Worth it, to go F.I.???

DIGItonium · 06-06-2011, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Can you tell me why the GTM TT kit and not the GTM SC or even a Stillen SC set up?

And if you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back and are you planning on doing the install yourself?

I like the feeling of the TT especially in the Z32. The linear power delivery of the SC is great, but it doesn't give me a nice old school sound and feeling of the Z32 TT. Who doesn't like the turbo spooling sound? I'm shuffling my finances a tiny bit, but the goal is to get it paid off as quickly as possible. Once I settle down and get my own pad in about 6-12 months, this big project is financially the last thing on my mind.

In terms of labor cost, a high estimate of 30 hours at 110-125/hr. The labor charges I got quoted includes installation of the kit, oil cooler, aftermarket gauges in the stock location (requires removal of entire dash), clutch/flywheel/CSC, and rear camber kit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Footloose301

What was the cost of the kit + plenum? This is same setup I plan to order.

The cost of the kit is the retail price on GTM's website. You can order a brand new VR38 intake plenum off a Nissan parts site like Courtesy, but it's not plug and play. I got mine used from a blown motor. Look at the White Dragon project in the F.I. section. It's just a waiting game with GTM to see when they finish the intake manifold and start selling the retrofit kit. That's what's holding me up right now, but at least it'll buy time to pay off stuff.

FromG2Z · 06-06-2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

I like the feeling of the TT especially in the Z32. The linear power delivery of the SC is great, but it doesn't give me a nice old school sound and feeling of the Z32 TT. Who doesn't like the turbo spooling sound? I'm shuffling my finances a tiny bit, but the goal is to get it paid off as quickly as possible. Once I settle down and get my own pad in about 6-12 months, this big project is financially the last thing on my mind.

In terms of labor cost, a high estimate of 30 hours at 110-125/hr. The labor charges I got quoted includes installation of the kit, oil cooler, aftermarket gauges in the stock location (requires removal of entire dash), clutch/flywheel/CSC, and rear camber kit.

The cost of the kit is the retail price on GTM's website. You can order a brand new VR38 intake plenum off a Nissan parts site like Courtesy, but it's not plug and play. I got mine used from a blown motor. Look at the White Dragon project in the F.I. section. It's just a waiting game with GTM to see when they finish the intake manifold and start selling the retrofit kit. That's what's holding me up right now, but at least it'll buy time to pay off stuff.

Ah, I thought you were doing the install yourself. And if not, why not? Is it uberly complicated? I was hoping if I did get a kit, myself and couple of friends could do it over the weekend... (hope is the keyword)

Red__Zed · 06-06-2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Ah, I thought you were doing the install yourself. And if not, why not? Is it uberly complicated? I was hoping if I did get a kit, myself and couple of friends could do it over the weekend... (hope is the keyword)

It depends on your skill level and the tools you have access to.

If you're pretty handy, it's not bad at all.

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