Subject	NEED: Boost gauge - Yes. Boost Controller - No.
Posted by	Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB) on September 15, 2005 at 5:58 PM
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In Reply To	So would I need a Boost controller too? posted by Jaspec on September 15, 2005 at 03:54 PM
Message	If I were you just starting out, I wouldn't bother with a boost controller right away. It adds flexibility but also adds complexity to your overall setup. Get the standard Stage 3 ECU upgrade w/ boost jets and a reliable aftermarket boost gauge. That way you can more accurately determine what your before & after boost is. (**Boost is something you're ALWAYS going to want to keep an eye on, from here on in**) Then you can swap your boost jets for larger or smaller orifices as required to get the approximate boost you're shooting for. (most are good to go with the first set they get from JWT). Z-Jay Vice President - Edmonton Z Car Club 93 300ZX TT - Stage VI
Follow Ups	..still undecided on what to do next? - Jaspec 13:36:47 09/15/05 Brakes? Maybe suspension. (n/m) - WickedZX (NoVA) 13:41:45 09/15/05 Brake is one of my first priority. Suspension? - Jaspec 14:02:58 09/15/05 to add I am 50/50 on both. (n/m) - Jaspec 13:41:57 09/15/05 Springs & swaybars (n/m) - zoom 13:45:52 09/15/05 Get rid of the wing first and foremost - myzislow 13:53:05 09/15/05 lol I know I am going to hear this, yes you - Jaspec 13:56:54 09/15/05 *knew (n/m) - Jaspec 13:57:53 09/15/05 engrish? - myzislow 14:03:43 09/15/05 That nose panel on your Z need to go as well and - Jaspec 14:08:22 09/15/05 lol (n/m) - myzislow 14:14:03 09/15/05 You don't need a StopTech kit for Autocross. - WickedZX (NoVA) 14:07:14 09/15/05 Help me on this why not StopTech kit for Autocross. - Jaspec 14:12:38 09/15/05 He's saying your money could be spent better elsewhere. - aggiez32 14:39:47 09/15/05 Re: He's saying your money could be spent better elsewhere. - Jaspec 14:47:34 09/15/05 He is not talking about the Brembo big brake kit. - olyar15 14:56:52 09/15/05 Anyway BB kit, Stock size kit as long as it stop on dime - Jaspec 15:15:06 09/15/05 Here are my suggestions - Technomancer 14:18:51 09/15/05 i absolutely agree on you on ECU +boost jets, exhaust! - Jaspec 14:29:03 09/15/05 you don't need a big brake kit for autocross. (n/m) - Guapo 14:35:04 09/15/05 How do you know? Maybe he's a professional sumo wrestler :-P (n/m) - Dave N 15:02:02 09/15/05 Good point dave, but I am no where near Sumo Wrestler. (n/m) - Jaspec 15:04:07 09/15/05 he won't be going that fast then :) (n/m) - Guapo 15:10:16 09/15/05 touche. (n/m) - Dave N 15:13:03 09/15/05 In that case he may need to get a new seat. - WickedZX (NoVA) 15:22:35 09/15/05 2nd'd I gave a co-worker a ride in my car once. He's 6'7" - Dave N 15:30:32 09/15/05 You don't need advice on big brakes for autoX - Technomancer 15:17:39 09/15/05 Swaybars, tension rods, UD pulley, ECU upgrade, catback (n/m) - aggiez32 14:37:14 09/15/05 Agreed, but I'd also throw a stock sized brake upgrade - Guapo 14:38:27 09/15/05 Yes - aggiez32 14:41:31 09/15/05 Thanks for that suggestion i really appreaciate that. (n/m) - Jaspec 14:39:24 09/15/05 *appreciate (n/m) - Jaspec 14:40:29 09/15/05 leave it stock looking pleeeaaase (n/m) - mousersix (San Antonio) 14:40:14 09/15/05 I will try my best man. The whole Sr71 look is - Jaspec 14:42:41 09/15/05 In no particular order... - BigTDogg (MA) 14:42:51 09/15/05 Thanks for the input BigTDogg - Jaspec 14:57:08 09/15/05 Re: Thanks for the input BigTDogg - Jaspec 15:02:15 09/15/05 Here's my approx. ~$5000 (USD) "Tuner Transformation" budget - Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB) 15:21:50 09/15/05 looks like he's already got 2 of the items on the list - EricTTZ 15:26:53 09/15/05 Yeah I saw that. I was just listing a standard baseline. As - Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB) 15:35:43 09/15/05 Re: Here's my approx. ~$5000 (USD) "Tuner Transformation" budget - Jaspec 15:34:53 09/15/05 You will want some sort of boost gauge if you get an ECU. - WickedZX (NoVA) 15:36:40 09/15/05 But I don't necessary need them, correct? (n/m) - Jaspec 15:46:55 09/15/05 No, but the stock one isn't that accurate. - WickedZX (NoVA) 15:50:35 09/15/05 So would I need a Boost controller too? - Jaspec 15:54:41 09/15/05 A boost controller or boost jets. - WickedZX (NoVA) 15:57:41 09/15/05 *writing it down - Jaspec 16:07:13 09/15/05 NEED: Boost gauge - Yes. Boost Controller - No. - Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB) 17:58:49 09/15/05 Is it fine to put the boosguage on glove comaprtment? - Jaspec 20:14:13 09/15/05 Yeah, that will work. Put it wherever you like, however try - Z-Jay (Edmonton, AB) 23:16:01 09/15/05 ill remember that, thanks! (n/m) - Jaspec 15:00:32 09/16/05 I would suggest just enjoying the car for a while. (n/m) - dpjax 22:38:25 09/15/05 Hmmmn? Made me think there for awhile (n/m) - Jaspec 15:01:19 09/16/05 $ 0.02 - lazersos 01:19:34 09/16/05
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