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

bullitt5897 · 04-25-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Sorry for seeming negative, I meant no offense. What are the performance spec goals you have in mind?

No need to apologize RCZ, you have been very constructive during this whole build and I respect that. Some other newer members on the other hand have no respect for peoples build threads and feel it necessary to bring trash into the conversation. As far as spec goals I am not going to just throw numbers out there but rather let the final numbers speak for themselves. Sam told me on the phone thursday that the car is nearing completion and should be done in days rather then weeks. So I have already lined up my other shops to ASAP their build process for the new Audio system, Racing Air ride setup and body parts!!! Its really up to Sam to finalize this last bit of tuning and then the car will be just a few weeks from total completion.

I am debating on the next Z already and thinking of picking up a Vert... Maybe introduce a hardtop into the market if their is enough interest.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-25-2011, 01:06 PM

That's good to hear man

I hope I'm not one of the bad newbs

DIGItonium · 04-25-2011, 01:38 PM

Hope all goes well with your project. I made the mistake of peeking over the other forum and tried to make a positive comment, but ended up getting scatter brained. Apologies to Sam, though... I got worried about my stuff and cracked.

So hopefully the fuel rails will be completed soon?

Kirkster · 04-25-2011, 04:40 PM

This is the OP's thread and if he wants a bit of civility that is his call.

All hater all the time gets old. Which is why the only place I bother to post over there is in the Mid-A area, and infrequently. I tried a few posts in the 370 area but response was lackluster at best and hater filled at worst. So I just go over there now to check on my friends.

Best of luck.

phelan · 04-25-2011, 04:44 PM

bullitt - so you'd have 3 cars?

i thought u were going to build the STi too...

so you'd have the white dragon, a built STi, and another Z vert????

just curious. and can you loan me some cash?

bullitt5897 · 04-25-2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

bullitt - so you'd have 3 cars?

i thought u were going to build the STi too...

so you'd have the white dragon, a built STi, and another Z vert????

just curious. and can you loan me some cash?

No just two cars lol... The other Z will come after white dragon sells... I don't want to sell but I have other plans and I want to promote our new product lines without all of the other contracts on the car. I want to continue to develop new parts and innovative designs for our platform.

Mike

370z TT · 04-27-2011, 07:12 AM

Is the racing air ride suspension as good as kw v3 coilovers? Is the wing going to be taken off for a topspeed run? What LSD is the car going to run? Sorry for all the questions just trying to get ideas for my z

bullitt5897 · 04-27-2011, 08:42 AM

Air ride technologies has a new product line that was not at Sema this year. Their new top of the line shocks will be made by fox racing. This will definitely be a great addition. Since it is a new product I am not sure how on the performance yet we will see when the car returns. As far as differential goes when I originally talked to sam and submitted my parts list te OS Giken rear diff was part of the build list. For the top speed run yes the wing will be removed.

I hope that helps.

bullitt5897 · 04-27-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

I'd love to see it at ZDayz!

I'd love to have it there for z dayz unfortunately with my work with Andrew on our new fenders, our work with Ark performance plus my new suspension, audio install and interior. I do not believe I will have the car shipped back in time for the show.

dspiel · 04-27-2011, 03:52 PM

Maybe this was answered before but why are you going with an air ride suspension?

bullitt5897 · 04-27-2011, 04:04 PM

Because this is more than a track car and I want to drive it on the street. Speed bumps rule my area of town.

dspiel · 04-27-2011, 04:41 PM

Well why not Roberto suspension on top of some nice coilovers? Your car is going to handle like a boat.

dspiel · 04-27-2011, 04:46 PM

This is what i am talking about in case you are wondering:

Roberuta Cup Kits

bullitt5897 · 04-27-2011, 09:15 PM

Those are blanket assumptions... You do not know the specs of this system. I will say this fox racing has a proven record and that is the brand of shocks going to be used. This car will not drive like a boat...

Red__Zed · 04-27-2011, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

Those are blanket assumptions... You do not know the specs of this system. I will say this fox racing has a proven record and that is the brand of shocks going to be used. This car will not drive like a boat...

I'd love to see a quality air system. It's been done before, and I think it'd be sweet on your ride.

04-25-2011, 01:06 PM	#1397 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	That's good to hear man I hope I'm not one of the bad newbs __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

04-25-2011, 01:38 PM	#1398 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Hope all goes well with your project. I made the mistake of peeking over the other forum and tried to make a positive comment, but ended up getting scatter brained. Apologies to Sam, though... I got worried about my stuff and cracked. So hopefully the fuel rails will be completed soon? __________________

04-25-2011, 04:40 PM	#1399 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 19	This is the OP's thread and if he wants a bit of civility that is his call. All hater all the time gets old. Which is why the only place I bother to post over there is in the Mid-A area, and infrequently. I tried a few posts in the 370 area but response was lackluster at best and hater filled at worst. So I just go over there now to check on my friends. Best of luck. __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest: Last edited by AK370Z; 05-18-2011 at 08:46 AM. Reason: ak

04-25-2011, 04:44 PM	#1400 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	bullitt - so you'd have 3 cars? i thought u were going to build the STi too... so you'd have the white dragon, a built STi, and another Z vert???? just curious. and can you loan me some cash? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-27-2011, 08:42 AM	#1403 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Air ride technologies has a new product line that was not at Sema this year. Their new top of the line shocks will be made by fox racing. This will definitely be a great addition. Since it is a new product I am not sure how on the performance yet we will see when the car returns. As far as differential goes when I originally talked to sam and submitted my parts list te OS Giken rear diff was part of the build list. For the top speed run yes the wing will be removed. I hope that helps. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-27-2011, 07:12 AM	#1402 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Is the racing air ride suspension as good as kw v3 coilovers? Is the wing going to be taken off for a topspeed run? What LSD is the car going to run? Sorry for all the questions just trying to get ideas for my z

04-27-2011, 03:52 PM	#1405 (permalink)
dspiel Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 25 Drives: 06 Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 16	Maybe this was answered before but why are you going with an air ride suspension?

04-27-2011, 04:04 PM	#1406 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Because this is more than a track car and I want to drive it on the street. Speed bumps rule my area of town. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

04-27-2011, 04:41 PM	#1407 (permalink)
dspiel Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 25 Drives: 06 Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 16	Well why not Roberto suspension on top of some nice coilovers? Your car is going to handle like a boat.

04-27-2011, 04:46 PM	#1408 (permalink)
dspiel Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 25 Drives: 06 Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 16	This is what i am talking about in case you are wondering: Roberuta Cup Kits

04-27-2011, 09:15 PM	#1409 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Those are blanket assumptions... You do not know the specs of this system. I will say this fox racing has a proven record and that is the brand of shocks going to be used. This car will not drive like a boat... __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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