AAM Twin Turbo Build supporting mods?

370z46 · 03-12-2017, 03:57 PM

Hey guys so i finally decided to pull the trigger and go ahead with purchasing the AAM kit. The following is a list of the supporting mods i was thinking of purchasing, any positive critiques or suggestions are welcomed. Let me know if i missed anything, thank you!

AAM TT kit
Walbro 485 fuel pump
ID1000 CC injectors
Southbend stage 3 clutch/flywheel
AAM oil cooler
Return style fuel system
GoFastBits boost controller
speed density conversion
CJM road race pump
Ecutek tune

+10k in the bank emergency fund already in place.

JSur · 03-12-2017, 04:06 PM

I would add an oil cooler to your list. The position of the turbos are right underneath the engine on this kit and when you're WOT thru all the gears it will get warm! I have the same kit

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Ill · 03-12-2017, 05:35 PM

Agreed on the oil cooler, also should look into some suspension components, assuming you don't have any already.

Also good choice on the GFB and South Bend, that's my setup

BboyZ · 03-12-2017, 05:38 PM

AAM Oil Cooler is already on the list.
I don't see radiator. I would probably change that since it coming off already.

370z46 · 03-12-2017, 05:55 PM

Good catch on the Radiator, as for suspension i have swift spec r springs sitting around waiting to be installed for now, as well as new TSW bathurst wheels w/ michelin super sports.

kukpet · 03-12-2017, 06:12 PM

Diff bushings

Juztin · 03-12-2017, 09:52 PM

Always go as max as you can on clutch and fuel as those are the two biggest b#### areas to address after the fact and limit your power irregardless.

I'd rather go 1300cc w/ twin pump 255/485 setup and a twin disc clutch or a stage 5 southbend (I did big single in the past, and it was still a potential limiter in my mind even though it never slipped on me @ high 6's.

You'll likely eventually build or sell the car, and I'd rather hedge a bet on addressing those now with a potential built motor build later in which case clutch/fuel won't be a problem of yours for a long while.

bcfromfl · 03-12-2017, 09:59 PM

I can't remember where I read this, but it's recommended that you do a clutch upgrade before the power upgrade. The reason is to wear in the clutch correctly without glazing it like can happen with much more power to handle.

370z46 · 03-13-2017, 05:28 PM

Thank's on the feedback Juztin, it's something that i will have to rethink.

Jayhovah · 03-13-2017, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bcfromfl

I can't remember where I read this, but it's recommended that you do a clutch upgrade before the power upgrade. The reason is to wear in the clutch correctly without glazing it like can happen with much more power to handle.

You want to do a proper clutch break-in before giving it too much power... but after an FI install, you'll need to do WOT runs on the dyno to tune it... hence, you'd rather install the clutch first and get it properly broken in before installing FI so that you can get it tuned up without worrying about improper break-in of your clutch disk.

370z46 · 03-14-2017, 03:13 PM

So do you guys think these parts are good? or is there a different variation that may be better? etc

Senna-F1 · 03-14-2017, 11:40 PM

Do you need that AAM water cooled oil cooler? I see most people saying it's overkill unless maybe you are tracking a boosted Z.

BboyZ · 03-15-2017, 01:43 AM

Not sure who is installing and how, but might need to replace the engine mount.

Jayhovah · 03-15-2017, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BboyZ

Not sure who is installing and how, but might need to replace the engine mount.

good point here.. Get some Z1 mounts and put them in, they will be a huge pain to put in after the fact. (I know because I didn't think to do this... and now I am dreading the day when one of my OEM mounts fails)

TerribleONE · 03-15-2017, 11:25 AM

Diff bushings are a must. Don't bother with a radiator the stock one does just fine and it seems like all this will do is cause more headaches.

Brake and suspension upgrades are a good idea when doubling the HP on a car.

03-12-2017, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
370z46 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: new york Posts: 34 Drives: 2011 Base+Sports 6sp Rep Power: 14	AAM Twin Turbo Build supporting mods? Hey guys so i finally decided to pull the trigger and go ahead with purchasing the AAM kit. The following is a list of the supporting mods i was thinking of purchasing, any positive critiques or suggestions are welcomed. Let me know if i missed anything, thank you! AAM TT kit Walbro 485 fuel pump ID1000 CC injectors Southbend stage 3 clutch/flywheel AAM oil cooler Return style fuel system GoFastBits boost controller speed density conversion CJM road race pump Ecutek tune +10k in the bank emergency fund already in place.

03-12-2017, 05:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	Agreed on the oil cooler, also should look into some suspension components, assuming you don't have any already. Also good choice on the GFB and South Bend, that's my setup __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI.

03-12-2017, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
kukpet Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 216 Drives: 10 NISMO Rep Power: 108	Diff bushings TerribleONE and Jayhovah like this.

03-15-2017, 11:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Diff bushings are a must. Don't bother with a radiator the stock one does just fine and it seems like all this will do is cause more headaches. Brake and suspension upgrades are a good idea when doubling the HP on a car. GaleForce and wideglideleon like this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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03-12-2017, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
JSur Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Orlando Posts: 84 Drives: 2011 370z TT Rep Power: 9	I would add an oil cooler to your list. The position of the turbos are right underneath the engine on this kit and when you're WOT thru all the gears it will get warm! I have the same kit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-12-2017, 05:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
BboyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 446 Drives: 2016 Z34 Nismo Rep Power: 10	AAM Oil Cooler is already on the list. I don't see radiator. I would probably change that since it coming off already.

03-12-2017, 05:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
370z46 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: new york Posts: 34 Drives: 2011 Base+Sports 6sp Rep Power: 14	Good catch on the Radiator, as for suspension i have swift spec r springs sitting around waiting to be installed for now, as well as new TSW bathurst wheels w/ michelin super sports.

03-12-2017, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Juztin Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: 505 Posts: 27 Drives: '07 350z Rep Power: 11	Always go as max as you can on clutch and fuel as those are the two biggest b#### areas to address after the fact and limit your power irregardless. I'd rather go 1300cc w/ twin pump 255/485 setup and a twin disc clutch or a stage 5 southbend (I did big single in the past, and it was still a potential limiter in my mind even though it never slipped on me @ high 6's. You'll likely eventually build or sell the car, and I'd rather hedge a bet on addressing those now with a potential built motor build later in which case clutch/fuel won't be a problem of yours for a long while.

03-12-2017, 09:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
bcfromfl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Youngstown, FL Posts: 256 Drives: 2015 PW Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 9	I can't remember where I read this, but it's recommended that you do a clutch upgrade before the power upgrade. The reason is to wear in the clutch correctly without glazing it like can happen with much more power to handle.

03-13-2017, 05:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
370z46 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: new york Posts: 34 Drives: 2011 Base+Sports 6sp Rep Power: 14	Thank's on the feedback Juztin, it's something that i will have to rethink.

03-14-2017, 03:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
370z46 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: new york Posts: 34 Drives: 2011 Base+Sports 6sp Rep Power: 14	So do you guys think these parts are good? or is there a different variation that may be better? etc

03-14-2017, 11:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Senna-F1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Cary, NC Age: 54 Posts: 425 Drives: 370SC,EliseSC,MR2T Rep Power: 50	Do you need that AAM water cooled oil cooler? I see most people saying it's overkill unless maybe you are tracking a boosted Z.

03-15-2017, 01:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
BboyZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 446 Drives: 2016 Z34 Nismo Rep Power: 10	Not sure who is installing and how, but might need to replace the engine mount.