GTM Performance Engineering VQ45VHR-Our Journey to The 1000 HP and Beyond

danielw · 12-03-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by toner123

Only reason why a time line was generated is because of the community constantly asking when is this going to be done. You guys are nit picking the little **** and giving to much concern over it. There are alot of stipulations here and it seems like alot of people have a hard time thinking logical. If this was just going to be a build and then push out the door mike would probably have his car back. But knowing mike he is letting them document everything and figure out what a kit would need to make this happen to every nut and bolt so maybe one day if you want to do this and ask for a price SAM will already have it laid out. There is more going on then what people on this forum know. Mike could have changed his mind on parts, sponsorships could have not gone through so parts had to be removed to somebody that is sponsoring. Mike could have told GTM to push it back and get caught up on other customers. Mike could have not had the funds to continue one week and had to wait till payday. I am not saying any of these are true but they are all factors including mike paying for some things. Remember he is coming out of pocket alot of this. To come in here complaining about time line, and magazine posting is so damn trivial. This is his car and he is willing to share it with us, he could have kept his mouth shut and you probably would have never known it existed, which i kind of wish he did because of all the remarks through out this whole thread.(I am talking about from day 1 till now). Not trying to be rude but just seems like others are posting comments about things and not knowing the full story, it's like were in a solid gold building and people are bitching because there is 1 flake of silver on the floor.
Frank

My whole point revolves around thinking logically. That's why as soon as he said it would be done in july over on my350z I said "subscribed for copmletion sometime next year". I'm no genius but I've seen enough of these builds that I know theres no way this is going to be done in 1-2 months or even 6 months at that. The shops put out these completion times so the owner doesn't get cold feet about being apart from their car for so long. Plain and simple. If I were in charge of giving the owner a timeline on this project I would've told him 8 months and hoped we could deliver. I see it over and over again.

Jeffblue · 12-03-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by danielw

My whole point revolves around thinking logically. That's why as soon as he said it would be done in july over on my350z I said "subscribed for copmletion sometime next year". I'm no genius but I've seen enough of these builds that I know theres no way this is going to be done in 1-2 months or even 6 months at that. The shops put out these completion times so the owner doesn't get cold feet about being apart from their car for so long. Plain and simple. If I were in charge of giving the owner a timeline on this project I would've told him 8 months and hoped we could deliver. I see it over and over again.

Bullitt doesn't seem too upset about it.

bullitt5897 · 12-02-2010, 10:19 AM

Thank you Frank!

You guys have to understand there is a lot of behind the scenes stuff going on here... Timelines were given to represent that we were pushing to have the car done for shows like SEMA... Several of the parts had to be hand made by fabricators. You know what the crazy thing is... Everyone talking out their butt about my car being pushed to the front of the line!!! That is completely untrue and a false claim that keeps getting pushed forward! Many cars have come into the shop gotten their installs and are now on the road after my car was started. We planned on having the main work done in august and tuning to begin then when everyone put a lot of interest in the gtr manifold I called Sam and we arranged to make my car the test bed in august. I also have other sponsors who had to work on the car!!! I also had photoshoots for the car... This all takes time away from GTM from working on the car. The complaints here are completely childish and retarded! When people started making the claims that my car was taking priority over everyones build I did a surprise walk in a gtm and guess what there were several cara being worked on but one... Mine!!! So get a grip guys and be patient!!! There is sooo much more in store for this car you guys have no idea about!!! If you have questions ask and I will answer the best I can.

Thanks

Mike

KaienZ34 · 12-02-2010, 10:37 AM

Thank you Mike for your time and everything else that went into this and is still going in.

Thanks again

FB

Gunzero · 12-02-2010, 01:20 PM

cool

98intrigue · 12-02-2010, 02:25 PM

Did it take me this long to realize you are XKR from the other forum? Or am I mistaken?

bullitt5897 · 12-02-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Did it take me this long to realize you are XKR from the other forum? Or am I mistaken?

I am not XKR... If you were referring to me.

98intrigue · 12-03-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

I am not XKR... If you were referring to me.

Ah...just another car fanatic from GA striving for a 1000hp VQ

RCZ · 12-02-2010, 08:55 PM

I gotta agree, its absolutely ridiculous for anyone to complain that this build isnt being done according to plan. Timelines are simply impossible to follow and are just there for organizational purposes on builds like these.

I don't know about most of you, but I'm more interested in how they are making the car actually work around a 1000whp engine rather than how much power it makes. Everything else needs to be modified and upgraded to handle the power and the heat.

phelan · 12-02-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

I gotta agree, its absolutely ridiculous for anyone to complain that this build isnt being done according to plan. Timelines are simply impossible to follow and are just there for organizational purposes on builds like these.

I don't know about most of you, but I'm more interested in how they are making the car actually work around a 1000whp engine rather than how much power it makes. Everything else needs to be modified and upgraded to handle the power and the heat.

^ this. Great if the car can push 1000hp, but it needs to remain stable. I'm very interested to see what is being done to preserve the overall longevity of the engine.

dixon cider · 12-02-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

^ this. Great if the car can push 1000hp, but it needs to remain stable. I'm very interested to see what is being done to preserve the overall longevity of the engine.

Can the word "longevity" actually be used?

phelan · 12-02-2010, 11:27 PM

lifespan? MTBF of the engine? uhhh...i dunno dixon?

dixon cider · 12-02-2010, 11:28 PM

I hope it does last. That is an awful lot of power. I'd be sceeeeeeered.

dixon cider · 12-02-2010, 11:29 PM

I agree Jeff. If it's not your car.......

Jeffblue · 12-02-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dixon cider

I agree Jeff. If it's not your car.......

hey dixon, your car is taking longer than i expected. **** you!

nothing wrong with people commenting/criticizing/praising. obviously its only bullits car, no one else's. share opinions, share w/e. but to complain about how long its taking is kind of silly. if bullits GTM project is making someone that upset, they need a new hobby.

12-02-2010, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3684	Thank you Frank! You guys have to understand there is a lot of behind the scenes stuff going on here... Timelines were given to represent that we were pushing to have the car done for shows like SEMA... Several of the parts had to be hand made by fabricators. You know what the crazy thing is... Everyone talking out their butt about my car being pushed to the front of the line!!! That is completely untrue and a false claim that keeps getting pushed forward! Many cars have come into the shop gotten their installs and are now on the road after my car was started. We planned on having the main work done in august and tuning to begin then when everyone put a lot of interest in the gtr manifold I called Sam and we arranged to make my car the test bed in august. I also have other sponsors who had to work on the car!!! I also had photoshoots for the car... This all takes time away from GTM from working on the car. The complaints here are completely childish and retarded! When people started making the claims that my car was taking priority over everyones build I did a surprise walk in a gtm and guess what there were several cara being worked on but one... Mine!!! So get a grip guys and be patient!!! There is sooo much more in store for this car you guys have no idea about!!! If you have questions ask and I will answer the best I can. Thanks Mike __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

12-02-2010, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 179	Thank you Mike for your time and everything else that went into this and is still going in. Thanks again FB __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

12-02-2010, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 260	cool __________________

12-02-2010, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 40 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 431	Did it take me this long to realize you are XKR from the other forum? Or am I mistaken? __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

12-02-2010, 11:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3408	lifespan? MTBF of the engine? uhhh...i dunno dixon? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-02-2010, 08:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	I gotta agree, its absolutely ridiculous for anyone to complain that this build isnt being done according to plan. Timelines are simply impossible to follow and are just there for organizational purposes on builds like these. I don't know about most of you, but I'm more interested in how they are making the car actually work around a 1000whp engine rather than how much power it makes. Everything else needs to be modified and upgraded to handle the power and the heat.

12-02-2010, 11:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 31	I hope it does last. That is an awful lot of power. I'd be sceeeeeeered. __________________ GTM INVIDIA MRWorks (RIP) Snow Performance Giken KW Hotchkis SRP "Remember, when all else fails, don't forget to tongue punch the brown starfish"-dixon Dixon Cider's Roadster Build

12-02-2010, 11:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 31	I agree Jeff. If it's not your car....... __________________ GTM INVIDIA MRWorks (RIP) Snow Performance Giken KW Hotchkis SRP "Remember, when all else fails, don't forget to tongue punch the brown starfish"-dixon Dixon Cider's Roadster Build

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