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GUTCH 07-12-2010 02:50 PM

Right Hand Drive Cars
 
This may be a bit of a noob question...

Can all of the TT and SC systems be fitted to a right hand drive 370Z out of the box or do specific alterations need to be done to accommodate it?

fullmonty 07-12-2010 10:26 PM

I don't think all FI systems for LHD models will fit RHD models actually. I'm not sure of anything else though.

tao168 07-12-2010 11:59 PM

Na it doesn't fit right out of the box

GUTCH 07-13-2010 02:21 AM

If that applies for all FI systems here then that sucks.

fullmonty 07-13-2010 02:48 AM

Supercharger might though, not positive but it might be worth checking into further. I highly highly doubt a turbo would as its exhaust driven and the exhaust system on RHD and LHD are different.

GUTCH 07-13-2010 05:31 AM

OK so that being said, can any of the suppliers out there (GTM, Stillen, Greddy, etc) offer any insight into their FI systems being installed on RHD cars?

tao168 07-13-2010 05:33 AM

I had a lot of Fitment issues with my one but apparently sam has different kits now so I don't know about their fitment.

JB-370z 07-13-2010 09:33 AM

My kit fit perfect, with not one issue. One thing people need to remember that the fitment for the kit can be waaaayy off if the turbos are not clocked to the right degree!!! This is super important, and this can make or break your fitment.

toner123 07-13-2010 11:14 AM

:iagree::iagree::iagree:

He is 100% correct on this. I mean if a turbo is clocked just 5 mm off your going to have a world of fun with inter-cooler piping. I really don't see why you would have a problem installing a GTM kit since I am sure its the same engine still, only real difference is steering wheel location. Give sam a call and see what he says.
Frank

tao168 07-13-2010 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB-370z (Post 620929)
My kit fit perfect, with not one issue. One thing people need to remember that the fitment for the kit can be waaaayy off if the turbos are not clocked to the right degree!!! This is super important, and this can make or break your fitment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toner123 (Post 621049)
:iagree::iagree::iagree:

He is 100% correct on this. I mean if a turbo is clocked just 5 mm off your going to have a world of fun with inter-cooler piping. I really don't see why you would have a problem installing a GTM kit since I am sure its the same engine still, only real difference is steering wheel location. Give sam a call and see what he says.
Frank

Is a lot different on rhd is not just the wheel location, is the problem when all components of the car is the same but just in reverse is terms of left and right. And yes since out cars are so tight with space even a few mm off is a world of difference. I order and pay for my kit at Oct last yr. The kit sent to me then, has Fitment issues on rhd cars dunno about now, as we have told sam where it has gone wrong. Plus I'm pretty sure I'm the 1st rhd 370z with that kit

tw2 02-21-2014 11:00 PM

No point starting a new thread, I am just wondering if anyone can confirm what kits fit on RHD cars?

Supercharger or turbo, and also what modifications to the kit were required or if it was bolt on?

Whtfairladyz 02-21-2014 11:38 PM

Most supercharger kits SHOULD fit RHD cars. The primary fitment issue pertains to the Steering Column. As long as you are not messing around the exhaust manifold area, you should be fine.

As for the Turbo charger kits, I can not speak on that.

jwick 02-21-2014 11:43 PM

We know for a fact that the BP kit will not fit a RHD as the turbo and all of the charge piping route through where the steering column and knuckle will be.

luigi90210 02-22-2014 01:01 AM

supercharger kits should work just fine, turbos will need modification though

only supercharger kit i would think that might have fitment issues is the GTM stage 2 kit but im not 100% sure

jwick 02-22-2014 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luigi90210 (Post 2703731)
supercharger kits should work just fine, turbos will need modification though

only supercharger kit i would think that might have fitment issues is the GTM stage 2 kit but im not 100% sure

Don't know if I'd be that confident all SCs will work. All GTM kits have the SC (other than the twin which were made for AWD) on the lower lefthand side where a RHD steering wheel colum would drop. That could very well become an issue.

If it were me I would definitely call GTM to confirm fitment on RHD. Stillen might fit no problem but I'd call and verify that too.

luigi90210 02-22-2014 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2703734)
Don't know if I'd be that confident all SCs will work. All GTM kits have the SC (other than the twin which where made for AWD) on the lower lefthand side where a RHD steering wheel colum would drop. That could very well become an issue.

If it where me I would definitely call GTM to confirm fitment on RHD. Stillen might fit no problem but I'd call and verify that too.

well they will all tell you that it hasnt been tested and blah blah blah, and since there is no one here with a RHD car and a supercharger(or no one i know of) there isnt a real definitive answer

in theory since you dont have to mess with anything near the headers, it should fit, but again thats in theory, i dont think the steering knuckle would be in the way of the stage 1 and stage 1.5 supercharger kits as well as the stillen, but the stage 2 gtm kit might have problems cause iirc you cant run long tube headers without modification to the headers which could pose a problem with steering knuckle, but again, im not 100% sure since i am 1 N/A, 2 i own a LHD 370z

who knows, they all might not fit without modification, only way for us to know is to have someone try and fit them on their own personal RHD car or if a manufacture comes out and says it fits on RHD cars

jwick 02-22-2014 02:11 AM

The key to this discussion is that none of us know one way or ther other as no body has tried to installed a known kit on a RHD (that I know of).

If the OP wants to be the test rat than they can get comfortable with the fact that they might have to do some massaging to get everything to fit

vlad370z 02-22-2014 03:47 AM

I have the stillen kit 370Z RHD fits with no issues.
If I knew how to upload pic from my phone it would be in this post.

tw2 02-23-2014 07:50 PM

Thanks for the advice. I have been considering selling my amg and getting a 370z since I miss my old 350z. Unfortunately going from a V8 to a V6 I think some FI would be in order. Great to hear vlad thank you for confirming.

1slow370 02-23-2014 09:21 PM

dunno about their supercharger but GTM makes a rhd turbo kit

GUTCH 02-23-2014 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2703751)
The key to this discussion is that none of us know one way or ther other as no body has tried to installed a known kit on a RHD (that I know of).

If the OP wants to be the test rat than they can get comfortable with the fact that they might have to do some massaging to get everything to fit

OP hasn't returned to Australia yet. If I do purchase a 370Z I'd definitely go with the GTM SC Stage II.

Having said that, by the time I reach home there are going to be several new cars on the market. There's already the Mercedes CLA45 AMG and A45 AMG that offer great performance for similar total cost. And no FI maintenance to worry about. Also, there's the talk of the new Mazda RX7, Toyota Supra and Lexus RC F.

I guess I'll have to just wait and see before diving in and being the test rat. Especially seeing as I'm closer to noob status than techy status. Oh and thanks for reviving this thread. :tiphat:


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