I need yalls help! I am trying to go FI but I am on a budget of 12K - 15K(MAX). I am looking for 400WHP - 500 WHP SAFE Daily driver. This is a quote I got from a local shop here in Houston, TX. I just want to know if this is a good deal or if i can get a better deal... ALSO if anyone knows of any good shops here in Houston... LMK!!

QUOTE:
Greddy Turbo Kit w/FMIC (upgraded 20G Turbos) - $7,800
Exedy twin carbon clutch (carbon on carbon) - $2,400
Stage 2 Short Block (Good for 650RWHP) - $3,400
HKS Head Gasket for VQ35DE .020 over - $300
Fuel pump 255lph - $100
LABOR (R & R of motor, TT install, and Rebuild of motor and clutch install,EMS, Fuel Injectors - $2,160
ARP Head Studs for VQ35DE - $190
Engine gasket kit - $350
Turbo XS Utec - $950
Precision Turbo Injectors 650cc - $560
Turbo XS External Map Sensor - $99
TAX - $1,300
TOTAL = $19,600

I really want to go FI by mid April and I need everyone's help! Im not gonna lie, I am a noob at FI but im sure everyone was at one point. I've done a lot of research about TT for G35 so i know the basics but I really want everything done right the first time without getting ripped off. I could really use everyone's help here... especially the people who have Turbo kits in their G35's and have gone thru with the whole process.... THANKS IN ADVANCE!

 

i want FI too i didnt know it was that much i though 6 geez would do it i guess i thought wrong.

 

You dont need to upgrade to 20G to reach your goal.. 18G is good for 500+whp. At 400-500whp you dont need a twin carbon clutch either, it is nice to have but not necessarily.

 

Hummm motor build/20G tt, i wouldn't go with utec.

 

Yea I might have to get a cheaper clutch that would fit my budget lol

 

Why not? I dont think I can afford a full standalone =(

 

As I'm sure the other members will chip in their .02 cents...I would recommend you research each of those individual parts and pricing to see where you can get the best deal. They quoted you on the R & R already, theres no reason to buy all the parts from them as I'm sure you can get them cheaper from different vendors on this site alone. Also do your research on the shop. Have you seen any other vehicles they've done? Have they lasted? Any avoidable problems arise? And whatever you do...don't let anyone know what your "budget" is. They will always make sure to take you for all of it.

For Example:

Clutch : http://www.optionimports.com/excaseclkiti.html - 2227.50 - figure 2300 with shipping... YAY! you save $100..more money for gas...

ARP Head Bolts : https://www.horsepowerparts.com/inde...&product_id=25 - $149.... YAY! save enough for plenty of new underwear for when you wet yourself with all the new boost..

Turbo XS Utec - http://jbkperformance.com/turbo_xs/t...c/i-61660.aspx - $798 - YAY! put the extra $100 towards the new tires you'll need

Just a couple of examples bud, don't like to see any member get bent over and dry pumped.. seems like you've done plenty of research already just don't take the first offer thrown at ya....

Chino out...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

First off...what shop are you talking about

If you can get all this done for 19K....go for it...Under 8K for a Greddy 20G?? Why not? But that Utec...I would not waste my time with it. You can always find a used EMS for sale on here or my350Z.

 

Those prices are on the high side, I would also recoment doing you research on the shop heavily before doing anything.

 

Also, what about a fuel return system?

 

some of those prices sound high, you can get some of that stuff for cheaper. there are always deals in the marketplace

do some more research on prices

what shop are you looking into?

 

Prices defiantely sound high. You should be able to shave offbetween 5k and 8k on this build.

 

If you just want 400-500whp then Utec should be enough. The problem with Utec is the resolution in high boost application, at 10-12psi you can get to you goals and Utec should have enough resolution for that. If you want close to 600whp then Utec isnt going to cut it (Not that you cant make it work) because you'll be around 18-20psi to get there. Having said that, your build should be able to handle 500+whp so you might as well get a better EMS, just my .02

 

Parts seem a bit pricey but the labor seems like a really good deal... like someone else said that clutch might be overkill and harder to drive than you need.

What about gauges, fuel return, plugs, and most importantly the tune?

 

I cant believe how cheap your labor is.