Anyone getting the APS ST Kit? - Page 2 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

May 8, 2005 | 09:16 PM

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narkotic

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Theres no way the single turbo will be carb certified here in california, the cats are deleted and if you want a cat you will have to retrofit one in there which APS will release. Unfortuantly that isn't good enough for CARB. The cats need to remain untouched and the light up time needs to be the same as it was stock. The TT has a chance... the ST never.

May 8, 2005 | 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kegels

I'm really interested in the APS Single Turbo Kit for my 03 5AT sedan but would hate to be the guinea pig. I know some G35er's are getting this kit, but they probably have a 6MT Coupe/Sedan(?). Will APS make/tune this kit for the 5AT Sedan?

Correct all of the testing conducted at APS has been on a 6MT Coupe as this is the model G35 that we have on Oz for development, I have no idea regarding the G35 sedan - this will be checked in the US at some time by one of our APS dealers.

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Originally Posted by kegels

The group buy over at the 350Z board is very tempting but there are just too many unknowns when it comes to the 5AT Sedan application that scares me away from pulling the trigger.
Any brave soul w/ a 5AT Sedan out there?

I certainly would not recommend you rush into an APS ST for the G35 auto sedan until one of our dealers has had a good look at this model to see what potential problems exist.

Thanks

Peter

May 8, 2005 | 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kegels

OK, so I added my name to the list for the APS ST group buy. Looks like there's a local APS dealer/installer in the SF Bay Area - Scott Performance that Peter recommended. I will definitely give him a call and get his input/feedback before placing the deposit. This is very exciting indeed!!!

Have a good chat with Ted from Scott Performance, he may be able to shine more light on the turbo install of an auto G35 sedan.

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Originally Posted by kegels

A couple of observations/questions on the ST Kit;
- my Stillen TD exhaust will not work w/ this kit. Modification is required.
- is the 2nd catalytic converter removed?
- when will it be carb certified? has APS given timeline for the ST kit?
- will my exisiting crank fan have to be converted to an electric fan to make way for the intercooler plumbing?

1) Yes you will need to have a Y pipe fabricated if connecting to a TD exhaust.

2) Both cats are removed in the ST install though an optional cat converter will be available in the near future.

3) The APS single turbo will not be tested to the CARB standard - I don't believe it's posible to pass the CARB emission test with any ST system as the stock cats are not retained in the original factory position which is a prerequisite for CARB EO testing.

4) Sorry,I don't know the answer to this question.

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Peter

May 9, 2005 | 01:55 AM

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3) The APS single turbo will not be tested to the CARB standard - I don't believe it's posible to pass the CARB emission test with any ST system as the stock cats are not retained in the original factory position which is a prerequisite for CARB EO testing.

Say it isn't so!!!!aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!..i'm melting...Anyhow, thanks for your frank replies Peter. I'll give Ted at Scott Performance a call and ask for his advise.

May 9, 2005 | 10:16 PM

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I'm been following the single T for quite some time and there has always been the understanding that CARB certification was out of the question from the beginning... sorry to bust your bubble...

but don't worry, the TT kit is a nice solution!