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

bullitt5897 · 02-17-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Will Sam have hands on with this project as well, or will that be a build in a different shop, or your driveway?

in my garage and at topspeed here in ga

danielw · 02-17-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by admin

Mike,
I need you to REPORT every post that's off topic or unrelated to the ORIGINAL topic. NO trolling or childish BS will be allowed here. Please tell "sam" to report any useless or off topic post as well. There are plenty of places for entertainment, the tech section threads are NOT one of them!!!

I assume you're talking about posts like mine... It's not childish to call people on BS time lines that are quoted. And I'm certainly no troll. I've been on the Z forums for 5+ years now. I think it helps the community out as a whole by lowering unrealistic expectations on build times. I've seen to many times where the owner is expecting one thing and the shop just goes along with it to get the car and the $$$ in the door. I for one am tired of it.

bullitt5897 · 02-17-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by danielw

I assume you're talking about posts like mine... It's not childish to call people on BS time lines that are quoted. And I'm certainly no troll. I've been on the Z forums for 5+ years now. I think it helps the community out as a whole by lowering unrealistic expectations on build times. I've seen to many times where the owner is expecting one thing and the shop just goes along with it to get the car and the $$$ in the door. I for one am tired of it.

Wow you have only posted 69 times in this comunity... How exactly are you helping our community? Ohhhh thats right you bring the same B.S. hatred from My350z into our community. Gotcha

I have replied several times to your comments on my build times yet you obviously refuse to listen to the facts and you stick to your story and blah blah blah. If you dont have anything to add to this build or community that is constructive and helpful. then please take yourself back to my350z and continue your little rampage there. GTM has always been up front with me on realistic time lines. Changes in priorities and other shops have delayed this build along with magazine shoots, Events, and decisions on my part to start new product development on the car. If you still choose to believe your own uninformed B.S. versus taking the facts from the owner then I am just going to report your posts and ask you to leave my build thread.

Sibze · 02-17-2011, 11:51 AM

They are doing a one off while still building all their other products. It may be unrealistic for most Z owners but if you look at it, the Bugatti is unrealistic for 99.99% of the worlds population but that is where a lot of R&D is coming from and will in turn help make cars better and more powerful. The same goes for this project. Is everyone going to do this to there Z? NO! But a lot of new things are being tried which my come to an advantage to Z owners!

toner123 · 02-17-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

They are doing a one off while still building all their other products. It may be unrealistic for most Z owners but if you look at it, the Bugatti is unrealistic for 99.99% of the worlds population but that is where a lot of R&D is coming from and will in turn help make cars better and more powerful. The same goes for this project. Is everyone going to do this to there Z? NO! But a lot of new things are being tried which my come to an advantage to Z owners!

GTR intake plenum alone is going to be a great thing. Since if anyone wants to build a motor alot of people are worried about the amount of PSI the stock one can take.

phelan · 02-17-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

yes there will be a subie build

Planning on 500awhp daily driver.

I miss the days when the 1000hp white dragon was going to be your daily driver

bullitt5897 · 02-17-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

I miss the days when the 1000hp white dragon was going to be your daily driver

it still is

KaienZ34 · 02-17-2011, 06:21 PM

That's right; mon, tues, thurs for the subie. Wed, fri, sat, sun it's White Dragon Time Baby !!!!!!!!!

NYBladeZ · 02-17-2011, 06:32 PM

I can't believe this thread is full of people OTHER THAN MIKE who have comments and complaints about build time. Its just beyond me, its not your car in the shop, its not your car being a hardworking pioneer for the z34 community. Just goes to show if you put it on the internet people will hate for some reason or another. Mike will bring the car home when its good and ready and frankly I doubt any of us are an excited and anxious as he is, even if he drives an STi otherwise.

admin · 02-17-2011, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by danielw

I assume you're talking about posts like mine... It's not childish to call people on BS time lines that are quoted. And I'm certainly no troll. I've been on the Z forums for 5+ years now. I think it helps the community out as a whole by lowering unrealistic expectations on build times. I've seen to many times where the owner is expecting one thing and the shop just goes along with it to get the car and the $$$ in the door. I for one am tired of it.

Nothing was directed toward you. It was a general statement for ANY/ALL members who do not keep the topic at hand.

As for your concern, leave it to Mike and Sam. It's their time and money. You have 0 involvement in this build. If you want to talk to me in private, you're more than welcome to send me a pm.

DIGItonium · 02-19-2011, 04:49 PM

While we are on the topic of the VR38 plenum. Chris@FsP finally found time to ship me the plenum!!! Please note my plenum came from the UK, and there are extras attached to it. Hopefully it'll be compatible with Sam's retrofit kit. As for impressions, the plenum is very light and looks very well made from the factory.

The plenum came off of a couple of blown VR38 motors from a UK owner, who is also a member on NAGTROC. The engine cover was purchased off another NAGTROC member a year ago. Can someone spare me some screws?

[EDIT] Oh snaps... that extra part is probably part of the plenum after all. Goodness it's $270 brand new not including the gaskets. Intake collector brand new is about $650. If you guys are looking for these parts for retrofit, definitely try to source it from blown engines.

Here are some pictures:

SPOHN · 02-19-2011, 04:56 PM

Glad he came threw. So when are you going to be able to the retro kit from Sam?

DIGItonium · 02-19-2011, 05:12 PM

Hopefully by June, but definitely waiting for updates.

weiboy718 · 02-20-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

it still is

Mike! what happened to your head? it's ripped apart when i saw it today.

chii370 · 02-20-2011, 06:07 AM

its a shame sam, buddy of mine named joe (owns a white base) ordered the GTM stage 2 TT kit and got all the parts here in guam about 3 days ago. they were all jacked up, i saw the intercooler which looked like someone took a hammer to part of it before they packaged it up. i understand that all of this is custom made and handcrafted, but there was no care taken to NOT accidently angle grind the **** out of visible areas on the intake and exhaust piping while apparently trying to grind down the welds. the only thing that didnt have some form of damage or another to it were the 2 turbines......... i WAS planning on getting the exact same kit for my nismo, but depending on how this pans out with him sending his back will decide whether i will just get a HKS, or a greddy. for $8000+ i would expect everything to be PERFECT, not a beat up pile of junk, to be honest it looks like it was previously installed on another car (which is expected for testing) BUT it looks like the only tool you had to install and take it back off with was a ******* hacksaw.

02-17-2011, 11:51 AM	#1174 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 63	They are doing a one off while still building all their other products. It may be unrealistic for most Z owners but if you look at it, the Bugatti is unrealistic for 99.99% of the worlds population but that is where a lot of R&D is coming from and will in turn help make cars better and more powerful. The same goes for this project. Is everyone going to do this to there Z? NO! But a lot of new things are being tried which my come to an advantage to Z owners! __________________ RIP Tony.

02-17-2011, 06:21 PM	#1178 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	That's right; mon, tues, thurs for the subie. Wed, fri, sat, sun it's White Dragon Time Baby !!!!!!!!! __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

02-17-2011, 06:32 PM	#1179 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I can't believe this thread is full of people OTHER THAN MIKE who have comments and complaints about build time. Its just beyond me, its not your car in the shop, its not your car being a hardworking pioneer for the z34 community. Just goes to show if you put it on the internet people will hate for some reason or another. Mike will bring the car home when its good and ready and frankly I doubt any of us are an excited and anxious as he is, even if he drives an STi otherwise. __________________ 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

02-19-2011, 04:49 PM	#1181 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	While we are on the topic of the VR38 plenum. Chris@FsP finally found time to ship me the plenum!!! Please note my plenum came from the UK, and there are extras attached to it. Hopefully it'll be compatible with Sam's retrofit kit. As for impressions, the plenum is very light and looks very well made from the factory. The plenum came off of a couple of blown VR38 motors from a UK owner, who is also a member on NAGTROC. The engine cover was purchased off another NAGTROC member a year ago. Can someone spare me some screws? [EDIT] Oh snaps... that extra part is probably part of the plenum after all. Goodness it's $270 brand new not including the gaskets. Intake collector brand new is about $650. If you guys are looking for these parts for retrofit, definitely try to source it from blown engines. Here are some pictures: __________________ Last edited by DIGItonium; 02-20-2011 at 02:34 AM.

02-19-2011, 04:56 PM	#1182 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Glad he came threw. So when are you going to be able to the retro kit from Sam? __________________

02-19-2011, 05:12 PM	#1183 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Hopefully by June, but definitely waiting for updates. __________________

02-20-2011, 06:07 AM	#1185 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	its a shame sam, buddy of mine named joe (owns a white base) ordered the GTM stage 2 TT kit and got all the parts here in guam about 3 days ago. they were all jacked up, i saw the intercooler which looked like someone took a hammer to part of it before they packaged it up. i understand that all of this is custom made and handcrafted, but there was no care taken to NOT accidently angle grind the ** out of visible areas on the intake and exhaust piping while apparently trying to grind down the welds. the only thing that didnt have some form of damage or another to it were the 2 turbines......... i WAS planning on getting the exact same kit for my nismo, but depending on how this pans out with him sending his back will decide whether i will just get a HKS, or a greddy. for $8000+ i would expect everything to be PERFECT, not a beat up pile of junk, to be honest it looks like it was previously installed on another car (which is expected for testing) BUT it looks like the only tool you had to install and take it back off with was a ***** hacksaw. Last edited by chii370; 02-20-2011 at 06:10 AM.

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