I was wondering if there are any local (Edmonton) guys that would be interested in a single turbo kit. I built one last winter for my 350z and it has been running for 7000km's trouble free.

Basically I would like to see if it would fit a G35. This wouldn't happen for a couple of months, but I am just trying to get a couple of things organized.

Here are a couple of pics of my setup:

Engine bay looks very much stock:



Turbo is under the car, and does sit high up there:



Driver side:



Fabed up piping:

 

Looks cool.. How did it work out with power gains? I'd be interested but I'm in Ontario.

 

I made 320whp with only 5psi. I am waaaay out of the comressor efficiency range so that is also a contributing factor. Last nigh I went out to do some tuning with 8psi but the boost conroller (electronic, controled by Haltech) wasn't working properly.

I will have to trouble shoot that right away. Other than that the car feels really stron and I get full boost by 3200rpm.

 

Looks good, does set up work along the same lines as the STS turbo kit?

 

Yes and no. It has the advantage of lower IAT and lower engine bay temperatures do to it's location. Nothing really changes from stock under the hood. At the same time it provides the same performance as the turbos that are mounted close to the engine, because there is not much exhaust piping between the headers and the turbo.

The STS systems are lagy compared to this, and to get some decent performance, you need to do a couple of WOT runs to get the turbo turbine warmed up. Not to mention that most STS guys end up having to wrap the entire exaust to keep heat in.

I hope that answers your qustion.

 

How much would something like this cost (approximately) for the G?

 

For local guys it would be about $5000 installed. This includes injectors and fuel pump. Basically everything that would come with any other kit out there, except EMS. There are so many EMS options out there so I didn't really want to throw anything in there. Used UTEC's can be bought for $500 now, and I think that would be the best option for anybody that would be interested in this.

Keep in mind that an install of any ST kit will cost you about $1500, unless you do it youself. Again, this is with all brand name qulity parts, stainless exhaust, stainless V-band, stainless T-bolt clamps, stainless flex pipes, 4ply silicone couplers.. ect...

This setup is good for 450whp, and with a larger intercooler the turbo is capable of 550+whp