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

destinyZ · 02-20-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chii370

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.

lmao...well, cats out of the bag now. I was going to just tell sam that i was sending it back, or atleast the messed up pieces. I talk to some forum members and I seen a thread on here about a GTM stage 2 TT kit install by Z1 and it looks absolutly nothing like mine. In the thread the pipes were all packed with bubble wrap and the intercooler was also wrapped, mine came bare in a box I told sam about the piping being dented in at the connecting points and then I went back and was very thorough about my inspection and was when I noticed how bad everything really was. next day I had a couple ppl look at it in person (including chii) and all had the same response as chii. I'm not going to say anymore, i'd rather not create an arguement, but I wil return it or just what is messed up.

Z eliminator · 02-20-2011, 08:32 AM

This hard to belive Every part that i have got from GTM has been perfect and so well wrapped and packed that it takes a long time to un package it.

destinyZ · 02-20-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z eliminator

This hard to belive Every part that i have got from GTM has been perfect and so well wrapped and packed that it takes a long time to un package it.

and is y i was shocked at what i found. thats ok, i wish i got the same but didnt. everthing else is wrapped up. I'd rather not post up pictures but I can email you some.

I'd rather not create a conflict on GTM's major thread on the forum. I just thought I should back chii up on what he said so he dosent get burned.

SPOHN · 02-20-2011, 10:43 AM

Ok! This has officially ruined this thread. Couldn't start another at least? I assure it will be made right by GTM. Things happen. I'm am sorry for what happen. Just don't post it here in this thread. No harsh feelings.

Vegitto-kun · 02-20-2011, 01:22 PM

oh god what is this ****

.

what does the botched kit matter here.

As long as GTM is fixing it you shouldn't complain.

I myself most likely wont get GTM's TT kit but go for HKS their TT kit.

but I still immensely respect GTM for the work they are doing on our cars.

bullitt5897 · 02-21-2011, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chii370

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.

First of all this is the WRONG place to post this! Secondly, I find it EXTREMELY hard to believe SAM sold someone a new hacked up kit that was poorly made. You honestly are not in the "know" because if you where you would know this is the farthest from what GTM represents and what conditions their products are in. If Sam said it was damaged by shipping then it was damaged by shipping. I have Detailed pics of my first kit when it arrived and I will tell you every piece down to bolts was individually packaged!!! Then they were packaged in groups by part and then boxed as a kit piece. Not a single product have I gotten from GTM ever looked like a hacksaw came within a hundred yards of it.

I understand your concern for your friend and the kit he purchased from GTM. GTM has always been stand up in making sure things are fixed and made right. Destiny just talk to Sam and send him the pictures. He will fix what ever issue your having with parts. It took me nearly an hour to unpack everything with my first kit. Your in good hands and I as the rest of us know you will be taken care of.

Enough with the off topic banter.

I am asking if you do not have anything specific to this build please do not post.

Thank you!

NewYorkJon34 · 02-21-2011, 10:54 AM

To get back on topic, bullitt do you know which car they are testing the manifold on first: supercharged Z or stock Z?

Mike@GTM · 02-21-2011, 02:15 PM

In regards to the shipping issue described in the this thread, we are very accessible and take care of our customers. As soon as we received the call from Joe regarding the issues, we took care of him. In fact, we are sending out replacement parts before we even receive the damaged ones.

Our shipping department is OCD when it comes to packing parts. Everything is bubble wrapped and protected before shipping. Of all the kits we have shipped out, this is the first time something major happened during shipping. Regardless, we are here to take care of our customers and ensure that they get what they pay for and that does NOT mean "hacked up parts". We take a lot of pride in what we do and shipping garbage is not something we do...unless of course, you decide not to recycle the bubble wrap you receive with your kit.

Anyway, back on topic, we'll be testing the manifold on bullitt's project first.

toner123 · 02-21-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike@GTM

In regards to the shipping issue described in the this thread, we are very accessible and take care of our customers. As soon as we received the call from Joe regarding the issues, we took care of him. In fact, we are sending out replacement parts before we even receive the damaged ones.

Our shipping department is OCD when it comes to packing parts. Everything is bubble wrapped and protected before shipping. Of all the kits we have shipped out, this is the first time something major happened during shipping. Regardless, we are here to take care of our customers and ensure that they get what they pay for and that does NOT mean "hacked up parts". We take a lot of pride in what we do and shipping garbage is not something we do...unless of course, you decide not to recycle the bubble wrap you receive with your kit.

Anyway, back on topic, we'll be testing the manifold on bullitt's project first.

And when do you think this will be happening? Curious to see how well it performs with it being plastic

NewYorkJon34 · 02-21-2011, 02:32 PM

Wasn't the manifold on bullitt's car at sema? Either way, it will def be an improvement over the stock manifold.

bullitt5897 · 02-21-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Wasn't the manifold on bullitt's car at sema? Either way, it will def be an improvement over the stock manifold.

We had a hand made unit for SEMA this is the prototype for the production piece.

NewYorkJon34 · 02-21-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

We had a hand made unit for SEMA this is the prototype for the production piece.

It looked really good bro, it will def be an eye catcher when I go to car shows, lol

DIGItonium · 02-22-2011, 10:11 AM

Bump for lower manifold flow test updates...

bullitt5897 · 02-22-2011, 10:34 AM

The Prototype Production unit was sent back as the bolt holes didnt line up perfectly and there were a few other issues we wanted resolved in the design. We should have a new unit next week *fingers crossed*

XwChriswX · 02-22-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt@UAMotorsports

The Prototype Production unit was sent back as the bolt holes didnt line up perfectly and there were a few other issues we wanted resolved in the design. We should have a new unit next week *fingers crossed*

[DERAIL]

Useless Rabble takes too long Rabble I want my parts yesterday Rabble we don't need no stinking R&D Rabble

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Just out of curiosity and to kinda update the thread a bit Bullitt, can you give a quick rundown of everything (Performance/Engine/Drivetrain) -wise that been done/or in the process of for your Z. Just curious of what the grand list is. Perhaps that might allow people to see exactly just how intensive this process is and what all you and Sam are working on to bring this beast to life...

02-20-2011, 08:32 AM	#1187 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,659 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 19	This hard to belive Every part that i have got from GTM has been perfect and so well wrapped and packed that it takes a long time to un package it. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

02-20-2011, 10:43 AM	#1189 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Ok! This has officially ruined this thread. Couldn't start another at least? I assure it will be made right by GTM. Things happen. I'm am sorry for what happen. Just don't post it here in this thread. No harsh feelings. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 02-20-2011 at 10:56 AM.

02-22-2011, 10:11 AM	#1198 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Bump for lower manifold flow test updates... __________________

02-22-2011, 10:34 AM	#1199 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	The Prototype Production unit was sent back as the bolt holes didnt line up perfectly and there were a few other issues we wanted resolved in the design. We should have a new unit next week fingers crossed __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

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Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	oh god what is this **** . what does the botched kit matter here. As long as GTM is fixing it you shouldn't complain. I myself most likely wont get GTM's TT kit but go for HKS their TT kit. but I still immensely respect GTM for the work they are doing on our cars.

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NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	To get back on topic, bullitt do you know which car they are testing the manifold on first: supercharged Z or stock Z?

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Mike@GTM Not an active Vendor. DO NOT BUY Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 391 Drives: '13 Hot Lava FR-S Rep Power: 17	In regards to the shipping issue described in the this thread, we are very accessible and take care of our customers. As soon as we received the call from Joe regarding the issues, we took care of him. In fact, we are sending out replacement parts before we even receive the damaged ones. Our shipping department is OCD when it comes to packing parts. Everything is bubble wrapped and protected before shipping. Of all the kits we have shipped out, this is the first time something major happened during shipping. Regardless, we are here to take care of our customers and ensure that they get what they pay for and that does NOT mean "hacked up parts". We take a lot of pride in what we do and shipping garbage is not something we do...unless of course, you decide not to recycle the bubble wrap you receive with your kit. Anyway, back on topic, we'll be testing the manifold on bullitt's project first.

02-21-2011, 02:32 PM	#1195 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Wasn't the manifold on bullitt's car at sema? Either way, it will def be an improvement over the stock manifold.