GTM Performance Engineering: MHI Twin Turbo Official Release

SPOHN · 04-20-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dzel

Sweet I'm a little worried about the headers removal but am hoping I can take this on myself. I recently just stocked up my garage with jack stands, a car jack, and almost every basic tool one may need.

Shouldn't be that hard. What headers? If LTH I believe it's hard to get to some of the bolts but it takes time and a cool head. Which I do not have. Good thing for myself is I own a lift. Best investment ever about eight years ago.

My plans are after we find out a release date I'm going to start removal of headers, TP's, oil pan, radiator core (gives a lot of room to work), throttle bodies, intake manifold, spark plugs, fuel injectors, and whatever else I know about turbo installation. Maybe directions will be given before receiving the kit. Then once received I'm going to thermal coat the intercoolers and powder coat the other piping. Main thing about FI kits is making sure all parts that have threads are tight and thread sealant was used. Heat wrap anything close to the turbos reguardless of the directions. Then all silicone couplings are secure. Ill never forget the time I had one pop off under boost. Lol. Once the turbo manifolds/ turbos are on its a breeze. I don't have AC no more so there is a lot of room on the driver side.

Dzel · 04-20-2013, 11:57 PM

Is wrapping needed with the heat shields? I have the stock headers still on, and I have 4 rolls of Teflon ready! I recently got a promotion and will have a company vehicle allowing me to park the Z in the garage. I spoke to Mike and he stated that he's working on the manual and will distribute it as soon as he can. I plan on taking a whole weekend just to remove the headers.

SPOHN · 04-21-2013, 12:06 AM

Oh sorry I meant wrapping such as electrical components using the foil type wrap. I know theres a big one the drivers side that you will see. It has long plastic square clip of some type around the loom. Then myself having a vented hood is great and no cowl. You'll just see the heat poor out.

Just small things like that or even water lines. The stock headers are not horrible. It's just a matter of getting them broke lose. Six point sockets always. Installing this kit is easy. Not sure how the water lines are routed but I have a great idea.

BeemaaZ · 04-21-2013, 03:09 AM

Twin Turbo DIY $3000 in saving

Blowing up your motor = Priceless!

Dzel · 04-21-2013, 07:23 AM

Lol that's exactly why I'm thinking of just waiting till bonus time next year and taking the cat to JTran in Houston for an install and tune.

Footloose301 · 04-21-2013, 07:29 AM

I hope SAM@GTM has an iPhone because I'm going to FaceTime him during the build to make sure I'm doing it right.

I just need to make sure I'm on wifi because 20hrs of FaceTime will kill my data plan.

Baer383 · 04-21-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

I hope SAM@GTM has an iPhone because I'm going to FaceTime him during the build to make sure I'm doing it right.

I just need to make sure I'm on wifi because 20hrs of FaceTime will kill my data plan.

You won't need all that Sam's instructions are really good,if you can turn a wrench and read you will be GTG.

Dzel · 04-21-2013, 08:06 AM

Dat makee em fel betr!

You didn't say if you could spell.

SPOHN · 04-21-2013, 09:21 AM

For myself it's simple as any other install. Just more of it. I'll load it up and take it to be tuned.

blackonorange · 04-21-2013, 10:48 AM

I'm installing mine myself, it's not rocket surgery

Dzel · 04-21-2013, 11:14 AM

My teachers use to tell me that if you can read, you can figure out how to do brain survey. Well Where's the broad now I need help with the install.

lww · 04-21-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alstann

Even with a stroker build, I couldn't imagine it being more than $10k for everything, including parts and labor. The motor itself, from Nissan, is quite expensive, however.

You need to imagine more!

lww · 04-21-2013, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dzel

Sweet I'm a little worried about the headers removal but am hoping I can take this on myself. I recently just stocked up my garage with jack stands, a car jack, and almost every basic tool one may need.

The most important:

MaxJax Portable Two Post Lift - Dannmar Equipment

Buying a 2-post lift was the most useful "tool" purchase I've ever made. If you have enough ceiling height, go for a Rotary 2-post asymmetric.

It'll make this install SOOO much easier!

Dzel · 04-21-2013, 03:41 PM

I would love one if I ever did do this I would have to cement part of the backyard and build me a little shop.

tower74 · 04-21-2013, 04:30 PM

Wow. $3300 for a full lift. That's a great price.

04-20-2013, 11:57 PM	#392 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	Is wrapping needed with the heat shields? I have the stock headers still on, and I have 4 rolls of Teflon ready! I recently got a promotion and will have a company vehicle allowing me to park the Z in the garage. I spoke to Mike and he stated that he's working on the manual and will distribute it as soon as he can. I plan on taking a whole weekend just to remove the headers. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-21-2013, 12:06 AM	#393 (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	Oh sorry I meant wrapping such as electrical components using the foil type wrap. I know theres a big one the drivers side that you will see. It has long plastic square clip of some type around the loom. Then myself having a vented hood is great and no cowl. You'll just see the heat poor out. Just small things like that or even water lines. The stock headers are not horrible. It's just a matter of getting them broke lose. Six point sockets always. Installing this kit is easy. Not sure how the water lines are routed but I have a great idea. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 04-21-2013 at 12:27 AM.

04-21-2013, 03:09 AM	#394 (permalink)
BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 507	Twin Turbo DIY $3000 in saving Blowing up your motor = Priceless! lww likes this. __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here Last edited by BeemaaZ; 04-21-2013 at 04:28 AM.

04-21-2013, 07:23 AM	#395 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	Lol that's exactly why I'm thinking of just waiting till bonus time next year and taking the cat to JTran in Houston for an install and tune. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-21-2013, 07:29 AM	#396 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I hope SAM@GTM has an iPhone because I'm going to FaceTime him during the build to make sure I'm doing it right. I just need to make sure I'm on wifi because 20hrs of FaceTime will kill my data plan. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z Last edited by Footloose301; 04-21-2013 at 07:31 AM.

04-21-2013, 08:06 AM	#398 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	Dat makee em fel betr! You didn't say if you could spell. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-21-2013, 09:21 AM	#399 (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	For myself it's simple as any other install. Just more of it. I'll load it up and take it to be tuned. __________________

04-21-2013, 10:48 AM	#400 (permalink)
blackonorange A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,078 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I'm installing mine myself, it's not rocket surgery SPOHN and Dzel like this.

04-21-2013, 11:14 AM	#401 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	My teachers use to tell me that if you can read, you can figure out how to do brain survey. Well Where's the broad now I need help with the install. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-21-2013, 03:41 PM	#404 (permalink)
Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	I would love one if I ever did do this I would have to cement part of the backyard and build me a little shop. roplusbee likes this. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

04-21-2013, 04:30 PM	#405 (permalink)
tower74 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 1,597 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Camaro Rep Power: 369	Wow. $3300 for a full lift. That's a great price.

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