2010 370Z NISMO Twin Turbo build courtesy of GTM

lando76 · 06-09-2010, 08:12 PM

f ya that setup is so clean. GTM makes a drop dead sexy kit. Im glad there are people in this world that get to experince the pleasures of life as you do. Most of us will not but letting us into a bit of your paradise makes us all feel good.

stormcrow · 06-10-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylvan Lake V

Nice build, you sound alot like me...with my G35 throwing tons of $$$$$ and parts at it for huge power and have had nothing but headaches. I have been convinced for awhile a G37 with a simple TT set is the way to go for me. After reading your thread and your opinion on the GTR (I have heard the same from former high HP 350z owners) I think its only a matter of time before I do a G37 with the GTM kit and shoot for the 550-600whp range. Thanks for the excellent write up and honest opinions I have found it very helpful, Congrats on a great looking car with a sick build

Thanks for the feedback, Sylvan Lake V. As Chris said above, do it and you will be much more happy than you are at the present moment. Honestly, there is nothing like driving a very nice OEM car, having it run like OEM...but, with a good bit of power. Right now, I really couldn't ask for more. Even when she is a bit tempermental (and she has been recently with some front bumper damage) I still love her.

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Originally Posted by lando76

f ya that setup is so clean. GTM makes a drop dead sexy kit. Im glad there are people in this world that get to experince the pleasures of life as you do. Most of us will not but letting us into a bit of your paradise makes us all feel good.

It's funny that you say that. I have recently been thinking, a lot, about how fortunate I have been being able to build the 350Z, owning the GT-R and now having the 370Z and its build. I honestly think that I'm reaching a crossroad where I want to start paying some of that forward. Posts like yours are helping me make a very hard decision. Thanks, sir.

370z4Steve · 06-10-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

....fortunate I have been being able to build the 350Z, owning the GT-R and now having the 370Z and its build....

So how does your TT370z compare to the GTR you owned..power, fun factor, acceleration etc.. likes or dislikes so far?

stormcrow · 06-10-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

hahaha Jeremy you crack me up bro! what time are yall leavin saturday? If my other plans fall through you mind if I catch a ride with you Jeremy? I want a taste for the TT power lol you know what I am going through! I take it the trip up to the mountains is Saturday? Its either go shoot my brother's .338 canon and video tape its mayhem or play with you guys...

You know you are always more than welcome to ride along...and drive some, as well. Yup, it's Saturday. Meet before and then ride out. My only caveat is that I had promised a friend that we would go to the range! Bro, you and I are always either driving or shooting. *lol* I hate to bail on my friend, but am considering it as I get very few nice weekends to bang on the car and it looks to be a nice Saturday. Ugh. Sometimes it sucks being a "good guy".

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Originally Posted by 370z4Steve

So how does your TT370z compare to the GTR you owned..power, fun factor, acceleration etc.. likes or dislikes so far?

The GT-R was much quicker out of the hole. It spooled faster and the AWD couldn't be touched from a launch. As far as acceleration goes, the Z seems to peel back the speedo more quickly, but the GT-R had more felt torque so it was deceptive. I feel a much greater connection with the Z due to the more compact body and feel as well as the actual clutch pedal and shifter. The Z seems to handle better, IMHO, than the GT-R did. My Z feels much more stable (less body roll) than the GT-R did, but I am on coilovers and do have sway bars whereas the GT-R was only lowered on springs. That said, the GT-R..I couldn't push it hard enough on the mountain roads to feel like it was ever about to get away from me. I am excited to see how the 370 performs on the same roads. With my 350Z TT VQ35DE/GReddy TT combo, I had a LOT of feathering to do to keep from losing the a$$ end on those mountain roads. No LSD and 600ft lbs of torque coming on in 1500 RPMs made for a wild ride.

Overall I am happier with the 370 than I was with the GT-R. For my street driving, it more than suffices and keeps me connected to the car.

Viera · 06-10-2010, 10:40 AM

Damn, Storm... your Z is lookin' real good. Wish you could join us this Saturday for our mountain run!

And Bullitt, what's the ETA of the installation?

bullitt5897 · 06-10-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Viera

Damn, Storm... your Z is lookin' real good. Wish you could join us this Saturday for our mountain run!

And Bullitt, what's the ETA of the installation?

My build thread should be up this weekend

JB-370z · 06-10-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

My build thread should be up this weekend

I am stoked to hear this. I have been waiting and waiting for this ever since you told us about it many many months back! I think everyone on the fourm should send you rep points for this.

stormcrow · 06-10-2010, 11:01 AM

Z1804 has already PM'ed me the details and an invite. It seems there is about an 80% chance that I will be able to attend. I am awaiting a call to cement my final plans for this weekend. I truly hope I can make it out as the alternative is not going to be nearly as fun.

Viera · 06-10-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stormcrow

Z1804 has already PM'ed me the details and an invite. It seems there is about an 80% chance that I will be able to attend. I am awaiting a call to cement my final plans for this weekend. I truly hope I can make it out as the alternative is not going to be nearly as fun.

That's what I like to hear.

xiven · 06-10-2010, 11:42 AM

stormcrow should lead the pack so we can "try" to catch up although I doubt we'll even come close.

bullitt5897 · 06-10-2010, 02:10 PM

hahahaha I know right.... Well I have Sam to thank since he is the one that is building probably this most thought through FI Thread ever!!! There will be ALOT of info and discussion in my thread for sure!

nothing like breaking into uncharted territories

stormcrow · 06-10-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xiven

stormcrow should lead the pack so we can "try" to catch up although I doubt we'll even come close.

Nah. I will take the rear. I need some rock chips in my freshly painted front bumper and I don't want to hold the hardcore drivers up.

bullitt5897 · 06-10-2010, 03:51 PM

hahaha Jeremy you crack me up bro! what time are yall leavin saturday? If my other plans fall through you mind if I catch a ride with you Jeremy? I want a taste for the TT power lol you know what I am going through! I take it the trip up to the mountains is Saturday? Its either go shoot my brother's .338 canon and video tape its mayhem or play with you guys...

travisjb · 06-15-2010, 08:24 AM

toner, good progress... the manifold bolt issue is often discussed on this board. i think there are a few posts that discuss how to get at it

toner123 · 06-15-2010, 08:57 AM

yea after about 4 hours of hell i got it out. I don't know why Nissan puts them in dry. Also even the heat shield bolts were locked down. tw of them snaped and the third one i had to cut. Passange side header came off easily though.
Thanks
Frank

06-10-2010, 02:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	hahahaha I know right.... Well I have Sam to thank since he is the one that is building probably this most thought through FI Thread ever!!! There will be ALOT of info and discussion in my thread for sure! nothing like breaking into uncharted territories __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-10-2010, 03:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	hahaha Jeremy you crack me up bro! what time are yall leavin saturday? If my other plans fall through you mind if I catch a ride with you Jeremy? I want a taste for the TT power lol you know what I am going through! I take it the trip up to the mountains is Saturday? Its either go shoot my brother's .338 canon and video tape its mayhem or play with you guys... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-15-2010, 08:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	toner, good progress... the manifold bolt issue is often discussed on this board. i think there are a few posts that discuss how to get at it __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-15-2010, 08:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
toner123 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: chesapeake va Age: 41 Posts: 823 Drives: TT 370z Touring/SP Rep Power: 18	yea after about 4 hours of hell i got it out. I don't know why Nissan puts them in dry. Also even the heat shield bolts were locked down. tw of them snaped and the third one i had to cut. Passange side header came off easily though. Thanks Frank WI_Hedgehog likes this.

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06-09-2010, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
lando76 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ca Posts: 107 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 18	f ya that setup is so clean. GTM makes a drop dead sexy kit. Im glad there are people in this world that get to experince the pleasures of life as you do. Most of us will not but letting us into a bit of your paradise makes us all feel good.

06-10-2010, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Viera Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 897 Drives: '09 M.Blue 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 266	Damn, Storm... your Z is lookin' real good. Wish you could join us this Saturday for our mountain run! And Bullitt, what's the ETA of the installation?

06-10-2010, 11:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
stormcrow Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 267 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo TT Rep Power: 17	Z1804 has already PM'ed me the details and an invite. It seems there is about an 80% chance that I will be able to attend. I am awaiting a call to cement my final plans for this weekend. I truly hope I can make it out as the alternative is not going to be nearly as fun.

06-10-2010, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 45 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 296	stormcrow should lead the pack so we can "try" to catch up although I doubt we'll even come close.