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Forum: Forced Induction 11-19-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
Awesome new video by The Carizon out highlighting...

Awesome new video by The Carizon out highlighting the kit and my car! It was a ton of fun cruising around the north coast mountains for the video.

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Forum: Forced Induction 11-15-2023, 08:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
Speaking of lag, I read that the NISMO GT-R...

Speaking of lag, I read that the NISMO GT-R turbos were upgraded in 2020, taken from the GT3 GT-R, with 10 vanes instead of the previous 11 vanes, for ~20% faster spinup, reducing lag.

I don't...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-12-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
The kit comes with an oil cooler included, but on...

The kit comes with an oil cooler included, but on 91 octane and 8lbs of boost it almost doesn't need it. I haven't taken it to the track yet, but so far during spirited driving on mountain roads it...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-05-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
Here’s the car on the dyno: Ix6lFG8EHiI ...

Here’s the car on the dyno:
Ix6lFG8EHiI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix6lFG8EHiI

In 4th gear, the curve looks nice and smooth and peaks at 427 whp and 407 ftlbs....
Forum: Forced Induction 11-02-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
Yeah, I got the "EAC Twin Turbo Kit" I linked in...

Yeah, I got the "EAC Twin Turbo Kit" I linked in the first post that has the CARB exemption (EO# D-873 (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/aftermarket/devices/eo/d-873.pdf)). I also had...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-27-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
New oil can and washer fluid reservoir are...

New oil can and washer fluid reservoir are installed!

The turbo kit originally came with 2x prototype oil cans, one on each side. The turbos are too low to drain straight into the engine oil pan,...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-01-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
The JWT clutch is installed and works like a...

The JWT clutch is installed and works like a charm! It handles all the kit torque just fine. It's a little stiffer, a little heavier, but not too bad.

I just got back from a road trip up to Oregon...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-19-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
Well, the kit makes more power than the stock...

Well, the kit makes more power than the stock Exedy clutch can handle!

Surprisingly, the car still hit the advertised peak numbers (430/400):
- 427 whp @ 6220 rpm
- 406 ftlbs tq @ 4270 rpm
...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-14-2023, 12:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
Waiting for the dyno (pre-install) ...

Waiting for the dyno (pre-install)
http://www.the370z.com/members/karlkfi-albums-370z-nismo-twin-turbo-picture107263-370z-dyno.jpg

On the dyno (pre-install)...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-11-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,126
Posted By KarlKFI
Talking Twin Turbo (CARB Legal) 2018 370z NISMO

http://www.the370z.com/members/karlkfi-albums-370z-nismo-twin-turbo-picture107275-before-after.jpg

I finally did it.

I've wanted to get my car supercharged for years (see Supercharging in Cali...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-25-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 114,094
Posted By KarlKFI
Any word on CA legality? Are you planning to...

Any word on CA legality?

Are you planning to submit for CARB exemption?
Forum: Nismo 370Z 02-24-2020, 12:44 AM
Replies: 3,763
Views: 823,058
Posted By KarlKFI
Not enough pics in this thread. Here’s mine...

Not enough pics in this thread.

Here’s mine around Stinson Beach after a wash and wax followed by a couple hours carving the mountains (wouldn’t want it to stay clean too long).
Forum: Forced Induction 09-22-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,773
Posted By KarlKFI
Are they better than the stock nismo sway bars?

Are they better than the stock nismo sway bars?
Forum: Forced Induction 09-22-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,773
Posted By KarlKFI
Yeah, I've been talking to Rob @ Z Car Garage. He...

Yeah, I've been talking to Rob @ Z Car Garage. He did my suspension.

It sounds like an aftermarket tune is desirable regardless, which is kind of a shame from a technically legal standpoint, but...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-22-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,773
Posted By KarlKFI
Do those guys track all the time or just overheat...

Do those guys track all the time or just overheat in street races?
Forum: Forced Induction 09-19-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,773
Posted By KarlKFI
You mean just how they come from KW? I don't...

You mean just how they come from KW? I don't know. The box was delivered to the shop.

I do know I had him explicitly keep the stock nismo ride height, since I already have enough trouble...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-19-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,773
Posted By KarlKFI
Rob seemed to think that the fitment was better...

Rob seemed to think that the fitment was better on the 25 and the 34 is only really useful if you intend on making a track weapon, which isn't really my goal for now.

The newer models don't seem...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 08-31-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,418
Posted By KarlKFI
FWIW, the Exedy clutch that comes on the 2018+...

FWIW, the Exedy clutch that comes on the 2018+ (Not sure if just nismos) is vastly superior to the previously stock clutch. It feels noticeably softer and more forgiving, with wider engagement range...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-29-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,773
Posted By KarlKFI
Cool 10k mile on stock NISMO suspension... On to...

10k mile on stock NISMO suspension...

On to better things!
Got my KW V3s installed and they feel amazing!

Since the nismo is lowered stock, and I already have enough issues with the low front...
Forum: Nissan 370Z General Discussions 08-28-2019, 12:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,418
Posted By KarlKFI
I'm no expert, but on my 2018 nismo it feels like...

I'm no expert, but on my 2018 nismo it feels like you need to be above like 5k rpm and accelerating to smoothly transition from 1st to 2nd, at which point the engine is screaming. It's a pretty...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-14-2019, 12:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,773
Posted By KarlKFI
Huh. Didn't know Ecutek had an easy way to find...

Huh. Didn't know Ecutek had an easy way to find tuners. That's pretty nifty! Thanks for the tip.

Granted, I didn't know up front whether I should go ecutek or uprev, so I was looking for an...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-02-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,515
Posted By KarlKFI
I love how those Z1 parts all have videos. I...

I love how those Z1 parts all have videos. I didn't even know what a bushing was, but now apparently I need them...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-01-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,773
Posted By KarlKFI
Supercharging in Cali

Hey all, noob back again.
http://www.the370z.com/new-nismo-370z-owner/124911-new-nismo-2018-manual-black.html#post3712029

So I put 9k+ miles on my 2018 NISMO and decided I needed two things:
A)...
Forum: New Nismo 370Z Owner 08-01-2019, 09:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,542
Posted By KarlKFI
Huh? no... The 2018 NISMO came with Dunlop...

Huh? no...

The 2018 NISMO came with Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT600
Forum: Nismo 370Z 07-13-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,865
Posted By KarlKFI
Indeed! I swear I looked there... Thanks 🙏

Indeed! I swear I looked there... Thanks 🙏
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