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?
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?

 

Gonna do it by mid summer (I hope) APS for sure........Was told that the turbo was fine with the auto.

 

I'm having the APS TT installed on my 04 6mt coupe as I type (the crank is officially balanced!). From what I've seen the 5ATs are holding up really well, especially on stock boost.

 

The G35 supplemental kit is not out yet. What did you do?

 

His shop is custom fitting what ever is needed.

 

That suplemental kit consists of new brackets for the intercooler, and a new pipe from the intercooler to the TB pipe. A rediculous $125 if you ask me..

 

Yes, everything will be custom fitted, including the front bumper to work with a single intercooler

 

When will everything be finished KP? My install should start next week.

 

It was supposed to be done by ZdayZ on the 19th of May, but most likely that won't happen. I have all the parts, the engine building is just taking longer then I had anticipated (my builder is super busy right now). Now that the crank is balanced everything else should go fast. He was worried about the crank taking a while, since the Pauter rods are so much bigger then the stock rods.

Hopefully by June 1st I'll have a dyno sheet!

 

is an engine build up reccomended for the single turbo aps kit, or do you think it'll hold up well? is it true no tuning is needed for the kit in order to receive ~380 horsepower to the wheels?

 

So far to date their have been no blown stock motors with the APS TT so if you go APS ST, I don't see you having any problems on a stock motor. The APS single turbo should be good for 360-380whp if you add exhaust and test pipes on the out of the box tune.

 

I'm going to be shooting for 420whp/380wtq on 93 octane (at stock boost) when I do my ST install this fall/winter... I have quite a few other mods though, and will also be installing the Kinetix F/I intake in place of my V4 (as well as a valve-body upgrade at the same time)... then I will officially be DONE with this money pit!!!

 

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!!!

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?

 

Since you live in CA you may want to go with the APS TT instead of the ST. I think I read that the ST will not get a carb certified and the TT most likely will.

 

Ted at Scott Performance is who I bought my APS TT from. He seems like a great, knowledgeable guy!