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DannyGT · 04-09-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

After reading the oil cooler problems, the G37 turbo install, and every other negative storys about modifiying a 3.7. im thinking of keeping all the N/A mods and consentrating on my 350 with the stroker kit and the 850 ttbb's.
Who knows what problems will happen with either one of these kits.
I was thinking or installing the GTM turbo and cancalling the SC, but after reading the lateist post's i'm not sure what to do.
I have an oil cooler and tranny cooler coming from GTM.
I think that i will take the adapter and coolers and make my own lines.
I am having nightmares of what would happen if an oil line let go at 110 miles per hour while running down the 1/4 mile!!!
It could be " bye bye 370Z and lots of pain if it flips and hits the concrette barriers"
if the oil hits the back wheels.
Could be time to sell the Z and get the new mustang.

I think your over-reacting a bit.

1. The concern about the oil cooler is legitmate. Hopefully it was just a batch of some bad cables. I have beaten the crap out of my car and mine is holding up well. >7k miles.

2. The other story was cleared up by Sharif, and dont forget the customer took it to GTM and they are the ones who ended up finishing the project. From what I understand everything is working as intended after it was completed by GTM. The problem was with bad employees at FP that Sharif said no longer work their anymore. **** happens, I'm glad he cleared it all up!

Relax man...

2fast4thelaw · 04-09-2010, 09:21 PM

I agree there is definitly some risk involved but I feel the supercharger is a pretty safe bet. A whole lot more could go wrong with TT setup. I think if you had an oil pressure gauge with an alarm you could shut things down pretty fast before damage occurs.

I think you should stay in the game with the GTM SC kit and roll with it. I want this kit so bad I can taste it but it wont be until this summer or early fall before I have enough saved up for it. I am not even going to mess with an oil cooler, I really dont think I need one for my application. My Z is is strictly a recreational vehicle and I plan to track it here at Bandemere but nothing serious. Denver is pretty moderate in the summer and nice and cool in the winter.

I have learned to keeping things simple and to a large degree "if it aint broke dont fix it" attitude will save your wallet. Whenever I have got all gung ho in modifying something then stuff starts breaking.

I dont think it would be a good idea to make your own oil lines, then the liability is all on you.

1slow370 · 04-10-2010, 01:01 AM

Dood don't worry it was my cooler that blew up and look at what i did, True high pressure bulletproof (almost literally) lines that you could hang the engine from without worrying about them breaking. There HAS to be a hydraulic shop near you that could do the same, just look for heavy equipment repair or sales like backhoes. The line i posted is one of the only ones i could find that was good for over 300 degree temps though make sure you specify what hydraulic line you want used.

Edit: don't believe the hype and stay away from the muffstain it's still going to have the build quality of a giant pile of poo, and not be able to turn.

Z eliminator · 04-12-2010, 07:48 AM

Sam called me and offered to send me a TT kit and a the SC kit and i could pick which one i wanted. He explaned all the issues with the TT kit and that there was no issues when they re installed it.
I will be staying with the SC, it will be the first one that he sends out.
He told me that he does not make any parts for mustangs.

Zat_Zuma · 04-12-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator

Sam called me and offered to send me a TT kit and a the SC kit and i could pick which one i wanted. He explaned all the issues with the TT kit and that there was no issues when they re installed it.
I will be staying with the SC, it will be the first one that he sends out.
He told me that he does not make any parts for mustangs.

Any idea on the time frame?

04-09-2010, 09:21 PM	#182 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 49 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	I agree there is definitly some risk involved but I feel the supercharger is a pretty safe bet. A whole lot more could go wrong with TT setup. I think if you had an oil pressure gauge with an alarm you could shut things down pretty fast before damage occurs. I think you should stay in the game with the GTM SC kit and roll with it. I want this kit so bad I can taste it but it wont be until this summer or early fall before I have enough saved up for it. I am not even going to mess with an oil cooler, I really dont think I need one for my application. My Z is is strictly a recreational vehicle and I plan to track it here at Bandemere but nothing serious. Denver is pretty moderate in the summer and nice and cool in the winter. I have learned to keeping things simple and to a large degree "if it aint broke dont fix it" attitude will save your wallet. Whenever I have got all gung ho in modifying something then stuff starts breaking. I dont think it would be a good idea to make your own oil lines, then the liability is all on you. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be. Last edited by 2fast4thelaw; 04-09-2010 at 09:25 PM.

04-10-2010, 01:01 AM	#183 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	Dood don't worry it was my cooler that blew up and look at what i did, True high pressure bulletproof (almost literally) lines that you could hang the engine from without worrying about them breaking. There HAS to be a hydraulic shop near you that could do the same, just look for heavy equipment repair or sales like backhoes. The line i posted is one of the only ones i could find that was good for over 300 degree temps though make sure you specify what hydraulic line you want used. Edit: don't believe the hype and stay away from the muffstain it's still going to have the build quality of a giant pile of poo, and not be able to turn. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50 Last edited by 1slow370; 04-10-2010 at 01:03 AM.

04-12-2010, 07:48 AM	#184 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,658 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	Sam called me and offered to send me a TT kit and a the SC kit and i could pick which one i wanted. He explaned all the issues with the TT kit and that there was no issues when they re installed it. I will be staying with the SC, it will be the first one that he sends out. He told me that he does not make any parts for mustangs. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

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