Turbo install, getting frustrated!!!

[nuclearcarnie]

Guys and Gals...

I posted a thread about trying to find a shop to do an install on my 06 Coupe in the mid-west (Michigan) and got no play. I am currently in San Luis Obispo, CA until the first of April on business. I want to get a turbo install before I leave. I don't even know where to start looking for a good shop to do the work. I have found many good deals on different systems but if I can't get it installed then why spend the money?!

Does anyone have any info. on a shop that could do the work at a decent price anywhere between Los Angles and San Fran??? The closer to mid-coast the better but I am ok with taking the car and dropping it off for 3 - 4 weeks even if it is a couple hundred miles away.

Any idea on installation cost for a single turbo system would be appreciated as well.

thanks all.

[Q45tech]

We normally don't refer to other forums but there is a big super/turbo community on my350z google. The pros and cons of individual California shops are discussed ad nauseum.

I'm not sure I would want a shop halfway across US WHEN install problems show up in 3-6 months? Each to his own.

From what I've seen $2,000 is a decent install price for a kit, however CA labor may be higher especially SFA vs LA.

[nuclearcarnie]

We normally don't refer to other forums but there is a big super/turbo community on my350z google. The pros and cons of individual California shops are discussed ad nauseum.

I'm not sure I would want a shop halfway across US WHEN install problems show up in 3-6 months? Each to his own.

From what I've seen $2,000 is a decent install price for a kit, however CA labor may be higher especially SFA vs LA.

Thanks for the info. I actually hauled the car out here on a trailer. I can't seem to find any info on a shop in my home state so I would be traveling to do this either way.

Thanks again.

[joe603]

If you head down south to north Atlanta, Forged Performance is one of the best shops out there. I would google your question...you'll find something. Just make sure the shop has worked on the VQ35 first!!

[G_whizz]

You may want to post a "Please help me" or "please recommend" thread in General Chat... almost all Members on NICO frequent there and some may have a shop to recommend to you.

Good luck!

[g35cuhlean]

theres a lot of shops in l.a can do a deccent job. Damn, let me find out from couple of buddies that live in . l.a

Im located in north cal. Dont know if ur willing to drive down here. I know couple of places. But dont know how much ur willing to spend.

[C-Kwik]

which turbo kits are you considering? You could call the manufacturers for a list of shops in your area. Turbonetics website also has a dealer locator option if you were considering their kit as an option...

[nuclearcarnie]

Turbonetics is the system that I am going to buy so I will check the web site again and maybe give them a call. I am ok with traveling to LA, it is only 200 miles from me. Thanks for all of the responses.

[nuclearcarnie]

Found a place in Lake Forrest...Excellent pricing and only a 3 day turn around!

I am going with the Turbonetics system, not a big money system but I like the idea of a single snail set up, seems like a simpler system with less to go wrong. Also a bit easier on the pocketbook. Quoted me an out-the-door price of around $6000!!! That leaves room for cool guages and clutch upgrades.

Hopefully I can make an appointment in the next few weeks. Thanks for all of the posts guys, very helpfull as usual. I will keep ya updated.

[nuclearcarnie]

Dropped the car off yesterday, under construction as I speak...I can't hardley sleep.

Did run into a glitch with the Turbonetics system, they don't actually make a system compatible with my 2006 Coupe. They have not developed a computer program for that model yet. I am having to pay some computer wiz kid to do the programming to the tune of $600 additional. Does anyone have any insight on this?

Oh, by the way...LA sucks pond scum! How in the world do you live in that area and deal with all of that freakin' traffic everyday?!

[rn79870]

Oh, by the way...LA sucks pond scum! How in the world do you live in that area and deal with all of that freakin' traffic everyday?!

I live south of LA but end up going there more than I would like to. Now you see why I bought the 5AT. LA is pretty easy to get around in as long as you know which freeways get busy in which direction at which times. When you can't avoid the traffic you're basically screwed. I've spend three + hours getting from one end of LA County to the other on Hwy 5. You can tell who drives a 6MT up there, their right arm looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger's and their left arm looks like Don Knotts'.

[telcoman]

Oh, by the way...LA sucks pond scum! How in the world do you live in that area and deal with all of that freakin' traffic everyday?!

You come to New Jersey where not only do we have traffic, we have toll booths, snow, ice, heavy rain and fog at times and a bunch of $ssholes that don't know how to drive.

BTW did you try jiffy lube?

Telcoman

[C-Kwik]

Sweet man! Sounds like you took it to Dynamic Autosports. They've been around a while and were quite popular at the beginning of the import drag racing craze. They were one of the few back then to actually have a dyno on sight. My thoughts would be that they've learned a few things since then.

I'm curious what they will be using for engine management.

[nuclearcarnie]

That's them, real nice guys. I ran into a problem that was unexpected in that Turbonetics does not make a system yet for my year. Dynamic is actually going to send the car over to another shop for the dyno tune and what I suspect to be an aftermarket management system. I will be honest in saying that it was hard to keep up with the conversation, I had worked 12 hours on nights then drove over 4 hours to the shop and I was seeing double. They showed me around the shop, talked to me about what they were going to do and what I could expect. I felt comfortable when I left that they were going to do me right. I just want the system installed and have a somewhat hassel free car to drive home and that is what they said I would have. Oh ya, and they said it would be fast...and thats a good thing

I wanna say that it is the AAM ECU unit, the price quote lines up and I feel a bit stupid for not knowing exactally. I can hardly sleep...

[C-Kwik]

sounds like this:

http://www.alteredatmosphere.c...=350Z

[nuclearcarnie]

Quick update. After 6 weeks I am finally picking the car up tomorrow. Turbonetics could not send a piece of tubing for nearly 5 weeks and Gruppe-S finally had to fabricate it. Giant pain in the *** this process has been. I am heading to Nebraska in 2 freakin' days for my next job and the car just got done today! Talk about cutting it way too close.

Once I get the car back I will give a full report on my personal satisfaction with the install shop. Just to maybe help out any of my west coast brother and sister G drivers that are thinking of doing this. More to come...

[G_whizz]

Looking forward to it!!

[joe603]

Man, I thought it was supposed to be a 3-day turn around! I'd be pissed if they kept my car that long...regardless of who's at fault. I hope they're giving you a discount!

[Sentientbydesign]

You come to New Jersey where not only do we have traffic, we have toll booths, snow, ice, heavy rain and fog at times and a bunch of $ssholes that don't know how to drive.

BTW did you try jiffy lube?

Telcoman

You think you have traffic

My wife used to drive from OC (yes, the one in the TV show) to Riverside about a 50 mile trip (all freeway) and she would actually stop halfway at a book store for 2-3 hours just to avoid SOME of the traffic.

We did that drive last Friday and at 12:30am, there was still traffic.

[BrandAidDesignG35]

You think you have traffic

My wife used to drive from OC (yes, the one in the TV show) to Riverside about a 50 mile trip (all freeway) and she would actually stop halfway at a book store for 2-3 hours just to avoid SOME of the traffic.

We did that drive last Friday and at 12:30am, there was still traffic.

That's what she told you she's doing...

[BrandAidDesignG35]

Quick update. After 6 weeks I am finally picking the car up tomorrow. Turbonetics could not send a piece of tubing for nearly 5 weeks and Gruppe-S finally had to fabricate it. Giant pain in the *** this process has been. I am heading to Nebraska in 2 freakin' days for my next job and the car just got done today! Talk about cutting it way too close.

Once I get the car back I will give a full report on my personal satisfaction with the install shop. Just to maybe help out any of my west coast brother and sister G drivers that are thinking of doing this. More to come...

I am considering the Greddy kit, it's like 5000, I would install myself

Anyone tried this setup? They claim 450whp on the G35... which is really pushing me to get it, but I'm wondering how tough it is to install by yourself?!?

Thanks, If I have to fork out money for programmers and wait for tubing and stuff, I'd rather piece it together with custom parts, Anyone try the Greddy setup?

Thanks,Grant

[tollboothwilley]

The Greddy TT setup is supposed to kick @ss. Read some reviews out there from a google search.

My wife used to drive from OC (yes, the one in the TV show) to Riverside about a 50 mile trip (all freeway) and she would actually stop halfway at a book store for 2-3 hours just to avoid SOME of the traffic.

We did that drive last Friday and at 12:30am, there was still traffic.

I used to live in Corona(riverside county) and work in the OC. Friday nights the whole SoCal decides to go to Vegas and to get back home it was 2.5 hours each Friday

[joe603]

Any turbo kit will be a pain in the butt if you don't drop the engine like the pro's do. This is why I plan on going with a Vortech.

[Sentientbydesign]

The Greddy TT setup is supposed to kick @ss. Read some reviews out there from a google search.

I used to live in Corona(riverside county) and work in the OC. Friday nights the whole SoCal decides to go to Vegas and to get back home it was 2.5 hours each Friday

I'm still busting up.

I actually used to drive out to Yorba Linda to meet her while she waited for traffic to thin out. She gets really mad at me because I always drive when there's no traffic and she's always in the thick of it, so she applauds every time we get stuck in it together.

[BrandAidDesignG35]

does the vortech require the raised hood cowl? I looked into the stillen as well

thanks Joe, I'm glad to see you're still with us no more beemer cracks

But anyway, Im looking to find ways to get crazy power, with things I can install myself, What's everyone else choosing for FI???

[joe603]

You have me confused with the Canadian lol

No, the vortech is a centrifugal-style supercharger. It sits where the intake filter is, with an intercooler up front. No hood mod is needed. The reason the Stillen needs the cowl is because its a roots style supercharger that sits on top of the intake. Being a supercharger, it is driven of the belts which means that the pulley has to reach to the front of the engine and normal hoods slope down. It really only sticks out 1.5-2 inches.

[tollboothwilley]

Whats the diffirence between the roots superchargers and the centrifugal ??

advantages/disadvantages

[joe603]

Roots style (Stillen) is a bit safer for the car due to the design, but you need the hood clearance. The centrifugal style (Vortech/HKS) is similar to a turbocharger design except the compressor is powered via engine drive belts instead of exhaust. They need to "spool" up in order to build power (boost). Generally, centrifugal superchargers are safer than TWIN turbos due to the amount and the speed of boost building. Twin turbo will provide full boost at a much lower RPM range, so your getting the full effect of the FI earlier, and thus more low range torque. The only problem is that this means the car will be at full boost much more than a supercharger and will be harder on the engine.

Hope this helps!