Forced Induction Discussion of turbos , superchargers , and nitrous upgrades on the G35

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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Any Mechanics In Socal

That have put on turbo(S) before and maybe be looking for another job?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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LOL research my friend, look through the past pages and even on the shop builds on my350z.com GTM has build/installed the most fi applications in SoCal, there are many other shops also.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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I think he's looking for a private mechanic to avoid high costs, which can be very risky.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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i can do turbo installs
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Do you just want a mechanic just to install the turbos(Like a turbo kit) or an mechanic to also do fabrication work (Custom turbo system).
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by G37Rider92649
LOL research my friend, look through the past pages and even on the shop builds on my350z.com GTM has build/installed the most fi applications in SoCal, there are many other shops also.
I'm surprised you are still raving about gtm....

OP take it to someone that is an expert in these VQ motors. Most shops can't really handle these installed and they have to call in specialist to do the install and tuning done properly.

OP where are you located in socal?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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SFR in Santee Ca. One of the best period.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 03:36 AM
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I was talking to scott at Rentless and he seems he knows what hes talking about.But im in socal in orange county and yes private people who know what the hell their doing but has good prices you know.
 
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^ interesting thread to read:

http://my350z.com/forum/forced-induc...utosports.html
 
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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i can do turbo installs
And I can tune cars LOL ahha jk jk I know u can
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:37 AM
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I'm surprised you are still raving about gtm....

OP take it to someone that is an expert in these VQ motors. Most shops can't really handle these installed and they have to call in specialist to do the install and tuning done properly.

OP where are you located in socal?
Kind of like your shop of choice?

Surprisingly real shops do everything in house, I know you aren't used to that though

ZoomZoom, if you have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM or give us a call at the shop.

Thank you,

-George
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Take it to GTM if you want the install and tuning to be done properly. Also, you can expect HONEST and fair treatment, which is far more than I can say for another place that tries to work on our cars.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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take it to either GTM or SFR, your car would be in good hands there
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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GTM has been around for a long time, they have one of the best reputations in the industry.

You can always find some place cheaper. But unless you have the money for a rebuild, I would take it to a shop that will be honest with you rather than fitting your budget.

If a customer comes to us and wants us to do something they shouldn't be doing, I'll be very forward with them. We can discuss their budget and put together a timeline if they need. We won't half-*** a job though. It's easier to spend $1000 more upfront than to spend $6k rebuilding something that wasn't quite right. As a customer you also have to ask yourself how it is that someone can be "cheaper" than another quote you got. Where are they cutting corners, what aren't they telling you. Educate yourself first, thats the most important thing you can do as a consumer. The more you know, the less mistakes you'll make. Cause frankly if your motor does blow up, it doesn't matter where you take it, no shop is going to be buying you a motor.

Asking a bunch of people on a forum may get you some basic info, atleast a few shops to get price quotes from. You'll still have to talk to those shops though, find one that has a good reputation, is willing to discuss your build in detail beforehand, and will give you advice on the things that may or may not happen with solutions to those issues.

Also make sure the company you take it to isn't operated on someone elses business license, and they aren't working out of their fathers shop.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by UpRev
GTM has been around for a long time, they have one of the best reputations in the industry.

You can always find some place cheaper. But unless you have the money for a rebuild, I would take it to a shop that will be honest with you rather than fitting your budget.

If a customer comes to us and wants us to do something they shouldn't be doing, I'll be very forward with them. We can discuss their budget and put together a timeline if they need. We won't half-*** a job though. It's easier to spend $1000 more upfront than to spend $6k rebuilding something that wasn't quite right. As a customer you also have to ask yourself how it is that someone can be "cheaper" than another quote you got. Where are they cutting corners, what aren't they telling you. Educate yourself first, thats the most important thing you can do as a consumer. The more you know, the less mistakes you'll make. Cause frankly if your motor does blow up, it doesn't matter where you take it, no shop is going to be buying you a motor.

Asking a bunch of people on a forum may get you some basic info, atleast a few shops to get price quotes from. You'll still have to talk to those shops though, find one that has a good reputation, is willing to discuss your build in detail beforehand, and will give you advice on the things that may or may not happen with solutions to those issues.

Also make sure the company you take it to isn't operated on someone elses business license, and they aren't working out of their fathers shop.
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best advice the OP is gonna get

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