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Have you ever paid attention to all the small stuff that adds up when you’re building a car?   I had a customer order some stuff for the build he was performing this winter and it got me thinking.  There’s a ton of small stuff you never even think about when you start to think about building a car.  I mean, you know you’re going to need a set of headers, or some machine work, or sleeves, pistons, valvetrain, etc, but then thats only the half of it.  You have to get fuel fittings, hoses, clamps, filters, retainers, plugs, wires, and so much stuff.  If you really want to be styling, your going to use the Adel Wiggins Clamps, and those are going to run the cost up that much more.  Depending on your needs, the “small” stuff can quickly add anywhere from several hundred to several thousand dollars to your build. Budget accordingly.

Im not trying to deter anyone from building a car this winter, but search around, make a list of what you really need to build a car that you are happy with.  There’s nothing more disappointing then having to put a hold on your project because you didn’t budget enough to get all the little stuff.   Besides, how much smoother does a project come along when you have every single part you need before you start.  It will save you time, money, and frustrations knowing and buying what you need from the start.  Trust me, i’ve been too many cold winters waiting on backordered parts because I didnt anticipate needing them. 

Here is a list of things I most commonly here people calling, ordering, and paying for next day air, because they weren’t thought of- Hope this helps-

Clamps- a good T-blot clamp or something similar, your standard hose clamps won’t cut it on a performance motor.

Fuel System Fittings and Hoses- not only do they look good, but are necessary to outfit your ride with a true high performance fuel system.  Don’t forget the aux fuel pump for some applications.

Silicone Hoses- Great for connecting custom intakes or intercooler set-ups.

Additional Cooling- Will your factory radiator handle the extra heat? How bout your transmission?  May want to consider these factors before excessive heat destroys what you spent all winter building.  Consider, transmission coolers, aluminum radiators, or high volume cooling fans for this.

Those are probably the most forgot about parts when planning a build, so be sure to keep those things in mind while making your budget.  Also, allow a few extra bucks for misc stuff such as heat wrap, zip ties, electrical tape, etc. 

If you’re not sure about what you need or need suggestions to keep any suprises from popping up during your build, shoot me an email about your build and what parts your already have.  Ill be glad to look the list over and make suggestions that could save you money down the road.

Justin

by Shelby Cain

Car Detailing Part 5: Engine Bay One of the more overlooked parts of the detailing process is the engine bay. The best way to keep an engine looking good is with frequent detailing. So if you haven’t popped your hood in awhile and grabbed a rag. you may have to do more work than what im talking about.

The first thing I do is grab a cheap terry cloth and get it real wet. I then go in and wipe under the hood, in the channels the hood rides in, the core support, everything off. This just gives you a debris and dust free engine bay. I then grab two detailing products. Detail Spray and Trim Shine.
Make sure you buy Stoners Trim Shine, it isn’t really greasy and you can spray it on all your plastic, with no need to wipe. I spray it all over the factory wire loom, all plastic shrouding, and my plastic valve covers. Then on the shrouding I follow up with a clean towel…if you use a terry towel then you will want to make sure you use a pre-washed one to keep from leaving lint behind.
After this you can spray the detail spray on all the painted portions of the hood and follow with a micro fiber towel to polish it up. Don’t forget the channels the hood sits in and the underside of the hood….these parts reflect a lot of light and if they aren’t as shiny as the other parts of the engine bay, it makes it look unfinished.
Sometimes degreaser and spray washing is necessary to provide a clean enough start for detailing. but in my case I do this every time I wash the car and never have to worry about any excessive scrubbing. 

That’s right.  We have been working closely with ARP to develop a set of L19 Head Studs for your Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35.  Why is this such a big deal? Weren’t there already some on the market? Yea, there were, but they required you to machine the engine block and cylinder hear to accept the larger studs.  Not only is this costly but also time consuming and dirty.  The new ARP L19 Head Studs we have developed, require no maching of any kind and will fit your stock engine block.  The L19 Head Studs also have 1000 psi more clamping force than a standard ARP Head Stud.  If you want to make serious power out of your VQ35, this is one upgrade you cannot afford to skip. 

Injected Perfomance is proud to supply Nissan 350Z performance parts to VQ35 enthusiasts everywhere.  We have one of the largest selections of 350Z and G35 performance parts in the nation. All in stock and ready to ship.  Everything from Turbo Kits to Big Brake Kits, if you need it, we have it.

Brands we handle:

1. APS
2. ARP
3. Greddy
4. Stoptech

and many many more.

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