JLarson's build thread

JLarson · 11-30-2019, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I would suggest you prepare her for the day when things go south. Example: blown motor. Even with my build. I am straight up with my wife that things can go south quick. She knows something out of the ordinary can happen. She also knows I will be building another engine in 2 yrs due to the mileage I drive and how long I expect the motor to last if all goes well. I hide nothing. IF you have questions, ask them here or PM me. I can tell you what I think and why I did what I did.

I have a motor on my list, in part thanks to your posts and Bob's experiences! Lol.

Spooler · 11-30-2019, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I have a motor on my list, in part thanks to your posts and Bob's experiences! Lol.

I am very happy with the motor MA-Motorsports built for me. The proof is it is running and running strong. No issues. Make sure you start the build process a year in advance. Do not skimp on the motor build no matter the cost.

Spooler · 11-30-2019, 11:03 PM

Let's talk timelines so you can be more prepared. Nobody ever talks about this. I had to learn and so is Hotrodz now. Yeah, you can buy one from IPP but they have had issues and won't take care of you if things go wrong. You can buy a junkyard long block and through it in. Don't expect it to last long at all.

1.) You blow the motor. You are looking at 1 1/2 years before you car will be back on the road as a rule of thumb.

2.) If you build your current motor in your car. You are looking at 1 1/2 yrs before you car will be back on the road.

3.) You buy a junkyard motor. Cost is around $1700 to $2500 dollars. Don't go buy one yourself. Let the shop locate one from a trusted source. Why, because if the motor is full of sludge or is flat out junk they can get another one from trusted source with no more money. If you get one, good luck getting the place to stand behind their junk. Your car will be up and running the year it takes to get built. It may take a shorter amount of time. When the car goes into the shop for install, expect up to 6 months for the car to be ready. They will need your ATI damper and clutch to balance the assembly. Expect to buy new ones for said purpose and the new build. Don't expect them to use old junk. All timming chains, guides, tensioners should be new Nissan parts.

Hope this helps you be informed of the long wait.

JLarson · 12-01-2019, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Let's talk timelines so you can be more prepared. Nobody ever talks about this. I had to learn and so is Hotrodz now. Yeah, you can buy one from IPP but they have had issues and won't take care of you if things go wrong. You can buy a junkyard long block and through it in. Don't expect it to last long at all.

1.) You blow the motor. You are looking at 1 1/2 years before you car will be back on the road as a rule of thumb.

2.) If you build your current motor in your car. You are looking at 1 1/2 yrs before you car will be back on the road.

3.) You buy a junkyard motor. Cost is around $1700 to $2500 dollars. Don't go buy one yourself. Let the shop locate one from a trusted source. Why, because if the motor is full of sludge or is flat out junk they can get another one from trusted source with no more money. If you get one, good luck getting the place to stand behind their junk. Your car will be up and running the year it takes to get built. It may take a shorter amount of time. When the car goes into the shop for install, expect up to 6 months for the car to be ready. They will need your ATI damper and clutch to balance the assembly. Expect to buy new ones for said purpose and the new build. Don't expect them to use old junk. All timming chains, guides, tensioners should be new Nissan parts.

Hope this helps you be informed of the long wait.

This is solid info right here ^ - thanks Spooler!

NeverBoneStck · 12-01-2019, 11:35 AM

Even though you bought the boosted kit be prepared to spend way more than 5K on just about everything you need to properly run this kit. I am way past 5K and had the same mindset.

JLarson · 12-01-2019, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NeverBoneStck

Even though you bought the boosted kit be prepared to spend way more than 5K on just about everything you need to properly run this kit. I am way past 5K and had the same mindset.

I'm well aware, thanks. I've done literally hundreds of hours of reading on this, plus interviewing people who have the kit.

Hotrodz · 12-01-2019, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I have a motor on my list, in part thanks to your posts and Bob's experiences! Lol.

Yep, bought my block 18 months before my motor grenades! What I should had done was have Seb start building it then.

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Spooler · 12-01-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

I'm well aware, thanks. I've done literally hundreds of hours of reading on this, plus interviewing people who have the kit.

Did you talk with Al, aka Solidus? He has ran the kit the longest that I know of. He has had several issues, he just doesn't post them on the board.

JLarson · 12-01-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Did you talk with Al, aka Solidus? He has ran the kit the longest that I know of. He has had several issues, he just doesn't post them on the board.

I haven't, I'll shoot him a pm. I'd much rather someone else have learned the lessons for me 😉

Spooler · 12-01-2019, 02:04 PM

Oh no, you are in for an eye opener.

JLarson · 12-01-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Oh no, you are in for an eye opener.

I'm sure. There are lessons to learn with every kit. My long tube headers are from a guy who had switched to a FI TT kit and had his car catch fire. You can engineer the best kit in the world and a mistake can still screw it up.

JLarson · 12-01-2019, 05:32 PM

Had a great talk with Al (Solidus). He was incredibly helpful and had a lot of good information. Thanks for your time Al, if you're reading this! Appreciate the recommendation to reach out, Spooler.

Rusty · 12-01-2019, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

Had a great talk with Al (Solidus). He was incredibly helpful and had a lot of good information. Thanks for your time Al, if you're reading this! Appreciate the recommendation to reach out, Spooler.

Your life will take a sudden right turn when you start to install the kit.

JLarson · 12-01-2019, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Your life will take a sudden right turn when you start to install the kit.

As long as I don't pull a Cupcakez.

jchammond · 12-01-2019, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JLarson

As long as I don't pull a Cupcakez.

11-30-2019, 11:03 PM	#168 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,798 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Let's talk timelines so you can be more prepared. Nobody ever talks about this. I had to learn and so is Hotrodz now. Yeah, you can buy one from IPP but they have had issues and won't take care of you if things go wrong. You can buy a junkyard long block and through it in. Don't expect it to last long at all. 1.) You blow the motor. You are looking at 1 1/2 years before you car will be back on the road as a rule of thumb. 2.) If you build your current motor in your car. You are looking at 1 1/2 yrs before you car will be back on the road. 3.) You buy a junkyard motor. Cost is around $1700 to $2500 dollars. Don't go buy one yourself. Let the shop locate one from a trusted source. Why, because if the motor is full of sludge or is flat out junk they can get another one from trusted source with no more money. If you get one, good luck getting the place to stand behind their junk. Your car will be up and running the year it takes to get built. It may take a shorter amount of time. When the car goes into the shop for install, expect up to 6 months for the car to be ready. They will need your ATI damper and clutch to balance the assembly. Expect to buy new ones for said purpose and the new build. Don't expect them to use old junk. All timming chains, guides, tensioners should be new Nissan parts. Hope this helps you be informed of the long wait. cv129, Rusty, Hotrodz and 2 others like this.

12-01-2019, 11:35 AM	#170 (permalink)
NeverBoneStck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,110 Drives: 2008 G37 S Rep Power: 18	Even though you bought the boosted kit be prepared to spend way more than 5K on just about everything you need to properly run this kit. I am way past 5K and had the same mindset. __________________ Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

12-01-2019, 05:32 PM	#177 (permalink)
JLarson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Media, PA Posts: 4,074 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z MR M6 Rep Power: 2684370	Had a great talk with Al (Solidus). He was incredibly helpful and had a lot of good information. Thanks for your time Al, if you're reading this! Appreciate the recommendation to reach out, Spooler. Rusty, Hotrodz, Spooler and 3 others like this. __________________ 2014 370z Touring Sport Magma Red MT // BP Single Turbo 6467 // 63mm TB's // Z1 Ported Upper Mani // RJM Pedal // Zspeed Stage 3 Clutch // 526 WHP, 451 WTQ 2006 350z (Sold) // 1990 300zx (Sold) // 1985 300zx 2+2 (Sold)

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