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Mar 8, 2018, 10:43 PM
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Views: 2,264
Posted By rcdash

Implementing FI on the cheap is asking for...

Implementing FI on the cheap is asking for trouble. Let it go and enjoy the car as-is. Do not mess with your daily driver. :biggthumpup: If you really feel the need, buy someone else's FI car on...
Dec 7, 2017, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,858
Posted By rcdash

Dynosty.com

Dynosty.com
Aug 16, 2017, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By rcdash

I would send the turbo to blouch and get the new...

I would send the turbo to blouch and get the new compressor wheel. There have been so many advancements in the last few years. It will not cost any less, it will cost more but call them and see
Jul 7, 2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,381
Posted By rcdash

Cylinders 5 & 6 receives the most airflow. They...

Cylinders 5 & 6 receives the most airflow. They will be leanest / hottest. When tuning a stock motor, best to use higher octane fuel (not oxygenated so similar AFR as pump gas, e.g. leaded fuel if...
May 12, 2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,135
Posted By rcdash

You will have trouble keeping coolant and oil...

You will have trouble keeping coolant and oil temps in check. Oil cooler required for FI. Rest looks fine. Would recommend the Haltech pro plug in unit as your tuning solution.
May 4, 2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By rcdash

Those turbos are hard to reach, just too tight. ...

Those turbos are hard to reach, just too tight. Exhaust backpressure in the turbine wheel can push past the wastegate valve open. If you remove the cats, switch out to 3 inch down pipes and remove...
Jul 19, 2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,810
Posted By rcdash

Detonation at high rpm is likely not causing your...

Detonation at high rpm is likely not causing your dropping boost pressure. In fact, it's a good thing you are dropping boost to reduce cylinder pressures. Sort out the detonation first if that is...
Jul 2, 2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,836
Posted By rcdash

This is a good solution for FI as well. Well...

This is a good solution for FI as well. Well done. I suspect you had a stuck/clogged PCV valve originally. Oil consumption will improve but may not go away if the ring clearances are a little...
Jul 2, 2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,200
Posted By rcdash

Not without increasing the voltage to the pump...

Not without increasing the voltage to the pump and modifications as specified in the JWT TT kit. You can download the install PDF from their site to see what you need to do if you really want to...
Mar 18, 2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,012
Posted By rcdash

Trapped air. Or you are reingesting air because...

Trapped air. Or you are reingesting air because not enough coolant - check overflow tank and make sure it is not empty when cold.
Mar 18, 2016, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 33,177
Posted By rcdash

Check ECU connector (after disconnecting...

Check ECU connector (after disconnecting battery). Could be water in there. If you've messed with the grommet (e.g. for aftermarket audio power wire), then you may not have sealed it up very well. ...
Forum: Drivetrain
Mar 16, 2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 341,231
Posted By rcdash

You can get the reverse lights to work by reading...

You can get the reverse lights to work by reading the FSM!
Mar 16, 2016, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 13,484
Posted By rcdash

The PCV valve costs $20 to replace from the...

The PCV valve costs $20 to replace from the dealer (Nissan or Infiniti) and takes 1 minute. That said, if you are smelling fumes, you likely have an exhaust leak, particularly if you cannot see any...
Feb 22, 2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,160
Posted By rcdash

Boosted Performance is the way to go, design...

Boosted Performance is the way to go, design simplicity and accessibility to the turbo. I've done a JWT and a fully custom set up. It's great if you've got the $$$ to throw at it. If I were...
Jan 30, 2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,544
Posted By rcdash

Everybody puts the charge pipe through that hole...

Everybody puts the charge pipe through that hole there. Everybody bends the AC lines out of the way. If you are careful, it can be done without kinking. Just go slowly, takes patience and not...
Jan 29, 2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,904
Posted By rcdash

You are barely making 100 whp with the two turbos...

You are barely making 100 whp with the two turbos you've got and you want to add two more? LOL. How about you just invest $15k and build your engine and turn up the boost on those two turbos...
Aug 9, 2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,928
Posted By rcdash

You should not have pressure in the crankcase if...

You should not have pressure in the crankcase if you set things up correctly. By the way, the car is likely fine kept at just a few psi but get it tuned because while AFRs may be fine, you will want...
Forum: Tuner & Dyno
Jul 20, 2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,465
Posted By rcdash

Good gains 25 hp/ 40 tq (not 50+/50+). The...

Good gains 25 hp/ 40 tq (not 50+/50+). The values are a bit skewed coincidentally in the midrange because you have a valley and peak at the same rpm. Church's reads about 10% higher than a...
Jul 19, 2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 105,157
Posted By rcdash

^ the right way with new rods will cost $20k at...

^ the right way with new rods will cost $20k at least. If everything goes right. Some have put 5 times that into these cars due to successive failures. The car can be a daily driver *after* a...
Jul 10, 2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 801
Posted By rcdash

Might want to ask on my350z. (sorry I have no...

Might want to ask on my350z. (sorry I have no vortech experience but A/C hard lines can usually be carefully bent out of the way rather than being replaced)
Jul 10, 2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,756
Posted By rcdash

As you would any other internally waste gated...

As you would any other internally waste gated turbo. Nothing special.
Jul 5, 2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 23,818
Posted By rcdash

It is very difficult for a NA car to compete with...

It is very difficult for a NA car to compete with FI in terms of power. We can talk about traction but that is another story that has nothing to do with the motor.

This is a twin turbo GTX2867...
Forum: Drivetrain
Jul 5, 2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,763
Posted By rcdash

The stock transmission cooler is integral to the...

The stock transmission cooler is integral to the stock radiator. If one leaked into the other you will destroy your transmission.

You need to first inspect the transmission cooler, change out...
Jul 1, 2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,716
Posted By rcdash

FI G owners - wannagofast.com 1/2 mile event

Hey guys, I posted this on my350z as well but I figure some of you guys are die hard driver only fans.

I had a great time at the wannagofast.com and encourage you guys to consider coming out to...
May 21, 2015, 05:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,890
Posted By rcdash

I am out of the country this week. Will send you...

I am out of the country this week. Will send you a PM.
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