DIY GTM Twin Turbo Stage 2 Install!!

fstrnldr · 02-01-2010, 11:20 PM

Good thread .... hopefully this will inspire a few more people to tackle the installs themselves!

modme · 02-02-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakes709

awesome wriite up. Can you tell me if those are 1 step colder plugs and where you got them from? I need plugs for my nitrous set up and im having trouble finding some.

I got those from GTM. Sam bundled it with the kit for me but you can buy the plugs from them separately. I think HKS is the only company selling colder plugs for VQ37VHRs.

modme · 02-02-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 370z4Steve

Am I looking at the after dyno correctly it looks like the torque actually dropped a bit on the second pull?

Sam was playing around with the set and gain on boost controller to get the best/earlier power curve. The spring tension on the wastegate was too soft so the turbo was not making as much boost as possible. But that's been fixed.

puckshaw · 02-02-2010, 09:34 AM

Thanks for taking the time and effort to write up something this involved!

Great job! +rep

Snakes709 · 02-02-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by modme

I got those from GTM. Sam bundled it with the kit for me but you can buy the plugs from them separately. I think HKS is the only company selling colder plugs for VQ37VHRs.

thanks man. I been looking all over the place but no luck, ill give sam a shout.

fuct · 02-02-2010, 03:19 PM

great stuff man, and congrats!

Hi-TecDesigns · 02-02-2010, 06:38 PM

I have to wonder what differences exist between this and the 370Z's engine bay. All too often even 1/8" makes all of the difference between a header that falls right out and one that needs a one-on-one with a Sawz-All!

Forrest · 02-18-2010, 05:35 AM

Simply amazed at your skills. I can see your hand start out nice at first then come out ripped up.

2fast4thelaw · 02-18-2010, 10:04 AM

Did you ever feel at any point that you got in over your head? After reading this thread I am seriously considering doing this project on my 370. I know a guy in my club that used to work for one of the performance shops back east. I could probably talk him in to helping me plus my brother would love to come down to Denver and help out.

fstrnldr · 02-18-2010, 10:20 AM

I'm sure you noticed the other thread offering a deal on a turbo kit for use of someones car for the filming of the install DVD. Should make the install easier, and give you the added benefit of being able to see what you are in for before even starting the installation.

Zguy · 02-20-2010, 07:21 PM

Im just wondering if you had to tap the head or the turbo manifold for the studs... I dont think I would be ok with tapping anything into the heads.....

WShade · 02-20-2010, 07:37 PM

Good stuff! Thanks for taking the time out to share.

modme · 02-20-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

Did you ever feel at any point that you got in over your head? After reading this thread I am seriously considering doing this project on my 370. I know a guy in my club that used to work for one of the performance shops back east. I could probably talk him in to helping me plus my brother would love to come down to Denver and help out.

I had that feeling once or twice as the project dragged on. But there wasnt any step that was so hard that I felt like giving up.

modme · 02-20-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zguy

Im just wondering if you had to tap the head or the turbo manifold for the studs... I dont think I would be ok with tapping anything into the heads.....

I did have to tap two different locations. That was probably the hardest and riskiest part of the install. But its honestly not that bad. The holes were drilled already, you just need to thread the hole.

roplusbee · 02-20-2010, 11:33 PM

Props to you sir. That is awesome. I would have to do it at the auto hobby shop if I were going to atttempt an undertaking of this kind, but I am leaning more toward paying for installation, lol. I'm getting lazy these days.

02-02-2010, 06:38 PM	#22 (permalink)
Hi-TecDesigns Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glenelg, MD Posts: 146 Drives: 370 Rdstr AT7 BkChry Rep Power: 16	I have to wonder what differences exist between this and the 370Z's engine bay. All too often even 1/8" makes all of the difference between a header that falls right out and one that needs a one-on-one with a Sawz-All! __________________ http://hi-tecdesigns.com/images/pict...on%20Small.gif 2000 S2000 Brickyard Red Metallic w/ Romanesque Crimson Kandy, custom everything else

02-18-2010, 05:35 AM	#23 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	Simply amazed at your skills. I can see your hand start out nice at first then come out ripped up. __________________ my pictures http://www.the370z.com/members/forrest-albums-370z.html

02-18-2010, 10:04 AM	#24 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	Did you ever feel at any point that you got in over your head? After reading this thread I am seriously considering doing this project on my 370. I know a guy in my club that used to work for one of the performance shops back east. I could probably talk him in to helping me plus my brother would love to come down to Denver and help out. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

02-20-2010, 07:37 PM	#27 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 187	Good stuff! Thanks for taking the time out to share. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

02-20-2010, 11:33 PM	#30 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Props to you sir. That is awesome. I would have to do it at the auto hobby shop if I were going to atttempt an undertaking of this kind, but I am leaning more toward paying for installation, lol. I'm getting lazy these days. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

02-01-2010, 11:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
fstrnldr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 170 Drives: Canyonero Rep Power: 16	Good thread .... hopefully this will inspire a few more people to tackle the installs themselves!

02-02-2010, 09:34 AM	#19 (permalink)
puckshaw Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 620 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Touring Rep Power: 17	Thanks for taking the time and effort to write up something this involved! Great job! +rep

02-02-2010, 03:19 PM	#21 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	great stuff man, and congrats!

02-18-2010, 10:20 AM	#25 (permalink)
fstrnldr Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 170 Drives: Canyonero Rep Power: 16	I'm sure you noticed the other thread offering a deal on a turbo kit for use of someones car for the filming of the install DVD. Should make the install easier, and give you the added benefit of being able to see what you are in for before even starting the installation.

02-20-2010, 07:21 PM	#26 (permalink)
Zguy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 153 Drives: 05 Chrome Silver Rep Power: 17	Im just wondering if you had to tap the head or the turbo manifold for the studs... I dont think I would be ok with tapping anything into the heads.....

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