2010 370Z NISMO Twin Turbo build courtesy of GTM

Vegitto-kun

If I win the lottery I will do it where this would be a track only car since I cant drive it on public roads so I will have to buy a second Z XD.

Kastley85891

Back on USA soil so able to fully appreciate the videos.
Storm crow, I was just able to take in how sick that ride is, it really does look so nicely done.

GTM ref post #54, any input, I am interested.

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G Fo12ce

Awesome car! I was thinking along the same lines for wheel color and headlights, thanks for sharing. I'd like so see some better (lighting) shots of the headlights when you get a chance.

Didn't read through all the posts but in reference to your diffuser "DirtyDave" did his in vinyl. Looks pretty good, I saw it in person at the Stillen Day too.

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stormcrow

Thanks for the pics of the matte'd diffuser. As far as better pics go of the headlights, it's not going to get any better than the ones Sam took in the original post. Those are spot on as far as color goes in person.

stormcrow

I receive a call from the transport driver yesterday afternoon stating he was one to one and a half hours out. Imagine my excitement to know that the car is almost home! The driver says he will call when he's on the street near where we have pre-arranged to meet.

The call comes and I tell him exactly where to go and that I will meet him in five minutes. I pull into the parking lot and he's pulling in at the exact same time. Timing perfection! We both exit our vehicles, exchange pleasantries and then get down to business. A quick hookup of the power from the rig to the trailer and then the hookup of the master control for the lift gate (this is an enclosed trailer with a drive on lift...super sweet) and I am wild with anticipation. The driver hits the "down" button and the gate opens about five inches...then stops. He looks over at me and says "It's just a fuse. I've been frying them for a while now. Let me go replace it." Fuse is replaced, "down" button is hit again and nothing. Zero. Nada. WTF? Driver fumbles around for about an hour and makes a few calls. Needless to say, I wasn't getting my car that night. I tell the driver to call me if things change but that I will not accept the car at night due to it being dark and I want to inspect it.

The call comes around 11pm that he has gotten it fixed. A wire was grounded to the metal of the trailer...shorting shiz out. Nice. So, we meet this morning before work around 8am. I have had a short ride into work in pretty much stop and go traffic. I did have opportunity to "get on it" a bit in a few short spots. My impressions so far: (keep in mind this is the spring pressure...I have not dialed up the boost controller)

1 - Comparing this to any other vehicle I have had to date is apples to oranges. The torque curve is a very linear in ramp up, nothing like the 350Z with GReddy, but so much more managable and pleasant. It hits hard and strong so it is not weaksauce like the supercharger kits I have owned, but doesn't cause major traction issues or obtrusive fish-tailing. What I really like is that it pulls the whole way through the powerband. Where my 350 would hit like a freight train and then take a nose dive, the 370 just pulls and pulls and pulls all the way to redline. Comparing it to the GT-R, it doesn't pull as hard down low, but I am attibuting that to the lower torque numbers and lack of AWD. Traction is still a small issue. Higher in the RPM band, it pulls harder than the GT-R.

2 - The exhaust is by far WAY too annoyingly loud. And it DRONES like mad at anything below 3000. Thumbs down for the GReddy TI-C TT with test pipes and resonators removed. I plan on replacing the resonators, if possible, to see if this will help alleviate some of the nasty rasp and drone. If not, then another exhaust is in my near future.

3 - Lifting the hood gave me wood. I mean, I had seen pictures, but crap the charge pipes look so stealthy and clean! Sam did an incredible job on the setup. The gauges are perfectly placed. The EVC 6, though hard to read due to the angle from the driver's seat, is beautifuly mounted in the slot in front of the cup holder where the dummy switch covers reside. (none of those switches are used in the Nismo) Nothing is damaged or out of sorts. Keep in mind that my car had less than a 1000 miles when it went to Sam. I had just broken 800, I believe. The car was brand new and still looks that very way! Not a scratch on any interior or exterior piece. That is no easy feat when basically disassembling the whole car.

As I drive the car more, I will give a better update and comparison. I need to "feel" her out a bit and see what all she has to offer. But, so far, the decisions I have made seem to be good. Many thanks to Sam and the hardworking guys at GTM for taking such good care of my car and putting together such a seamless build.

JB-370z

Awsome, can't wait to hear more and maybe if you are not like the rest of the turbo guys you could make some videos! Are the BOV's very loud? since you did not drive the Z much, the difference in power could be confusing???

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SAM@GTM

Here is the video of the map switching in action, ECU has 5 different maps. by pressing down the set button and the cancel button on the st wheel you can switch ecu maps on the fly, map five is set on valet mode and so the car wont rev passed 2500rpm and won't go over 15 mph.

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WShade

Thats good stuff

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FuszNissan

That's cool.

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stormcrow

I will try and make some vids. What sucks is, I have no video equipment to do so. I bet Bullitt can help a brotha out, though. Right Mike??

The BOVs are fairly quiet. The exhaust drowns them out, even though they are bleeding under decel/shifting. I think this is due to their location. I'm sure they are quite loud outside of the car.

Not sure what you mean by your last question. Try and clarify and I will do my best to answer.

SAM@GTM

More pics

TreyUT

Cleannn. Great job GTM. Love this set up and I dont mind the loudness considering I dont drive my car but 7 min to work. Possible future set up. POST VIDEOS SOON.

Cell

Very impressive work.

Hey Sam, I was wondering if these cars are still capable of passing the OBDII scanner for emission tests.

I know that Hondata provides a setting in their tuning program to turn on "OBDII Readiness" to pass emissions even with out the catalytic converters.

#452-LE

There are some sexy things going on under that hood.

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Brazilbro

Is it the VVL that is limiting the tq. on our cars or what? I would think we could get closer the 400-425 wtq with close to 500whp. The GTM car (G37 I think) hit close to 500wtq with 10-11PSI. Is it the low PSI thast is limiting the TQ?

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