GTM built motor on the way

tturbo370z · 07-21-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Yeah, if its a full motor/paint/body/interior job with stuff coming in from Japan, 8 months isn't unheard of. That makes more sense than 8 months for a motor build.

The only thing coming from Japan was the bumper which wasnt order but a few days b4 the first of June. The car was not waiting on wheels from gtm as I picked them up on my own thru ravspec. We are running into issues in keeping the car cool and having to rearrange oil coolers etc for optimum air flow. It has only been waiting on aero for 6 weeks. No one said the motor has taken 8 mos to build just since the engine build it has been 8 mos and i still dont have my car .The actual motor build didnt start until the end of dec and the rest of the time from what I am told has been to try and get the temp down on the motor do to the extreme heat from where I live. I am apparently the first person who wants to drive there car in the desert with this magnitude of a build

I appreciate the fact that GTM didn not throw the car together and just send it to me only for me to have problems when it gets hot. I respect that but it is also frustrating with the amount of time not to mention money I have I to what should have just been a GTR. I was never complaining just agreeing and laughing about the original 30 day time frame when ss firehawk pointed it out the other day. I hope that clears some of this up.

COSMO · 07-21-2013, 09:31 AM

It sounds to me like they are in need of more help at gtm to keep up with supply and demand. Maybe spohn should apply for a position there since he seems to be their pr person on this forum... lol

Chuck33079 · 07-21-2013, 02:21 PM

That's a lot clearer. Thanks. Sure, it could be done faster. If I were going for a build that big, I'd take "done well" over "done fast" any day of the week. If you're doing something not many people have done, there's going to be hiccups. The guys at GTM will get it sorted out.

tturbo370z · 08-23-2013, 11:28 PM

I was at GTM today to drop off my work wheels and check on the car. I was able to inspect the bumper and the quality of the fujimura bumper was unbelievable. The car is now in one of the bays on a lift so should be able to tear into it soon I hope. I saw that the motor was built and in and saw the fuel return system piece on the motor also. All interior gauges looked good although I didn't get a chance to see them light up in person. After talking with Sam today we are going to add front n rear sway bars and change out the stance coil overs to kw v3. Also ditching the analog racelogic control and putting the digital one in where the 3 blank switches are in the center consol. Once the bumper is installed we will be able to move the oil coolers off to the side and repipe everything. Hopefully that solves the hear issue we are runnijg into. Then get the gtr intake on and some paint and done. Hopefully will have something to update in a few weeks

tturbo370z · 09-28-2013, 12:20 AM

Finally getting some good actions going on with the Z. The kw suspension is on. The giant Intercooler has been changed to the split intercoolers to allow more space and air thru to the radiator. The 2 34 row oil coolers have been moved completely off to the sides to maximize airflow that way also. The lower piping has been done and now working on the piping from the gtr manifold. Once there done its off to polish to make it pretty. Should have something shiny to share soon. I will share the mock up photo

Z eliminator · 09-28-2013, 04:11 AM

Its been over a year now and im still waiting for my stage 3 SC upgrades.
the 4.2 stroker is only 1 month late so far . its my fault as i have not shipped sam the Cams yet. order date of motor June 23 2013
nice workmanship terrible delivery dates.
i got a 4.2 stroker for my 350 z. Duty , taxes and insurance 3400.00 shipped to canada.
you have to do it right for if it gets damaged or dropped i would be out 20000.00 dollars/

Z

Kingbaby · 05-30-2014, 11:22 PM

Threads like this are enough for me to never boost through a shop

Mkai0 · 05-30-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

Threads like this are enough for me to never boost through a shop

You got that right Rod! It took me three years of being boosted to get the kinks worked out. By that time a lot of money and time could have been saved.

Staples · 05-30-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingbaby

Threads like this are enough for me to never boost through a shop

If you do, make sure you do your homework. Oh, and triple check your work.

Super Werty · 07-25-2014, 09:53 PM

any new updates?

1slow370 · 07-25-2014, 10:29 PM

His car is done? got his stuff and brought it to specialty z and has 800hp now its in the FI finished builds thread

tturbo370z · 07-26-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

His car is done? got his stuff and brought it to specialty z and has 800hp now its in the FI finished builds thread

Lol thanks 1slow370z

I have yet to make a build thread to get everything in one place. Car runs solid and putting down decent numbers. Waiting on dumb japenese parts again for aero so I don't have a rat rod looking car thats 4 different colors haha. Amuse rear showed up last week, so just waiting for fujimura side diffusers and then it goes to a body shop for some sexy time. Hopefully by then I will be able to make some type of build thread.

Z eliminator · 07-27-2014, 04:53 AM

you are one of the lucky ones/
I year and 2 months now and the motor build is still progressing.
im now optimistic that it may be ready by the end of the year.
I call Sam once a week.
every thing is gone wrong on the build. from the wrong valves to the wrong rods.
Never again will i buy anything from a vender in the USA, as you pay for it in advance and wait,
I have a feeling that im the only one that GTM has made a 4.2 stroker for the 370 Z.
And im still waiting for the Ings body kit from Vivid.
Z

tturbo370z · 07-27-2014, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator

you are one of the lucky ones/
I year and 2 months now and the motor build is still progressing.
im now optimistic that it may be ready by the end of the year.
I call Sam once a week.
every thing is gone wrong on the build. from the wrong valves to the wrong rods.
Never again will i buy anything from a vender in the USA, as you pay for it in advance and wait,
I have a feeling that im the only one that GTM has made a 4.2 stroker for the 370 Z.
And im still waiting for the Ings body kit from Vivid.
Z

Ummm I don't consider myself a lucky one. My car was there for 18mos and the only reason I got it back is becuz I sat in the shop from open to close on a swirly desk chair for 3 days refusing to leave it, only to take it to specialty Z. That's not counting several flights to the shop to check on the progress that was not really coming along. Otherwise im sure my car would still be there. I'm sorry for your misfortune and I hope you get whatever it is you paid GTM for but I'm far from lucky.

Wattles · 08-11-2014, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tturbo370z

Ummm I don't consider myself a lucky one. My car was there for 18mos and the only reason I got it back is becuz I sat in the shop from open to close on a swirly desk chair for 3 days refusing to leave it, only to take it to specialty Z. That's not counting several flights to the shop to check on the progress that was not really coming along. Otherwise im sure my car would still be there. I'm sorry for your misfortune and I hope you get whatever it is you paid GTM for but I'm far from lucky.

That's damn unfortunate! I know your pain. It's sad that it comes out so good, but takes Months and months to get there. Some real changes could help a ton.

07-21-2013, 09:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	It sounds to me like they are in need of more help at gtm to keep up with supply and demand. Maybe spohn should apply for a position there since he seems to be their pr person on this forum... lol Mkai0 and elperuano like this.

07-21-2013, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	That's a lot clearer. Thanks. Sure, it could be done faster. If I were going for a build that big, I'd take "done well" over "done fast" any day of the week. If you're doing something not many people have done, there's going to be hiccups. The guys at GTM will get it sorted out. tturbo370z likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-23-2013, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
tturbo370z Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Az Posts: 622 Drives: 09 370z sport 6mt Rep Power: 128	I was at GTM today to drop off my work wheels and check on the car. I was able to inspect the bumper and the quality of the fujimura bumper was unbelievable. The car is now in one of the bays on a lift so should be able to tear into it soon I hope. I saw that the motor was built and in and saw the fuel return system piece on the motor also. All interior gauges looked good although I didn't get a chance to see them light up in person. After talking with Sam today we are going to add front n rear sway bars and change out the stance coil overs to kw v3. Also ditching the analog racelogic control and putting the digital one in where the 3 blank switches are in the center consol. Once the bumper is installed we will be able to move the oil coolers off to the side and repipe everything. Hopefully that solves the hear issue we are runnijg into. Then get the gtr intake on and some paint and done. Hopefully will have something to update in a few weeks __________________ JUST STUFF 800whp700wtq Tturbo370z 800whp build https://instagram.com/jdm_370z

09-28-2013, 04:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	Its been over a year now and im still waiting for my stage 3 SC upgrades. the 4.2 stroker is only 1 month late so far . its my fault as i have not shipped sam the Cams yet. order date of motor June 23 2013 nice workmanship terrible delivery dates. i got a 4.2 stroker for my 350 z. Duty , taxes and insurance 3400.00 shipped to canada. you have to do it right for if it gets damaged or dropped i would be out 20000.00 dollars/ Z tturbo370z likes this. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

07-25-2014, 09:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
Super Werty Track Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 668 Drives: '13 Sport Rep Power: 12	any new updates? __________________ The Build

07-25-2014, 10:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	His car is done? got his stuff and brought it to specialty z and has 800hp now its in the FI finished builds thread tturbo370z and Super Werty like this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

07-27-2014, 04:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 18	you are one of the lucky ones/ I year and 2 months now and the motor build is still progressing. im now optimistic that it may be ready by the end of the year. I call Sam once a week. every thing is gone wrong on the build. from the wrong valves to the wrong rods. Never again will i buy anything from a vender in the USA, as you pay for it in advance and wait, I have a feeling that im the only one that GTM has made a 4.2 stroker for the 370 Z. And im still waiting for the Ings body kit from Vivid. Z javi370z likes this. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

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