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370z2Fast 12-27-2018 10:16 AM
Twin Turbo Build
 
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809313)
yea the EFR's are good turbos. but the AAM kit just seems to have so many issues from what i've heard.
:confused:
I hope it works out. I guess we will see

Spooler 12-27-2018 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809300)
i am between the R888R's, sport cup 2's, or NT01's for the GT-R.

i think i may just go with whichever outlasts the others. the grip is about the same between them all. but i have like 3 long trips i want to take the GT-R on this summer.

think when the weather breaks im gonna go to toronto, then zdayz in may, myrtle in june, then possibly another beach for sisters wedding when they pick a date and location.


I am leaning towards the R888's. They are the only ones that have a chance of hooking up when warm. Not sure how long they are going to last.

Spooler 12-27-2018 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 370z2Fast (Post 3809302)
I am currently having my engine rebuilt and it is almost complete with AAM Competition twin turbo kit. Been a very long 5 months but should be worth the wait. My engine building guy sent me a picture of the AAM intercooler. It had a lot of slag. Is this normal to have this much slag in here?? The intake pipes are also offset.
That is a negative. That is not normal. It may be normal for an AAM kit though.

FPenvy 12-27-2018 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 370z2Fast (Post 3809318)
:confused:
I hope it works out. I guess we will see
just make sure to keep an eye out for the turbo oil line issues. that seems to be a big one.

also, i agree that the intercooler should not be full of slag like that.

FPenvy 12-27-2018 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3809319)
I am leaning towards the R888's. They are the only ones that have a chance of hooking up when warm. Not sure how long they are going to last.
like the old R888's or the new R888R's?

i havent found a lot of R888s laying around in good sizes.

madwi 12-27-2018 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3809311)
Staying with UpRev. I’d only make the jump to Ecutek if I went E85. There’s just not enough differences between the two to justify the cost since I already have UpRev.
I thought that I had asked that before, sorry. I'm old and my memory isnt that great. :icon17:

madwi 12-27-2018 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 370z2Fast (Post 3809318)
:confused:
I hope it works out. I guess we will see
Sounds like your shop is keeping an eye out while installing it. THats a big step in the right direction. Look into possibly getting an exa pump for the oil return. I believe that has solved the smoking turbos issue for a few guys. Double check in the FI section to be sure, see my comment above about my memory :icon17:

FPenvy 12-27-2018 10:35 AM
hmmmm TX2K19 is my bday weekend......maybe i'll skip blackout drinking this year and fly down to houston.

now if i had more spare cash i'd go FBO and actually race in the GTR class 1 where its 650-700whp

madwi 12-27-2018 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809327)
hmmmm TX2K19 is my bday weekend......maybe i'll skip blackout drinking this year and fly down to houston.

now if i had more spare cash i'd go FBO and actually race in the GTR class 1 where its 650-700whp
That would be fun to participate in. :driving:

madwi 12-27-2018 10:38 AM
I had to put zombieland (movie) on while playing Payday 2 and having a browser open. :icon17:
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bunk 12-27-2018 10:40 AM
I wonder if this was a scam..
http://www.the370z.com/cars-sale-pri...ml#post3809320

370z2Fast 12-27-2018 12:06 PM
Twin Turbo Build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809322)
just make sure to keep an eye out for the turbo oil line issues. that seems to be a big one.

also, i agree that the intercooler should not be full of slag like that.
Would you mind expanding on the oil line issues? Exactly what has been wrong with the lines? I would rather fix now while it is in the shop.

FPenvy 12-27-2018 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 370z2Fast (Post 3809352)
Would you mind expanding on the oil line issues? Exactly what has been wrong with the lines? I would rather fix now while it is in the shop.
issues with the oil feed lines to the turbos resulting in smoking turbos or burning them up from being dry.

there's some better info in the forced induction section with actual examples.

found one.

http://www.the370z.com/forced-induct...w-aam-kit.html

BoneZ 12-27-2018 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 3809268)
I resolve to make no resolutions.
I'm just going to stick with 1080p for now.

jwick 12-27-2018 12:19 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809327)
hmmmm TX2K19 is my bday weekend......maybe i'll skip blackout drinking this year and fly down to houston.

now if i had more spare cash i'd go FBO and actually race in the GTR class 1 where its 650-700whp

Don’t think flying to Houston and getting blackout drunk are mutually exclusive.

FPenvy 12-27-2018 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3809355)
Don’t think flying to Houston and getting blackout drunk are mutually exclusive.
yea if i am not racing then drinking is bound to happen.

now, next year when the car can be ready then def no drinking.....well just only at night lol

sx moneypit 12-27-2018 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BoneZ (Post 3809354)
I'm just going to stick with 1080p for now.
:icon17:

jwick 12-27-2018 12:26 PM
The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXXI
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809353)
issues with the oil feed lines to the turbos resulting in smoking turbos or burning them up from being dry.

there's some better info in the forced induction section with actual examples.

found one.

http://www.the370z.com/forced-induct...w-aam-kit.html

As I understand it, based on the design of the kit, at idle, and likely low rpms, there isn’t enough head pressure from the turbos to return oil to the oil pan, therefore; oil collects and leaks past the seals causing it to smoke.

Edit - I just read that post. That appears to be a different issue than my tuner was having with those kits.

jwick 12-27-2018 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809356)
yea if i am not racing then drinking is bound to happen.



now, next year when the car can be ready then def no drinking.....well just only at night lol

There’s always between 12-15 bottles of whiskey at my house at any given time.

jwick 12-27-2018 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3809359)
There’s always between 12-15 bottles of whiskey at my house at any given time.

If you are really feeling frisky there’s a bottle of Booker’s Chuck gave me for my birthday a few years back. 147 proof.

FPenvy 12-27-2018 12:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3809358)
As I understand it, based on the design of the kit, at idle, and likely low rpms, there isn’t enough head pressure from the turbos to return oil to the oil pan, therefore; oil collects and leaks past the seals causing it to smoke.

Edit - I just read that post. That appears to be a different issue than my tuner was having with those kits.
yea thats an issue for sure but ive read others with more than just one oil issue. its a flawed kit in general. also thats partially the turbos restricting oil as well from what i've read.

Quote:
Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3809359)
There’s always between 12-15 bottles of whiskey at my house at any given time.
well then i know where to stop by if i go lol

jwick 12-27-2018 12:34 PM
The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) XXXI
 
Oh and my birthday is Saturday. To help with your shopping, I like, in no particular order:

- Whiskey (Sweet Bourbons, Irish And Some Canadian Whiskeys)
- Guns
- Car Parts
- Electronics
- Gift cards always work

Rusty 12-27-2018 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809322)
just make sure to keep an eye out for the turbo oil line issues. that seems to be a big one.

also, i agree that the intercooler should not be full of slag like that.
How do they get slag when welding aluminum? Should be zero slag when welding. Aluminum welding doesn't produce slag.

Rusty 12-27-2018 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3809329)
I had to put zombieland (movie) on while playing Payday 2 and having a browser open. :icon17:
( Click to show/hide )
You nothing more then a NPC.


:rofl2:

FPenvy 12-27-2018 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3809363)
How do they get slag when welding aluminum? Should be zero slag when welding. Aluminum welding doesn't produce slag.
yea that part im unsure of how they pulled it off. but they could be using stainless for the welds and blew through.

Spooler 12-27-2018 12:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809323)
like the old R888's or the new R888R's?

i havent found a lot of R888s laying around in good sizes.
R888r's.

Spooler 12-27-2018 12:45 PM
Called Tirerack and they are all but useless.

Rusty 12-27-2018 12:48 PM
Been busy all morning. Catching up on reading there. Man..............I could feel the love from some of you guys. :icon14: Must be about 2 whole pages just for me. :rofl2: I told Zoren that he should take long walks off of short piers. But he never listens to me. So.....
Now I got go to and work on the Grand Cherokee, and the PowerWagon.

FPenvy 12-27-2018 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3809367)
Called Tirerack and they are all but useless.
yea i just order online with them. anytime i talk to somewhere there i instantly realize i know way more than they do.

Rusty 12-27-2018 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809365)
yea that part im unsure of how they pulled it off. but they could be using stainless for the welds and blew through.
You don't use stainless welding aluminum. It's aluminum with aluminum. When welding stainless tubing. You HAVE to purge the inside of the tubing with argon gas. Otherwise the weld on the inside will sugar and product a bad weld.

Rusty 12-27-2018 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809369)
yea i just order online with them. anytime i talk to somewhere there i instantly realize i know way more than they do.
Remember that tires like the R888's, and Cup 2's don't do well in the rain. ;) You have to back your speed way down.

FPenvy 12-27-2018 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3809370)
You don't use stainless welding aluminum. It's aluminum with aluminum. When welding stainless tubing. You HAVE to purge the inside of the tubing with argon gas. Otherwise the weld on the inside will sugar and product a bad weld.
i didnt say they welded it with the correct materials lol i was saying they could have just screwed it up.

:bowrofl:

FPenvy 12-27-2018 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3809371)
Remember that tires like the R888's, and Cup 2's don't do well in the rain. ;) You have to back your speed way down.
you act like i didnt already have that issue with RE-11s lol

they dont like water.

madwi 12-27-2018 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809373)
you act like i didnt already have that issue with RE-11s lol

they dont like water.
We had a torrential downpour in the mountains in virginia or wherever on the way to zdayz. The back end felt like it was just floating on top of a raging river. 35 mph with flashers on going down hill, that was butt puckering.

FPenvy 12-27-2018 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by madwi (Post 3809375)
We had a torrential downpour in the mountains in virginia or wherever on the way to zdayz. The back end felt like it was just floating on top of a raging river. 35 mph with flashers on going down hill, that was butt puckering.
yup its never fun when standing water forms for these tires.

Spooler 12-27-2018 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809378)
yup its never fun when standing water forms for these tires.
I enjoy it. LOL Since i have the OS Giken diff I get the Penguin shimmy in heavy rain.

FPenvy 12-27-2018 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Spooler (Post 3809379)
I enjoy it. LOL Since i have the OS Giken diff I get the Penguin shimmy in heavy rain.
i'd prefer not to shimmy at highway speeds in the rain lol

Spooler 12-27-2018 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809373)
you act like i didnt already have that issue with RE-11s lol

they dont like water.
Especially when they are on the wear bars. LOL You don't get money back for extra rubber left on the tires.

Spooler 12-27-2018 01:14 PM
If the R888r's will do as good as RE11's in the rain I won't complain at all. They are not going to last as long but oh well. That is what I am going to get. I have made up my mind, R888r's it is.

jwick 12-27-2018 01:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3809369)
yea i just order online with them. anytime i talk to somewhere there i instantly realize i know way more than they do.

That’s how I feel at Best Buy


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