Good luck...and God Speed:driving:

The OP blew his trans from the Stillen SC, so now we know both kits can break the trans.

Sam, does the 5AT have the same issue with the higher gears being weak? I know going WOT in 5th gear is not good, so what about 1-4th gear?

Any updates on the blown tranny? Getting it rebuilt? New one?

in for updates.....

I am, actually Hills Garage, is waiting for Sam at GTM to send the tune and washer bottle relocator. After that, data logging begins. Then, on to the dyno for a little fun. I'll kick start a 7-AT time line thread once she is on the street for a few miles of spirited driving.


**EDIT** Tune sent.....

Would love to hear about the updates. I'm also thinking about going F.I. but I do have an auto like the OP and most of our Z's here.

Did anybody notice his side mirrors, where the heck did he get those at? Lol

They do look good. Maybe they are made for the 350 then they modded them to fit. Just my :twocents: :tup:

I am going to my tuner dude soon for the big maintenance of the Z and the GT-R and see if he can strengthen the AT.

I have asked the MV automatic, which has not yet answered that as well.

My blown Trans is sitting at my dealer waiting for Sam to get it shipped to him. to rebuild. Hope he gets it soon so he can start working on it soon.

Not until Z -Eliminator and I get our goodies from Sam first.
Time for you to wait your turn :stirthepot:

Long time no see ...... where have you been hiding?

^^^ russia. lol.. No you guys are used to waiting so you should wait longer. lol.. Had the car out tonight but i hate the power with the snow. boooo

Any longer and there is going to be a revolt ....... starting with you :p

so you got the car back nice. How is it running? Also why you ignoring me?
Frank

LOL busy driving the car bro. don't worry I am ignoring everyone equally

I'll have my wife take care of you. I know she scares you. lol

I would really like to see footage of a force-fed 7AT on a dyno.... Is there any good clips floating around?

Nevermind, I shot my own last night.


<------ 470whp/ 422tq at just under 10PSI as of 6:38PM, 1/7/11.

Thank you Sam!!!

Vids please :stirthepot:

Patience.....

If you build it they will come.

I have news to let everyone know for the 370Z. Automatic transmission at this time. Standard parts are not available at this time. In the case of damage you can not. Find parts for repairs. You need to buy the whole transmission.

I think most members are aware that these transmissions are supposedly a non-serviceable part in the views of the dealer which is the same for GT-R GR6 trannys. so the dealer wants you to buy the complete unit. so your gonna have to wait for GTM to come up with solution.

facts that forum members might not know:
1. a bnib 370z can cost anywhere from 100k-120kusd in thailand(308% tax)
2. i would cry if imported cars costed that much.
3. the 370z in thailand is not a official car Nissan dealer car in thailand meaning you import it from jpn on your own, at your own risk, so obviously no warranty but if you go through an importer there is but they not giving you a new tranny that's for sure.
4. the tempurature is insane just like the driving. that's if your driving. try being stuck in traffic for 3hours and moved 3 kms in those 3hours. then when you actually get moving, you then accelerate with everything you have only to come to complete stop after maybe 5 seconds and have your car sit there for another ten minutes in 40c plus heat. so somethings going to give.
5. every little lube, oil and filter place has nitrogen for your tires and any bs place that has a alignment machine has a hunter's laser one.
6. when you are on the road its a race all the time

We can also get an official car from Nissan but they will cost about $30K more than grey market imports. Here they are a few authorized Nissan dealers who can service the car, but it seems like 90% of the Z (and GT-R) owners here use the op's shop, which is also an official Nissan dealer.

Would like to hear some proven/solid/bulletproof solutions....

^^^ me too but sam is draging his feet on getting my trans down to him to build it.

It's not there yet! ... BLAST!!

This is why im waiting 1 more year to go F.I. I hope by then the AT can be built to last with the added power.

Not necessary to wait. Just operate on the spring pressure only, get used to the added power, drive normally/ take it easy, and enjoy.

Take it easy with FI? Surely you jest! :D

Well, crap, I just got called out. Ha!!!

Yeah, it sucks, but I am currently exercising restraint.....barely.

Any updates? I'm going crazy trying to push off F.I but I know I will blow up my tranny if I do not build it first lol.

update. Sam and I have finally worked out the shipping issues with getting the trans down to him. But as of today it is still in Canada but should be shipping soon. I am getting alot of PM's regarding how my trans fail and my driving style. Looks like there might be alot of interest ion this when it becomes available. Sam hurry up. lol Eric said you can stop work on his SC and just spend the next month working on my trans. No really he did. ahahahahahaha

:icon18:...good thread

Im glad to see that your " wife arranged to get the Transmision shipped for you "
to GTM.
Sam keep working on my stage 2, racelogic traction control and my Uprev.
before you look at his damaged 7 AT. Shumby does not need a car as up there he uses a dog sled with GPS. for 8 months of the year.
I hear that he is a pasenger on it and his wife drives it. The real reason his transmision broke is that he parked it in the iglo and it froze to death.
And lets not forget the VVEL. (im saving for it as we speak )
Should have bought the SC 2012 Ford Mustang.
There is no problem getting toys for that car.

Z

Hey shumby any updates?

Omg. Yes. Trans should have left today for Sam. I know that is almost 3 months and he is just getting it mow. No telling how long he will be plating with it. I am going to ask him ti start a thread fir it nice he starts to workbon it

^typing under the influence.

Just checking in on any updates shumby. Dont see a thread by Sam yet.

Well he has my trans but I have not talked to him in 3-4weeks. Life got busy. Give me this week to talk to him and i'll update.