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My 5th Gen (Work in Progress)
Whats going on? Im loosing my AC momentarily as the ac line will be removed while doing the 3" downpipe. I may have to re route it or bend it a little. Not expecting it to be more than $50 if I have to reroute it. Im tipping over 4g's That's everything being brand new(turbo setup$2800, injectors$500ish, fuel pump$100, clutch kit$500ish, tripod$50ish). To tell you the truth, I want my car to be a well rounded car that will be boosting for a long time. I will focus on other areas of the car next(interior, wheels, suspension, etc.) All I will do next to the kit to add power will be to upgrade the intercooler and the charge pipes. I'm sure I can squeeze lots of power out of it once that's done.
Good progress, looks like you'll be up and running way before me!
Thanks. I sure will get as many pics and vids.
I could've went that route. I really want a quality build. To me there's no better feeling than the mail man knocking on the door, receiving boxes full of new parts with manufacturers instruction, information, warranty, stickers. That's just me.
Good example of what it costs to do a new setup, I spent around half of what you did but half of my parts are used and some were freebies as part of package deals. I'll probably end up spending another 1k in upgrades (intercooler being one and a 3" exhaust) and since some of the freebies were what you would expect out of a freebie, crap
Good progress, looks like you'll be up and running way before me!
Good progress, looks like you'll be up and running way before me!
I could've went that route. I really want a quality build. To me there's no better feeling than the mail man knocking on the door, receiving boxes full of new parts with manufacturers instruction, information, warranty, stickers. That's just me.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Dec 30, 2011 at 12:35 PM.
Whats going on? Im loosing my AC momentarily as the ac line will be removed while doing the 3" downpipe. I may have to re route it or bend it a little. Not expecting it to be more than $50 if I have to reroute it. Im tipping over 4g's That's everything being brand new(turbo setup$2800, injectors$500ish, fuel pump$100, clutch kit$500ish, tripod$50ish). To tell you the truth, I want my car to be a well rounded car that will be boosting for a long time. I will focus on other areas of the car next(interior, wheels, suspension, etc.) All I will do next to the kit to add power will be to upgrade the intercooler and the charge pipes. I'm sure I can squeeze lots of power out of it once that's done.
Ill probably will need some vids/pics when she's done. Whats up with the c/o's?
Yeah, i have a few plans for the ride. The car will be around for a while, stay tuned. My goal right now is to get the car running with good tune. I'll worry about getting more power down the road. For now, i want it boosting safely.
Ill probably will need some vids/pics when she's done. Whats up with the c/o's?
Ill probably will need some vids/pics when she's done. Whats up with the c/o's?
Ordering them tommorow.
Did you buy them already? How much did they/are they going to run you? I'm wanting to upgrade to c/o's. We'll see what happens. I also want either another car so I can garage mine or a bike.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Jan 5, 2012 at 08:48 PM.
Car should be delivered in the next few hours. Just received the slim fans. Has anyone installed slim fans and had them running without a manual switch(turned on and off by driver)and turning on at low and high speeds?
Found this thread, but it didnt really tell if it was successful with a relay or not. Anyone?
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...iator-fan.html
Found this thread, but it didnt really tell if it was successful with a relay or not. Anyone?
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...iator-fan.html
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Jan 11, 2012 at 05:41 PM.
Update:
Just received my car back from Tim at Turbo Elements. Tim did a bad *** job! The car is now boosting. Just need to finish the last few details. Couldn't go to sleep without working on it a bit, so i tapped the water lines as you can see in the pictures below.
The 3" intake pipe Tim fabricated.
The 3" downpipe Tim fabricated.
And a view of how the wastegate sits, dumping to the ground.
Just received my car back from Tim at Turbo Elements. Tim did a bad *** job! The car is now boosting. Just need to finish the last few details. Couldn't go to sleep without working on it a bit, so i tapped the water lines as you can see in the pictures below.
The 3" intake pipe Tim fabricated.
The 3" downpipe Tim fabricated.
And a view of how the wastegate sits, dumping to the ground.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Jan 11, 2012 at 10:55 PM.
Small update:
Wired up the wastegate and the blow off valve. Need to replace the rear gasket for the reverse y-pipe, replace/fix the RPM sensor on the transmission, install the slim fans, install the walbro fuel pump and install the fuel pressure riser. I have my hands full for this weekend. Lets see if I can get the car running this weekend. Here are some pictures of the wastegate and blow off valve connected.
Wired up the wastegate and the blow off valve. Need to replace the rear gasket for the reverse y-pipe, replace/fix the RPM sensor on the transmission, install the slim fans, install the walbro fuel pump and install the fuel pressure riser. I have my hands full for this weekend. Lets see if I can get the car running this weekend. Here are some pictures of the wastegate and blow off valve connected.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Jan 12, 2012 at 09:10 PM.
Update:
Just took the car for the first test drive. Im so impressed. It rides like stock, literally, although I didnt really get on it. Blow off is addicting... Lol. Tomorrow I'll fix the PNP switch, install the slim fans, install the walbro fuel pump, hood and put the hood/bumper back on.
Just took the car for the first test drive. Im so impressed. It rides like stock, literally, although I didnt really get on it. Blow off is addicting... Lol. Tomorrow I'll fix the PNP switch, install the slim fans, install the walbro fuel pump, hood and put the hood/bumper back on.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Jan 15, 2012 at 07:17 PM.
Just got the car running; had a transmission leak from the PNP switch. Ordered a Garrett Boost Gauge through Turbo Elements. Should be here on Friday. Other than that I need to install the injectors, fuel pressure riser, fuel pump. Still need to purchase an AEM wideband, the piggyback and a tune.
The Gauge
The Gauge
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Jan 18, 2012 at 02:44 PM.
Sexy whip man and great work keep us posted and hope u can answer the following for me
How did u get the red paint around ur ser wheels
Where did u buybthat turbo kit from
How much boost r u pushing
How did u get the red paint around ur ser wheels
Where did u buybthat turbo kit from
How much boost r u pushing
The red stripe on the wheel is not paint, its a pin stripe. Can be found at any local auto parts store.
Turbo kit is from a company called Turbo Specialties.
I'm not pushing any. I don't allow the car to build boost, as it hasn't been tuned yet. I've heard the blow off valve go off a few times only. Once I tune it, I'll let everyone know. It'll probably be in single digits
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Jan 24, 2012 at 07:04 AM.
A few pics...
Very sleeperish; you can barely see the intercooler.
Just waiting on taxes to come in and it'll be tune time. Im looking to buy the following:
- AEM AFR
- AEM Boost Controller
- PnP AEM FIC or PnP Greddy E-manage Ultimate
- 3" inlet Exhaust
Very sleeperish; you can barely see the intercooler.
Just waiting on taxes to come in and it'll be tune time. Im looking to buy the following:
- AEM AFR
- AEM Boost Controller
- PnP AEM FIC or PnP Greddy E-manage Ultimate
- 3" inlet Exhaust
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Jan 26, 2012 at 09:25 AM.
Installed the Walbro 255 and fuel pressure regulator. Just need to install the injectors, purchase the piggyback and wideband and it'll be ready for a tune. Just waiting on some funds to come in... Installed the boost gauge but for some reason it's not reading. Im sure the vaccum hose is pinched somewhere, but Im too tired. Calling it the night.
So, for the past few days I've been enjoying the ride. Rode to the Cupcake Meet 12 in Austin. It was a great turnout. I purchased the AEM Boost Controller(it was a deal I couldn't resist). Just waiting on some more funds so I can purchase the piggy back, wideband and tune. I'll probably hit up the SER's this weekend and put some more work in, perhaps get them on already...
Painted the valve cover and replaced a few of the couplers for black ones. So here's a few engine bay shots...
Peep the steel-braided water lines...
Peep the steel-braided water lines...
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; Feb 20, 2012 at 07:38 PM.