, if you want i can give you my shops contact.

tonyHTX · 05-18-2015, 02:43 PM

Some pretty pipes you have there! But are there no tips?

I know every build has setbacks, but to have issues due to lack of attention and care for the details is quite disheartening. Sure your car is fast now, but what happens when an undocumented issue or untorqued bolts comes off when you are driving your car hard?

Hopefully you have had all the kinks worked out and your new shop has double checked everything since you have changed your exhaust!

mad_jelly · 05-18-2015, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jaytirbhaw

Looks good !

how'd you route the motordyne up to the turbo piping, custom midpipe?

welding in a 3.5" cat on the downpipe that swings to the center and connects to the center muffler.

wastegate recirculated back into the downpipe after the cat

I'll take a pic when its all done.

mad_jelly · 05-18-2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyHTX

Some pretty pipes you have there! But are there no tips?

I know every build has setbacks, but to have issues due to lack of attention and care for the details is quite disheartening. Sure your car is fast now, but what happens when an undocumented issue or untorqued bolts comes off when you are driving your car hard?

Hopefully you have had all the kinks worked out and your new shop has double checked everything since you have changed your exhaust!

tips just weren't put on... they are still working on some stuff.

yes, I asked them to review the car and give recommendations. Car will need another tune and a shake down.

mad_jelly · 05-21-2015, 07:53 PM

Some more awesome exhaust work attached

Car sill needs:
UpRev GT MAF x2
CJM Stage 1 Fuel Return

Sigh... It never ends

jaytirbhaw · 05-27-2015, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_jelly

Some more awesome exhaust work attached

Car sill needs:
UpRev GT MAF x2
CJM Stage 1 Fuel Return

Sigh... It never ends

how do you like the sound after recirculating the wastegate?

05-18-2015, 01:31 PM	#68 (permalink)
KratikosG37 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 273 Drives: 09 TT Wrapped G37 Rep Power: 11	Looks just like my whip, but I have the GTM 3inch cans in the rear. __________________ KratikosG37 Build Log http://www.myg37.com/forums/build-th...ml#post3888739

05-18-2015, 02:43 PM	#71 (permalink)
tonyHTX Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 254 Drives: Race, Repair, Repeat Rep Power: 4638	Some pretty pipes you have there! But are there no tips? I know every build has setbacks, but to have issues due to lack of attention and care for the details is quite disheartening. Sure your car is fast now, but what happens when an undocumented issue or untorqued bolts comes off when you are driving your car hard? Hopefully you have had all the kinks worked out and your new shop has double checked everything since you have changed your exhaust! hjo1078 and KratikosG37 like this. __________________ 2007 G37S [VQ37HR] Sedan 6MT - Fast Intentions Stage 3 TT - @ttv36 #tptoons

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hjo1078 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: virginia Age: 46 Posts: 572 Drives: twin turbo 370z Rep Power: 5395	damm wtf that is some sh*t, Such lack of attention to details, i dont know how vsr lets any cars leave their shop in that condition. Hope you get it all sorted out bro, if you want i can give you my shops contact.