**Gauging Interest: V1 Supercharger Starter Kit for 3.5 Ltr. Motor**
Originally Posted by TurboS13Hatch
least a dozen, and have observed no ill effects..
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Well if that line is eliminated, which most likely will be, the 3.0 and the 3.5 thermostats are exactly the same bolt pattern to the motor, but are they the same tempurature setting ??
I only ask because the way the 3.5 thermostat is contsructed from Nissan, you cant modify it cause the shaft goes all the way out to the bend and therfore unable to modify it and make it closer to the motor. Kind of a hard to explain without seeing it.
-matt
I only ask because the way the 3.5 thermostat is contsructed from Nissan, you cant modify it cause the shaft goes all the way out to the bend and therfore unable to modify it and make it closer to the motor. Kind of a hard to explain without seeing it.
-matt
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Not sure if it was you, but the last B15 I remember dynoing w/ a 3.5L, one point that was brought up in the thread was that the coolant temps were @ 210ºF.
But, that really shouldn't have anything to do with the oil cooler.. if anything, the water temp should be lower without the oil cooler in place.
Originally Posted by SR20DEN
LOL
Yes it's that too. Which is why I normally refer to it as the heat exchanger.
I don't doubt you've seen any ill effects, as it would be difficult to prove anything without monitoring the oil temp. But everyone should be aware the cold oil is just as bad as hot oil. So it isn't all about keeping the oil cool as much as keeping the temperature stable. The 170-185* VQ35 thermostats are most likely the ideal temperature for the recommended 5w-30 motor oil.
So will it hurt to be removed? Most likely not, especially since the VQ30 runs just fine without the thing. But I personally would choose to keep it. I've always liked the idea of having the oil temperature rise quicker from a cold start. If that is really how it works out in the real world.
Yes it's that too. Which is why I normally refer to it as the heat exchanger.
I don't doubt you've seen any ill effects, as it would be difficult to prove anything without monitoring the oil temp. But everyone should be aware the cold oil is just as bad as hot oil. So it isn't all about keeping the oil cool as much as keeping the temperature stable. The 170-185* VQ35 thermostats are most likely the ideal temperature for the recommended 5w-30 motor oil.
So will it hurt to be removed? Most likely not, especially since the VQ30 runs just fine without the thing. But I personally would choose to keep it. I've always liked the idea of having the oil temperature rise quicker from a cold start. If that is really how it works out in the real world.
My thinking is the same as yours.. maybe this oil "cooler", is actually an oil "warmer" to help the oil get to it's working temperature much faster..? Maybe it has a lot less to do with actually cooling the oil..
Travis
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Originally Posted by DandyMax
I just checked the 02 FSM, it opens at 180F, as does the 3.0.
Matty have you considered what some of the 3.2L acura guys have used from comptech? Comptech is now out of business or is going out of business so all I could find was this picture http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...%3Den%26sa%3DG
It basically has a long tube so the actual S/C is mounted on the driver's side eliminating some of the issues involved with clearance on the 3.5L FWD cars. It appears to be more of a roots style blower if my memory serves me correctly. Any thoughts in using a S/C from a car that came equipped with them i.e. GTP, 3.8L T-bird, Cobra anything that could be fabricated to work and cost effective?
Just a thought oh and I'm in.
It basically has a long tube so the actual S/C is mounted on the driver's side eliminating some of the issues involved with clearance on the 3.5L FWD cars. It appears to be more of a roots style blower if my memory serves me correctly. Any thoughts in using a S/C from a car that came equipped with them i.e. GTP, 3.8L T-bird, Cobra anything that could be fabricated to work and cost effective?
Just a thought oh and I'm in.
Originally Posted by maxspeedse02
Matty have you considered what some of the 3.2L acura guys have used from comptech? Comptech is now out of business or is going out of business so all I could find was this picture http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...%3Den%26sa%3DG
It basically has a long tube so the actual S/C is mounted on the driver's side eliminating some of the issues involved with clearance on the 3.5L FWD cars. It appears to be more of a roots style blower if my memory serves me correctly. Any thoughts in using a S/C from a car that came equipped with them i.e. GTP, 3.8L T-bird, Cobra anything that could be fabricated to work and cost effective?
Just a thought oh and I'm in.
It basically has a long tube so the actual S/C is mounted on the driver's side eliminating some of the issues involved with clearance on the 3.5L FWD cars. It appears to be more of a roots style blower if my memory serves me correctly. Any thoughts in using a S/C from a car that came equipped with them i.e. GTP, 3.8L T-bird, Cobra anything that could be fabricated to work and cost effective?
Just a thought oh and I'm in.
Originally Posted by DasYears
wish i knew if this was going to for sure happen (even if 2 years from now) or not. i would LOVE a T-trim for my 3.5
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...&postcount=135
Originally Posted by DasYears
wish i knew if this was going to for sure happen (even if 2 years from now) or not. i would LOVE a T-trim for my 3.5
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Originally Posted by SR20DEN
Screw the T-trim. I would go straight for the YSi.
The T-Trim is a very nice upgrade
Originally Posted by DasYears
not to mention that they are race only and i wouldnt drive with one on the street.
PS: it might fit on the bracket, but the YS and YSi may not fit within the given space (dont know how much bigger it is)
Originally Posted by Subzero
I think us 3.5 peeps should try to get someone to manufacture a front or rear mount turbo kit and give up on the whole supercharger dream.
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At one of the local car meets I was admiring a custom turbo setup on a Spec-V. So happen the shop that built the car was out there and we spoke a little bit about a custom turbo setup for my car. After speaking with him he didn't seem to have any hangups about doing it. I mentioned engine/fuel management and he said some things that I can't remember verbatum but he described what they had to do with the Spec V.
Now I know a QR25 and VQ35 are 2 totally different beasts and we talked about that.
To make a long story short I'm getting a price on a custom turbo manifold.
Now I know a QR25 and VQ35 are 2 totally different beasts and we talked about that.
To make a long story short I'm getting a price on a custom turbo manifold.
