RJM GTR Intake Lower Manifold...oh yes!

Alstann · 04-21-2016, 11:26 PM

Phew! Been a while since I've posted something on here, but I just got a super cool part I wanted to share.

Yes, I have one of the RJM GTR lower adapters, and dayum, it is sexy. Bobby and the guys over at RJM did some great work here. Been hard at work, but hopefully I can get it together, and install it next week. I don't have a dyno session scheduled, but I'm trying to see if this is something that I could dyno the before and after in the same day, since it'll take a while to install everything. But, for now, some pics of the gloriousness:

These are the billet balance pipe adapters - these just run a high pressure AN fitting hose from each side of the GTR oem manifold, instead of the OEM balance pipe, which won't clear the VVEL motors. Also, RJM gives you a low-profile oil cap, which will let it clear the GTR manifold.

Super excited to finally have a part like this. GTM was taking too long.

I'll keep you all posted in how the install and everything goes, but this is seriously a nice piece of kit! I'm not sure what gains to expect, but my car is a pretty good platform to see the gains - I just have a full exhaust, stock intake, no tune. We shall see.

Alstann · 04-21-2016, 11:35 PM

Reserved for further thoughts, install and pictures.

370Z JT · 04-22-2016, 12:19 AM

nice man!

Let us know if the GTR valve cover will work and if the OEM strut tower bar will clear the hood as well.

Will this be an N/A application. What mods do you already have? thanks for sharing.

Zbrah · 04-22-2016, 02:21 AM

Subbed!

Elmo370z · 04-24-2016, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT

nice man!

Let us know if the GTR valve cover will work and if the OEM strut tower bar will clear the hood as well.

Will this be an N/A application. What mods do you already have? thanks for sharing.

Im also wondering if this is for a NA application? If so i think he might be very disappointed with the results, but who knows. I hope it makes power

Zbrah · 04-24-2016, 02:59 AM

any updates?

Landoz · 04-24-2016, 06:24 PM

Just make sure you do a before and after hope you get some gains !

DEpointfive0 · 04-24-2016, 08:27 PM

I wish it didn't look like that... Looks like it was run on THE fastest setting

Masterbeatty · 04-24-2016, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I wish it didn't look like that... Looks like it was run on THE fastest setting

True but you will never see it. I am more worried about the insides of the runners since thats where it counts. Im really surprised they didn't smooth them out.

DEpointfive0 · 04-24-2016, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

True but you will never see it. I am more worried about the insides of the runners since thats where it counts. Im really surprised they didn't smooth them out.

Yeah, the inside is key.

This is what my engineer said (granted, he worked on NASCAR teams, so his perspective is a bit skewed)

DEpointfive0 · 04-24-2016, 10:39 PM

Sorry if this is shítting on your parade OP!!!

I don't mean to be a downer or an áss.

Please carry on with the parade

370Z JT · 04-24-2016, 10:40 PM

Youre right. On second look, inside doesn't look smooth at all.

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Boss_302 · 04-25-2016, 07:10 AM

This was my first impression of this manifold also, the roughness of the runners. In one respect it's not a wet flow. This would play havoc and cause fuel puddling. Part of the reason why a carburetor engine wants smooth runners. the remaining reason isa reduction vol. eff. Of cause you could polish out but for the money I would expect a better finish.
The other item is the finish on the outside, it does have a nice effect. but it will become a dirt collector, and a b!tch to clean.

synolimit · 04-25-2016, 07:58 AM

I'll smooth it. Shouldn't cost as much as me porting the normal lowers.

imjello · 04-25-2016, 08:06 AM

sub

04-21-2016, 11:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	RJM GTR Intake Lower Manifold...oh yes! Phew! Been a while since I've posted something on here, but I just got a super cool part I wanted to share. Yes, I have one of the RJM GTR lower adapters, and dayum, it is sexy. Bobby and the guys over at RJM did some great work here. Been hard at work, but hopefully I can get it together, and install it next week. I don't have a dyno session scheduled, but I'm trying to see if this is something that I could dyno the before and after in the same day, since it'll take a while to install everything. But, for now, some pics of the gloriousness: These are the billet balance pipe adapters - these just run a high pressure AN fitting hose from each side of the GTR oem manifold, instead of the OEM balance pipe, which won't clear the VVEL motors. Also, RJM gives you a low-profile oil cap, which will let it clear the GTR manifold. Super excited to finally have a part like this. GTM was taking too long. I'll keep you all posted in how the install and everything goes, but this is seriously a nice piece of kit! I'm not sure what gains to expect, but my car is a pretty good platform to see the gains - I just have a full exhaust, stock intake, no tune. We shall see. bullitt5897, gbrettin, Rusty and 5 others like this. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

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DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Sorry if this is shítting on your parade OP!!! I don't mean to be a downer or an áss. Please carry on with the parade __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language: Last edited by DEpointfive0; 04-24-2016 at 10:46 PM.

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370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	Youre right. On second look, inside doesn't look smooth at all. Sent from my LG-H830 using Tapatalk COSMO likes this. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

04-25-2016, 07:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
Boss_302 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NY NY Posts: 150 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z S Mt Rep Power: 12	This was my first impression of this manifold also, the roughness of the runners. In one respect it's not a wet flow. This would play havoc and cause fuel puddling. Part of the reason why a carburetor engine wants smooth runners. the remaining reason isa reduction vol. eff. Of cause you could polish out but for the money I would expect a better finish. The other item is the finish on the outside, it does have a nice effect. but it will become a dirt collector, and a b!tch to clean.

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