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    bought a bad car! what to do?

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    hurm.. sounds like a sour deal =(

     

    but if the bill of sale indicates "gift" and you signed it unfortunatly there is not much you can do about the price.

     

    HOWEVER... switching VIN tags is FRAUD and you can sue the guy.

     

    Im sorry to hear about your troubles..

     

    but welcome to Hybridz!! another PROUD owner of a Z car!!

    fuel pressure boost

    in Turbo / Supercharger

    Posted

    I know you hate searching...

     

    but 10psi without an intercooler

     

    12-13psi with an intercooler.

     

    sure you can run 15psi if everything runs smoothly.. have an AFR guage or detonation detector?! I would recommend using one unless you like rebuilding your engine.. since you have a metal head gasket your pistons skirts or rings will blow first.

     

    By the way what is your FMU (RRFPR) ratio?! 1:1? 1:2? it will make a difference on fuel pressure.

    Downpipe options?

    in Turbo / Supercharger

    Posted

    yes and yes.

     

    a turbo running open .. will dump the air directly into the firewall.. keep in mind.. brake lines?! brake master cylinder and booster?!

     

     

    at least a pipe to direct the hot exhuast gases which could be still igniting if the timing is retarted OUT of the engine bay is a smart choice.

     

     

    If you need a stock downpipe I have 2. let me know.

     

    I have a 280zxt and a 300zxt that both fit a T3 turbo.

    soo I got pulled over today..

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Reasoning...

     

    "you were accelerating at a very high rate to the speed limit which was dangerous for the conditions."

     

    It was 11:10am on a saturday morning.. on a 70 degree day down a 3 lane road with a 55mph speed limit.

     

     

    Supposedly I can be pulled over for accelerating too quickly.

     

    Um.. I didnt know there was a law or limit to the linear acceleration to the speed limit on a licensed and legal vehicle.

     

    He gave me a warning because I would loose my license for it.

     

    Thank you Officer

    remote turbo setup

    in Turbo / Supercharger

    Posted

    first off go to http://www.ststurbo.com

     

    BENEFITS!

    # Ease of installation. STS turbo systems can be installed in about 8 hours with standard tools and average mechanical ability.

    # Performance Sound. The turbo acts as a muffler and sounds like an aftermarket performance muffler. Turbo spool and rushing air from the blow-off valve make a unique sound that will turn heads!

    # No need for major modifications to your vehicle. STS systems are designed to "bolt-on" to factory mounts.

    # Increased gas mileage. Unlike a belt driven supercharger, the turbo utilizes "wasted" energy leaving your tailpipe. Most of our customers get 1-3 mpg increase in gas mileage.

    # Lower underhood temperatures. No need to worry about melting wires, hoses, or other components.

    # Converts back to stock in about an hour.

    # More room under the hood. Future repair work or modifications will not require the expense of removing the turbo system to allow access to engine components.

    # Cooler oil to the turbo. Cool oil is better for both the turbo and engine.

    # Approximately 500F lower turbo temperatures. Eliminates the need for a turbo-timer, which allows the engine to run after the car is shut off in order to cool down the turbo and prevent oil and bearing damage.

    # Denser exhaust gasses drive the turbo turbine wheel more efficiently.

    # Built-in intercooling. Intake piping provides ~50% intercooler efficiency. There is no need for the expense, pressure drop, and installation problems associated with a front mounted intercooler.

    # Turbo is exposed to ambient air rather than underhood air. Allows for better cooling of turbo components.

    # No need for expensive headers, mufflers, or exhaust systems.

    # Turbo is closer to the tail pipe outlet. Provides a better pressure differential across the turbine wheel which promotes better flow across turbine.

    # Better weight transfer. Increases traction because the bulk of system is mounted in rear of vehicle rather than up front.

    # Less noise in the passenger compartment.

     

    With the turbo so far back, don't you get a lot of turbo lag?

    No, our turbochargers are sized to operate at this remote location. Just like any turbocharger, once the turbo is up to temperature and in the rpm range for which it was designed to operate. The boost comes on hard and fast. All of our systems will produce full boost below 3000 rpm.

     

    If you were to take a conventional turbo and place it at the rear, you would have lots of lag and consequently, our turbo wouldn't work properly if mounted up front.

     

     

    These are pictures from 280z nick from Zcar.com

     

    turbo.jpg

    frontmount.jpg

    oillines.jpg

     

     

    one main addition to a standard turbo setup.

     

    you will need an external oil pump.

    non z: twin turbos ETA May 1st

    in Non Tech Board

    Posted

    Nissan T3's !! whoo whoo!

     

    Hey Moby.. I still owe you a butt load of wiring for your help with the MS install like 2 years ago lol.

     

    Now that I have my license when can I fly down there and help ya out with the build?! I can land out at Calhan airport if ya wanna pick me up =)

    Cheap ebay turbos....what's the catch?

    in Turbo / Supercharger

    Posted

    Matt,

     

    why didnt you just weld up the internal wastegate and build an external setup?

     

     

    280zwitha383 keep in mind feedback is placed typically immediatly after the package is recieved or FIRST bolted on..

     

    yeh itll be fine for a little bit, but try actually running it hard then the housings will seperate or the bearings will be shot.

     

    every part ive ever left feedback for was after I opened it and it was "as described"

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