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DannyGT · 03-27-2010, 11:16 AM

I'll keep the poll clean and post my reasons here instead...

GTM

1. Performance (HP/TQ data) = Having a one size fits all technique does not work. More options mean better results for the end user without sacrificing as much. The fact that GTM has done what they have done with everything else stock only means the numbers will go up from here. Besides, the two are close in peak numbers but the GTM seems to have a much nicer 'overall' curve.

2. Price = Cant beat it right now.

3. Name Brand = Like I have told my EVO brothers, GTM is the AMS of Nissan/Infinite, nuff said.

4. Customer Service/Reputation = Seriously? Sam is the man. He has more hours under his belt on FI'd VQ37 motors than anyone. The fact is, on the forums, your not talking to a salesman, your talking to the guy that built and tuned your car. Great, Stillen has racing heritage...I also know 2 brothers that both got rid of Stillen SC setups on their 350z to opt for something else. You cant really go into a 350/Titan forums and bring up Stillen without flame fests. They might have racing in them but to me they always seem to find a way to mess something up on all of their kits. I hope they dont mess around with this car.

5. Warranty options = Standard

6. Reliability = No brainer, if you want to push above 500whp on a stock motor lets not talk about it. If your within their spec and you do your regular maintenance, well then, you should have no problems.

7. Aesthetics (Looks/Sound) = Stealth with just enough sound so those around you know you mean business...thats my style.

8. Have other parts by company already on car = I have a mix of both Stillen and GTM. What can I say? I have had zero problems with the Stillen intakes but like others it required me to hack up some holes (who cares, really) and the Exhaust you ask? Well I dont have to indulge much (where is the racing heritage in that piece? LOL) on that when it seems like 50%+ had issues with the exhaust. After a couple of months I hacked it up to something much cleaner. The GTM oil cooler and resonated test pipes have been no problems so far. Not to mention how important the 'little things' are, I really liked they included a thermostatic plate for the cooler when no one else was...

9. I didn't know...just went with what others told me! = No.

03-27-2010, 11:16 AM	#176 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	I'll keep the poll clean and post my reasons here instead... GTM 1. Performance (HP/TQ data) = Having a one size fits all technique does not work. More options mean better results for the end user without sacrificing as much. The fact that GTM has done what they have done with everything else stock only means the numbers will go up from here. Besides, the two are close in peak numbers but the GTM seems to have a much nicer 'overall' curve. 2. Price = Cant beat it right now. 3. Name Brand = Like I have told my EVO brothers, GTM is the AMS of Nissan/Infinite, nuff said. 4. Customer Service/Reputation = Seriously? Sam is the man. He has more hours under his belt on FI'd VQ37 motors than anyone. The fact is, on the forums, your not talking to a salesman, your talking to the guy that built and tuned your car. Great, Stillen has racing heritage...I also know 2 brothers that both got rid of Stillen SC setups on their 350z to opt for something else. You cant really go into a 350/Titan forums and bring up Stillen without flame fests. They might have racing in them but to me they always seem to find a way to mess something up on all of their kits. I hope they dont mess around with this car. 5. Warranty options = Standard 6. Reliability = No brainer, if you want to push above 500whp on a stock motor lets not talk about it. If your within their spec and you do your regular maintenance, well then, you should have no problems. 7. Aesthetics (Looks/Sound) = Stealth with just enough sound so those around you know you mean business...thats my style. 8. Have other parts by company already on car = I have a mix of both Stillen and GTM. What can I say? I have had zero problems with the Stillen intakes but like others it required me to hack up some holes (who cares, really) and the Exhaust you ask? Well I dont have to indulge much (where is the racing heritage in that piece? LOL) on that when it seems like 50%+ had issues with the exhaust. After a couple of months I hacked it up to something much cleaner. The GTM oil cooler and resonated test pipes have been no problems so far. Not to mention how important the 'little things' are, I really liked they included a thermostatic plate for the cooler when no one else was... 9. I didn't know...just went with what others told me! = No. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)