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My 5th Gen (Work in Progress)
11-20-2011, 08:45 AM
#121
Day 2 of Build: Cont. Clutch
Woke up early and cleaned out the tranny, then followed it with a coat of paint.
I'll keep y'all posted as we finish the process of the replacing the clutch. Car shoulf be running by the end of the day.
Woke up early and cleaned out the tranny, then followed it with a coat of paint.
I'll keep y'all posted as we finish the process of the replacing the clutch. Car shoulf be running by the end of the day.
11-20-2011, 07:48 PM
#123
So the clutch is in. That's the end of day 2 of the build. We had a few things give us a hard time but we worked through them. Need to break in the clutch. Day 3 of build will probably be next Saturday. I'll probably do the injectors and fuel pump, before we get to the main show... Big thanks to my boy Gabe aka Lyzek for busting his behind with me and miss our Cowgirls game together, and my girl for helping the day go by smoother(food and drinks) and not flipping out for all the handprints I left everywhere... Haha.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 11-20-2011 at 07:50 PM.
11-22-2011, 09:55 AM
#124
So, I've encountered the infamous leaking passenger axle. Its leaking from the seal, theres no play in the shaft when its secure in the tranny, which is very good. I will be replacing my axle seal hopefully today and see how that goes...
11-22-2011, 11:59 PM
#126
12-05-2011, 08:51 AM
#128
Day 3 of Build:
Been very busy in the man cave working on the ride. Here's some pictures.
No hood, no bumper.
Making well needed space. Removed radiator and fan assembly, cross member, and a few others.
Y-pipe is off. (Will probably be up for sale shortly)
Removed exhaust manifold.
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Turbo Manifold is on.
Closer look at the money maker.
Then it was time to address the oil dilemma. We taped the oil pan. Had to grind down the compressor a little for a better fit. Did the return line. Now giving oil pan time for the silicone gasket to dry up, then we'll see if theres any leaks.
Meanwhile, we mounted the intercooler. And got all the Charge pipe together. A front view.
Charge pipe mocked, blow off valve.
Still need to tap the water line since the turbo is to be oil and water cooled. Then the car would be off to the shop to get minor fabs done (downpipe, external wastegate, intake pipe). Other than that, the only thing left would be the fuel system. I have to change out the injectors and fuel pump, and get the car to get a tune.
Been very busy in the man cave working on the ride. Here's some pictures.
No hood, no bumper.
Making well needed space. Removed radiator and fan assembly, cross member, and a few others.
Y-pipe is off. (Will probably be up for sale shortly)
Removed exhaust manifold.
*
Turbo Manifold is on.
Closer look at the money maker.
Then it was time to address the oil dilemma. We taped the oil pan. Had to grind down the compressor a little for a better fit. Did the return line. Now giving oil pan time for the silicone gasket to dry up, then we'll see if theres any leaks.
Meanwhile, we mounted the intercooler. And got all the Charge pipe together. A front view.
Charge pipe mocked, blow off valve.
Still need to tap the water line since the turbo is to be oil and water cooled. Then the car would be off to the shop to get minor fabs done (downpipe, external wastegate, intake pipe). Other than that, the only thing left would be the fuel system. I have to change out the injectors and fuel pump, and get the car to get a tune.
12-05-2011, 01:08 PM
#129
12-05-2011, 08:32 PM
#131
Haha. The ride should be heading to Turbo Elements tomorrow for some fabs. As soon as I get it back, I'll get back to work on it. Shouldnt be too much left before it goes in to JMS for a tune. As soon as I get it tuned, I'll take you for a spin.
12-06-2011, 10:10 AM
#133
I will be using AEM FIC. That's what the tuning shop felt it was better for my application. They dispite E-Manage, which was my first choice, but they build quality vehicles and have done this a few times to say the least. So, I'm following their expert advise.
12-06-2011, 10:55 AM
#136
Thanks man. Its a work in progress, it'll only gonna get better from here. I have other areas i want to focus after the car is tuned and all. I want to put some work on the interior and wheels department.
Im not too concerned on what numbers it puts down, at first. Just want the car running good all the time. There's a few things I want to upgrade in the future... I want this Maxima to be around for a while.
Im not too concerned on what numbers it puts down, at first. Just want the car running good all the time. There's a few things I want to upgrade in the future... I want this Maxima to be around for a while.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 12-06-2011 at 11:12 AM.
12-06-2011, 02:06 PM
#137
First startup vid. There's a big exhaust leak, making the turbo pulsate.
http://youtu.be/6sPIiKsuPzo
http://youtu.be/6sPIiKsuPzo
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 12-06-2011 at 05:42 PM.
12-10-2011, 10:16 PM
#139
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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First startup vid. There's a big exhaust leak, making the turbo pulsate.
http://youtu.be/6sPIiKsuPzo
http://youtu.be/6sPIiKsuPzo
12-10-2011, 10:21 PM
#140
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 89
Good **** OP but get a filter on that turbo bro!
12-11-2011, 05:29 PM
#141
IMO a single turbo V6 (or V8) should be fed from a reverse y-pipe or a forward y-pipe. Thats how mine is, I wouldn't use a manifold making one bank feed the turbo more then the other, but to each his own either way it isn't wrong. The manifold may be spooling the turbo quicker then my setup thats an interesting point but it just seems there would be turbulence considering one bank is coming in quicker and more then the other. Interested in seeing the final graph to see the power curve!
Good **** OP but get a filter on that turbo bro!
Good **** OP but get a filter on that turbo bro!
12-11-2011, 05:44 PM
#142
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I'm confused by your post, hopefully my post isn't coming off in some type of harsh or bad way, if it is, it's not what I meant at all I was just comparing the different setups and my thoughts about it.
12-12-2011, 07:10 AM
#143
I disagree with those experts, when it comes to stuff like this bro educate yourself to the fullest don't ever trust a so called expert, every car is different. The FIC is good and works pretty good on the maxima so you should be fine but if I recall you can't adjust timing.
Why are you running it without an air filter bro?
Why are you running it without an air filter bro?
http://www.aemelectronics.com/engine...oller-f-ic-12/
And the reason why it does have a filter is because the upgrade GT35 upgrade doesnt come with an intake pipe, so one will be fabricated for me. The car is down and not running. If you place close attention, the fans weren't on yet. The downpipe nor wastegate are not installed either. The purpose of turning on the car at that time was to make sure oil was getting to the turbo and there was no leaks from the return line nor from where we taped the oil pan.
IMO a single turbo V6 (or V8) should be fed from a reverse y-pipe or a forward y-pipe. Thats how mine is, I wouldn't use a manifold making one bank feed the turbo more then the other, but to each his own either way it isn't wrong. The manifold may be spooling the turbo quicker then my setup thats an interesting point but it just seems there would be turbulence considering one bank is coming in quicker and more then the other. Interested in seeing the final graph to see the power curve!
Good **** OP but get a filter on that turbo bro!
Good **** OP but get a filter on that turbo bro!
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 12-12-2011 at 07:23 AM.
12-12-2011, 08:10 AM
#144
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Posts: 89
Not arguing bro but you basically stated they don't care for the EU when its been proven to be the best tuning tool for our vehicles. Like I said every car is different, you can be an experts on many levels but the Maxima is not your "average" build car. Reagrdless the FIC will work well and some have used it in the past so you have nothing to worry about either way. Good luck!
12-12-2011, 09:26 PM
#145
Not arguing bro but you basically stated they don't care for the EU when its been proven to be the best tuning tool for our vehicles. Like I said every car is different, you can be an experts on many levels but the Maxima is not your "average" build car. Reagrdless the FIC will work well and some have used it in the past so you have nothing to worry about either way. Good luck!
Let me add the that the owner of JMS, Joaquin Alpizar, is a technician at the local Nissan/Infiniti dealership, and is the only UpRev dealer in the area. So, they are very familiar with Nissan powerplants. Here's a clip of the so called experts that will be tuning my ride. A piece of info, these passes where done on drag radials. No slicks used Sunday. Driven to and from track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8KAB...e_gdata_player
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 12-12-2011 at 09:36 PM.
12-13-2011, 06:29 AM
#146
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That's exactly what I said. They dispite it, where my words, if I remember correctly. There's nothing to argue about. You gave your opinion, which you are intitled to and I respect. You're not gonna change my mind, so that's that.
Let me add the that the owner of JMS, Joaquin Alpizar, is a technician at the local Nissan/Infiniti dealership, and is the only UpRev dealer in the area. So, they are very familiar with Nissan powerplants. Here's a clip of the so called experts that will be tuning my ride. A piece of info, these passes where done on drag radials. No slicks used Sunday. Driven to and from track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8KAB...e_gdata_player
Let me add the that the owner of JMS, Joaquin Alpizar, is a technician at the local Nissan/Infiniti dealership, and is the only UpRev dealer in the area. So, they are very familiar with Nissan powerplants. Here's a clip of the so called experts that will be tuning my ride. A piece of info, these passes where done on drag radials. No slicks used Sunday. Driven to and from track.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8KAB...e_gdata_player
12-13-2011, 09:36 AM
#147
So the ride should be heading to Turbo Elements for the last fabrications. After that is a few more tweaks and then to the tuning shop. Hopefully by the end of January it'll be tuned and swooshing around town.
12-13-2011, 11:05 AM
#148
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I've respected your opinion and comments, although at times I've felt there some what ignorant. But you should be stoned to death for the above comment. The only reason I posted the vid is to show the caliber of the "so called experts" at JMS. But let's keep my thread clean and on topic.
So the ride should be heading to Turbo Elements for the last fabrications. After that is a few more tweaks and then to the tuning shop. Hopefully by the end of January it'll be tuned and swooshing around town.
So the ride should be heading to Turbo Elements for the last fabrications. After that is a few more tweaks and then to the tuning shop. Hopefully by the end of January it'll be tuned and swooshing around town.
Not bashing those guys bro I'm sure they are experts even with Nissans, but the Maxima, especially 01 and older, are a very different vehicle, even the 02-03 have Uprev they can use and we don't. Comparing even a 350z to a Maxima is apples to oranges when it comes to tuning and FI. I am sure they will tune it right with the FIC, I wasn't disagreeing with that. My original statement was disagreeing with the EU since its the #1 choice for many of us who are FI.
Anyway sorry for cluttering up the thread I was trying to support you not debate you and I may have came off wrong, now finish that BUILD!
12-13-2011, 12:05 PM
#149
Sorry it was not my intention to sound like a jackass, if I did I apologize bro. What I was trying to get at is with our cars, that don't have much readily available especially when it comes to FI and tuning, vs. a car like the EVO that has a ton of stuff readily available compared to us; its a totally different story.
Not bashing those guys bro I'm sure they are experts even with Nissans, but the Maxima, especially 01 and older, are a very different vehicle, even the 02-03 have Uprev they can use and we don't. Comparing even a 350z to a Maxima is apples to oranges when it comes to tuning and FI. I am sure they will tune it right with the FIC, I wasn't disagreeing with that. My original statement was disagreeing with the EU since its the #1 choice for many of us who are FI.
Anyway sorry for cluttering up the thread I was trying to support you not debate you and I may have came off wrong, now finish that BUILD!
Not bashing those guys bro I'm sure they are experts even with Nissans, but the Maxima, especially 01 and older, are a very different vehicle, even the 02-03 have Uprev they can use and we don't. Comparing even a 350z to a Maxima is apples to oranges when it comes to tuning and FI. I am sure they will tune it right with the FIC, I wasn't disagreeing with that. My original statement was disagreeing with the EU since its the #1 choice for many of us who are FI.
Anyway sorry for cluttering up the thread I was trying to support you not debate you and I may have came off wrong, now finish that BUILD!
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 12-13-2011 at 12:08 PM.
12-14-2011, 01:01 PM
#150
12-15-2011, 09:10 AM
#152
Y-Pipe is for sale. I would hate to get rid of it by itself. I would like to sell the whole exhaust system. Im asking for $200. Comes with Fed Spec Exhaust Manifold (giving them free, dont need them, dont want them), y-pipe, test pipe, mandrel bent 2.5" catback exhaust with Magnaflow Dual Tip Muffler. Its a steal. PM me. You can come check it out... as long as you bring me a cold Corona. Lol
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 12-15-2011 at 09:13 AM.
12-15-2011, 10:45 AM
#153
Thanks bro. I liked the stripe as well, although the wheels will not have it in the future. Im wanting to go a different route with the SER's
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 12-15-2011 at 01:28 PM.
12-16-2011, 08:00 AM
#154
Y-Pipe is for sale. I would hate to get rid of it by itself. I would like to sell the whole exhaust system. Im asking for $200. Comes with Fed Spec Exhaust Manifold (giving them free, dont need them, dont want them), y-pipe, test pipe, mandrel bent 2.5" catback exhaust with Magnaflow Dual Tip Muffler. Its a steal. PM me. You can come check it out... as long as you bring me a cold Corona. Lol
12-26-2011, 01:16 PM
#156
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12-26-2011, 01:18 PM
#157
Small update:
Ride was picked up and trailered to Turbo Elements. An intake pipe from the turbo to the air filter will be fabbed to make the intake sit right behind the battery. A 3" downpipe awaits to be fabbed, as well as an external wastegate.
As soon as I get the car back I will be installing the last few things to get the car running. I need to tap the water and run a water line to the turbo. Install slim fans, change the injectors and fuel pump. Then off to get a tune.
Ride was picked up and trailered to Turbo Elements. An intake pipe from the turbo to the air filter will be fabbed to make the intake sit right behind the battery. A 3" downpipe awaits to be fabbed, as well as an external wastegate.
As soon as I get the car back I will be installing the last few things to get the car running. I need to tap the water and run a water line to the turbo. Install slim fans, change the injectors and fuel pump. Then off to get a tune.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 12-26-2011 at 01:21 PM.
12-29-2011, 12:07 PM
#158
Half my Christmas present from my girl came in.
OBX Short Shifter
Also received the intake manifold gaskets, so I can replace my injectors once the car is back from the shop.
OBX Short Shifter
Also received the intake manifold gaskets, so I can replace my injectors once the car is back from the shop.
12-30-2011, 06:53 AM
#159
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Nice to see this making some serious progress. Just a quick question, are you losing your A/C with the 3" downpipe? If not I would love to see how you had the downpipe routed. I always wished I had taken the extra steps to see what this kit could do on my car with the improvements I had planned. But you are doing that. If you don't mind me asking, how much have you spent on this entire project? You can PM me if you don't want to share it here publicly.
12-30-2011, 08:51 AM
#160
Nice to see this making some serious progress. Just a quick question, are you losing your A/C with the 3" downpipe? If not I would love to see how you had the downpipe routed. I always wished I had taken the extra steps to see what this kit could do on my car with the improvements I had planned. But you are doing that. If you don't mind me asking, how much have you spent on this entire project? You can PM me if you don't want to share it here publicly.