[MAZOC] Official "Off-Topic" Discussion Thread

[XwChriswX]

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Yeah I definitely recognize the benefit of the catch can but I can see them possibly using that as an excuse. You would think manufacturers would see the benefit of the catch can to protect the engine and start including them as a standard part.

You can always ask the dealership before you do anything. Try finding one that doesn't mind minor mods and they should be good to deal with. The guy at Sheehy Nissan in Glen Burnie told me they were cool with bolt-on mods as long as the aftermarket part wasn't directly causing a problem.

[XwChriswX]

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

You can always ask the dealership before you do anything. Try finding one that doesn't mind minor mods and they should be good to deal with. The guy at Sheehy Nissan in Glen Burnie told me they were cool with bolt-on mods as long as the aftermarket part wasn't directly causing a problem.

Where is this dealership at (address wise, not "In Glen Burnie, duh"), I need to get my SLU replaced under warranty, and my TPMS computer bit redone cause I've had the sensors synced about 30 times and the damn light still comes on. It must be a problem with the computer (4 new sensors are on the car).

I'd prefer to take it to a mod friendly dealer if I can... Unless there is a good one closer to Gaithersburg?

[b1adesofcha0s]

Sheehy Nissan of Glen Burnie
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Sheeh...d&z=16&iwloc=A

You could also try Nissan of Bowie, where we had a meet once.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Nissa...ius=15000&z=13

[XwChriswX]

I'll have to give those a look... Gotta find out if it's even possible to reprogram the TPMS system separate of a full ECU reprogram, and if that will affect my UpRev or not?

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by 4r3s

clearly gauges are superfluous anyway

What kind of female drives a 2006 pontiac GTO anyway? I never knew those had a 6L V8 in them.

2004 GTO had the 5.7L LS1 (with many LS6 bits)
2005-2006 GTOs had the 6.0L LS2

[Roadster4Us]

Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

You can always ask the dealership before you do anything. Try finding one that doesn't mind minor mods and they should be good to deal with. The guy at Sheehy Nissan in Glen Burnie told me they were cool with bolt-on mods as long as the aftermarket part wasn't directly causing a problem.

You're right but nobody would put it in writing and then a new service manager comes in and has a different view. On top of that if it was something major you often have the regional rep come in and look at it. I picked up the extended warranty so definitely want to be careful. The catch can would more than likely be my only mod. Plenty of HP, no suspension upgrades and I love the dual mode exhaust. Definitely have some thinking to do. Will definitely have a talk with the service manager at Radley Chevrolet. Thanks Shahid.

[MightyBobo]

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Ran into a friend of mine at lunch who had previously quit working at the restaurant where we were eating. Asked her why she was back and the following conversation takes place:

Her "I'm having car issues"
Me "What's wrong with it?"
Her "I'm dumping oil.
Me "Uh oh. Have you checked your gaskets"
Her "Yep, sure have"
Me "Uh. I'm betting this is not good"
Her "Well we're going to replace the injectors next"
Me "Ok well that shouldn't be too bad. I'm sure you can get a full set for cheap"
Her "My injectors are $200 a piece"
Me "...what. Wait, what exactly are you driving"
Her "2006 pontiac GTO"
Me "There's no way your injectors are $200 a piece"
Her "It's supercharged'
(At this point I know where this is going)
Me "Hooboy. How much boost are you running on that motor?"
Her "I don't know"
Me "What do you mean you don't know?"
Her "I had them remove the extra gauges when I bought the car"

tl;dr there are giant scorch marks across her manifold and the car is dumping oil. Whee.
My diagnosis: Her pistons rings are toast

Any dissenting opinions?

$200 per injector is hilarious, even in a supercharged GTO. This leads me to wonder if she is even supercharged at all, and has any clue what she is talking about...

[b1adesofcha0s]

Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

You're right but nobody would put it in writing and then a new service manager comes in and has a different view. On top of that if it was something major you often have the regional rep come in and look at it. I picked up the extended warranty so definitely want to be careful. The catch can would more than likely be my only mod. Plenty of HP, no suspension upgrades and I love the dual mode exhaust. Definitely have some thinking to do. Will definitely have a talk with the service manager at Radley Chevrolet. Thanks Shahid.

No problem. Good luck!

[dmhenderson]

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

$200 per injector is hilarious, even in a supercharged GTO. This leads me to wonder if she is even supercharged at all, and has any clue what she is talking about...

Yeah that didn't make any sense to me.

[GM_Traitor3.5]

Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

Yeah I definitely recognize the benefit of the catch can but I can see them possibly using that as an excuse. You would think manufacturers would see the benefit of the catch can to protect the engine and start including them as a standard part.

Honestly man it's such an easy install I say just go for it. If you do happen to need service on the ZL1, it's an easy part to disconnect and throw the stock PCV line on (at least for the 5.0 it is). I know for the coyote motor the passenger side one is the biggie.

Still surprised they don't put one on force-fed motors from the factory like yours. Especially cranking out that kind of power stock!

[GM_Traitor3.5]

Originally Posted by Roadster4Us

You're right but nobody would put it in writing and then a new service manager comes in and has a different view. On top of that if it was something major you often have the regional rep come in and look at it. I picked up the extended warranty so definitely want to be careful. The catch can would more than likely be my only mod. Plenty of HP, no suspension upgrades and I love the dual mode exhaust. Definitely have some thinking to do. Will definitely have a talk with the service manager at Radley Chevrolet. Thanks Shahid.

[Sales@AAMComp]

not too caught up in the convo, but we use Criswell of Gaithersburg or Germantown as our main Nissan dealership

[dmhenderson]

Criswell Germantown has been very good to me. When I bought the 2012, their service manager was a guy named Bob who put up with endless electrical troubleshooting on my car. I bought their entire service department pizza on a Friday once because they really went out of their way to help me (when they didn't have to).

Bob was fired after about 6 months. No idea why.

The new Service manager used to be their parts guy (Andy Deusa). Took my car in to have a tire mounted and they absolutely destroyed the powder on one of the wheels on the balancing machine - don't ask me how.

Anyway, they paid for the wheel without question and even let me use my original powder shop to have it done.

Good folks at Criswell.

[Vicster]