GTM Stage 1 SC purchased

Voice59 · 10-15-2013, 04:36 PM

Ok...I'm pretty hyped up right now! Just purchased my SC kit from GTM! I've talked to a couple people on here already about what supporting mods to get for it...and they've given me some input. I've also looked at some other peoples builds on here and gotten some info. What most of them lack are brand names and quality. So if you could please help me out with that info I'd appreciate it.

I know I need an oil cooler. Should I purchase the one they have or are there better more efficient options?

I'm not sure if I need a new clutch or flywheel... but if so what are some brands you can suggest?

I'm not too positive on what else I would need.

Anyway, it may be a minute before I install it because I'll be out on a carrier...but it will be done. Hopefully sooner than later. Depending on my schedule.

Voice59 · 10-15-2013, 04:38 PM

btw I also have Z1 headers and HFC's(both not installed). I've seen on countless threads that they advise against the HFC's. If I get that advice reinforced by the installers then I'll be selling those.

Also would the motordyne m370 intake manifold help to increase gains?

theDreamer · 10-15-2013, 04:50 PM

Congrats on the purchase!
Looking forward to your results, any ETA on ship date?

Voice59 · 10-15-2013, 05:04 PM

Not yet...I literally just did it maybe 20 minutes ago. I'll get back to you with the info. Thanks man!

faceglide · 10-15-2013, 06:14 PM

Grats bro, that sexy-azz car deserves it!

SPOHN · 10-15-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

any ETA on ship date?

This

Voice59 · 10-15-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by faceglide

Grats bro, that sexy-azz car deserves it!

Thanks man. I'm taking my time, and trying to do it right the first time.

Voice59 · 10-15-2013, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

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LoL..I'll let y'all know the moment I do.

Voice59 · 10-15-2013, 07:27 PM

Any suggestions for supporting mods? A direction?

SPOHN · 10-15-2013, 07:40 PM

Clutch kit will be needed eventually so why not the same time as the SC. Joe@ ZSpeed Performance Nissan Infiniti Specialist can hook you up. Many combinations to choose from. Tell him your power levels and uses with your car and he can get it going.

SS_Firehawk · 10-15-2013, 07:54 PM

With an oil cooler, might as well order from GTM as well. You'll know they will fit with the kit with no modification. Your cats should be fine, exhaust temps aren't like a turbo'd car. They will help with some needed backpressure too (gets the sc in it's efficiency range). As for clutch and flywheel, GTM didn't care for the JWT kit I have in mine... I'm kinda running it at the ragged edge. The normal kits generally ship within a few weeks (dont quote me on that).

SPOHN · 10-15-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

The normal kits

Voice59 · 10-15-2013, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Clutch kit will be needed eventually so why not the same time as the SC. Joe@ ZSpeed Performance Nissan Infiniti Specialist can hook you up. Many combinations to choose from. Tell him your power levels and uses with your car and he can get it going.

So they have different options...I imagine some that feel like stock just "stronger"..

Looks I'll go with GTM's oil cooler set up then. I imagine it should be more than enough for just "spirited driving"?

Chuck33079 · 10-15-2013, 09:18 PM

Go larger than you think you need on the oil cooler. You can always block it off in winter. You can't add capacity in summer. Budget in gauges too. Maybe a radiator. Ask GTM if you need the fuel pump relay. Maybe go a size up on injectors and fuel pump so you can throw on a smaller pulley down the line without changing too much else.

Voice59 · 10-15-2013, 09:19 PM

lol@normal kits. Yeah.. twin SC...I'm not on that level. I'll stick with regular ol' stage 1.

10-15-2013, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	GTM Stage 1 SC purchased Ok...I'm pretty hyped up right now! Just purchased my SC kit from GTM! I've talked to a couple people on here already about what supporting mods to get for it...and they've given me some input. I've also looked at some other peoples builds on here and gotten some info. What most of them lack are brand names and quality. So if you could please help me out with that info I'd appreciate it. I know I need an oil cooler. Should I purchase the one they have or are there better more efficient options? I'm not sure if I need a new clutch or flywheel... but if so what are some brands you can suggest? I'm not too positive on what else I would need. Anyway, it may be a minute before I install it because I'll be out on a carrier...but it will be done. Hopefully sooner than later. Depending on my schedule.

10-15-2013, 04:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Congrats on the purchase! Looking forward to your results, any ETA on ship date? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-15-2013, 06:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
faceglide Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: san jose Posts: 550 Drives: '12 370Z FI TT BkChr Rep Power: 37	Grats bro, that sexy-azz car deserves it! Voice59 likes this. Last edited by faceglide; 10-15-2013 at 06:14 PM. Reason: Sorry for swearing!

10-15-2013, 07:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Clutch kit will be needed eventually so why not the same time as the SC. Joe@ ZSpeed Performance Nissan Infiniti Specialist can hook you up. Many combinations to choose from. Tell him your power levels and uses with your car and he can get it going. __________________

10-15-2013, 07:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	With an oil cooler, might as well order from GTM as well. You'll know they will fit with the kit with no modification. Your cats should be fine, exhaust temps aren't like a turbo'd car. They will help with some needed backpressure too (gets the sc in it's efficiency range). As for clutch and flywheel, GTM didn't care for the JWT kit I have in mine... I'm kinda running it at the ragged edge. The normal kits generally ship within a few weeks (dont quote me on that). __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

10-15-2013, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	btw I also have Z1 headers and HFC's(both not installed). I've seen on countless threads that they advise against the HFC's. If I get that advice reinforced by the installers then I'll be selling those. Also would the motordyne m370 intake manifold help to increase gains?

10-15-2013, 05:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Not yet...I literally just did it maybe 20 minutes ago. I'll get back to you with the info. Thanks man!

10-15-2013, 07:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Any suggestions for supporting mods? A direction?

10-15-2013, 09:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Go larger than you think you need on the oil cooler. You can always block it off in winter. You can't add capacity in summer. Budget in gauges too. Maybe a radiator. Ask GTM if you need the fuel pump relay. Maybe go a size up on injectors and fuel pump so you can throw on a smaller pulley down the line without changing too much else. Voice59 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

10-15-2013, 09:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Voice59 Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Va Beach, Virginia Posts: 1,418 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	lol@normal kits. Yeah.. twin SC...I'm not on that level. I'll stick with regular ol' stage 1.

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