GTM Performance Engineering VQ45VHR-Our Journey to The 1000 HP and Beyond

Kastley85891 · 07-14-2010, 10:57 AM

Holy crap man, that is sick, they work fast.

Id love to do a stroker on mine, I really want a TT but was thinking on a stroker first just for the hell of it, dependant on cost factor.

GTM get my vote

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Thanks!

Actually I believe the guys over at GTM are wrapping up the install and we should be on to tuning in NO time!

and then I get my car back!!!!!

Red370 · 07-14-2010, 11:03 AM

oh man, awesome pictures, damn we got alot of cams. Those rods look pretty stout...

m4a1mustang · 07-14-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

FFFFF...
UUUUUUUUUUUUU....
MUSTANG!!!!!

JB-370z · 07-14-2010, 11:06 AM

It would be sweet to have a on board camera in every corner of that car and do tons of vid's

Can't wait to see and hear this car Mike.

FuszNissan · 07-14-2010, 11:09 AM

That's what traction control is for. Damn, unicorn blood.

bullitt5897 · 07-14-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kastley85891

Holy crap man, that is sick, they work fast.

Id love to do a stroker on mine, I really want a TT but was thinking on a stroker first just for the hell of it, dependant on cost factor.

GTM get my vote

It helps that a majority of everything was in stock ready to go before I shipped them the car. The only issue we had was waiting on the new piston head design from Arias... I think that took a good 2 weeks to get. Again I cant say enough about how hard GTM is working not only to complete my build but to also complete all the other builds they have in the shop! these guys are miracle workers!!!

FuszNissan · 07-14-2010, 11:15 AM

Usually takes a little more time than planned, but it's worth it in the end!

stormcrow · 07-14-2010, 10:48 PM

For some reason, I am getting antsy for you! Man I love this part of the build process.

DIGItonium · 07-15-2010, 12:49 AM

Nice!!! I'm pretty excited for the end result! How many miles were on your car when you took it into the shop? The engine looks so clean.

bullitt5897 · 07-15-2010, 07:51 AM

The car had like 15-17k on it but the motor had only about 5k on it.

NYBladeZ · 07-15-2010, 02:44 PM

Mike, what are you plans with the heads? Running OEM heads? Any idea on what redline you guys are shooting for? Will you be keeping it stock, higher, lower?

Red370 · 07-15-2010, 02:56 PM

and will this thing be streetable?

WarmAndSCSI · 07-15-2010, 02:59 PM

Stock rods look pretty beefy. Very similar to the stock Evo X rods (which are relatively strong, but ultimately pretty weak compared to aftermarket offerings). Something tells me the stock VHR could make some impressive specific output with just replacement pistons or even just looser ring gaps.

This build will be impressive - the Z platform is a good one on which to build an output monster. Well, except for the really short wheelbase... but that just necessitates more driver skill or better traction control algorithms.

bullitt5897 · 07-15-2010, 03:31 PM

to answer everyone's questions...

Heads:
We plan on using the stock VVEL heads that have been worked on by GTM with a valve job and more. At this point this is the extent of that build after we get results and I have had the car a lil while we may approach the heads again another time but until then this is it.

Streetability:
Yes this car will be streetable and will be daily driven... will it be driven on 1000rwhp no more like 600 or so rwhp on the street.

Stock Rods:
They are pretty beefy compared to the older models but again like you stated compared to the aftermarket these are relatively weak. The stock rods can easily hold 500hp at the crank and I do not have knowledge of anyone really taking and running a motor beyond that realm for extended periods of time. This platform is a great power platform and many people will see great numbers out of their engines with the GTM products!

Chris_1 · 07-15-2010, 05:15 PM

Cost on this project?

07-14-2010, 11:03 AM	#167 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	oh man, awesome pictures, damn we got alot of cams. Those rods look pretty stout... __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

07-14-2010, 11:06 AM	#169 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	It would be sweet to have a on board camera in every corner of that car and do tons of vid's Can't wait to see and hear this car Mike. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

07-14-2010, 11:09 AM	#170 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	That's what traction control is for. Damn, unicorn blood. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

07-14-2010, 11:15 AM	#172 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Usually takes a little more time than planned, but it's worth it in the end! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

07-15-2010, 12:49 AM	#174 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Nice!!! I'm pretty excited for the end result! How many miles were on your car when you took it into the shop? The engine looks so clean. __________________

07-14-2010, 10:48 PM	#173 (permalink)
stormcrow Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 267 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo TT Rep Power: 15	For some reason, I am getting antsy for you! Man I love this part of the build process.

07-15-2010, 07:51 AM	#175 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	The car had like 15-17k on it but the motor had only about 5k on it. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

07-15-2010, 02:44 PM	#176 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Mike, what are you plans with the heads? Running OEM heads? Any idea on what redline you guys are shooting for? Will you be keeping it stock, higher, lower? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

07-15-2010, 02:56 PM	#177 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	and will this thing be streetable? __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

07-15-2010, 02:59 PM	#178 (permalink)
WarmAndSCSI A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,671 Drives: '08 Evo X \| '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Stock rods look pretty beefy. Very similar to the stock Evo X rods (which are relatively strong, but ultimately pretty weak compared to aftermarket offerings). Something tells me the stock VHR could make some impressive specific output with just replacement pistons or even just looser ring gaps. This build will be impressive - the Z platform is a good one on which to build an output monster. Well, except for the really short wheelbase... but that just necessitates more driver skill or better traction control algorithms. __________________ '10 PW 370Z 7AT - wife's car - Project Raspberry Cheesecake '08 Evo X - built motor+trans \| BB-X @ 32 psi \| CH3OH \| self-built+tuned - ??? WHP '01 Galant V6 - built motor \| GT35R \| self-built+tuned - 550+ WHP (retired)

07-15-2010, 03:31 PM	#179 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	to answer everyone's questions... Heads: We plan on using the stock VVEL heads that have been worked on by GTM with a valve job and more. At this point this is the extent of that build after we get results and I have had the car a lil while we may approach the heads again another time but until then this is it. Streetability: Yes this car will be streetable and will be daily driven... will it be driven on 1000rwhp no more like 600 or so rwhp on the street. Stock Rods: They are pretty beefy compared to the older models but again like you stated compared to the aftermarket these are relatively weak. The stock rods can easily hold 500hp at the crank and I do not have knowledge of anyone really taking and running a motor beyond that realm for extended periods of time. This platform is a great power platform and many people will see great numbers out of their engines with the GTM products! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

07-15-2010, 05:15 PM	#180 (permalink)
Chris_1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Statewide Posts: 838 Drives: Nissan 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	Cost on this project?

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