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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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FI Installs At Z Car Garage . . .

How many of you local folks have had personal experience(s) with Rob at Z car with regard to a FI install? . . . Specifically with special attention to a Vortech SC install? I was wondering if you might mind sharing your install and post installing/tuning experiences with me.

I have visited Rob on a few occasions and he seems to be a very knowledgeable and friendly person.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Andy i will pm you about my current experience there.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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i've seen several vortech z's from zcar... all running to infineon for wednesday amateur nights... seemed to be strong cars. gluck andy.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 04:20 AM
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Rob has done 90% of all the mods on my car and I wish he had done the other 10%...Great guy, very upfront, knows his stuff and does awesome work...I don't have a vortech yet, but when the wife finishes dental school(3 yrs to go) Rob will be the man to do the install...He's gone above and beyond to help me and my G.......
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 05:05 AM
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a while back i rememeber reading an article in sport compact car about a g who got vortech done there. the guy wanted NOS and rob talked him out of it. seems like an a ok guy to me.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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yeah the dg with ts bumper.

rob is cool but one thing they are super super super super super super slow! to do anything!!!!!! only thing i like bout zcg is they have a dyno. when i go fi imma bring it to my friends shop in milpitas exact motorosports he has been modding 300z for 15 so years and he has done 5 or 6 greddy tt g35 and 4 vortec g35.

andy thats the guy that help me build my old integra.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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What have you had done that they were super(x6) slow on? No info on that...BUT we do know your friend has done work on Zs for 15 years.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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If u decided on the Vortech that would be an easy enough job for them. That's what he usually pushes as i've talked to him for F1 too. As far as other F1...I know of a 350z guy i met at another shop that is getting his car fixed cos of bad build/tune at ZCar. I think he was TT tho.

I would check the my350z too.

Personally, I havent had the greatest experience with them. Sold me stillen camber kit that doesnt work/fit on X cos i still had -camber afterwards.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Thanks, folks for all of you responses, thus far. I am weighing my options, as I want a knowledgeable Vortech SC installer and tuner.

I have been reading good things about GTM, but they are sooooo far away.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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I just shipped mine there...only cost $350. Southwest ticket for $75 to pick it up later...or ship it back.

yah if u wanna go down and visit its a drive, but this important mod u wanna make sure its done right or get 2nd opinion.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by G-Mony
I just shipped mine there...only cost $350. Southwest ticket for $75 to pick it up later...or ship it back.

yah if u wanna go down and visit its a drive, but this important mod u wanna make sure its done right or get 2nd opinion.
Much appreciated comments . . . Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 01:58 AM
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My baby is with Sam right now, going to be there for at least 2 more weeks Shipping is 350 but free if you have a turbo system or engine build done so I am not sure if the vortech would count fo this free trip
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by G-Mony
If u decided on the Vortech that would be an easy enough job for them. That's what he usually pushes as i've talked to him for F1 too. As far as other F1...I know of a 350z guy i met at another shop that is getting his car fixed cos of bad build/tune at ZCar. I think he was TT tho.

I would check the my350z too.

Personally, I havent had the greatest experience with them. Sold me stillen camber kit that doesnt work/fit on X cos i still had -camber afterwards.
I heard of this story about a Silver 350z APS Twin Turbo with 800 rwhp. nothing but problems. Good Luck. hh
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Andy, your getting boost?

NICE!!!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Vortech Install

Andy why not take it to Vortech themselves in Oxnard Ca, they warranty all there labor and it never hurts getting the install done stragiht from the source.

Its a lil drive but well worth it.

Tu
 
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