[Buff]

OK - Here goes:

I have aranged a Group Buy for Forged Pistons & Rods. Need a minimum of 10 folks that want to upgrade for this deal otherwise it gets real expensive - Real Fast!!

Contact Person is Buff
Payment Arangements are to be made with Kevin Murphy of Fred Martin Nissan (330) 644-8888

Prices:
Complete Rod & Piston combo (8.5:1) $1,362
Manley Rods Only $862.50
Ross Pistons Only $499.50 (if we get more than 14 piston orders the price drops another $30)
The rods will be extra beefy for F/I usage -

When speaking with Mr. Murphy he will want The Board Name as well as your user name so I can keep tabs on where we're at with the numbers.

We are looking to get this done by 9/15, but we may be able to extend it if needed.

Now Let the questions & ordering BEGIN!!!

I know that some of you don't know me, cause I spend most of my time over at Motoring & the "evil" board, but Jinxy can vouch for me

 

[JTS2005]

WOW this is an excellent price!!

 

[toykilla]

id be all over this if i had my FI kit .. but that is still a bit aways off

 

[Buff]

I know what you mean - I'm going to jump on this now even though I won't be going F/I until sometime late next year at the earliest. I've been shopping this kind of stuff for some time & believe me this is way to good to pass up! I've been quoted as much as 4,500 for the same parts

 

[Richard 350z]

1. Do the forged pistons run stock compression? If not, what compression ratio?

2. Do you use the stock rings?

3. Is there anything to be gained from installing the forged pistons/rods in an N/A car?

4. How many hours labor to install pistons and rods?

5. What other work should be done while the bottom end is opened up?

 

[lionkiller]

Stock CR is 10.3:1 this drops it to 8.5:1...which is f/i c/r...I'd buy the piston mfr's rings to assure fitment.

While the motor's apart....change oil pump to high vol. timing chain...they don't make a gear drive for the VQ...?...(I wish!)

Isn't the block also a 'problem' with big HP mods?...change to a sleeved block, at which point we might as well be doing a gp on stroker kits...

It's my ambition to build a HP motor while I'm wearing this one out...but I still have a lot of homework to do 1st...a stroked TT would be sweet...but would need to be carefully planned & masterfully executed...It's no fun finding toasted parts in the oilpan of a 'fresh' motor.

 

[Buff]

Lionkiller - you would be correct that the pistons will drop the compression to 8.5:1. Main reason that F/I would want lower compression is to lower the risk of detonation (the BOOM effect)

This is a complete set up: meaning that there are no other parts required to be purchased (other than gaskets) in order to install the rods & pistons.

You are also correct that they do NOT have a gear drive available for the VQ at this time. Would be nice but no-one has tackeled that one yet.

It is my understanding that the VQ block is sleeved & is able to support better than 1000hp (at least that is what the crank can handle)

Yes a strokered up TTkit on a Z would be nice, but you're talking about a TON of $'s to do that.

Since I plan on going F/I in the not too distant future I decided to put this GB together. I'm not making any $'s off of it, but will be reaping the benefits of saving @ $1,500. on these parts.

More than likely I will be doing this install over the winter while my Z is "sleeping". So I'm not sure what the $'s would be to have this installed. I'm also thinking that while I've got the motor stripped down this far maybe do Cams & possibly Heads as well. Might as well do it all at once rather than pay for having it done time after time. Oil pump would be a nice addition, but I'm thinking that an upgraded Fuel system would be more adventageous.

 

[Napoleon]

im interested i just bought a vortech super charger and nitrous i need internals im in!!

 

[Buff]

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You should contact GQ or Going Deep.
They have the best deals on forged internals :cheers:

 

[steve350z]

i take it this group buy has been over for a while. if not just PM me and i will reopen