Sam Mcgoo Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Adrian, For your consideration have a read here: http://www.350z-uk.c..._cooler__st__20 I ended up with this oil cooler set up http://www.driftwork...vt-s14-s15.html Its pretty cheap for the entire set up Hoses, fittings, Cooler and thermostatic sandwich plate and if can keep a drift car cool, its good enough for us! Also it has a 92Deg C thermostatic sandwich plate which I couldn't find anywhere else. I think this is pretty important for a daily driver as it can take a while for your oil to get up to temp and a few others have told me in the winter they struggle to get above 60-70deg with a standard Thermostatic valve. I would also, possibly have a re-think about the gauges. I appreciate you may not like the look of them but I am VERY glad I have mine, in particular the AFR and Oil Temp. I would say they are a necessity for longevity. I have had a couple of issues over the last couple of years regarding fueling One of which was a faulty injector and the other a tuning issue during the open/closed loop transition. The AFR gauge showed I was running dangerously lean from time to time and it allowed me to adjust my driving accordingly until the issues were identified and resolved. It was a god send while fault finding to. Without it I'm sure damage would have occurred. Knowing your oil temp is up to temperature before you start to push it is very handy and probably just as important as it not running hot. Again, without my gauge I would have had no way of knowing that my oil Temp on track had reached 138DegC!!!! until it was too late. Thats how I knew I had to fit a cooler and how I monitor how effective the set up is. If you don't want them on display, hide them in the cubby hole. I have one in there but you can easily fit 2 and maybe 3 in there if you wanted. Just something for you to bare in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 You forgot the BIG smile And the green paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 :lol: Why would you want to humiliate me in front of everybody!? :lol: Here is my Spec including all supporting mods Engine 3.5l VQ35DE V6 block bored to 96mm Tomei pro cams Brian crower valve springs and valve caps 3 angle valve seats Ported cylinder heads Skimmed heads (0.5mm) OEM full gasket set Polished and balanced crank Eagle h-beam rods Arp rod bolts Arp Head studs Cosworth 96mm 11.0:1 forged pistons ACL race main bearings ACL race big end bearings ACL race thrust washers New oil pump APS Plenum APS Sump Bosch 725cc Injectors Vortech V2 Supercharger 3.12 pulley Additional Engine / Engine Bay Haltech Platinum Pro ECU FMIC Stillen Ceramic Coated Headers AEM water/meth injector with filter Wizards of NOS 75 shot system AMS Light Weight Pulleys (Except main pulley due to damping after lightened and balanced) Stage 1 Fuel Return System AAM Fuel rails Walbro 255 fuel pump Mishimoto fans and aluminium shroud Koyo radiator Nismo thermostat Nismo oil Cap Oil Cooler Power steering fluid cooler Spill's grounding kit Stainless Steel Coolant and Power steering pots Stainless Steel Bolt set APS Strut brace (modified to clear supercharger) Rare JDM harness cover (modified to clear brace) Samco Hoses Decat Invidia G200 True Dual Exhaust up rated engine mounts Z-Speed under tray Transmission OEM 6 speed gearbox Carbonetic twin plate clutch Kaaz limited slip differential (2 way converted to 1.5 way) Quick Shifter gearstick Torque Solution rear gearbox mount Braided Clutch line Suspension, Brakes Braided Brake lines all round Front - D2 8pot callipers with 356mm disks Rear - Ksport 6 pot callipers and 330mm disks Tein Flex suspension with EDFC NISMO Front and Rear ARB's SuperPro / Whiteline adjustable bushes throughout Adjustable rear camber arms GTSPEC 4 Point Mid Chassis Reinforcement Brace GTSPEC Rear Lateral Arm Brace GTSPEC Rear Lower Tie Brace GTSPEC Front Lower Tie Brace (to be modified to fit) GTSPEC Fender Braces Wheels Rota Drift 18x9 and 18x10 running Toyo 888's 245 and 275 respectively (for track) Volk RE30 19 x11 and 18x8.5 Running Yokohama 295 and 245 respectively (for road ) Interior Custom built centre console After market Head Unit with BT and SAT NAV AEM Wide Band gauges (two) AEM Fuel pressure gauge Saga Oil Temp gauge Saga Oil Pressure gauge Saga Boost gauge Bride Brix II Seats and Rails EDF Control unit Nismo throttle pedal (still to be fitted) Track Cam NOS Control unit Water/Meth control unit 2 x 5lbs NOS bottles with heaters (stealth install behind passenger seat) Nismo Titanium gear knob Custom warning light array Green LED Lighting Exterior Shine Amuse Front Bumper with CF intake CF A Pillars CF Mirror Covers CF B pillars Nismo Version 2 rear wing Upgraded facelift rear lights (LED type) tinted Rolled arches Rear arch extensions Nismo Side skirts (replica) LX Front wings Espirit rear bumper Limo tinted rear glass Angry wife £0.00 in the bank account 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Just giving you something to aim at mate I'll take you down the road in her Saturday if it's dry enough see how quick you want to get your SC fitted then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Just giving you something to aim at mate I'll take you down the road in her Saturday if it's dry enough see how quick you want to get your SC fitted then Ha ha good luck with the passenger ride matey. You of course won't fancy a drink afterwards but take a spare pair of pants I couldn't stop laughing historically with the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yes it will be interesting for you. I went in it before it was running full power & that was certainly fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm just waiting to see a pic of the Beast and the Turquoise together - colourful, or what. Oh, and take spare trousers Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm just waiting to see a pic of the Beast and the Turquoise together - colourful, or what. Oh, and take spare trousers Adrian Trying to keep up with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'll take you down the road in her Saturday if it's dry enough see how quick you want to get your SC fitted then Uuuh, oooh, that's so nice of you, can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm just waiting to see a pic of the Beast and the Turquoise together - colourful, or what. Oh, and take spare trousers Adrian Trying to keep up with me How about going matte red Darren? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Noooo everyone will see me aswell as hear me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I am a fan of the house of colour candy red though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 With me and Keyser around, you'd be extremely stealth in the current colour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I am a fan of the house of colour candy red though Looks nice: Edited January 7, 2013 by octet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) This is a good read. Brings back memories! 2.5 years boosted and still going strong. Let me know if you need any help or advice. May even be able to help you source parts if you need! PM me. Edited January 7, 2013 by wizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 With me and Keyser around, you'd be extremely stealth in the current colour! I`d hope to be the last one pulled by the fuzz too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 With me and Keyser around, you'd be extremely stealth in the current colour! I`d hope to be the last one pulled by the fuzz too With the noise on yours? Anyway I'm so overt it's convert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Is he the guy that bought Bennett's K1 exhaust? :lol: With me and Keyser around, you'd be extremely stealth in the current colour! I`d hope to be the last one pulled by the fuzz too With the noise on yours? Anyway I'm so overt it's convert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Anyway I'm so overt it's convert What like wearing florescent orange in the forest so the bears can`t see you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Is he the guy that bought Bennett's K1 exhaust? :lol: With me and Keyser around, you'd be extremely stealth in the current colour! I`d hope to be the last one pulled by the fuzz too With the noise on yours? Anyway I'm so overt it's convert haha Believe it or not part of my exhaust has a quiet milltek stamp on it. Not sure if theres anything in terms of baffles left inside of it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Remember what happened to my Berks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Keyser, what are the advantages of using the Haltech Platinum Pro ECU over the UpRev and OEM ECU? Did you get the tuning done at AME? Is AEM water/meth injector a must, would you say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Which belt setup are you running guys? This one? or the stock setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) Just some general advice from me when undertaking an FI build to anyone. It's very easy to start going through catalogues of stuff and spend as much as your credit card allows buying stuff... but unless the car is to be a show car of some sort, I tend to think a lot of it can be a waste. Personally I'd always tend to keep things as simple as possible, and find the potential / limit of where I can go with what I have, and then when there's a reason to upgrade something, do so! - This is not about doing things on the cheap, because I know from experience with cars, doing things cheap never ends well... but it's about knowing what you're upgrading and why it will make a difference over OEM / or over the part you're replacing with.... and most importantly, how will you measure that change? Just some food for thought! Edited January 8, 2013 by wizard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrumbMC Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Nice read this. Would love to take the FI plunge some day. Keyser have you uploaded any videos anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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