Getting a New Engine!!! Need mod advice!!!

[Sentientbydesign]

I just took my coupe in for it's second 1000 mile oil check and they said that it was 12mm low (although half a quart supposedly brought it back to level).

Anyways, they have an engine on order for me and are going to be installing it after my drift event.

My friend Tony at the dealership mentioned that I might want to slap on some headers since they'll have the engine out. Any other ideas? My budget is pretty small, but I'd still like to consider the options.

[joe603]

well....it would be a great time to put on a twin turbo kit

But that's a bit costly. If my engine was out, I'd do a CAM swap (For sure!), headers, and P&P heads.

[telcoman]

I just took my coupe in for it's second 1000 mile oil check and they said that it was 12mm low (although half a quart supposedly brought it back to level).

Anyways, they have an engine on order for me and are going to be installing it after my drift event.

My friend Tony at the dealership mentioned that I might want to slap on some headers since they'll have the engine out. Any other ideas? My budget is pretty small, but I'd still like to consider the options.

You lucky SOB. Mine was 12mm low after 3k miles and I didn't get the new engine

You didn't mention how much the headers cost but if its a substantial amount I'd do the 401k instead If they'll give you 30 MPG, well thats a different story.

Telcoman

[CYO44Baseball32]

You should be able to get headers for less than $500. That would be a good time to install them for sure

[Jacko3]

Sentient:

Congratulation! You will love the revised engine. Make sure it is the revised version of the VQ engine. You will feel a lot of torque with it. Flog the old engine all you want because you won't be missing it after you receive the new engine.

[Jacko3]

Sentient:

Is that emoticon break dancing and backsliding like Michael Jackson? I have to clean my eyes.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

The new motor will be faster right

DJ

[Sentientbydesign]

I'm not sure about the price. I'm trying to stay around or below $200, but I might end up with cheap garbage that needs to be replaced in 6 months. I kind of wish I jumped on those Borlas that were on ebay last month.

I'm letting the university handle my retirement. I should probably have one of their financial advisers do something with the money, but I'm going to let it be until I get a clue.

El-cheapo ebay headers scare me

[telcoman]

I'm not sure about the price. I'm trying to stay around or below $200, but I might end up with cheap garbage that needs to be replaced in 6 months. I kind of wish I jumped on those Borlas that were on ebay last month.

I'm letting the university handle my retirement. I should probably have one of their financial advisers do something with the money, but I'm going to let it be until I get a clue.

El-cheapo ebay headers scare me

Buying cheap usually means buying twice.Just ask any FORD owner

[Sentientbydesign]

Buying cheap usually means buying twice.Just ask any FORD owner

Yeah, that's my thoughts. I'll have to talk to my friend at the dealership to see what he can get me and for what price. I've got 2 weeks to make up my mind.

[Beancooker]

http://www.z1motorsports.com/3...=2237

Those are less expensive, and I'll have to find another one that I have seen. They are cheap, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're "cheap", if you get what I mean.

Remember, on a lot of the big name brands, you are also paying for advertising, and that name.

If it were my car, I'd definitely get the headers when the engine is out.

Congrats on the new engine!!!

[SVTCOBRA]

Buying cheap usually means buying twice.Just ask any FORD owner

Did I mention that my FORD doesn't ever use ANY OIL!!!!

[G_whizz]

Sweet!! Congrats!

If it were my car, I'd definitely get the headers when the engine is out.

Best time to do it!!!

[infinitgkid]

I just took my coupe in for it's second 1000 mile oil check and they said that it was 12mm low (although half a quart supposedly brought it back to level).

Anyways, they have an engine on order for me and are going to be installing it after my drift event.

My friend Tony at the dealership mentioned that I might want to slap on some headers since they'll have the engine out. Any other ideas? My budget is pretty small, but I'd still like to consider the options.

I wish my dealer would ask me if i would want to install headers onto my motor.

All the guys at the dealership ask me when i bring my car in for service is if i've been behaving, as if i were their kid... wtf?

...oh well...

[Sentientbydesign]

The parts manager is a friend of a friend who has become a friend. That's why he mentioned headers. I asked what I should have installed while the engine was out and that was his answer. I'd love to put in a new clutch, but money is kind of tight for the next month or two until my wife starts working and our budget is "refound"

Thanks to everyone else!!!

Did I mention that my FORD doesn't ever use ANY OIL!!!!

Tony, said that there was a quality control issue with one of the seals on the rev-up motors. I guess there is one new part number that fixes the consumption issue.

My thoughts: Infiniti should have limited production numbers for our Gs yielding a few results...

Lower depreciationBetter quality controlMore Demand

[Warpkor]

Headers in CA? Will they be emissions legal?

[telcoman]

Did I mention that my FORD doesn't ever use ANY OIL!!!!

My old 58 didn't use oil either. Did I mention that it would never start on rainy days? Most FORDS don't use oil because they hardly run

[Minmey15]

Whatever it is, getting a new engine is a good thing!! A header is nice, but may be a bit pricey though.

[TeflonG35]

strup headers.

$455.00http://www.street-power.com/stni35ing35p.htmlplus a $10 of coupon when you you type in "tendollarsale"

I would go that route.

[Sentientbydesign]

I just wish they weren't so expensive. I think my least expensive "genuine" route is Megan Racing. It comes with a 1 yr warranty.