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

usndocgreen · 04-17-2011, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

Yeah I also don't want to throw a shiit load of miles on the z as I want to sell the car too. I have another z project and need a demo car for UA motorsports here on the east coast. So if you guys see the Z up for sale you will know why. The car will be driven a few times a week or whenever my gf wants to drive my Sti lol

So I dont really get this....why would you sink all this $$$ into a car just to sell it. I mean you are going to lose a ton in resale. Is it just to get your shop name out there?? I love the build and am planning something similar but I plan on keeping mine for sometime.

usndocgreen · 04-17-2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Seeing how an 05 APS 350ztt can do it in 11.6, I'm guessing with the right driver/conditions 10.6-11.0 1/4 mile. Source: 2005 Nissan 350Z Extreme APS TT 1/4 mile Drag Racing timeslip specs 0-60 - DragTimes.com

What would happen if you sprayed this engine??? With the upgraded internals could the engine handle it or would it go nuclear???

NYBladeZ · 04-17-2011, 02:57 PM

Sell the white dragon? I personally couldn't do it. I also think that I'd drive it as much as I could, even if I had to dial down the power. Think about it, you buy a car you spend a long time building it, which I understand since it has been so beneficial to the greater Z community and thank you for that, and then you want to sell it. Where in that series of events do you get to enjoy the pleasure and sheer lunacy of your hard work?

b1adesofcha0s · 04-17-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Sell the white dragon? I personally couldn't do it. I also think that I'd drive it as much as I could, even if I had to dial down the power. Think about it, you buy a car you spend a long time building it, which I understand since it has been so beneficial to the greater Z community and thank you for that, and then you want to sell it. Where in that series of events do you get to enjoy the pleasure and sheer lunacy of your hard work?

I wouldn't be able to sell it if it was me, unless there was some kind of emergency situation which required me to do so.

bullitt5897 · 04-17-2011, 06:23 PM

Trust me there will be plenty of time for me to enjoy the Z. Plus I will be buying another

Z. One with all UAM parts on it and Forced induction. I don't expect my car to sell quickly not for the price tag I will be putting on it. Plus it will be at several shows including Sema!

KaienZ34 · 04-17-2011, 09:18 PM

Mike you putting on those super hot UAM fenders?

RCZ · 04-17-2011, 10:36 PM

I can understand building a car for the sake of creating something. Seeing it come to life and working on it is better than actually driving a car sometimes. Essentially taking something you love and turning it into reality. I feel ya and I think 90% of the folks in here do so as well so good luck with it.

bullitt5897 · 04-18-2011, 09:29 AM

Thanks for the support guys! I really appreciate it. RCZ hit it on the head! This was more of can it be done as well as getting the name out and building a dream car. I will have to say when the car is completely finished there will be around $200k+ put into this project...

b1adesofcha0s · 04-18-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

Thanks for the support guys! I really appreciate it. RCZ hit it on the head! This was more of can it be done as well as getting the name out and building a dream car. I will have to say when the car is completely finished there will be around $200k+ put into this project...

So around what price range will you be selling it for?

bullitt5897 · 04-18-2011, 09:33 AM

probably the $120-$140k range... whoever buys it will be getting a deal. Sam has said he wont touch another build like this for anything less than $100k (and thats just the power adding aspect of the build)

b1adesofcha0s · 04-18-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

probably the $120-$140k range... whoever buys it will be getting a deal. Sam has said he wont touch another build like this for anything less than $100k (and thats just the power adding aspect of the build)

Damn that's some craziness. Good luck with the eventual sale!

Be sure to set the 1/4 mile record for the 370Z first

RCZ · 04-18-2011, 09:46 AM

FWIW, this is the second $100k+ 370Z that has gone through the boards and last I heard that one was struggling to sell for 50k. Granted its a race car, but there's a very small market for cars like these. I think the best thing to do is try and get money back through product promotions, shows and other stuff.

phelan · 04-18-2011, 10:23 AM

what was the first one? i don't remember another 100k+ Z being built.

theDreamer · 04-18-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by phelan

what was the first one? i don't remember another 100k+ Z being built.

The one Forged Performance did, the Nismo Greddy TT build, gutted, etc.

phelan · 04-18-2011, 10:28 AM

oh. but that one was like...out and out track.

this one is...uhm...out...

er...

like RCZ said - going to be a VERY tough market at that price. doesn't matter how many times you chant 'someone is getting a good deal', nobody will buy a car for 120k+ unless it was a supercar, much less a nissan.

still - good luck? it will be nice to see the completed build soon.

04-17-2011, 02:57 PM	#1338 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Sell the white dragon? I personally couldn't do it. I also think that I'd drive it as much as I could, even if I had to dial down the power. Think about it, you buy a car you spend a long time building it, which I understand since it has been so beneficial to the greater Z community and thank you for that, and then you want to sell it. Where in that series of events do you get to enjoy the pleasure and sheer lunacy of your hard work? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

04-17-2011, 06:23 PM	#1340 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Trust me there will be plenty of time for me to enjoy the Z. Plus I will be buying another Z. One with all UAM parts on it and Forced induction. I don't expect my car to sell quickly not for the price tag I will be putting on it. Plus it will be at several shows including Sema! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-17-2011, 09:18 PM	#1341 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	Mike you putting on those super hot UAM fenders? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html Last edited by KaienZ34; 04-17-2011 at 11:26 PM.

04-18-2011, 09:29 AM	#1343 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Thanks for the support guys! I really appreciate it. RCZ hit it on the head! This was more of can it be done as well as getting the name out and building a dream car. I will have to say when the car is completely finished there will be around $200k+ put into this project... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-18-2011, 09:33 AM	#1345 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	probably the $120-$140k range... whoever buys it will be getting a deal. Sam has said he wont touch another build like this for anything less than $100k (and thats just the power adding aspect of the build) __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-17-2011, 10:36 PM	#1342 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	I can understand building a car for the sake of creating something. Seeing it come to life and working on it is better than actually driving a car sometimes. Essentially taking something you love and turning it into reality. I feel ya and I think 90% of the folks in here do so as well so good luck with it.

04-18-2011, 09:46 AM	#1347 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	FWIW, this is the second $100k+ 370Z that has gone through the boards and last I heard that one was struggling to sell for 50k. Granted its a race car, but there's a very small market for cars like these. I think the best thing to do is try and get money back through product promotions, shows and other stuff.

04-18-2011, 10:23 AM	#1348 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	what was the first one? i don't remember another 100k+ Z being built. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-18-2011, 10:28 AM	#1350 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	oh. but that one was like...out and out track. this one is...uhm...out... er... like RCZ said - going to be a VERY tough market at that price. doesn't matter how many times you chant 'someone is getting a good deal', nobody will buy a car for 120k+ unless it was a supercar, much less a nissan. still - good luck? it will be nice to see the completed build soon. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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