UTEC is in..........

*Deckdout2* · 09-02-2008, 10:08 AM

I'll get a few pics up here, but it's basically what you've seen before.......box on the floor, alot of wires, hooked to the ecu. At any rate, thanks goes out to SurraTT for coming out and helping me with this install. He labeled and spliced all the pinouts for me, soldiered the wires I needed, and did the install to the Max as well. I could duplicate it if I wanted to, but I'd rather pay him to do it due to time constraints.

Anyway, we downloaded the 350z base map off of TurboXS.com which included the tune for an Intake and Exhaust. I can definitely feel the power now that it is semi tuned from this base map. The car runs smoother and is more responsive as well. There are a few hiccups when getting into the gas in a high gear, and also with the A/C on and getting into the gas in any gear. I'm sure my Air/Fuel is still a little out of wack, but when these cams go in this month I will get everything dyno tuned as well, and shoot for a flatline 13.5-14.0.

All in all I'm really liking the UTEC, but since it's not tweaked at the moment and running off the base map I know I still have more potential. Also, I like the fact that I can extend my rev limiter, and I'm now able to tune when I go FI with this thing. ARP rod bolts are going in at the same time as the cams. I'm also pairing the cams up with the VQ35HR Valvesprings and Retainers.

I will get a baseline before tuning after everything is installed, just to compare my gains after it's tuned. I would have loved to dyno after every individual mod, but that's just too much $ spent as I've dropped alot in this project already.

Mod list so far, and what is to come this month is below. I'm not sure on how much power I'll yield on the dyno, but I'm hoping to max her out as much as I can before I think about going FI with it.

Current hamsterpower contributed from:

Ported Air Box
Cattman Gen III Headers
Cattman Rear Section
SPEC Stage II Clutch
Fidanza Flywheel
17* Timing
UTEC with 350z Basemap
350z Thermostat
NGK Iridiums 1 Step Colder (From previous 75 shot Setup)

September Installs prior to dyno/tuning:

SSIM - Upper/Lower/Elbow
NWP Spacers port matched with SSIM
JWT S1 Cams (Knockoffs)
VQ35HR Valvesprings
VQ35HR Retainers
VQ35HR Spacers
Land Rover MAF
ARP Rod Bolts
7500 Rev Limit via UTEC

Sourcing at the moment:

Cattman Fastcat
Cattman B-pipe

Let me know if you have any of these to sell, I'd like to get them installed prior to tuning.

Additionally installed: (Should keep everything held together pretty good)

ES Poly Motor Mounts
ES Poly Control Arm Bushings
ES Poly Subframe Bushings
ES Poly Shifter Bushings
New Tie Rods
New Ball Joints

Am I missing anything here? Can I yield higher power with anything else?

**Puppetmaster** · 09-02-2008, 10:11 AM

Very nice. In for dyno results.

Did you just hack up the UTEC harness to splice into the A33 ECM harness?

Who is doing the cams install? You and the Charlotte croo?

*Deckdout2* · 09-02-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Puppetmaster

Very nice. In for dyno results.

Who is doing the cams install? You and the Charlotte croo?

You know I'll be posting that when the results are in.

SR will be assisting me with the remainder of the installs......thank goodness.

And to think, it all started with my throwout bearing going bad a couple months ago, and I was only suppose to replace that. Now i've gone and torn everything apart and having my way with her. Stupid VHT, on stupid track!

ghostmax301 · 09-05-2008, 05:44 PM

wow!!!!! 300+whp FTW!!! good luck!

*Deckdout2* · 09-06-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ghostmax301

wow!!!!! 300+whp FTW!!! good luck!

Preech. I would love to yield that, and I think it's attainable. The 350z guys are doing it, and I don't see why I can't with the same block.

I'm actually going to add another couple main components, but I'm not going to disclose it at this time since it was just thought of. I'm hoping to get good results from it but I want to do it first before I make any solidified claims.

Thanks for the cams, they're gonna work nicely with my setup!

VqMoNsTeR · 09-06-2008, 02:29 PM

have fun putting those cams in. i just took mine out lol

*Deckdout2* · 09-06-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by VqMoNsTeR

have fun putting those cams in. i just took mine out lol

I saw, you let those go for a great price! If things roll right, it might not be an in-car install.

NiZMo1o1 · 09-07-2008, 06:45 PM

Deckout , I recommend you use this program for tunning
http://mpsav.com/MPSUTECLogger/MPS_U...r_Download.htm

Im using this and its a great tool , it works with any W/B

*Deckdout2* · 09-07-2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NiZMo1o1

Deckout , I recommend you use this program for tunning
http://mpsav.com/MPSUTECLogger/MPS_U...r_Download.htm

Im using this and its a great tool , it works with any W/B

Thanks brotha! I saw this off my350z.com when I purchased the UTEC, but I was determined to getting Hyperterminal to work with Vista on my laptop. I'm just going to go ahead and stop being retarded and use this program since I know it works mucho better.

NiZMo1o1 · 09-08-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Deckdout2

Thanks brotha! I saw this off my350z.com when I purchased the UTEC, but I was determined to getting Hyperterminal to work with Vista on my laptop. I'm just going to go ahead and stop being retarded and use this program since I know it works mucho better.

Good luck , did you get the remote map selector as well ? I think that is the best part of the UTEC,

The MPS is really good to tune, they have a choice of W/Bs for datalogging.

As soon as I find a new tranny the manifold will make its way in the motor

*Deckdout2* · 09-08-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NiZMo1o1

Good luck , did you get the remote map selector as well ? I think that is the best part of the UTEC,

The MPS is really good to tune, they have a choice of W/Bs for datalogging.

As soon as I find a new tranny the manifold will make its way in the motor

The map selector is on it's way to me. Having that will definitely make this unit nicer.

I'm currently looking into good deals for WB's at the moment. Just need to also decide which one I'm going to go with. I've played with the Ziextronics, and it's not bad. Want to look at other options as well.

Don't forget to bump that rev limiter with that new manifold.

95BLKMAX · 09-09-2008, 11:16 AM

I cant wait to see what you make! It'll give me a good point of reference to aim for, as from what Im reading, it seems we're building an identical setup (minus the Utec, I'll be using an EU). My stuff should be done by Thanksgiving so we'll see.

BEST OF LUCK!!!

VqMoNsTeR · 09-10-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 95BLKMAX

I cant wait to see what you make! It'll give me a good point of reference to aim for, as from what Im reading, it seems we're building an identical setup (minus the Utec, I'll be using an EU). My stuff should be done by Thanksgiving so we'll see.

BEST OF LUCK!!!

then you can get owned

did you ever get pics of the UTEC wiring job??

*accordingtou* · 09-10-2008, 10:08 AM

you > me

Nice set up Im considering a 5.5 gen just for the utec/ tuning capabilities.
300hp 12 sec N/A max ftw.
Goodluck

*KRRZ350* · 09-10-2008, 07:46 PM

Oh, hahaha, (recognizes sig pic) I know who you are now!

that's awesome though, those tie rods are gonna make that thing flukcing FLY!

*Deckdout2* · 09-11-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KRRZ350

Oh, hahaha, (recognizes sig pic) I know who you are now!

that's awesome though, those tie rods are gonna make that thing flukcing FLY!

Thanks for the SSIM stuff Kev. I haven't made it by the office of my complex yet to pick it up. Every time I go after work I just miss them since they close at 6pm. I'll go at lunch today to pick it up.

*Deckdout2* · 09-11-2008, 08:51 AM

UTEC pics will be posted shortly. This hurricane rain/weather has been killing the skies over here.

VqMoNsTeR · 09-16-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Deckdout2

UTEC pics will be posted shortly. This hurricane rain/weather has been killing the skies over here.

still waiting

im interested in installing one but i wanna see your setup..

*Deckdout2* · 09-16-2008, 10:07 PM

haha. pics on camera, will have to transfer to pc tomorrow.

*Jime* · 09-17-2008, 05:33 AM

If you want the best W/B setup go with the TurboXS Tuner, it is the most compatible. I have used the Tech Edge as well as the LC-1 and LM-1 and like everyone else with the UTEC experienced lockups etc. You can pick up a used one for around $200 on either the 350Z or NASIOC forums.

*Deckdout2* · 09-17-2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jime

If you want the best W/B setup go with the TurboXS Tuner, it is the most compatible. I have used the Tech Edge as well as the LC-1 and LM-1 and like everyone else with the UTEC experienced lockups etc. You can pick up a used one for around $200 on either the 350Z or NASIOC forums.

That's very helpful info, thanks Jime. I've been searching for the most trouble free WB. I'll see what more info I can find on it and if I can have one for a good price.

*Jime* · 09-17-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Deckdout2

That's very helpful info, thanks Jime. I've been searching for the most trouble free WB. I'll see what more info I can find on it and if I can have one for a good price.

BTW the TurboXS Tuner is the only W/B that will display\log with the terminal software, UTI3 and MPS UTEC Logger will work with some of the others if you are interested in them. Check their sites to see which W/B's will work with them. I prefer UTI3 over the MPS UTEC Logger for ease of use and tuning

http://www.jeffsoftware.com/software.php?product=UTI

http://mpsav.com/MPSUTECLogger/MPS_U...r_Download.htm

VqMoNsTeR · 09-17-2008, 09:00 AM

pics pics pics. im still confused on how u made a plug n play work...