Turbo G37 with mildly high miles?
06-14-2016 | 03:46 PM
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If you are doing all the work yourself I can see you staying in that budget, barely. As Betty has said, the rear timing gasket leak could really bone you in the future if you do not change the galley gaskets. There are new threads every week about this problem cropping up on the '08-'11 models ('08 and '09 in particular it seems lately). Another supporting mod I would do is the CJ Stage 1 Fuel kit. It adds a return line and allows for much more precise and stable fuel pressures. If you are an '08 make sure to let Charles at CJ know, some of the '08s actually have 350Z fuel pump modules, mine did. oh, and an oil pressure gauge.
06-14-2016 | 03:53 PM
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You should just have to take the front cover off and the chains, no real major timing equipment. You can order the updated gaskets from Nissan or order them from RJ Manufacturing or a few other places. I imagine if the radiator is out it would make taking the front timing case off easier. Might as well replace your timing chains and other wearables when you take them off, they aren't that expensive.
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06-14-2016 | 03:56 PM
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You should just have to take the front cover off and the chains, no real major timing equipment. You can order the updated gaskets from Nissan or order them from RJ Manufacturing or a few other places. I imagine if the radiator is out it would make taking the front timing case off easier. Might as well replace your timing chains and other wearables when you take them off, they aren't that expensive.
06-14-2016 | 04:05 PM
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I think it is a must for the affected model years, especially forced induction ones. Mine had no signs of issues, but I had them replace anyways and they found cracking in it, so it was only a matter of time. I was just reading a post here or on 370z about someone who had single digit psi oil pressures at idle (should be 14 minimum) and there was no oil warning light or code triggered.
06-14-2016 | 05:47 PM
#21
Good to see VQ motors are strong even with some mileage. How long has the kit on been on the car?
06-15-2016 | 12:31 PM
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06-15-2016 | 01:16 PM
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I put my Stillen SC on at about 40K and have about 62K on it now. No problems at all after a few track days, a lap around North America, and daily driving. If you have a good tune, keep your boost low during daily driving (that's what adds miles), and keep your fluids fresh, then you're not working the car much harder than a stock motor.
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