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

danielw · 09-02-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

do you have a better answer?

theDreamer · 09-02-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by danielw

do you have a better answer?

Well I would be waiting for Bullit to answer since he has his car there having the work done.
Since post 1 was on 6/19/2010 and we are at 9/2/2010 and the car is getting body work done I would say it will take much less than 20 months as you previous posted.

danielw · 09-02-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Well I would be waiting for Bullit to answer since he has his car there having the work done.
Since post 1 was on 6/19/2010 and we are at 9/2/2010 and the car is getting body work done I would say it will take much less than 20 months as you previous posted.

do you honestly think this project can be used as a guide for a realistic timeline? Look over on my350z at his thread and look at some of the irritated customers who have been waiting for over a year posting their frustrations with this car being fast tracked.

W.O.W. 370Z · 09-02-2010, 04:34 PM

in the FI section? or 370z section?

danielw · 09-02-2010, 04:41 PM

all over the place.. I'm pretty sure there were some people in this guy's thread on this car complaining. My point is, this timeline is no where close to accurate for a typical build of this magnitude. You usually see these dragging out for well over a year.

theDreamer · 09-02-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by danielw

do you honestly think this project can be used as a guide for a realistic timeline? Look over on my350z at his thread and look at some of the irritated customers who have been waiting for over a year posting their frustrations with this car being fast tracked.

I have, no one seems irritated, they were all just a bit skeptic of them being able to build it quickly with how extreme of a build it was being. I know bullitt was shooting for only a few months, but they seem to be only a bit behind overall

phelan · 09-02-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by danielw

all over the place.. I'm pretty sure there were some people in this guy's thread on this car complaining. My point is, this timeline is no where close to accurate for a typical build of this magnitude. You usually see these dragging out for well over a year.

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I have, no one seems irritated, they were all just a bit skeptic of them being able to build it quickly with how extreme of a build it was being. I know bullitt was shooting for only a few months, but they seem to be only a bit behind overall

hell, even i was skeptical. to push 1000hp under a year with a quality build? good lord, someone authorized overtime on this one. still, it's amazing to see the almost completed product. i'm like this:

danielw · 09-02-2010, 04:52 PM

again, I'm not talking about this build. It obviously is high priority. I think some of the post may have been moved or deleted. There are people who have cars that have just been sitting for months on end. And its not just GTM. I have no problem with them. I just think people get unreallistic expectations of how long big builds will take. Most reputable shops have HUGE backlogs of work and when you talk about a built, stroked, twin turbo setup you're going to be looking at a year of downtime IMO.

Look at this build XKR Super G... Going for Mach 1 - MY350Z.COM Forums

Very similar to the one here. It was a high priority publicized build for another top notch shop and if I'm not mistaken the traction control still isn't done. These things take time. Ask some people who have done big builds at different shops (SP, Intense, Forged, GTM)

W.O.W. 370Z · 09-02-2010, 04:59 PM

I saw what he was saying in the FI 50 thread. We dont even know what his car is going to make and he is talking about dethroning the "top whp" Z. Kinda presumptuous if you ask me.

Builds like this take time. I hope the rush is worth it. Only time will tell.

theDreamer · 09-02-2010, 05:08 PM

I agree, many things have been pushed, but I think if someone is honestly wanting to do this after bullitt is done it will help reduce the timeline a good bit.
The other thing is also how much prep is done before the car is not used. Some start ordering parts and working right away, while others stock pile parts until everything can be built at once.

bullitt5897 · 09-02-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by danielw

all over the place.. I'm pretty sure there were some people in this guy's thread on this car complaining. My point is, this timeline is no where close to accurate for a typical build of this magnitude. You usually see these dragging out for well over a year.

Ok daniel, get this straight my car has been with Sam and several other shops over the past year. My car has 15k miles on it from about 8 months of driving on it. Now I make it clear to those who do work on my cars... You have a dealine that has to be met! I told sam that deadline and he is on schedule my car is also bouncing around from 3 different shops. This is a very realistic build time and what most people don't understand is that if you want your stuff done on time you have to be involved in the build. There are only a few cars that I know of that are at GTM for long periods of time and you know why that is???? Because some other *used to be GTM installer f@cked up the cars and sam has to go back through them and then wait out the legal battles so he can finish his work! I know several guys who have already sent there cars to GTM and had them back in 2 months or less.

Thank you and enjoy history

bullitt5897 · 09-02-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by W.O.W. 370Z

I saw what he was saying in the FI 50 thread. We dont even know what his car is going to make and he is talking about dethroning the "top whp" Z. Kinda presumptuous if you ask me.

Builds like this take time. I hope the rush is worth it. Only time will tell.

I am not being presumptuous as we have all the components to blow past the top Z's... Our 1 bar spring pressure will easily make 600+ rwhp noooo problem.

W.O.W. 370Z · 09-02-2010, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

I am not being presumptuous as we have all the components to blow past the top Z's... Our 1 bar spring pressure will easily make 600+ rwhp noooo problem.

My statement stands. The attitude you are copping speaks to your cocky and insolent posts . You are doing this build and rushing it for all the wrong reasons, at least that what it seems like. The sentence below your avatar says it all.

This is a forum where people can voice their opinions. Again, I see you attacking people who are giving their opinions on your build. They are being civil . Telling people to "shut the **** up" is real professional man. Cut the act. Man up, take people's opinion as what it is...their opinion.

kevr6 · 09-02-2010, 10:34 PM

Back to your car...Are you pulling your fenders? Looks like your going to rub if you lower her. Are you going with an upper rear spoiler? The lower width of the car needs some offset in the rear up top. I'm sure you've figured all this out already, just curious!

Reaper42 · 09-02-2010, 10:42 PM

You should intall one of those systems where you can adjust the front end height by up to 2 inches in order for you to clear speed bumps and steep driveways. I saw this option on a Bragus SLS AMG and it sounds awesome for people with aggressive body kits and hella flush rides.

09-02-2010, 05:08 PM	#385 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I agree, many things have been pushed, but I think if someone is honestly wanting to do this after bullitt is done it will help reduce the timeline a good bit. The other thing is also how much prep is done before the car is not used. Some start ordering parts and working right away, while others stock pile parts until everything can be built at once. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

09-02-2010, 10:34 PM	#389 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	Back to your car...Are you pulling your fenders? Looks like your going to rub if you lower her. Are you going with an upper rear spoiler? The lower width of the car needs some offset in the rear up top. I'm sure you've figured all this out already, just curious! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

09-02-2010, 10:42 PM	#390 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 18	You should intall one of those systems where you can adjust the front end height by up to 2 inches in order for you to clear speed bumps and steep driveways. I saw this option on a Bragus SLS AMG and it sounds awesome for people with aggressive body kits and hella flush rides. __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370

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09-02-2010, 04:34 PM	#379 (permalink)
W.O.W. 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,757 Drives: 2010 Touring Sport Z Rep Power: 19	in the FI section? or 370z section?

09-02-2010, 04:41 PM	#380 (permalink)
danielw Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 80 Drives: 05 350Z Rep Power: 16	all over the place.. I'm pretty sure there were some people in this guy's thread on this car complaining. My point is, this timeline is no where close to accurate for a typical build of this magnitude. You usually see these dragging out for well over a year.

09-02-2010, 04:52 PM	#383 (permalink)
danielw Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 80 Drives: 05 350Z Rep Power: 16	again, I'm not talking about this build. It obviously is high priority. I think some of the post may have been moved or deleted. There are people who have cars that have just been sitting for months on end. And its not just GTM. I have no problem with them. I just think people get unreallistic expectations of how long big builds will take. Most reputable shops have HUGE backlogs of work and when you talk about a built, stroked, twin turbo setup you're going to be looking at a year of downtime IMO. Look at this build XKR Super G... Going for Mach 1 - MY350Z.COM Forums Very similar to the one here. It was a high priority publicized build for another top notch shop and if I'm not mistaken the traction control still isn't done. These things take time. Ask some people who have done big builds at different shops (SP, Intense, Forged, GTM)

09-02-2010, 04:59 PM	#384 (permalink)
W.O.W. 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,757 Drives: 2010 Touring Sport Z Rep Power: 19	I saw what he was saying in the FI 50 thread. We dont even know what his car is going to make and he is talking about dethroning the "top whp" Z. Kinda presumptuous if you ask me. Builds like this take time. I hope the rush is worth it. Only time will tell.