New build: GTM TT Stg II • '08 Infiniti G37 5-spd auto • The Shop CT

Nixlimited · 03-13-2012, 10:28 PM

Turbos sound sweet from outside! Can you hear them in the cabin at all? Doesn't sound like it from the video.

theDreamer · 03-14-2012, 09:21 AM

SharpByCoop · 03-14-2012, 05:32 PM

Dreamer: Thanks. I had to quote your post to figure out how to insert the vid in my earlier post. Keep that alive on this page, please?

I appreciate it.

Coop

Mr.Squeeze · 03-14-2012, 06:15 PM

Like the video Coop I think the car still has more in it MPH for sure.

Mike@GTM · 03-14-2012, 06:31 PM

Nice video!

In for 10's.

SharpByCoop · 08-14-2012, 11:07 AM

Been a while since I've updated this thread. My thread over on myG37.com has been ongoing....

Short version: Bent rods and broke a ring land in above video. If the car is breaking up (listening from outside) that ain't good. Any number of things can produce this, none of them welcome.

Removed engine, new 9:1 Wiseco pistons, new A1 rods, Full ARP studs and hardware, completely balanced lower end, reseated valves and seats, new cam controllers (ouch!), all assembled and back together. This happened from March-June.

Car has 900 miles on it and is running sweet. Has not had a final tune to the new combo. In conversation with Sam at GTM and with Jimmy, we determined that the fuel needs were the next progression to ensure this won't implode.

Ordered and rec'd a larger capacity Aeromotive pump, 750cc injectors, and the fuel rail return system. All from GTM.

Below is where I'm at as I write:

The car is now at The Shop, and here's what's getting done:

The fuel pump pod has the new pump installed, along with the new AN fittings and lines. This is not a simple bolt-in. Some parts need to be modified. There is no one more careful than Hector for this kind of work. That's the old pump sitting alone.

Under the hood is the ongoing installation of the machined fuel rails and return lines. Witness how he carefully masked off the intake, and didn't simply stuff rags into it. He's good.

Props to GTM for the solid parts and for getting back to Jimmy and Hector with some install directions.

One of two garage bays where The Shop does the work. Jimmy's 1200whp GTR is up on the right. Before the end of the Fall he is committed to an eight-second timecard.

All the cars they work on are performance cars. Major props.

I'm going on vacation this thursday for nine days. They will work on it without my badgering in the meanwhile. LOL!

I've talked to the new tuner (Mike Botti) at length: Work on the low speed tune for utmost day-to-day response and driveability. Then, 550whp redline tune on local pump 93. That's PLENTY for day to day driving and fun. 650whp tune/boost on RACE FUEL for the track day. Figure out how to get there and replicate this. I'll want to go in Sept, when the temps cool a bit.

I don't forecast tens at all. The torque converter will limit a hard launch. I DO suspect an 11.3 or 11.2 is attainable and sustainable.

Time will tell. That said, this is my street car, and a reliable 550whp street ride has unmistakeable authority.

Coop

KaienZ34 · 08-14-2012, 08:27 PM

Sucks this happened, but now it'll be better than ever.

SharpByCoop · 12-16-2012, 08:25 PM

Been a long time since I've updated THIS thread. I've been busy on MyG37.com, and view here often but haven't drawn this thread back to the top.

This following vid deserves your attention. This was this past week. The car has been running strong, since we built the lower end and added more boost (17lbs). Pump 93 oct.

Wishing the car was lighter and didn't have a 45lb driveshaft. That, and my next goal will be installing 4.08 gears to use all FOUR gears instead of three and a half.

Tens next season. 14 hundredths away. We can smell it.

BTW: I packed the family in it and we drove quietly to our church this morning. That's right. It's a total OEM driver. LOL!

Coop

Nixlimited · 12-16-2012, 09:07 PM

Congratulations. Why is it so hard to get these cars in the 10s? You certainly have the power to get it done. I assume you are running drag radials?

SharpByCoop · 12-18-2012, 12:05 PM

I was asked about the brake light switch thing I point out in the captions on my vid.

I learned that the ECU will shut down the throttle if you try to apply throttle and brake at the same time. And it does.

The workaround is simple:
1. There is a two-wire brake light switch under the dash on the brake pedal.

2. Remove the clip with the two wires, splice into ONE of them going into an ON/OFF two-pole switch and exiting back to the cut lead.

My switch is in a little plastic bracket thing right over my right foot. (Radio Shack). The wires run about 12" to the switch and back. I used butt connectors. No amps at all.

You NEED to have it on to start the car, and to get it out of Park. (Not sure of what it does for a standard gearbox).

Once it's in gear, flip it OFF, and then you can power brake for the burnout and for the line.

Your HAVE to remember to turn it back on. Safety issue, and you won't be able to restart or get it out of 'park'.

This was a Public Service announcement.

Coop

Nixlimited · 12-18-2012, 12:23 PM

I learned that the hard way too. I kept trying to do a burnout at the dragstrip last time and was so irritated that I couldn't get it right. Low and behold, it was not me!

Switch is a great idea. I know you can also pull a fuse, but this sounds easier. Because I am 6MT, I do not think I would have the getting out of Park issue.

Z eliminator · 12-18-2012, 01:24 PM

I just pull the fuse, when i go to the track

SharpByCoop · 12-18-2012, 09:12 PM

^^^ By doing this, you can still restart and shift your auto? If so, that's a new one on me. Never even tried.

Coop

Z eliminator · 12-18-2012, 09:35 PM

yes, everything works . except your brake lights, car will not bog,

Z

Navyboy916 · 12-18-2012, 10:08 PM

Dumb question what fuse do u pull out?

03-13-2012, 10:28 PM	#136 (permalink)
Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 25	Turbos sound sweet from outside! Can you hear them in the cabin at all? Doesn't sound like it from the video. __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

03-14-2012, 09:21 AM	#137 (permalink)
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03-14-2012, 05:32 PM	#138 (permalink)
SharpByCoop Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 286 Drives: '08 G37S - Graphite Rep Power: 14	Dreamer: Thanks. I had to quote your post to figure out how to insert the vid in my earlier post. Keep that alive on this page, please? I appreciate it. Coop __________________ Jim Cooper - (Retired: '08 Infiniti G37 Sport • TheShopCT built • 11.13 @ 123 mph (click for vid) • GTM Stage II Twin Turbo • 5-speed A/T Level Ten built • 591whp @17 lbs boost)

03-14-2012, 06:15 PM	#139 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20152	Like the video Coop I think the car still has more in it MPH for sure. __________________ Driven Motorsports Single Turbo 7675 T4 1.32 A/R 995WHP 780TQ

08-14-2012, 11:07 AM	#141 (permalink)
SharpByCoop Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 286 Drives: '08 G37S - Graphite Rep Power: 14	Been a while since I've updated this thread. My thread over on myG37.com has been ongoing.... Short version: Bent rods and broke a ring land in above video. If the car is breaking up (listening from outside) that ain't good. Any number of things can produce this, none of them welcome. Removed engine, new 9:1 Wiseco pistons, new A1 rods, Full ARP studs and hardware, completely balanced lower end, reseated valves and seats, new cam controllers (ouch!), all assembled and back together. This happened from March-June. Car has 900 miles on it and is running sweet. Has not had a final tune to the new combo. In conversation with Sam at GTM and with Jimmy, we determined that the fuel needs were the next progression to ensure this won't implode. Ordered and rec'd a larger capacity Aeromotive pump, 750cc injectors, and the fuel rail return system. All from GTM. Below is where I'm at as I write: The car is now at The Shop, and here's what's getting done: The fuel pump pod has the new pump installed, along with the new AN fittings and lines. This is not a simple bolt-in. Some parts need to be modified. There is no one more careful than Hector for this kind of work. That's the old pump sitting alone. Under the hood is the ongoing installation of the machined fuel rails and return lines. Witness how he carefully masked off the intake, and didn't simply stuff rags into it. He's good. Props to GTM for the solid parts and for getting back to Jimmy and Hector with some install directions. One of two garage bays where The Shop does the work. Jimmy's 1200whp GTR is up on the right. Before the end of the Fall he is committed to an eight-second timecard. All the cars they work on are performance cars. Major props. I'm going on vacation this thursday for nine days. They will work on it without my badgering in the meanwhile. LOL! I've talked to the new tuner (Mike Botti) at length: Work on the low speed tune for utmost day-to-day response and driveability. Then, 550whp redline tune on local pump 93. That's PLENTY for day to day driving and fun. 650whp tune/boost on RACE FUEL for the track day. Figure out how to get there and replicate this. I'll want to go in Sept, when the temps cool a bit. I don't forecast tens at all. The torque converter will limit a hard launch. I DO suspect an 11.3 or 11.2 is attainable and sustainable. Time will tell. That said, this is my street car, and a reliable 550whp street ride has unmistakeable authority. Coop __________________ Jim Cooper - (Retired: '08 Infiniti G37 Sport • TheShopCT built • 11.13 @ 123 mph (click for vid) • GTM Stage II Twin Turbo • 5-speed A/T Level Ten built • 591whp @17 lbs boost)

03-14-2012, 06:31 PM	#140 (permalink)
Mike@GTM Not an active Vendor. DO NOT BUY Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 391 Drives: '13 Hot Lava FR-S Rep Power: 16	Nice video! In for 10's.

08-14-2012, 08:27 PM	#142 (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	Sucks this happened, but now it'll be better than ever. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

12-16-2012, 08:25 PM	#143 (permalink)
SharpByCoop Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 286 Drives: '08 G37S - Graphite Rep Power: 14	Been a long time since I've updated THIS thread. I've been busy on MyG37.com, and view here often but haven't drawn this thread back to the top. This following vid deserves your attention. This was this past week. The car has been running strong, since we built the lower end and added more boost (17lbs). Pump 93 oct. Wishing the car was lighter and didn't have a 45lb driveshaft. That, and my next goal will be installing 4.08 gears to use all FOUR gears instead of three and a half. Tens next season. 14 hundredths away. We can smell it. BTW: I packed the family in it and we drove quietly to our church this morning. That's right. It's a total OEM driver. LOL! Coop DIGItonium, Legz, esfourteen and 1 others like this. __________________ Jim Cooper - (Retired: '08 Infiniti G37 Sport • TheShopCT built • 11.13 @ 123 mph (click for vid) • GTM Stage II Twin Turbo • 5-speed A/T Level Ten built • 591whp @17 lbs boost) Last edited by SharpByCoop; 12-17-2012 at 04:50 PM.

12-16-2012, 09:07 PM	#144 (permalink)
Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 25	Congratulations. Why is it so hard to get these cars in the 10s? You certainly have the power to get it done. I assume you are running drag radials? __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

12-18-2012, 12:05 PM	#145 (permalink)
SharpByCoop Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 286 Drives: '08 G37S - Graphite Rep Power: 14	I was asked about the brake light switch thing I point out in the captions on my vid. I learned that the ECU will shut down the throttle if you try to apply throttle and brake at the same time. And it does. The workaround is simple: 1. There is a two-wire brake light switch under the dash on the brake pedal. 2. Remove the clip with the two wires, splice into ONE of them going into an ON/OFF two-pole switch and exiting back to the cut lead. My switch is in a little plastic bracket thing right over my right foot. (Radio Shack). The wires run about 12" to the switch and back. I used butt connectors. No amps at all. You NEED to have it on to start the car, and to get it out of Park. (Not sure of what it does for a standard gearbox). Once it's in gear, flip it OFF, and then you can power brake for the burnout and for the line. Your HAVE to remember to turn it back on. Safety issue, and you won't be able to restart or get it out of 'park'. This was a Public Service announcement. Coop __________________ Jim Cooper - (Retired: '08 Infiniti G37 Sport • TheShopCT built • 11.13 @ 123 mph (click for vid) • GTM Stage II Twin Turbo • 5-speed A/T Level Ten built • 591whp @17 lbs boost)

12-18-2012, 12:23 PM	#146 (permalink)
Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 25	I learned that the hard way too. I kept trying to do a burnout at the dragstrip last time and was so irritated that I couldn't get it right. Low and behold, it was not me! Switch is a great idea. I know you can also pull a fuse, but this sounds easier. Because I am 6MT, I do not think I would have the getting out of Park issue. __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

12-18-2012, 01:24 PM	#147 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	I just pull the fuse, when i go to the track __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

12-18-2012, 09:12 PM	#148 (permalink)
SharpByCoop Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 286 Drives: '08 G37S - Graphite Rep Power: 14	^^^ By doing this, you can still restart and shift your auto? If so, that's a new one on me. Never even tried. Coop __________________ Jim Cooper - (Retired: '08 Infiniti G37 Sport • TheShopCT built • 11.13 @ 123 mph (click for vid) • GTM Stage II Twin Turbo • 5-speed A/T Level Ten built • 591whp @17 lbs boost)

12-18-2012, 09:35 PM	#149 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	yes, everything works . except your brake lights, car will not bog, Z __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

12-18-2012, 10:08 PM	#150 (permalink)
Navyboy916 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 434 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Rep Power: 13	Dumb question what fuse do u pull out?

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