GTM Performance Engineering: GTM TD05 16G Test Results 91 Octane 7AT

Nixlimited

It would be awesome if this thread got back to the turbo kit results and a new thread regarding tranny issues / builds was started. I want to know more about the new TT!

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FPenvy

sorry for semi-derailing the topis but the new kit is on a 7AT so i just had some questions regarding the pairing of this TT kit and the 7AT. technically it is somewhat still on topic

also there is a thread that talks specifically about the 3 new turbos GTM is using for the new TT kit they are putting out but i cant remember what the link to it is. just fyi since you seem so interested in only the new TT kit.

edit: here is that thread GTM turbo update

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rxdo

Dear GTM, Please, pretty please, fab up some exhaust manifolds that would allow the 16g turbo kit from needing drilling/tapping, I want this kit so bad but am not willing to alter/drill into the block.

Mike@GTM

Dear rxdo, it has been 12 days since you asked this question last. In that amount of time, my answer to your question has not changed.

rxdo

Sounds good I will ask again in 12 days time.

XwChriswX

Mike, would it be best to have someone send you the car to work on both the TT Install and tranny upgrade at the same time... Or bring it in for the tranny work first, and then at a later date do the TT install? I know logically which one sounds better as a given, but say finances didn't permit both, you would opt for the tranny work prior to the TT work correct?

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Mike@GTM

In the grand scheme of things, it would be ideal to do both the Twin Turbo and Transmission at the same time. Ultimately, it would save on transport costs and doing it all in one shot would allow you to truly enjoy the car from the get go.

In regards to the second half of your question, I personally feel like it's a really tough pill to swallow doing the transmission first and then doing the TT later as the performance gains from just a transmission build aren't exciting enough on their own to justify the cost. If it were me, I'd do the Twin Turbo, transmission cooler and tune to increase line pressure first, drive the car and enjoy it (within reason) while saving up for the transmission build.

Again, it's not truly necessary to build the transmission to have fun and enjoy the car. For example, I know that the transmission in my Subaru is made of glass and is ultimately a ticking time bomb...that didn't stop me from upgrading my turbo within reason and enjoying my car for what it is. I just take care of it and don't beat it like a drum...simple as that. I still track it occasionally and stomp on the go pedal when I feel like it, I just don't abuse it and change the fluid regularly. One other tidbit is that I do not take it to the drag strip because I know that all it takes is one bad launch to grenade that box into a trail of shrapnel. Know the limitations of your hardware and drive accordingly.

The bottom line is that if you are adamant about doubling your power and want to thrash the ever living $#!^ out of your car, then yeah, you ought to build the transmission to take the abuse.

blackonorange

Very interested in price

FPenvy

Just got my estimate and now it's time to do some serious thinking and saving lol I really would love to have Gtm install mine but shipping the car to and from Cali seems like a bit much....unless I wait til winter when I park my car lol

Also I'd like to thank mike at Gtm for the offer of a quote and quick response afterwards. Kudos for the great customer service to mike and all the guys at Gtm.

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XwChriswX

That would prolly be the best idea, when you'll most likely not even be driving it anyways.

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blackonorange

How much for the Tt kit

FPenvy

Agreed but shipping my car from PA to Cali and back is probably like $2500

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XwChriswX

If you're footing the bill for a TT install, and potentially a tranny build too, isn't it worth it for the insurance of knowing it's safe...

Either that or add up what the cost of gas/hotels would be to get there and a plane ticket back x 2 of course... Which is cheaper?

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FPenvy

Well for sake of argument and last off topic post lol shipping it would be a lot less since gas on avg for premium would be 3.85 a gallon and 3000 miles one way it adds up lol and plane tickets to Cali are like $800

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XwChriswX

Then just ship the damn thing! FProblem solved.

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