and quite a few dreamer threads, i'm finally about to begin my FI project

My goals for this are really mild (no more than 450-475rwhp) as this is a sedan that hauls my kids around on occassion. That being said, I found a pretty good deal on a used Powerlab kit w/ custom intake manifold, HKS blow off valve, turbo blanket, some heat wrap, and a Hydra EMS (which I'll be posting for sale tomorrow, once I take appropriate pictures). This is going to be the first A) time doing any sort of wrenching on my car, and B) doing any FI, so I will probably need your help during this process. I'm looking at starting the install within the next 2 weeks.

See, I failed when I went up to pick up the kit in SF (made a weekend trip out of it). On the way home, I left the intercooler behind

either way, he said he's going to ship it out to me this week.

That being said, anyone have a PDF of the install instructions they can send me? I'm going to search, but if i can get a copy from someone here, that would be appreciated.

(also posted in the Sedan section, in case those guys don't come here)

 

Did u build the motor any??

 

no, stock bottom end. the 450-475rwhp is an end goal, once the rest is accounted for. initially i'm going for no more than 375rwhp

 

Congrats and about 375rwhp is about what your going to get with the powerlab kit.

 

Awesome, looking forward to see this project come together.

 

I'm hoping so...I want that on a conservative tune. I'm not trying to break dynos, LOL.

With the turbo supplied, is 450-475rwhp attainable? I remember reading a thread on my350z where there were issues with the 35R and the PL kit.

 

Thanks Marcus. Don't worry, I'll post tons of expletives as things move along.

 

welcome to the club

 

No wrenching experience and you are taking this on yourself good luck you will need it. Also you said Sedan....auto trans?? Any upgrades to it?? If not you better look into that as well. I love boosted sedans so i can't wait to see the results.


**edit*** i just spotted what appears to be a SFR intake mani or one very similar to the SFR, I really can't wait to see it installed now!!!

 

Nope...no wrenching experience
But I'm approaching this as I do to my nursing career: just dive head first, ask questions on things I don't know, and research those answers. Only way I'll know WTF I'm doing

As for my sedan: it's a 6MT, bone stock because I knew I was going FI one day. It's about a 15hr install (per instructions) but i'm figuring it'l take me 2-3x as long...cause I'm gonna take my sweet a$$ time to make sure I got everything the way it should be. Hopefully I'll learn creative ways to use expletives...cause I know I'll tire of the same ol ways to swear, LOL

 

What supporting mods do you have and/or planning on picking up?

 

Theres quite a few SME's on this kit around the site. Plenty of help to get the job done and some more threads over on 350z. This is the same kit i am going with next yr maybe this year if things fall into place. You should easily get 375 out of the kit and you can turn up the boost later on.

 

Sick man congrats on the purchase. Your going to have major fun. I am subscribed.

 

LOL...no supporting mods yet. I put my car on the backburner the last year, while adjusting to a second baby

So far, all I've got hoarded in the garage are the PowerLab kit, front and rear camber arms, new rims, some injectors and a fuel pump. While doing the install, gotta get funds together for a clutch/flywheel, and some guages.

[QUOTE=Project;5626233]Theres quite a few SME's on this kit around the site. Plenty of help to get the job done and some more threads over on 350z. This is the same kit i am going with next yr maybe this year if things fall into place. You should easily get 375 out of the kit and you can turn up the boost later on.[/QUOTE

SME's? Don't know that acronym. But you're right there are lots of threads and help on the forums.

Thanks. Hopefully it doesnt kill me doing the install.

 

SME = Subject Matter Expert