just wondering if anyone has installed a Jim Wolf Technologies Twin Turbo yet....I know in Cali the CARB thing is holding it up....but it has been released in NY...only met one guy with a 350Z who had one installed...but didnt seem too knowledgable about it.

anyone have any solid info on it...??

thanks in advance

 

I have one.
What do you need?

 

What do you want to know?

Your budget and Power goals?

M

 

^^^If you want a JWT you need to go to VRT. They are the JWT masters.

 

That is true on the West but he's from NYC so Performance Motorsports is the place to be. Check their Website and give them a call.

http://www.theexperience.com/

 

i believe roneski has the jwt TT and i believe he had it either installed/tuned or both at VRT...

 

thanks for the quick replies...I am in NYC so yeah Performance Motorsports as far as I know would be my only option for installation.

What I'm looking for is:
1. even though fairly rare ...reliability of the JWT TT?

2. and any problems experienced by actual owners that were not due to a mistake of the installers?

3. If the car is running completely right - no idle problems, no wierd smells, buring oil, or using a lot of oil, anything at all that is not quite right since the install.

4. Anything else that may need to be done with the install to help ensure no issues...like valve body upgrade...tc etc?


Power and TQ goals are not really my focus...I'm more interested in wether or not it will potentially mess up my motor or mess up anything...or cause any issues....and if any owners have experienced issues.

For example: We've all heard of the ProCharger...and heard of it messing up the engine...due to the FMU not being up to par or whatever...
or in general people saying how due to the compression ratio of the engine that any FI will cause issues....just basically all the peanut gallery statements and opinions...from people that dont own these things...just going by what they have "heard"

I'm looking for info from Owners of the JWT and how the entire install, behavior of the car...driving experience, reliability...etc they have experienced

thanks in advance

 

anytime you go FI your going to mess up the engine, the only difference is how soon you "mess" it up. A better tune will increase the life of the motor but regardless your still taking chunks out of the life of your motor when you go FI.

 

let me clarify ....
what you said I realize - 150K n/a vs. 100K t/c - out of the engine (or so...)

what I mean by mess it up is ....cylinder blown, burning oil, etc etc
I mean it like that

 

The most common source of engine "mess up" is rod related. And mess up is not really an accurate description of the problem....more like "blow up."

That is why you build the bottom end.

 

True, ..........Yet most connecting rod failure is due to detination, stock or otherwise.
True, the aftermarket rods are much stronger, thus they can handle more abuse.

 

Yo V....

You're exploring/venturing into the "boost" now?? lol

I've been lurking on this and my350z forums as of late... I have this big gaping hole in my TopSecret bumper that screams FI!!!

I was over at Performance Motorsport 2 months back for a Q&A, and saw some JWT TT in person and on the Dyno... all I can say is WOW!!

Vinny Ten and the crew is one of the few shops in the East Coast certified to do the JWT installs... Coming from a race crew with a 1500hp drag 350z, I think they know what they're doing. The are doing a lot of R&D and had several blocks on display they are playing around with (sleeved, no sleeve, etc...)

Chatting with Vinny... the Rods are definitely the #1 weak link once you get near 400rwhp. Going above 400 would be highly recommended to rebuild the engine, lower compression ratio (9:1 or lower). High compression engines are great for N/A, but for FI... it's better to lower the compression ratio to be safe.

This is probably the one thing holding me back from going FI. I wanna jump on either the APS or JWT now...!!! But if I'm gonna do it, I wanna do it right!!

My debate is whether to throw the money at a turbo/rebuilt block... or sell the G, invest the $$, drive the 2nd car (*yawn*), but buy something REALLY fast. (I know... 2 drastic extremes).

I might head out Friday night... so we can chat/chill.

Good luck with your turbo search...

 

Very true.

I didn't look where he was from.

 

IF i Have 10K right now I would jump on this just Flywheel/Clutch+ install alone can get run you over 1k and free guages

This package will include:


JWT TT Kit w/ BB530 ball bearing turbos
One Step Colder Plugs
Oil Change
Installation of the Kit
JWT Clutch and Flywheel
Installation of the Clutch/Flywheel
Boost Gauge w/ Installation
Baseline Dyno with A/F

All of this for $10,600.

Deposits will need to be made one week before scheduled install.
Guaranteed Install time is 5 days.


http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211311

 

I would be all over that, except I am in Colorado. Not really close to either VRT or Performance Motorsports...

Oh well.

Dave