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Old 01-18-2006, 07:51 PM
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Hey guys whats up?
I have just installed my Injen CAI, my Greddy SP2 is on its way as well. (brand new for $570.00 shipped ) Next week Y -pipe.....Im on my way!!

My question is. HAs anyone with a 6th gen done the cam upgrades??
I am considering the Nismo cams or the Stillen Version. I drove my buddies 350Z with cams....WoW what a difference. What are my advantages and disadvantages to doing this....other than 1500 bucks! to all who know something about this please chime in. Also does anyone know the duration and lift of the stock cams?

Link: http://stillen.com/Sportscars_detail...d=41814&page=1

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i am getting cams done.


working on it rite now.


will be done before the Oxnard meet.


i bought the stillen version.


APEXI-SAFC II ON THE WAY. GOTTA GET IT TUNED AND DYNO
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Hey Sexima: How r ur headers workig out??
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What made you pick Stillen vs. Nismo cams?

Just curious
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Old 01-19-2006, 12:25 AM
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Price And Some People Were Telling Me That It Won't Fit.

Dunno.. If You Wanna Get Nismo RACING CAM. Then You Have To Get It For 350z. I Noe We Have Same Engine And All But Dunno.. Didn't Wanna Risk It Dis Time. Not With Cam Shaft Especially. So For Safety, I juss Went With Stillen Cams Cuz I Know It's Made For Our Car.


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My Headers Are Turning Out Great. No Problem Yet. My Timing Is Little Off From Installing All This Crap Such As Cai, Headers, And Etc. As Soon As I Get My Cams In, Imma Install Safc And Get In Tuned At Place Called Church's. And Get Dyno Show Numbers To Yall.
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[QUOTE=VQMAX05]Hey guys whats up?
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Where are you buying your y-pipe from? Are you going to install the racing pulley? That should be next. I have all of these installed in my car. I am waiting for headers to come out. I also have nitrous installed.

Good luck with the cams.

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Is Cams a bad idea??
I am going to order my Y - pipe from customent.com.
How beneficial are the Pulley's. I do have a system in my car...will the amps be affected?
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Hey guys whats up?
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Where are you buying your y-pipe from? Are you going to install the racing pulley? That should be next. I have all of these installed in my car. I am waiting for headers to come out. I also have nitrous installed.

Good luck with the cams.

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What kind of shot do you have in the MAX?? How has it afected the tranny and motor in any way?? I dont know if I want to go that far. makes me nervous.
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Old 01-19-2006, 06:46 AM
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There's a GD on cams now, 529$ shipped.
http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=208259
http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=212715

For teh $/gain amount, these would be the best, unless you have more $$ than brains.




Originally Posted by SEXIMA04
working on it rite now........will be done before the Oxnard meet
When will that be?

Another thread of interest for more possible performance.
http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=193864
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Old 01-19-2006, 07:17 AM
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APEXI-SAFC II ON THE WAY. GOTTA GET IT TUNED AND DYNO
Scheduled to be delivered today, RedLineMax is going to install it for me...
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Originally Posted by chernmax
Scheduled to be delivered today, RedLineMax is going to install it for me...

APEXI-SAFC II what is this???
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What kind of shot do you have in the MAX?? How has it afected the tranny and motor in any way?? I dont know if I want to go that far. makes me nervous.
The pulley gives a little more HP. It doe not the system. I have not used the nitrous yet. I have to wait till spring to run it at the track.

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Originally Posted by chernmax
Scheduled to be delivered today, RedLineMax is going to install it for me...
Let me know if it makes a difference.

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Is Redlinemax tuning it also?
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Is Redlinemax tuning it also?
No, I will be taking it to a shop to tune it in conjunction with a Dyno. After numerous PM's with Maxmale who also has one currently installed in his fly ride, I think this is the best approach to correctly dial it in based on my mods installed.
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Originally Posted by VQMAX05
Is Cams a bad idea??
I am going to order my Y - pipe from customent.com.
How beneficial are the Pulley's. I do have a system in my car...will the amps be affected?
Can't speak for the cams but I have the Unorthodox Pulley and a system as well. It hasn't seemed to have any negative effect on the bump in my ride

I like the pulley - ULTRA lightweight compared to the OEM...
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Holy Tripple Post! I have a lightweight crank pulley as well and it helps the engine rev quicker although its questionable as if it really helps in acceleration and quicker track times.
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Old 01-22-2006, 05:26 PM
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back to camshafts on topic
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Old 01-23-2006, 01:19 AM
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well the cam install should be done by the end of tomarrow....might be pushed back to tues. friends laggin w/ the gaskets
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FYI: us 5.5 gen guys have found that "upgrading" the cams actually doesn't do anything. Any hp you gain at the top end is lost on the bottom in torque. I wouldn't waist my dime on it.

That said, there is one guy who claims it made a difference (donkey), but nobody has seen dyno sheets to my knowledge.
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Originally Posted by AzNx2k2xSEXima
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well the cam install should be done by the end of tomarrow....might be pushed back to tues. friends laggin w/ the gaskets
What gaskets are you waiting for? All gaskets you'll encounter (throttle body, upper/lower intake manifold and the VTC solenoid gaskets) are 100% reusable. The VTC covers, which don't need to be removed, the front cover and the oil pan don't use gaskets. You should have a minimum of one full tube of Ultra Grey or Nissan RTV available to you to re-seal these items. And it helps to have a die grinder with (blue) scotchbright wheels to clean off the old RTV. Then bead blast the rest of it if you have a blasting cabinet at your disposal.

So essentially you're waiting on nothing. You're good to go now.
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What gaskets are you waiting for? All gaskets you'll encounter (throttle body, upper/lower intake manifold and the VTC solenoid gaskets) are 100% reusable. The VTC covers, which don't need to be removed, the front cover and the oil pan don't use gaskets. You should have a minimum of one full tube of Ultra Grey or Nissan RTV available to you to re-seal these items. And it helps to have a die grinder with (blue) scotchbright wheels to clean off the old RTV. Then bead blast the rest of it if you have a blasting cabinet at your disposal.

So essentially you're waiting on nothing. You're good to go now.
they're reusable???? well the cams are done from what i just heard....i hate studying for midterms....i need to take alot of breaks. he needed some more silicone and the lower intake manifold gasket. he already bought the intake manifold gasket from when we were doing the headers. he didn't bother to refund it. and y not use it if he already has it?
the coilovers will be installed later tonight.
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I bet you do not have a baseline dyno for this do you?
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well the cams are done from what i just heard
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Anyone know what the timeframe is to do a cam install? What is also the difficulty level on this? Are there any measurements or syncronizing that needs to be done to set them besides proper torque on bolts? Is there anything else besides the rod bolts that you can do while you already have this apart? Any insight would be helpful.
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Originally Posted by Deckdout2
Anyone know what the timeframe is to do a cam install? What is also the difficulty level on this? Are there any measurements or syncronizing that needs to be done to set them besides proper torque on bolts? Is there anything else besides the rod bolts that you can do while you already have this apart? Any insight would be helpful.
Why are YOU asking about cams? It's not like you'll buy any.
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Originally Posted by SR20DEN
Why are YOU asking about cams? It's not like you'll buy any.
I'd like to know how you suspect that?

You're right.....I should call off my wedding right now, and spend all my money on my car.
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