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Sam Mcgoo

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  1. +1 To be honest most of the stuff listed in the posts above are best practice for a reliable 400+ HP but they are not essential. It can be done in stages as long as your not greedy on power. It can safely be done on stock injectors. stock clutch and fly, stock fuel pump, stock plenum, etc...etc... All you need is the 'full Vortech kit' with the aux fuel pump, FPR and Split second timing piggy back ECU. It's an out of the box kit that will work. but it should ideally be tuned to your car. This will give you approx 350-380 Hp. It's not the ideal set up but works fine for a road car if you look after it and is the cheapest option. Mine was running like that for a few years without any major problems until I decided to spend a bit more making it as safe as possible and getting the rest of the potential ponies out of the SC. I would recommend a minimum of an AFR gauge with any FI set up as there are a few issues that can lead to it running lean, which is the most likely cause of engine failure, so well worth keeping an eye on. If budget allows then a tuner kit with the advised items listed in many SC threads on here and in posts above is preferable. My current set up is: Vortech V2 Centrifugal Supercharger, Polished Vortech Front mount Intercooler Maxflow racing bypass valve Kinetix SSV Inlet Manifold Walbro 255 Fuel Pump AEM 'Basic' Return Fuel System Deatschwerks Injectors 600cc Invidia G200 true dual exhaust Japspeed Decats Custom K&N Cold Air Intake Mocal 92Deg Thermostatic Oil Cooler Kit JWT Oil pan spacer Stillen Pneumatic engine damper Custom Oil Catch Can. You do not need a new clutch and or flywheel until the OEM one is knackered. I am still on the OEM clutch and flywheel @ 33k miles about 30k of which has been boosted and it holds up fine still. I will however replace it with a lightened one when the time comes. I hope this helps. It CAN be done cheap with the basics and will probably be fine. But as always, it is BEST to spend a bit more and make the most of it's potential power as reliably as you can.
  2. Hmm, difficult one. For me the s2000 has just never done anything for me. I appreciate the cleverness of the engine and all that, but never thought it was a pretty car and just don't think its in the same league as the other two on your list. (just my opinion of course) Now the other two is a difficult choice.......I also came from a Supra to the Zed. Mine was a BPU TT 6 speed Manual and I loved it! I had it for about 5 years and loved every minute of it. The only reason I got rid really was I fancied something a bit more modern, and my one had done a fair few miles and a few track days so needed a bit of money spending on the suspension to make it tight again and a front end respray due to the stone chips gained on airfield days. However, it still pulled like a train, handled much better than you would expect and always felt like I was in something special. I would definitely have another one one day. Obviously I LOVE my Zed! It feels much more modern, a bit more grown up etc etc....well you all know about zeds However, I looked at and test drove 350z's a couple of times during my Supra ownership as I knew I wanted one and have always loved all the Z cars. If I'm honest I always found the 350 a bit underwhelming (power wise) in standard form and they couldn't tempt me away from the Supra.....until I found out they could be similar power when FI'd. So went for a Supercharged 350z for best of both worlds. Totally depends on your priorities. If you want something legendary, fast and exciting, and you can afford a decent one, Get a Supra TT6. If you want something a bit more modern, good heritage and an engaging drive, Get a 350z. If you want the best of both......Get an FI 350z My Soop - PS - you may get a better response from people with experience of the cars you list with a more appropriate thread title such as '350z vs Supra vs S2000' You can change the title by editing your first post.
  3. Absolutely shocking! As Neil has shown, the correct ones were pictured, but the damage hidden in the darkness. However, the disciption of mint is a complete lie. More like very used.
  4. Californication Dexter Game of Thrones Spartacus The Wire Sopranos Entourage Under the dome Revolution Falling skies The following I'm Now on the Walking dead which is better than I though. ( I hate Zombie/ vampire pish)
  5. Yeah, I thought the Spork was more impressive!
  6. How long are the track sessions? What track lay out is it?
  7. Nice one. But if you don't want to use fire......have a look here.....it's seriously impressive ....and a bit easier to control by the look of it. http://my350z.com/forum/body-interior-exterior-and-lighting-diy/572777-diy-burnt-blue-titanium-exhaust-tips-anodizing-titanium.html
  8. I quite like it, especially without the hole at the top. As said it would be good for brake cooling and/or oil coolers etc. I've always liked that Strosek press pic, got awsome wheels on it too. GLWTS Chris.
  9. Well done, look forward to seeing it. Which mag?
  10. Nice bumper Chris. I'd be tempted if I had the spare cash to have it as a spare. FYI , looks like a Shine Auto Project spec-s with the additional cf lip. it's a copy of the Strosek.
  11. Ah that's sh*t. I hate it when they take an order and have no stock to fulfill it! IMO when back in stock they should have to honour the original purchase price.
  12. Well......it is, but they are usually pants and don't really do a great job of 'foaming'. A dedicated snowfoam lance will be much better.
  13. Well, they'll will both do the job fine. The Nilfisk one comes with the patio cleaning kit so has everything you'll need for £70. The Aldi one you need to buy the patio cleaner separate for £25 (which they also have in store) The Aldi one is slightly more powerful in pressure and flow and has a longer hose, a storage reel for the hose and a longer warranty. The Nilfisk is well regarded (a lot say better than Karcher) and is easy to get accessories for (snow foam lance etc...) Although I'm sure you could get one to fit the Aldi one easy enough. Your decision mate. I went for the Aldi one for the reasons I said above, but I doubt you'll be disappointed with either.
  14. Glad to help. Took me ages to decided which one to go for but sent the wife out to get the Aldi one in the end. The Nilfisk one is very highly regarded, but for me the extra year warranty on the Workzone was a good thing, the slight higher power/flow and most importantly the hose reel for the 10m hose on the aldi one......I bloody hate tripping up pressure washer hoses when you put it away. there's never an easy way to store them.
  15. I won a Ton on a work sweep-stake at work, got 1st and 2nd place
  16. A search would have brought up a dozen threads on this subject........ The dipstick is a very bad design, but I really don't understand how so many people have trouble reading it. - As on any car, park on a level surface. - Do it when the engine is cold so the oil has settled and is at its thickest. - Pull the dipstick out in one move, without turning it. - Once out, quickly read the level. - Its a lot easier if once its out you flip it over and read the level on the back of the stick. If your struggling to see the level its probably not right, i.e too high or too low.
  17. Originally quoted by Husky, stolen by me (see my sig) and subsequently used by Whacky on FAR TOO MANY occasions :p Fixed that for ya.
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