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RalliartRsX · 11-07-2014, 05:16 AM

PoorMans180SX, I am going to respectfly disagree and unless anyone has attempted to install one, they won't know the trials and tribulations involved to install

I will say this now. For a straight bolt on and the Easy button out, GOT WITH THE GTX. Simple. For 90% of the people, the idea of transient response and boost recovery is not worth the extra entry cost (and in all honesty, if I didn't get an inside line, it wouldn't be worth it to me either for a bottom mount).

I have a full writeup of the install which I haven't posted on Zilvia, but I will give a quick breakdown

1) Off the bat, the compressor housing does NOT fit with a stock spec mount and bracket (read: Nismo mount and stock braket). You will have to either a) clearance the mount/bracket or b) get different mounts

2) The BOV (be it stock or Fullrace) will interfere with the water port on the block, regardless of if you have AN fittings, banjo bolts, etc ($$$$ + headache)

3) The Garrett lines, although compatible, probaby won't fit apart from the oil line considering the water line fitment issue and the eventual issue of clocking the turbo ($$$ for new lines + headache)

4) The oil drain will need either new fittings and lines as the Garrett outlet does not fit and interferes with the compressor housing (I ended up making a spacer out of SS or you have to spend $$$$ on new fittings and headache)

5) The EFR has a flanged intlet/outlet, meaning your clocking plates and adapters won't be compatible. Simple as getting a few new couplers and you are good to go, but again $$$$ and headache since it has to be clocked perfectly

6) The downpipe. The biggest part of the ordeal, this is going to be the biggest const incurred on fitment. Unless you have the meands, you will have to spend $$$$ on the flange as it is not a NORMAL V band, but a half Moon or Morman flange ($$$) then you have to get it fabbed up

Again, GET THE GTX OVER THE EFR IF YOU ARE GOING BOTTOM MOUNT!! Not worth the headache and cost incurred as even with buying the GT housing, the installation costs begin to skyrocket once all is said and done!

Sorry for the thread jack. Just want to make sure there is correct information out there.

I will post my write up later if you want Poorman, and send you a PM.

11-07-2014, 05:16 AM	#928
RalliartRsX Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,793 Trader Rating: (32)	PoorMans180SX, I am going to respectfly disagree and unless anyone has attempted to install one, they won't know the trials and tribulations involved to install I will say this now. For a straight bolt on and the Easy button out, GOT WITH THE GTX. Simple. For 90% of the people, the idea of transient response and boost recovery is not worth the extra entry cost (and in all honesty, if I didn't get an inside line, it wouldn't be worth it to me either for a bottom mount). I have a full writeup of the install which I haven't posted on Zilvia, but I will give a quick breakdown 1) Off the bat, the compressor housing does NOT fit with a stock spec mount and bracket (read: Nismo mount and stock braket). You will have to either a) clearance the mount/bracket or b) get different mounts 2) The BOV (be it stock or Fullrace) will interfere with the water port on the block, regardless of if you have AN fittings, banjo bolts, etc ($$$$ + headache) 3) The Garrett lines, although compatible, probaby won't fit apart from the oil line considering the water line fitment issue and the eventual issue of clocking the turbo ($$$ for new lines + headache) 4) The oil drain will need either new fittings and lines as the Garrett outlet does not fit and interferes with the compressor housing (I ended up making a spacer out of SS or you have to spend $$$$ on new fittings and headache) 5) The EFR has a flanged intlet/outlet, meaning your clocking plates and adapters won't be compatible. Simple as getting a few new couplers and you are good to go, but again $$$$ and headache since it has to be clocked perfectly 6) The downpipe. The biggest part of the ordeal, this is going to be the biggest const incurred on fitment. Unless you have the meands, you will have to spend $$$$ on the flange as it is not a NORMAL V band, but a half Moon or Morman flange ($$$) then you have to get it fabbed up Again, GET THE GTX OVER THE EFR IF YOU ARE GOING BOTTOM MOUNT!! Not worth the headache and cost incurred as even with buying the GT housing, the installation costs begin to skyrocket once all is said and done! Sorry for the thread jack. Just want to make sure there is correct information out there. I will post my write up later if you want Poorman, and send you a PM.