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

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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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the kit with uprev does that mean that it comes with the uprev tuning software?
Yes. So for $5710 you get a complete kit capable of 550-600whp compare to $7000. I also encourage you do your own install. If you can remove your catalitics, you can install the kit. No need to relocate anything, drain your refrigerant..ect.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 350Z T
Yes. So for $5710 you get a complete kit capable of 550-600whp compare to $7000. I also encourage you do your own install. If you can remove your catalitics, you can install the kit. No need to relocate anything, drain your refrigerant..ect.
ok. that's not a bad deal. I am having to see if there is anywhere nearby I can use to tune the car anyways.

I diy everything. the only thing I don't do myself on a car is alignment and initial charge on an a/c. I take a car to an exhaust shop for exhaust work, but it's because I hate doing it and I have someone who doesn't charge me hardly anything for it. I'm already seeing what I'd do in my head with this kit. do the basic setup, but then add a digital boost controller and use a custom single 3inch exhaust with a 4th gen camaro style magnaflow muffler in the back. On the exhaust I would run the let off for the wastegate into the exhaust after the turbo.

I can definitely see how this system would work for me. I'm sold on it over the powerlabs and greddy.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:13 AM
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You seem pretty mechanically inclined, why not do it right and get a TT kit from the get go? GTM Stage 1 kit, includes ECU reflash, injectors, etc.

Here's a link: http://www.gtmotorsports.com/product...cat=258&page=1

Everything you need for $6,800
 
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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Here is a link to a G35 with this kit: http://www.gtmotorsports.com/car.php...cle=yes&page=1

500rwhp capacity if you decide to build the block down the road....

-George
 
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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:31 AM
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I'm more of a single turbo guy. I like the traits of a single turbo for driving.
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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well I'm going to do this, but I'm waiting. I am having some relationship issues and I'm now currently looking for a new place to live. I will probably be moving downtown so I dunno. I'm just looking for a place right now. I can't do this until I'm secure where I am again. I am probably buying a jeep to carry my bike around as well. just haven't done it yet.

but thanks for the information everyone. I am going to do a single turbo when I finally do it.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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I have heard power lab kits have lots of issues, I have never even seen one in person though. But I have delt with intense before and their poor customer service is legendary. If I were you I would look into a Boosted Performance kit it is cheaper than a PL kit, it comes with injectors and it can be DIY installed in a weekend i have heard PL kits are not at all recommended fir do it yourselfers. PM 350Z T he builds the Boosted Performance kit and is very helpful.
I've got a powerlab kit on my car. Issues wise.. if you know what your doing under the hood, its not too much of a hassle. As for wanting to get a turbo in your car over the weekend, assuming the typical small set backs 2-3 days isn't enough time. As for intenses customer service, I wish I had heard of its legendary lack of muster, but I fully back that opinion. I was missing the 3" 90 degree elbow off the turbo and after calling probably 15 times listening to the phone ring incessantly for a better part of my day I finally got through to them and they still never sent me the damn part. Likewise I had called them numerously before that small set back to answer some basic questions about the install since the instructions for the powerlab install are lacking as well. (just wanted some clarification so I didnt go about it wrong and have to fix a mess up. Yea... I never got any help with any of it and finally just said screw it and talked to Jeffie from my350z who was a much bigger help and a very nice guy.

Overall though, just throwing my .02 out there, I've had mine boosted on a stock block for nearly a year now and roughly 8k miles and the only issue I have a slightly rough idle. Overall its a well built kit, (minus the crossover exhaust pipe that has a tendancy to tear right around the wastegate, though I haven't had this problem,only heard about it, and the cars been driven quite spiritedly)

As for the boosted performance kit, I've heard great things, but never seen it installed. So I don't really have an experienced opinion to give you there. Though the powerlab kit gets my approval. The only thing I'd for sure do is ditch the UTEC the comes with it if you get that package and go get your car a good ecu and more importantly a good tune.
 
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