300zx TT FMIC

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Skip the BOVs unless you only care about the sound. There is no performance gain, in fact, it's a detriment to a MAF controlled system like the VG. You're better off with the OEM recircs.

The hardpipes are cool, and they look nice, no argument there. But if you're looking to save a bit of money the silicone boost hoses are just as effective, and also reduce your boost/vac leak potential.

[300zxtwinz]

Yea I really only wanted them for the sound haha. Can't have a turbode car without the bov sound haha

[300zxtwinz]

How do you install a boost controller is it bettr to have one manual one or two Manual ones and try to sync them up? Or have 2 boost guages for 2 boost controllers?

[Fearspect]

Do you plan to go electronic boost controller? Are your intercoolers or pipes broken? Instead of rushing to put in marginal upgrades, why not save a month and get good parts? Don't throw junk in just for the sake of saying you did it. That $500 plus a bit of saving will get you an intercooler that you will NEVER have to upgrade no matter how powerful you make your car someday.

Just because a part is stock doesn't make it bad. In a lot of cases, its superior to a lot of aftermarket 'upgrades' out there.

[300zxtwinz]

That makes sense, but Idk if I plan on going electronic for a while. And I'm thinking either Godspeed ICs or Z1 ICs idk yet. Or maybe the kit I saw so idk

[300zxtwinz]

http://www.boostcontroller.com/index.ph ... gory%3D155

What do you guys think of this?

[BigTDogg (MA)]

I have the Z1 SMICs, and they're great. Better than the Godspeeds for sure.

That BC is way better than a manual, I'd look for some user reviews online, but AEM makes good stuff as a rule.

[300zxtwinz]

What is involved in installing a boost controller? Is it a big job?

[BigTDogg (MA)]

What is involved in installing a boost controller? Is it a big job?

Not terribly difficult. T-ing into some Vac lines, connecting some wires. How mechanically competent are you?

[Fearspect]

The vacuum line guide is in the 'Everything you need to know about the z32' thread a couple above this one.

The hardest time we had was getting to the wastegates. We ended up just T-Ing the stock wastegate lines vice installing our own (it was kind of a rush job as specialtyz was tuning the car the next morning).

[300zxtwinz]

I work at a costum car restoration shop, and and pretty good with the body work stuff and pulling old motors but idk to much about the turbos and the setup because I'm only 17 and don't have muh expierence with twin turbo setups. I helped build a gay little boosted honda once, didn't do much of the wiring or stuff like that I just put the turbo in and ran the piping for the intercooler and s***