Forged Performance: 2012 Black Edition GT-R Upgraded and Track Tested

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

wow, great work. Exactly my "ideal" setup for a GTR--perfect balance for track day car and daily driver.

PS--Sharif, when the hell are you guys going to release your 370z specifc swaybars. I know your GTR ones are pretty popular how about some Z love?

PPS--maybe i missed it in your list but no trans cooler? Is that less of an issue with the +12' GTRs than it was/is with the 09-11s?

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

In discussions with the customer, we developed a plan that met his objectives for the car. Since the car will only be used for One Lap of America competition and weekend practice extensive cooling measures will not be needed as the car will not see more than 3 laps at a time. This also kept the costs down on the build as well. Without a doubt, any type of endurance raced GT-R will need coolers. Nissan also made some improvements to airflow and ducting to help keep the transmission and engine cool for the 2012 model. During my 3-4 lap testing rounds I never saw excessive temps.

Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

The cooling improvements made to the 2012 include revised ducting under the car, and also up front through the radiator. For the 09-11 models, we would still suggest a Greddy/HKS cooler which is proven to offer the best bang for the buck cooling for the transmission. And when you keep the transmission temps happy, the rest of the car is happy too.