Twin turbo questions

xbigb4ller69z · 06-17-2010, 12:46 AM

I have been really thinking about going with the Gtm TT kit. I have never owned a turbo car before, and im just not sure if its worth spending 12k for the kit and oil cooler installed. I believe the possibilities of something going wrong are much higher vs going with all bolt ons, but what are the chances if dont track or race the car?

I know theres only a few people that have TT the z, and to be honest I really havent heard much feedback from them through the forum. I did hear from a local shop that gtms kit is not a 100% a bolt on kit and does require some tweaking, and tuning if you add an exhaust.

Any inputs would be appreciated...

FuszNissan · 06-17-2010, 12:55 AM

6,000 turbo miles and I still have a shitty grin on my face. I would just find a reliable shop do a conservative build and hope for the best. If you are concerned about warranty I know stillens sc will have a warranty once carb legal. Hell I drove 20 hours to Zdayz and back. If you find some one to build it right and not jack the boost up you shouldl be fine. A good tune and good kit will go a long way

DRoc7822 · 06-17-2010, 02:08 AM

Yeah there really is nothing like owning a turbo'd car... cause once they spool up and boost comes on and throws you back in the seat. Its definitely very very addicting. What Lou is saying is true though.. do your research on different places to do the install. Dont pick the cheapest...dont pick the most expensive. Pick the place that has a good reputation and will work for you... cause you are giving them your money lol. These cars seem to be very reliable with few problems so far...so I say gooooo for it!

xbigb4ller69z · 06-17-2010, 09:38 AM

Gtm claims you dont have to do a tune? And that its a true bolt on kit. Sometimes I just feel like bolting the car up with intakes, cbe, hfc, and a tune and see how that goes.

Modshack · 06-17-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

6,000 turbo miles and I still have a shitty grin on my face. I would just find a reliable shop do a conservative build and hope for the best. If you are concerned about warranty I know stillens sc will have a warranty once carb legal. Hell I drove 20 hours to Zdayz and back. If you find some one to build it right and not jack the boost up you shouldl be fine. A good tune and good kit will go a long way

FuszNissan · 06-17-2010, 11:32 AM

Steve, isn't that the truth!

Modshack · 06-17-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Steve, isn't that the truth!

LOL...I've had more than a few friends suffer the heartbreak....on the other hand, even my little boosted GTI is a kick...

Ztoon · 06-17-2010, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xbigb4ller69z

Gtm claims you dont have to do a tune? And that its a true bolt on kit. Sometimes I just feel like bolting the car up with intakes, cbe, hfc, and a tune and see how that goes.

Done that. It goes just fine.............. still going to spool up with the TT though.

Got the need.........

Sharif@Forged · 06-17-2010, 12:54 PM

The 370Z engine has been pretty bulletproof. Proper tune and setup and I would not be worried. The power difference is night and day, and completely transforms the 370Z...the way it should have been from the factory.

sig11 · 06-17-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharif@Forged

The 370Z engine has been pretty bulletproof. Proper tune and setup and I would not be worried. The power difference is night and day, and completely transforms the 370Z...the way it should have been from the factory.

So what you're saying, Sharif, is that I should never drive someone else's TT 370.

FuszNissan · 06-17-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sig11

So what you're saying, Sharif, is that I should never drive someone else's TT 370.

If you do, you will never go back!

DIGItonium · 06-17-2010, 03:05 PM

Seeing the Z fishtail as it struggles for traction scares me the most at the moment. Hopefully if things go well I may go FI 1st half next year.

Did you guys eliminate throttle lag with your turbo tunes?

xbigb4ller69z · 06-17-2010, 05:00 PM

Ok, so whats the best suggestion if I go TT? what stage? which turbos?

bullitt5897 · 06-17-2010, 05:16 PM

what are your goals? what do you want?

I am going big while most members just want 400-500rwhp... I want 1000+

the choice is yours.

xbigb4ller69z · 06-17-2010, 07:19 PM

All I want is 450-460 WHP. What do you guys recommend?

06-17-2010, 12:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
xbigb4ller69z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 370z 40th ANNIV Rep Power: 15	Twin turbo questions I have been really thinking about going with the Gtm TT kit. I have never owned a turbo car before, and im just not sure if its worth spending 12k for the kit and oil cooler installed. I believe the possibilities of something going wrong are much higher vs going with all bolt ons, but what are the chances if dont track or race the car? I know theres only a few people that have TT the z, and to be honest I really havent heard much feedback from them through the forum. I did hear from a local shop that gtms kit is not a 100% a bolt on kit and does require some tweaking, and tuning if you add an exhaust. Any inputs would be appreciated...

06-17-2010, 12:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	6,000 turbo miles and I still have a shitty grin on my face. I would just find a reliable shop do a conservative build and hope for the best. If you are concerned about warranty I know stillens sc will have a warranty once carb legal. Hell I drove 20 hours to Zdayz and back. If you find some one to build it right and not jack the boost up you shouldl be fine. A good tune and good kit will go a long way __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

06-17-2010, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Steve, isn't that the truth! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

06-17-2010, 12:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	The 370Z engine has been pretty bulletproof. Proper tune and setup and I would not be worried. The power difference is night and day, and completely transforms the 370Z...the way it should have been from the factory. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

06-17-2010, 03:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Seeing the Z fishtail as it struggles for traction scares me the most at the moment. Hopefully if things go well I may go FI 1st half next year. Did you guys eliminate throttle lag with your turbo tunes? __________________

06-17-2010, 02:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
DRoc7822 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 67 Drives: 08 Mazdaspeed 3 Rep Power: 364	Yeah there really is nothing like owning a turbo'd car... cause once they spool up and boost comes on and throws you back in the seat. Its definitely very very addicting. What Lou is saying is true though.. do your research on different places to do the install. Dont pick the cheapest...dont pick the most expensive. Pick the place that has a good reputation and will work for you... cause you are giving them your money lol. These cars seem to be very reliable with few problems so far...so I say gooooo for it!

06-17-2010, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
xbigb4ller69z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 370z 40th ANNIV Rep Power: 15	Gtm claims you dont have to do a tune? And that its a true bolt on kit. Sometimes I just feel like bolting the car up with intakes, cbe, hfc, and a tune and see how that goes.

06-17-2010, 05:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
xbigb4ller69z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 370z 40th ANNIV Rep Power: 15	Ok, so whats the best suggestion if I go TT? what stage? which turbos?

06-17-2010, 05:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	what are your goals? what do you want? I am going big while most members just want 400-500rwhp... I want 1000+ the choice is yours. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

06-17-2010, 07:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
xbigb4ller69z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 370z 40th ANNIV Rep Power: 15	All I want is 450-460 WHP. What do you guys recommend?

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