Ron's better late than never TT build thread

Ron · 12-10-2011, 02:05 PM

I'm going through everything right now. Sam has already called me 3 times to check how I'm doing and if everything is ok... I really am speechless... Even the zip lock bags are heavy duty, there are more packing peanuts and bubble wrap than there are parts. I really don't see why anyone would buy from someone else. I'm taking tons of pics. I will upload once I'm done.

Footloose301 · 12-10-2011, 03:07 PM

That's awesome. The suspense is building!

Ron · 12-10-2011, 05:32 PM

Uploading pics to photobucket now

Ron · 12-10-2011, 05:59 PM

Here we go! If anybody wants to see something in specific I'll go dig it out and take pics

Other parts:

sojirovskensi · 12-10-2011, 06:08 PM

what a beauty. speechless.
i was going to go with s/c, but bov and turbines make me change mind...

SharpByCoop · 12-11-2011, 07:29 AM

Without question, their construction, and especially packaging, is incredibly disciplined. Great stuff going on there!

Coop

Footloose301 · 12-11-2011, 07:58 AM

Now if only they sent a small mechanic inside the box to install the kit then we would be all set.

W.O.W. 370Z · 12-11-2011, 08:11 AM

Im jealous. I paid for the same kit and didn't get tial blow off valves.

That's not cool. :screwy:

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Cell · 12-11-2011, 10:23 AM

What did this entire kit cost you, if you don't mind me asking Ron?

Footloose301 · 12-11-2011, 11:08 AM

Is there a reason you got the stage 2 over stage 1? I thought the stage 1 is better if you're not building the engine and the stage 1 builds boost quicker, right?

modme · 12-11-2011, 11:18 AM

From what I remember, stage 2 is more recommended for the VQ37VHR engine due to the higher exhaust flow. I vaguely remember someone having boost creep problems with the stage 1 .60 housing.

Ron · 12-11-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W.O.W. 370Z

Im jealous. I paid for the same kit and didn't get tial blow off valves.

That's not cool. :screwy:

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I saw people ordering kits and receiving turbosmart BOVs and EWGs. The reason is bc their product is more readily available than TiAl, at least to GTM. I specifically asked Sam that I wanted TiAl, just like listed on the website, and he did it. Turbosmart did not have the color I wanted for the BOVs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

Is there a reason you got the stage 2 over stage 1? I thought the stage 1 is better if you're not building the engine and the stage 1 builds boost quicker, right?

I was going to go with the stage 1 but then I figured, any stock Z producing 550rwhp will eventually let go, so if I'm gonna build the engine might as well build it to support more power. The spool time between the two kits is not thaaaat big and the stage 2 is capable of aprox 750rwhp vs the 550rwhp of the stage 1.

Quote:

Originally Posted by modme

From what I remember, stage 2 is more recommended for the VQ37VHR engine due to the higher exhaust flow. I vaguely remember someone having boost creep problems with the stage 1 .60 housing.

First time I hear that heh. Did that person have external or internal wastegates? Boost controller? electronic or manual? Many things can cause boost creep I don't think its the kit. But I might be wrong, it really is the first time I hear about it.

Footloose301 · 12-11-2011, 11:37 AM

Oh. I didn't know you had intentions of building the engine in the future.

theDreamer · 12-11-2011, 11:38 AM

The main reason is the price between 1 & 2 is so minor and the build speed of boost between the kits is almost none honestly.
Plus, for a little bit of extra money you have more room to grow in the future if you plan to.

Ron · 12-11-2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cell

What did this entire kit cost you, if you don't mind me asking Ron?

This is the package. It saves you a couple of hundred vs buying individually. GTM Motorsports*::*PERFORMANCE UPGRADES*::*GTM TURNKEY® PACKAGES*::*GTM TWIN TURBO PACKAGE WITH 3" DOWN PIPES AND OPEN DUMPS I added to it the oil cooler, windshield washer reservoir and Fuel stabilizer kit.

They also have this one which comes with similar parts than the ones I purchased separately: GTM Motorsports*::*PERFORMANCE UPGRADES*::*GTM TURNKEY® PACKAGES*::*GTM TWIN TURBO PACKAGE WITH 3" DOWN PIPES AND OPEN DUMPS -PLUS

12-10-2011, 02:05 PM	#91 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	I'm going through everything right now. Sam has already called me 3 times to check how I'm doing and if everything is ok... I really am speechless... Even the zip lock bags are heavy duty, there are more packing peanuts and bubble wrap than there are parts. I really don't see why anyone would buy from someone else. I'm taking tons of pics. I will upload once I'm done. __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

12-10-2011, 03:07 PM	#92 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	That's awesome. The suspense is building! __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

12-10-2011, 05:32 PM	#93 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	Uploading pics to photobucket now __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

12-10-2011, 05:59 PM	#94 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	Here we go! If anybody wants to see something in specific I'll go dig it out and take pics Other parts: __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ] Last edited by Ron; 04-22-2012 at 08:37 AM.

12-10-2011, 06:08 PM	#95 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 14	what a beauty. speechless. i was going to go with s/c, but bov and turbines make me change mind... __________________ [Volk] [HKS] [Berk] [AEM] [RE-11] [Uprev] [KW V3]

12-11-2011, 07:29 AM	#96 (permalink)
SharpByCoop Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 286 Drives: '08 G37S - Graphite Rep Power: 14	Without question, their construction, and especially packaging, is incredibly disciplined. Great stuff going on there! 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)

12-11-2011, 07:58 AM	#97 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Now if only they sent a small mechanic inside the box to install the kit then we would be all set. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

12-11-2011, 08:11 AM	#98 (permalink)
W.O.W. 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,757 Drives: 2010 Touring Sport Z Rep Power: 19	Im jealous. I paid for the same kit and didn't get tial blow off valves. That's not cool. :screwy: Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk

12-11-2011, 10:23 AM	#99 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 21	What did this entire kit cost you, if you don't mind me asking Ron?

12-11-2011, 11:08 AM	#100 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Is there a reason you got the stage 2 over stage 1? I thought the stage 1 is better if you're not building the engine and the stage 1 builds boost quicker, right? __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

12-11-2011, 11:18 AM	#101 (permalink)
modme Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: G37 Rep Power: 16	From what I remember, stage 2 is more recommended for the VQ37VHR engine due to the higher exhaust flow. I vaguely remember someone having boost creep problems with the stage 1 .60 housing. __________________ GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2\|GTR Turbo/Engine Gauges\|KW V3 Coilovers\|HKS Exhaust\|Oil Cooler\| Vossen CV1

12-11-2011, 11:37 AM	#103 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Oh. I didn't know you had intentions of building the engine in the future. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

12-11-2011, 11:38 AM	#104 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The main reason is the price between 1 & 2 is so minor and the build speed of boost between the kits is almost none honestly. Plus, for a little bit of extra money you have more room to grow in the future if you plan to. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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