jwick Build Thread - First BP - G37T in existence

[Nyght]

What area of Houston? Maybe We can meet up sometime. I am usually in the galleria and Katy area.


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[jwick]

Originally Posted by Nyght

What area of Houston? Maybe We can meet up sometime. I am usually in the galleria and Katy area.


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I live 10 mins from the Galleria

[Nyght]

Oh ok. Cool. When are you free/available?


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[jwick]

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[xnick101]

jwick any videos of your car? Would love to hear that thing get down!

[jwick]

I do but don't know how to post them.

The only one I currently have is on the dyno. Although I'll admit it sound alike 95% of FI VQs in the video.

[PongSanity]

How's the z1 clutch holding up? It's rated to about 500wtq and I know you're somewhere close there and may pass that figure once swapped over to e85


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[jwick]

I haven't had any issues with it to date.

[jwick]

Damn...Been eight months since my last post.

Let's see...the car runs great. Still plenty of power and no issues.

I got bored yesterday morning and before it got too hot in the garage I dropped the new downpipe and header wrapped it. Not a bad job solo if I might say so myself.

Gonna take a test spin to check everything out.

[jwick]

And exhaust leak. Guessing I didn't quite get the v-band seated correctly on the turbo. Probably sit until this heat is over and I can get it on the lift.

[Kris9884]

So, any updates on EcuTek or fuel? I've pieced together my own rear mount on my G37, this has me double guessing the AN fittings and not heat wrapping a few things. I think I'll switch things up a bit. Which fittings did you end up going with?

Also, you seem to have a killer tuner but what do you think about Uprev and dealing with all of the timing/fuel tuning? Does it do a well enough job for your build or would your tuner prefer something else for the VQ? I have an 08 so its pretty much my only option other than full stand alone, just kicking around some ideas before I go buy something that I'll regret. Thanks in advance..

[jwick]

Originally Posted by Kris9884

So, any updates on EcuTek or fuel? I've pieced together my own rear mount on my G37, this has me double guessing the AN fittings and not heat wrapping a few things. I think I'll switch things up a bit. Which fittings did you end up going with?



Also, you seem to have a killer tuner but what do you think about Uprev and dealing with all of the timing/fuel tuning? Does it do a well enough job for your build or would your tuner prefer something else for the VQ? I have an 08 so its pretty much my only option other than full stand alone, just kicking around some ideas before I go buy something that I'll regret. Thanks in advance..

No updates at all since my last post. I haven't had any issues with AN fitting since I built my own hoses to fit perfectly. To be honest i can't remember which AN fittings I went with, I've bought several types over the years. Unless you are going to have someone make you hydraulic connected hose ends, AN is basically your option.

As far as tuning, there is no issue with UpRev. Ecutek is a better tuning software but plenty of FI guys have and are running UpRev with good results. My tune is rock solid and I've had no issues with it.

[Redglare]

run down some alpha maros with that hefty snail and let us know how it went.

[YzGyz]

Yeah Wick, run em down! Lol

I don't play on the open road much. Too many unknowns including crazy fast cars in Houston.

I usually hit the Friday night Street race night and loose to as many people as I win against.

YzGyz

[jwick]

I don't street race or race at all. I will admit that at times I exceed the speed limit but it's never at a time that could endanger others.