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Old 01-31-2007, 06:06 PM
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FI really worth the investment?

$15,070 for a JWT TT kit installed on stock internals for 420-440whp.
$10,000 for just the JWT TT Kit installed for 380wp

I'd love to have the car but I'm having a hard time justifying 15,000 here haha. Especially if it is going to give me problems, like the PA emission tests, I had a performance car before and they would not pass emissions if any codes existed, even if the CEL was off! -Cuz i tried to pull the bulb out ;D hehe

What are you guys doing? Paying cash straight up, or getting a loan, etc. I can't find a reliable place around me that will do the install, only a place 3+ hours away and thats making it that much more difficult for the decision.

I'm near Philadelphia PA, King of Prussia, PA, but specifically Pottstown, PA. There is a place called performance specialties but they deal with mustangs mostly, I'd hate to take my import there =[ What do you guys think I should do? I was willing to pay 13,000 but they couldnt get it any where closer to my budget and they are over 3 hours away, sooooooo yea...

I actually have a lift, do you guys think i could put it on and have a place tune it for me? I've helped build an engine before and I could have plenty of people help me do it that have done them before, but I'm not sure if its worth it or not to risk it with the help of my uncle and cousin and do it myself. I know everything I need. What would you guys do? I can get all of the parts in for $10,300 I think ;D Maybe like 12,300 worse case scenerio.
 

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Old 01-31-2007, 06:11 PM
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Do it and don't look back!
 
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:13 PM
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why does it cost 15k?

is that include exhaust, gauges, clutch, tires/wheels, TT kit, install, tuning and the kitchen sink?
 
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:14 PM
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worth it no, that's almost half the price of the car. same could be said for sounds or wheels. I spent 5k on wheels which is about 14% of the price of the car, is it worth it...no, does it add value...no, not to the same extent as the cost. somethings just don't make sound sense, but it's fun. I don't have boost btw, it's not worth 15k of fun to me, but maybe yes for you. think of it this way if you added up the total you're in the neighboor hood of a 50k car, you can get a lot of car for that much money.
 
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:19 PM
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Cool

JWT 535BB (Ball Bearing) Twin Turbo Kit
AAM Spec. Throttle Body Spacer
AAM Spec Oil Pan Spacer
AAM Spec Oil Pan Spacer Line Kits
8100 5w40 X-Cess L Synthetic Oil
Nissan Oil Filter - G35
Drain Washer
Environmental Disposal Fee
NGK/AAM Racing Spark Plugs (range colder)
AAM Spec Gap Plugs and Install
AAM Spec ECU Flash: Timing & Fuel Maps; Injector Scaling; Idle Stabilization & Bump; Throttle Update; Rev-Limit Increase; Speed Limiter Removed

EVC VI Electronic Boost Controller (Install Controller, Harness, & stepping motor (flush mount)
AAM Spec MaxFlow Metallic 2.5" Cats
AAM Spec 2.5" True Dual Exhaust
Walboro GSS High Pressure Fuel Pump (in tank)
Fuel Injector-Sat 440cc
Denso Clip Connector 0 PNP
AAM Spec Fuel Return System - Basic

AAM Spec Custom Dyno Tuning - Setup Split Second Controller Parameters; Hookup AAM Tuning Equipment Harness: Dyno tuning Session for Max Performance; Street Tuning Session for Optimum Drivability and Economy. Not: Should have ECU Flash, above in the quote. This dyno replaces the above dno.

Shop Supplies
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Shop Supplies
Shop Supplies

Total
15070.00 The shop supplies wern't a lot, pry $80 total
 
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:22 PM
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you can send the car to VRT here in SanDiego and get the JWT kit with a fully built motor for another grand.

$15k for a TT kit with a stock motor is rediculous, you should look into different options.
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Gdup35sedan
you can send the car to VRT here in SanDiego and get the JWT kit with a fully built motor for another grand.

$15k for a TT kit with a stock motor is rediculous, you should look into different options.
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Thats 'with discounts' about $500 in discounts
 
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:26 PM
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Yeah, that's too much. You got upsold on a few things that you don't really need.

I'm pretty sure that the JWT kit comes with it's own oil pan spacer for example. What's a throttle body spacer? (Guess I haven't been paying attention to the latest innovations).
 
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BrocksG
Thats 'with discounts' about $500 in discounts
doesnt matter, that's still a major rip off.
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:30 PM
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yah - that quote is too high - the kit costs $7, install is $3k, gauges $1.5k max.

they are pushing an ECU flash, throttle body spacer, extra oil pan spacer, boost controller, upgraded injectors and a fuel return system on you that aren't part of the kit and are NOT needed.

try pushing for $10k without the excess AAM parts...

and I don't think JWT would promote anything over 360-380 whp on their kit with a stock block, which is what you get I believe with stock boost.
 
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:30 PM
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K, well this included aam's 'recommended options' , without them I'd only get 385whp, which would be the same as a sc. i need these other options to get the 420-440whp
 
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:33 PM
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or you could go without the options and build the motor while still getting upwards of 450whp after an SS box and tune. all for the same price they quoted you.... hmmm, what would i do??
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you'd be risking your stock block too as a "benefit" of paying $5k extra.

put that into a built engine $4k, install $2k and open up the exhaust $1k and add a UTEC $1k and you could hit 500 whp.
 
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Old 01-31-2007, 06:48 PM
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I could buy their TT AWD stealth for 17k ;D lol
 


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