GTM Performance Engineering: VQ37VHR Twin Supercharger System

SS_Firehawk · 04-18-2013, 06:49 AM

Here are some updates Mike just sent. These are in my journal as well. They are also the same FMIC's found in the MHI kits, so it should look familiar. Hopefully there are some numbers to publish in the next 3-4 weeks. I'm just excited to finally see parts on the car

chii370 · 05-08-2013, 12:40 PM

random question. first, does it FIT a nismo. second, does the front stabilizer have to be removed. also, if your one of the folks that made a JDM car, would the front nismo frame brace have to be removed "thus wasting money" diligently waiting for numbers. for now, just doing JDM nismo mods to the car, slowly saving for the kit buying one little part at a time. HOPEFULLY by the time it takes me to save enough to buy it, A its still in production, and B they have actual numbers from more than one car. i KNOW there are people who have bought this damn thing, why wont they chime in ? there cant POSSIBLY be only one car on the face of the planet that has this installed when its available to buy at any time on the site.

theDreamer · 05-08-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

random question. first, does it FIT a nismo. second, does the front stabilizer have to be removed. also, if your one of the folks that made a JDM car, would the front nismo frame brace have to be removed "thus wasting money" diligently waiting for numbers. for now, just doing JDM nismo mods to the car, slowly saving for the kit buying one little part at a time. HOPEFULLY by the time it takes me to save enough to buy it, A its still in production, and B they have actual numbers from more than one car. i KNOW there are people who have bought this damn thing, why wont they chime in ? there cant POSSIBLY be only one car on the face of the planet that has this installed when its available to buy at any time on the site.

There is only one car with this, and it is at GTM being worked on....

FPenvy · 05-08-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

There is only one car with this, and it is at GTM being worked on....

speaking of which.......is there any idea on when this will eventually be up and running? i'm very curious and interested in the power/sound/etc... of this awesome looking set-up.

SS_Firehawk · 05-08-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chii370

random question. first, does it FIT a nismo. second, does the front stabilizer have to be removed. also, if your one of the folks that made a JDM car, would the front nismo frame brace have to be removed "thus wasting money" diligently waiting for numbers. for now, just doing JDM nismo mods to the car, slowly saving for the kit buying one little part at a time. HOPEFULLY by the time it takes me to save enough to buy it, A its still in production, and B they have actual numbers from more than one car. i KNOW there are people who have bought this damn thing, why wont they chime in ? there cant POSSIBLY be only one car on the face of the planet that has this installed when its available to buy at any time on the site.

Looking at where the intercoolers sit, I think that front Nismo damper would most likely need to be removed. Currently I am the only car that has the kit on it and as Dreamer pointed out, it's at GTM. There have been a few that ordered the kit, but they have not been shipped out yet (to my knowledge) The instruction manual still needs completed I know for sure. Mike is doing both the MHI manuals and this one so there is a lot of documentation to be done.

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

speaking of which.......is there any idea on when this will eventually be up and running? i'm very curious and interested in the power/sound/etc... of this awesome looking set-up.

Technically, they did start her up and it checked out so far. Everything else, I still do not know. It's been a couple weeks since my last update so I would imagine they are working on it. Last time I went this long they sent me a huge update. So I shall keep the faith till the next round of awesomeness arrives

FPenvy · 05-08-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Technically, they did start her up and it checked out so far. Everything else, I still do not know. It's been a couple weeks since my last update so I would imagine they are working on it. Last time I went this long they sent me a huge update. So I shall keep the faith till the next round of awesomeness arrives

hopefully. just seems like GTM takes their good ol time getting things finished and putting the info out lol nothing against them just an observation. i know quality products take time to get right but it's just curiosity gettign the best of everyone wanting it done MEOW lol

chii370 · 05-09-2013, 08:19 AM

yes "make" is a bit too literal in this sense. take a north american nismo, and put everything it lacks from the JDM version on the car, reading between the lines is a useful trick. I had mentioned both of those parts in the post, but i also assumed everyone who owned a z, or at the very least a NISMO would know what i was referring too. my bad, next time i will clarify.

and i will have to admit the comment about there not being more than one was kinda half sarcasm. i was "hoping" there was. especially since the product is put up for purchase...... but you cant have it. durp.

timp · 05-13-2013, 01:00 AM

Thanks for keeping us updated. I have ordered the kit and waiting for shipment. Good things are worth waiting for.

chii370 · 05-13-2013, 09:19 AM

before anyone says "ask sam" i have an inquiry in que, hes a busy man. so im going to ask here. mainly because i know their are members that have done this so know the answer..... If i were to buy a 4.2 or 4.5L short block. can i use the stock heads, cams, and intake. you can buy a stroker kit, with pistons, rods, and crank. and race cams from Z1. but i noticed no one sells damn "stage" cylinder heads for the VQ37...wtf? basically what i want to know is, if i buy the short block, what do i need. i will be doing the install myself but really have no "modern" engine experience, im used to building up 60s-70s motors lol. back in the old time days when they still used push rods and timing CHAINS. not all this new witchcraft..... :P I figured it would be a much cheaper alternative than payin 4k for the parts and then another 5k to have someone else put it in. my plan is to prep the car one part at a time for EVENTUALLY buying this kit, as i want it to make big power. so the stroker, lightweight pistons, race cams, hopefully heads if i can find them, M370 intake or anything better at the time, fuel system, engine managment, clutch, 4.08 gears, and a nismo GT pro rear end. i wont be able to afford the 30k it will cost to have a damn twin supercharger installed for quite some time :P not fortunate enough to have been born with a silver spoon in my mouth.

04-18-2013, 06:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7336	Here are some updates Mike just sent. These are in my journal as well. They are also the same FMIC's found in the MHI kits, so it should look familiar. Hopefully there are some numbers to publish in the next 3-4 weeks. I'm just excited to finally see parts on the car UNKNOWN_370, 370Zsteve, Dzel and 1 others like this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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05-08-2013, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	random question. first, does it FIT a nismo. second, does the front stabilizer have to be removed. also, if your one of the folks that made a JDM car, would the front nismo frame brace have to be removed "thus wasting money" diligently waiting for numbers. for now, just doing JDM nismo mods to the car, slowly saving for the kit buying one little part at a time. HOPEFULLY by the time it takes me to save enough to buy it, A its still in production, and B they have actual numbers from more than one car. i KNOW there are people who have bought this damn thing, why wont they chime in ? there cant POSSIBLY be only one car on the face of the planet that has this installed when its available to buy at any time on the site.

05-09-2013, 08:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	yes "make" is a bit too literal in this sense. take a north american nismo, and put everything it lacks from the JDM version on the car, reading between the lines is a useful trick. I had mentioned both of those parts in the post, but i also assumed everyone who owned a z, or at the very least a NISMO would know what i was referring too. my bad, next time i will clarify. and i will have to admit the comment about there not being more than one was kinda half sarcasm. i was "hoping" there was. especially since the product is put up for purchase...... but you cant have it. durp.

05-13-2013, 01:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
timp Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: British Columbia Posts: 3 Drives: 09 Infiniti G37X 2DR Rep Power: 15	Thanks for keeping us updated. I have ordered the kit and waiting for shipment. Good things are worth waiting for.

05-13-2013, 09:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 17	before anyone says "ask sam" i have an inquiry in que, hes a busy man. so im going to ask here. mainly because i know their are members that have done this so know the answer..... If i were to buy a 4.2 or 4.5L short block. can i use the stock heads, cams, and intake. you can buy a stroker kit, with pistons, rods, and crank. and race cams from Z1. but i noticed no one sells damn "stage" cylinder heads for the VQ37...wtf? basically what i want to know is, if i buy the short block, what do i need. i will be doing the install myself but really have no "modern" engine experience, im used to building up 60s-70s motors lol. back in the old time days when they still used push rods and timing CHAINS. not all this new witchcraft..... :P I figured it would be a much cheaper alternative than payin 4k for the parts and then another 5k to have someone else put it in. my plan is to prep the car one part at a time for EVENTUALLY buying this kit, as i want it to make big power. so the stroker, lightweight pistons, race cams, hopefully heads if i can find them, M370 intake or anything better at the time, fuel system, engine managment, clutch, 4.08 gears, and a nismo GT pro rear end. i wont be able to afford the 30k it will cost to have a damn twin supercharger installed for quite some time :P not fortunate enough to have been born with a silver spoon in my mouth.