My GTM Supercharger Review

tomnavone · 12-26-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SAM@GTM

I have a feeling that we are going to cross paths one day . don't know it's just feeling.

Thank you

Sam

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Originally Posted by weiboy718

aren't we already set up to cross paths???

Sounds like a love connection

weiboy718 · 12-26-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tomnavone

Sounds like a love connection

whoa! look who snug out of the turtle shell! hahahahah!

Q8y_drifter · 12-27-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by weiboy718

aren't we already set up to cross paths???

djpathfinder · 12-24-2010, 09:24 PM

You must love your car that much more , OP. Nicely done Sam! Thanks for posting the videos. How long did the install and tuning take?

SAM@GTM · 12-26-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

You must love your car that much more , OP. Nicely done Sam! Thanks for posting the videos. How long did the install and tuning take?

We are getting down to 2 days now and will take another 2 for QC and test drives.

Sam

Staples · 12-26-2010, 08:37 PM

Sam, I spoke with you a few days ago. I have 93-octane available for me, but I'm looking for a conservative safe tune with my current mods (test pipes, fast intentions catback), I'm looking to go with the stage 2 kit. Should I run your 91-octane tune to be safe, what kind of air/fuel ratios do you look for when tuning?

Thanks

Mkai0 · 12-26-2010, 04:37 PM

Just curious why would aftermarket HFC's not last long when going FI? I have a set of Fast Intention HFC's, and I would sure hate to get rid of them because of boost.

SAM@GTM · 12-26-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mkai0

Just curious why would aftermarket HFC's not last long when going FI? I have a set of Fast Intention HFC's, and I would sure hate to get rid of them because of boost.

Because HFC were never intended for FI use, not strong enough to take the heat of the EGT on an FI car. On average it will take 3 to 5 months before they melt down .

Sam

Liquid_G · 12-27-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SAM@GTM

Because HFC were never intended for FI use, not strong enough to take the heat of the EGT on an FI car. On average it will take 3 to 5 months before they melt down .

Sam

So if they melt, that would just turn them into test pipes right?

theDreamer · 12-27-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

So if they melt, that would just turn them into test pipes right?

The issue you might run into with that though is the melt and then clog the pipe up and watch your engine blow.

Nixlimited · 12-28-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SAM@GTM

Because HFC were never intended for FI use, not strong enough to take the heat of the EGT on an FI car. On average it will take 3 to 5 months before they melt down .

Sam

Do they make HFCs that work with FI cars? Seems like they sell them for EVOs and STis, but I never had any in my car.

Junior370z · 12-26-2010, 10:06 PM

Nice review and great looking G! The SC setup looks very clean like it came with the car! I love it! Looking to SC my Z but it calls for mucho dinero lol! So tempted to do a loan just for one. So tempting!

Zat_Zuma · 12-28-2010, 06:20 AM

Best is to use test pipes or LTH's to prevent any type of restriction or possible catalyst melt down. However, is it worth the loss of SC kit potential in terms of power and possibly boost levels?

I'm waiting to see what GTM can accomplish with the VVEL test tuning before I install my LTH's or just say frig it and install them anyways and live with lower power levels because of the VVEL timing and lower back-pressure.

Today I'm leaning towards frig it and install the LTH's anyways and live with what will be, will be in regards to the power levels on the stage 2 kit. ........ if it ever gets delivered .... lol

Good thing I'm patient

Z eliminator · 12-28-2010, 08:58 AM

Me To, "im very patient waiting for my stage 2." I have the stillen header's and the Berk Cat's with the stillen exhaust on my car now. Hopefully the VVEL controler will give a slight increase or not loose power with these mod's.
Time will tell. 2011 should be a very interesting year for the 370Z/
Everybody should keep in mind that we should see what the cost per / rwhp will be with this device for the VVEL. You now factor in the cost of a fully built 7 AT with traction control with the cost of the SC. + the bolts ons = aprox $16630.00 + installion cost's =toal cost of my car.
$68,844.35 CDN for my car (including tax). $ 70,000.00 with the 4.08 gears.
For that money i expect to have a 460 rwhp fire breathing monster of a Z.
That should run an 11.7, 1/4 mile. and give a GTR a good run for its money.

I would like to see RCZ put the VVEL controller on his car to see how much more RWHP he would make. His car put's down lots of rwhp now. It should make a lot more.
I would also like to try it on my N/A set up to see how much more power it makes from 7000 to 8100 rpm. before i put the SC on.
Z

RCZ · 12-28-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

I would like to see RCZ put the VVEL controller on his car to see how much more RWHP he would make. His car put's down lots of rwhp now. It should make a lot more.
I would also like to try it on my N/A set up to see how much more power it makes from 7000 to 8100 rpm. before i put the SC on.
Z

I haven't been following, whats this GTM VVEL controller I keep hearing about?

12-24-2010, 09:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	You must love your car that much more , OP. Nicely done Sam! Thanks for posting the videos. How long did the install and tuning take? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

12-26-2010, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Staples Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 546 Drives: '08 Infiniti G37s Rep Power: 16	Sam, I spoke with you a few days ago. I have 93-octane available for me, but I'm looking for a conservative safe tune with my current mods (test pipes, fast intentions catback), I'm looking to go with the stage 2 kit. Should I run your 91-octane tune to be safe, what kind of air/fuel ratios do you look for when tuning? Thanks __________________ '08 Infiniti G37s - Forced Induction Fed

12-26-2010, 10:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 294	Nice review and great looking G! The SC setup looks very clean like it came with the car! I love it! Looking to SC my Z but it calls for mucho dinero lol! So tempted to do a loan just for one. So tempting! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

12-28-2010, 06:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	Best is to use test pipes or LTH's to prevent any type of restriction or possible catalyst melt down. However, is it worth the loss of SC kit potential in terms of power and possibly boost levels? I'm waiting to see what GTM can accomplish with the VVEL test tuning before I install my LTH's or just say frig it and install them anyways and live with lower power levels because of the VVEL timing and lower back-pressure. Today I'm leaning towards frig it and install the LTH's anyways and live with what will be, will be in regards to the power levels on the stage 2 kit. ........ if it ever gets delivered .... lol Good thing I'm patient __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

12-28-2010, 08:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,660 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 20	Me To, "im very patient waiting for my stage 2." I have the stillen header's and the Berk Cat's with the stillen exhaust on my car now. Hopefully the VVEL controler will give a slight increase or not loose power with these mod's. Time will tell. 2011 should be a very interesting year for the 370Z/ Everybody should keep in mind that we should see what the cost per / rwhp will be with this device for the VVEL. You now factor in the cost of a fully built 7 AT with traction control with the cost of the SC. + the bolts ons = aprox $16630.00 + installion cost's =toal cost of my car. $68,844.35 CDN for my car (including tax). $ 70,000.00 with the 4.08 gears. For that money i expect to have a 460 rwhp fire breathing monster of a Z. That should run an 11.7, 1/4 mile. and give a GTR a good run for its money. I would like to see RCZ put the VVEL controller on his car to see how much more RWHP he would make. His car put's down lots of rwhp now. It should make a lot more. I would also like to try it on my N/A set up to see how much more power it makes from 7000 to 8100 rpm. before i put the SC on. Z __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015. Last edited by Z eliminator; 12-28-2010 at 09:08 AM.

12-26-2010, 04:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mkai0 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Texas Posts: 209 Drives: 2008 G35 Sedan Rep Power: 15	Just curious why would aftermarket HFC's not last long when going FI? I have a set of Fast Intention HFC's, and I would sure hate to get rid of them because of boost.

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