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HAHAHAAHAA Abbey Motorsport just quoted me £1200 to replace manifold gasket.... Had enough now. I don't really wanna pay £1200 for a frigging gasket. Cars only done a few thousand miles on these bloody manifolds anyway.....

I've already seen the ones on the z1 website. Where else can I buy these. Anything in the UK?

I'm sure il post up a little thread with how I installed it.

I fitted a smaller battery which left a little room for my catch tank although it's the only thing that kinda stands out, could of fit it s little better I guess.

Well those are all good mods you've got planned :) I've gone through 3 O2 sensors on my wideband PITA. But very important on a modded car also have a fuel pressure gauge and oil temp gauge which are handy. A cheap mod which is very effective which you could get started on is brake ducting, guided ducting tube from bumper to inside of calipers, I've done front and rear. Also foam filling the chassis which stiffens up the chassis and reduces noise. Easy cheap mods, same with catch tank, just Ned some silicon hose and a catch tank.

For anyone interested here is a shirt write up: Water/methanol injection for gas engines is a proven means for effectively reducing engine inlet air temperatures and suppressing harmful detonation on forced induction and high performance naturally aspirated race engines. This allows racers to reliably increase boost and advance ignition timing—without using high-octane racing fuel—for power gains of up to 20%. AEM’s Water/Methanol Injection Systems utilize the most robust hardware combined with more advanced features than any other comparably priced water/methanol system. AEM’s engineers spent extensive time developing the controller’s flow control strategy for a more linear flow output delivery. This means that the flow delivery better matches an engine’s need for water/methanol injection, which further optimizes charge air cooling and detonation control. The new controller design features large, turn-resistant knobs and larger numbering to easily set accurate start and full activation points, with covered status LED and test buttons for added splash resistance. A plug is integrated into the controller housing for mating to the redesigned wiring harness’s positive-lock connector. The Multi Input controller has an easy-to-remove plug covering the programming dipswitches and a programming legend on the back for the 0-5v and frequency based settings. Controller housings feature an easy to access integrated fuse and molded mounting tabs. The new wiring harness is terminated with a positive-lock connector on one end and has color-coded wires to ease installation. An integrated Pump Ground circuit is included in the harness which simplifies the wiring process and eliminates any chance of the pump accidentally activating from a short in the system. An additional wire is included for adding an optional on/off solenoid to stop fluid flow when the system is inactive. Controller (Kit PN 30-3350) features a multiple input design that enables users to install AEM’s Water/Methanol Injection Kit on both high compression naturally aspirated vehicles (NA) via the MAF/IDC settings and ultra-high boost vehicles (above 35 PSI) using an external MAP sensor. The Multi Input controller works with an external 0-5v voltage-based external MAP sensor, a frequency based input for Injector Duty Cycle (IDC), frequency-based mass airflow (MAF), or a 0-5v voltage-based MAF. Features: 30-3350 Multi Input kit for high compression naturally aspirated and forced induction applications Large adjustment knobs and numbering for easy programming Covered status LED and test button for improved splash resistance Integrated plug for mating to positive-lock connector on harness Integrated fuse and mounting tabs Kit Features: Terminated harness features positive lock connector with integrated pump ground circuit and additional wire for optional on/off flow solenoid 1 Gallon tank with built-in conductive low fluid level indicator Includes “Boost Safe” readiness failsafe system One machined billet injector with integral check valve to prevent unintended flow Three interchangeable injector nozzles to cover a wide variety of HP levels (250cc/min, 500 cc/min & 1,000cc/min) Recirculation-style pump with integral fittings for quiet operation LED dash light for system status and low fluid warning 20 ft. of high-pressure Nylon injection tubing LED dash light for system status and low fluid warning

Nice, you're getting there, I've done all those bits too and I've got The Driftworks lower arms, so there hah. Makes changing wheel offsets a doddle. If I was to write up a list it would be ridiculous.

lol guinea pig over here eh? What you had done to yours stephen?

I'm doing other mods all around the same time, thing is with me I get things done I don't go on about them for months and months or years as it seems some people do. If it's successful happy days if not I try something else, in conclusion it's what I love doing and find enjoyment out of. Hell when I first bought the thing I hoped the engine would blow up so I'd have an excuse to build a forged engine and guess what, I did. There's a thread here somewhere from about 6 years ago of me going on about it. I might have a little search, good ok days.

Guess what, I was close to fitting intake temp gauges but someone on here talked me out of it as usual. Yeah I'm aware of the ic sprays, car defo feels faster when it's raining.

No, gt25r not sure if they are the same thing anyway. I have taken into consideration something on the water injection system failing and I would map the car without the water injection then turn it on after just as a cooling/cleaning aid. BUT there is a fail safe system that can be added which I'm still looking into which would make me feel more comfortable mapping the car with it enabled. Knowing what im like I will probably fit 2.5" ic piping eventually anyway and dual intake is next on my list, so id have both of best worlds plus I really like my gadgets, more for me to fiddle with. Anyway When does modding ever stop? Just because I'm fitting one thing doesn't mean I'm stopping there or limiting it to just that.

Thanks, nice read. It's funny, I've already done the arch lining louvres mod and the radiator bottle mod also

Last time I had it on the dyno some 4 years ago it was 470bhp at 21psi. What you thinking Dan?

555injectors Gt25r turbos Ams manifolds Z1 downpipes into straight through 3inch exhaust Godspeed IC's Q45 Maf Forged rebuild Thicker head gasket That's all I can remember at the moment. I'm adding a selin dual intake setup soon and having it mapped again.

Yeah no doubt, i want it mainly for the fact it will make things run safer and cooler especially as I tend to lose a lot from heat soak so should make a big difference even before the map. Just watched a YouTube vid of a Nissan 200sx on a dyno which made 350bhp from 300bhp that's a massive percentage rise just from the water injection.

Godspeed with bumper modified for proper ducting.

While you lot were twiddling your fingers I went ahead and bought the Aem system just in case anyone cares... Here's a video explaining what it is, in a silly American kinda way.

Well I've found a really good price here: http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/aem-v2-water-methanol-injection-kit-standard-35psi-controller.html £280 with 1gallon tank. Just need to source a second injector with the necessary bits to install a dual injector setup. Anyone?

I'm aware Aem is a well established brand so prob my first choice but then there's Devilsown which I've not heard of before and snow performance only available in the USA. Always wanted this kit installed. Looks Ike I'd need two injectors one for each side, anyone know where the best place to fit them would be? Maybe just before the throttle bodies or just after the IC's??

Lovely :p Well most if not all the Porsches have them fitted, also have them on the rear quarters just in front of the arches.

lol Hmmmm I can feel a group buy coming on....... I'm not even going over 30moh once it's sprayed without some kind of protection.

Yes with darker colours it wouldn't be as glossy as a highly polished laquar but on silver it will be just fine. I'd rather a slightly less glossy finish than hundreds of stones chips within a week.

Once I've had the car resprayed I want to rap the bumper in protective film but the company I use for rapping don't do this type for some reason. Anyone have any ideas? Will be the third time I've had the bumper sprayed it gets chips instantly on the motorway. Fed up.

Thank you m I really appreciate that.

Wish you wearnt so far away. How much does a job like this cost mark?