Turbz RB-25

I am keen, where abouts? Just at the museum?

Well, I've got a Z32 at the moment, and rumor has it that it's probably the best AFM you can get? I started a little thread here a little while back about where I can get a bigger AFM, like the Q48, but people advised me to stick to the Z32 as it has a larger resolution (got no idea what that means)? CHeers

I don't think he meant the computer itself isn't up to the task, I think he meant a computer with an AFM isn't up to the task. Most AFM's max out at 5V, so you can only do a "dodgey" tune so to say after a certain power figure. This will be risky and I could have alot of detonation on a hot day or is something goes wrong, which could potentially damage the engine. I think he is hesitant to do this because of the risk associated with doing so, that's why I think he's saying getting a new computer. Maybe I could get away with just finding a larger AFM? I've heard the Z32 is better than the Q48 (or what ever it's called) because it has a bigger resolution of something?

Yes, he works on many modified japanese cars, he is a top bloke, I am just pissed off that the end price is MUCH more than the original quote...... I guess there is no point dwelling on what's happened ey? Im trying to stay positive about all of this.... So, so far I need (please tell me if the prices are sort of correct): 1) 740cc injectors; (About $890 + $100 fitment?) 2) Bosch 044 fuel pump ($290 + $150 fitment?) 3) Computer? What should I get? Maybe Illl have to do a bit more research on this, see who can tune what here in canberra.... I can see another $5,000 being blown just on the three things above with a tune.... Cheers fellas

Hi mate, I am not worried about the engine build (actually, I was happy to pay a premium because I've heard excellent things about the builder). By looking at the tuner invoices, it makes sense how it's amounted to that total, I am not saying it doesn't. My issue is that I was quoted for something to be done, and it was alot more, and I still haven't gotten the power that I was assured I would get. Not only that, the tuner wants me to spend more money.... Oh, and my alternator was fine when I drove the car in, 2 months later and I get a call from the tuner saying my alternator is faulty... I couldn't help but think, it was fine when I drove it in there.................. Nonetheless, I sucked it up and paid for it.

Hi mate, For the turbo timer, turn it off, and hide it under the dash, they will not know it's there. As for the BOV, some shops are pretty anal about them, so what I would do if I were you is disconnect the vaccum from the BOV, and just put a little screw in the vaccum hose to keep it sealed with a little cable tie around the hose to keep the screw firm. THis way, your BOV wont operate (without vaccum) when they drive it around, and wont be expelling into the atmosphere. As soon as you get home, change everything back to the way it was. Cheers

Again.... Mechanic said it'll be fine BEFORE I got any work done..........

Hi mate, please keep that info to yourself, I don't want to discredit the tuner's business because of the bad experience I had. I guess this should serve me a lesson, next time I get a quote, I should get it in writing, not just verbal...... Cheers

Hi mate, I already had my 555cc nismo injectors, I already had a Boosch 040 fuel pump. There is no problem with the fuel, the tuner called me and said the AFM has maxed out, and he didn't want to tune it anything past that unless I get a new computer (which is fair enough I guess, I guess he doesnt want to damage my engine). As for the fuel, he then said, if I want to make 370 rwkw, I would have to either get a Fuel Pressure Regulator or 740cc injectors. The whole problem is, had I known I would have to fork out another $2,400 for a new computer, $400 to wire it up, and another $600 to tune it, I would never have gone through with the project, I wouldve just purchased a modified GTR. Not to mention that I am already a few K over my budget........ At the end of the day, I am not that knowledgable in what needs to be put together for the build. If my tuner/mechanic says 15-17K, I expect it to be around there, and not have to fork out $22K plus after..... Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh how am I supposed to eat tonight, I am broke as a joke...........

Hi fellas, Attached are the following invoices: 1) From the engine builder (however, I still went through my tuner to get this done) 2) Invoice from the tuner Please note that I didn't attach the last invoice (yesterday's one) which costed me $880 for the tune and fitment and supply of an oil catch can.

Good fella, you were right, I took of the top square off the AFM, and one of the pins was just touching the fork connector. I got out the solder and melted it back together. ALl sweet now for 2 weeks. You've been alot of help mate, I was prepared to roll my car down a cliff CHeers

Morning Fellas, This is a bit of a long story so be patiant with me...... About 5 months ago, I approached a business in Canberra (I don't want to mention who as I am not the type of person to discredit someone for a bad experience) to build me a RB30 short block, port and polish my RB25 head, fit it all up with my GT35R 0.82 A/R turbo, fit my plazmaman plennum, and tune it. When I first asked the tuner, before I took out a $16,000 loan to do all this, I asked "how much will this cost from A-Z"? he replied "Around 15 - 17K at the most, won't be anywhere near 20K" I asked him, "how long is this going to take?" he replied "About 3 weeks for the engine build, and 3 weeks to fit and tune everything". I further asked him, "I want to make around the 370 rwkw mark, will my computer and injectors be enough for this? he replied "Yep, it'll all be fine, done worry" FYI, I got a R33 GTS-T with 555cc nismo injectors, running a power FC with a Z32 AFM, 256 - 264 cams with cam gears, Bosch 040 fuel pump etc etc etc. 5 months later the car was finally finished and I got my final tune done yesterday. It barely pulled off 311 rwkw. To date, I've already speant over $22,000 for this build and tune, FAR from what the estimate price was. And on top of that, the tuner said yesterday "Oh, your AFM is maxed out, you'll need a new computer, which will cost about $2,400 not fitted or tunned, and you'll need 740 cc injectors" And by this stage, I was very pissed off because he informed me, before I ever started this project, that my computer and injectors will hold up. Not to mention that I was already $5,000 over budget!!!! and he wanted me to for out another $2,400 for the computer not even fitted and $900 for injectors!! Not to mention the tune... For this reason, I told him openly over the phone yesterday, "this process has been nothing but broken promises". He chucked the shits, and hung up on me. What do you fellas suggest I do?? I cant keep affording to pay this much money, I wont have money to feed me and my family if it keeps going at this rate..... So now, I am stuck with a 310 rwkw car, and I've paid him over $22,000. Do I take it to another tuner here in Canberra? Should I go see a lawyer? I feel ripped off and deceived.... $22,000 to get a RB30 block with firged everything, ported head, plennum and turbo fitted up, few parts here and there like oil catch can, hoses etc + labour for $22,000? DOesn't that sound like a bit too much? Shit, I couldve sold my car for like $10,000 and could've bought a modified R33 GTR for $32,000.... Please give me some suggestions fellas.........

Yeah it's definately the right one, it just feels different mounting it to the alloy plennum. As that other fella said, feels spongy instead of getting progressively tighter.... I think it should hold up. I'll test it tonight see if I get any boost dropping off.....

Ahhh bugga, not to worry...... How will I know if it's leaking pressure?

Ill give you $600 including name transfer?

Thanks good fella, but I am in canberra. I should be fine, fingers crossed.

Do you mean cover the bolt with this tape a couple of times, and then try feed it back in? Or is 1 layer enough on the bolt?

ahhhh shit, I turned it like 5 turns after it hit the gasket........ Does this mean it's gonna leak now?

WHat's plumbers tape and how does it work?

mm, but I got a plazma man plennum, maybe because it's aluminium it's different feeling now?

I have 1 for $100

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