CJM Fuel Starvation Control Product, Round 2

Mike · 02-21-2014, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mts

Guys, need a little help on this install. It's something I could probably do myself, but given my work schedule and other commitments over the next few months I just don't want to take it on.

I was going to have the GTR mech at my dealership do the work, but the dealership recently sold and I don't want to get involved in that mess right now.

So, a buddy of mine said he'd take it on for me in the near term with access to a lift. He used to build and repair helicopters in the military and he's helped me out on tougher car jobs in the past, I trust him completely, a lot more than frankly almost anyone in the car area. Anyway, the problem is he usually won't let me pay him fairly for his work and if I'm not there to be involved it's hard for me to judge time, etc. I HATE haggling with him to INCREASE the price when he does help me. I would like to get him $$ equivalent to what I would have paid Nissan, or at the very least an indy for the install.

For those that have paid a 3rd party for the install, would you mind sharing here, or via PM what you paid? That would go a long way to helping me be fair with him. Thanks in advance.

I did it myself, and it took about 6 hours. I already had the interior stripped and did not reinstall it though. I would say that if you have a street car with interior, it will take him 8 hours, or a full day to do it. base what you pay him on that. Its not a difficult job, just time consuming.

wstar · 02-22-2014, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mts

For those that have paid a 3rd party for the install, would you mind sharing here, or via PM what you paid? That would go a long way to helping me be fair with him. Thanks in advance.

Basically in your situation I'd assume 8 hours of decent labor, whatever you think those hours are worth to that guy.

andy_meng1024 · 03-04-2014, 04:29 AM

Is this still available to purchase? I sent a PM and got no response for almost a month...

phunk · 03-04-2014, 10:49 PM

I will PM you back right now.

phunk · 03-06-2014, 05:04 PM

Has anyone running this product experienced a hard start issue? I have not had any reported to me. I have a recent installation where the owner is having issues of occasional hard starting.. taking several cranks to start and then running fine after starting.

I currently suspect this as a pressure side leak between the RRP and stock filter/regulator housing.

But before chasing it, I wanted to double check that nobody else is experiencing any issues that were not reported to me.

Rusty · 03-06-2014, 05:29 PM

Mine has been great. Unless you count the time the hose came off inside the tank.

takjak2 · 03-06-2014, 11:51 PM

No issues

SS_Firehawk · 03-06-2014, 11:57 PM

I'm slightly afraid to tackle this myself... I should hopefully be getting mine in a few weeks. I've been a broke d!ck and Phunk's had incredible patience. I might have to reach out to the local Z crew for help on it.

phunk · 03-08-2014, 05:34 PM

What are some of the automotive projects you have tackled yourself? Knowing this would help us determine if you should be able to handle this one trouble free

phunk · 03-08-2014, 05:37 PM

I regret to have to make an unfortunate announcement about the RRP.

We have discovered the hard way, that the RRP will NOT currently fit in the G37 fuel tank. The G37 fuel tank is about 1.5" inches shallower, at least, the specific G37 we discovered on. If I am made aware before hand, modification CAN be made before shipping if a G37 owner wishes to have the RRP. However, I would have to ask that the customer take about 30 minutes of their time to confirm a tank depth on their exact car for me. The G cars come in a few variations, and without having one of each here, I cannot confirm tank depths myself. It is also REQUIRED that the G car is using the 370z style fuel sending unit (even though its a slightly shorter variant), and NOT the 350z style sending unit. The 350z fuel sending unit has internal plumbing that cannot be intercepted for use with the RRP.

Chuck33079 · 03-08-2014, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunk

I regret to have to make an unfortunate announcement about the RRP.

We have discovered the hard way, that the RRP will NOT currently fit in the G37 fuel tank. The G37 fuel tank is about 1.5" inches shallower, at least, the specific G37 we discovered on. If I am made aware before hand, modification CAN be made before shipping if a G37 owner wishes to have the RRP. However, I would have to ask that the customer take about 30 minutes of their time to confirm a tank depth on their exact car for me. The G cars come in a few variations, and without having one of each here, I cannot confirm tank depths myself. It is also REQUIRED that the G car is using the 370z style fuel sending unit (even though its a slightly shorter variant), and NOT the 350z style sending unit. The 350z fuel sending unit has internal plumbing that cannot be intercepted for use with the RRP.

Are the measurements something that could be accomplished during a normal fuel pump install? I'm assisting on a G37 turbo install and if all you need are a few measurements I can't imagine it being an issue to get them.

phunk · 03-08-2014, 07:09 PM

Yup, with the fuel pump out to be upgraded for the kit install, the dimension could be taken. However, I think that I am going to ask all G37 customers to get me this dimension for their car if they want the RRP, unless I can find reference to all the G37 fuel tanks being the same. But I do not believe that to be the case. It shouldnt be much trouble because the dimension can easily be measured by lifting just the level sensor out on the driver side. I suspect about a 15 minute job really. Plus, I am not sure if there will even be another G37 to desire it.

Chuck33079 · 03-08-2014, 07:11 PM

Ok. If you want me to check for you it's no problem. It'll be a month or so. Just let me know exactly what to measure if you want me to check while I'm in there.

phunk · 03-08-2014, 07:17 PM

Thanks

wstar · 03-08-2014, 08:50 PM

It might be interesting to look through Infiniti's parts catalogs for various options/years. Won't give you the depth, but might tell you there are N types of tanks and which options/years have matching tanks.

03-04-2014, 04:29 AM	#408 (permalink)
andy_meng1024 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Taipei Posts: 233 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 3382	Is this still available to purchase? I sent a PM and got no response for almost a month... __________________ Current: 2015 C200 / 2018 Cayenne / 2012 370z / 2012 C250 Coupe Gone: 2013 Cayenne / 2004 Cayenne S / 2003 SL55 AMG / 2008 C300 / 2006 350z / 2006 C280 4Matic

03-04-2014, 10:49 PM	#409 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	I will PM you back right now. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

03-06-2014, 05:04 PM	#410 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	Has anyone running this product experienced a hard start issue? I have not had any reported to me. I have a recent installation where the owner is having issues of occasional hard starting.. taking several cranks to start and then running fine after starting. I currently suspect this as a pressure side leak between the RRP and stock filter/regulator housing. But before chasing it, I wanted to double check that nobody else is experiencing any issues that were not reported to me. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

03-06-2014, 05:29 PM	#411 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,218 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Mine has been great. Unless you count the time the hose came off inside the tank. phunk likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-06-2014, 11:51 PM	#412 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	No issues phunk likes this. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

03-06-2014, 11:57 PM	#413 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	I'm slightly afraid to tackle this myself... I should hopefully be getting mine in a few weeks. I've been a broke d!ck and Phunk's had incredible patience. I might have to reach out to the local Z crew for help on it. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

03-08-2014, 05:34 PM	#414 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	What are some of the automotive projects you have tackled yourself? Knowing this would help us determine if you should be able to handle this one trouble free __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

03-08-2014, 05:37 PM	#415 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	I regret to have to make an unfortunate announcement about the RRP. We have discovered the hard way, that the RRP will NOT currently fit in the G37 fuel tank. The G37 fuel tank is about 1.5" inches shallower, at least, the specific G37 we discovered on. If I am made aware before hand, modification CAN be made before shipping if a G37 owner wishes to have the RRP. However, I would have to ask that the customer take about 30 minutes of their time to confirm a tank depth on their exact car for me. The G cars come in a few variations, and without having one of each here, I cannot confirm tank depths myself. It is also REQUIRED that the G car is using the 370z style fuel sending unit (even though its a slightly shorter variant), and NOT the 350z style sending unit. The 350z fuel sending unit has internal plumbing that cannot be intercepted for use with the RRP. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

03-08-2014, 07:09 PM	#417 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	Yup, with the fuel pump out to be upgraded for the kit install, the dimension could be taken. However, I think that I am going to ask all G37 customers to get me this dimension for their car if they want the RRP, unless I can find reference to all the G37 fuel tanks being the same. But I do not believe that to be the case. It shouldnt be much trouble because the dimension can easily be measured by lifting just the level sensor out on the driver side. I suspect about a 15 minute job really. Plus, I am not sure if there will even be another G37 to desire it. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

03-08-2014, 07:11 PM	#418 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Ok. If you want me to check for you it's no problem. It'll be a month or so. Just let me know exactly what to measure if you want me to check while I'm in there. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-08-2014, 07:17 PM	#419 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	Thanks __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

03-08-2014, 08:50 PM	#420 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	It might be interesting to look through Infiniti's parts catalogs for various options/years. Won't give you the depth, but might tell you there are N types of tanks and which options/years have matching tanks. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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