GTM SC installs reviewed

DannyGT · 10-25-2010, 11:49 AM

WHEWWWW, OK UPDATE! She's alive!!!!

Sorry folks! No major issues just tired as all hell. 18 hours straight (slow working and making sure everything is torqued correctly, etc.) and 2 hours sleep!

The little issues...

(1) I stripped the thread off one of the adapter plates which caused a huge delay and run around time trying to get the right stuff to re-thread. –Resolved

(2) I relocated the MAFs a bit more down the pipe so that when I tapped in for the water/meth it wouldn’t spray to close to it. -Resolved (I’m no pro so the welds aren’t the prettiest, LOL)

(3) Overall there are some things that are different in the instructions since it was for the G37. Power steering, mounting points for FMIC/Oil cooler, but most of it was common sense. I am no mechanic so for me to have figured it out, others should be able to as well. However, a revised 370Z specific manual would be great!

(4) Two incorrect fittings...This was the only real let down. More so because of it affecting the launch window than anything else. The two AN fitting that attach to the Setrab oil cooler (for the SC) were -8AN rather than -6AN.

To band-aid #4 - I simply bypassed the oil cooler for the sake of making sure she would turn over. I would like to point out that while it is frustrating, I can see how something like that could have been mistaken when putting the parts together and labeling them all. Not a big deal...but being 5 min away from firing her up, it was like "OMG WTF, NOOOO!!!!!!!!!”

So its about 6pm last night and we're dead tired after a hell of an exciting weekend. Fluids topped off, car still on jack stands, and SC rotrex-specific oil primed and ready to go...I fire up the laptop, and upload the supercharger map. Car is in the ON position and everything sounded and checked out OK. No codes, nothing...just nervousness.

3,2,1...a quick stuttery start and it instantly fires up and smooths out! Left the car idleing for about 5-10 minutes and it was just perfect! It was then that I let out the biggest sigh of relief! AHHHHHHH

Anyway - I have more to say but I'll make a quick video and pictures of it all. I just needed to sleep badly.

stay tuned...

dixon cider · 10-25-2010, 12:30 PM

Good for you Danny. Cant wait to see the pics and vids.

RCZ · 10-25-2010, 01:22 PM

Congrats on it turning on I guess.

Relocating the MAF sensors might affect readings slightly and might throw your tune off. I'd keep an eye on the AFR readings...at least at first while you do the initial testing.

DannyGT · 10-25-2010, 01:53 PM

Hey, after doing all this myself and being paranoid of every bolt being torqued correctly, I'm damn happy it turned on, and extremely happy that its so buttery smooth. The whine coming from those intakes is sex to my ears.

Sure, I'm not driving it at this moment because of those two fittings but I've waited this long...tomorrow I'll break her in nicely.

We'll see about the MAFs, I kept them on the straight part of the pipe so I'm hoping I dont throw anything off. If it does, i'll reweld it back in place. I'll be logging 12 different readings tomorrow on my laptop during my initial drive so I'll keep everyone posted.

Q8y_drifter · 10-25-2010, 01:56 PM

Congrats on finishing up the install. Can't wait to see some pics and videos.

KaienZ34 · 10-25-2010, 02:10 PM

RCZ · 10-26-2010, 10:55 PM

so what happened? Have you been driving around?

DannyGT · 10-26-2010, 11:05 PM

yup...drove 15 miles only. I had a hectic day at work and couldn't drive it as much. I am underneath the car now fixing a tiny oil leak from one of the relocating fittings...i guess I forgot about that one. Not bad - not really leaking but I see a bit building up at the edge. Hopefully I can some footage tomorrow or at least by the weekend.

RCZ · 10-26-2010, 11:07 PM

finally someone answering. What kind of boost are you seeing?

DannyGT · 10-26-2010, 11:14 PM

I can tell you for certain tomorrow. 1. There is no gauge installed yet and 2. I'm actually following the 60 mile under 4K thing so I wouldn't have any real numbers yet...ill get that out tomorrow.

RCZ · 10-26-2010, 11:28 PM

sweet, good luck.

One_Quick_Z · 10-26-2010, 11:35 PM

Cool thanks for the info! it really has been in limbo for a while without any reviews!

DAN

Q8y_drifter · 10-26-2010, 11:46 PM

I agree. Keep us posted on any updates, issues, etc. This is good info for the rest of us.

J. Dub · 10-27-2010, 04:49 PM

Thanks for coming back and helping us out Danny

roplusbee · 10-29-2010, 10:45 AM

Awesome. Good to hear that you car is coming along well. Thank you for the update.

10-25-2010, 11:49 AM	#91 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	WHEWWWW, OK UPDATE! She's alive!!!! Sorry folks! No major issues just tired as all hell. 18 hours straight (slow working and making sure everything is torqued correctly, etc.) and 2 hours sleep! The little issues... (1) I stripped the thread off one of the adapter plates which caused a huge delay and run around time trying to get the right stuff to re-thread. –Resolved (2) I relocated the MAFs a bit more down the pipe so that when I tapped in for the water/meth it wouldn’t spray to close to it. -Resolved (I’m no pro so the welds aren’t the prettiest, LOL) (3) Overall there are some things that are different in the instructions since it was for the G37. Power steering, mounting points for FMIC/Oil cooler, but most of it was common sense. I am no mechanic so for me to have figured it out, others should be able to as well. However, a revised 370Z specific manual would be great! (4) Two incorrect fittings...This was the only real let down. More so because of it affecting the launch window than anything else. The two AN fitting that attach to the Setrab oil cooler (for the SC) were -8AN rather than -6AN. To band-aid #4 - I simply bypassed the oil cooler for the sake of making sure she would turn over. I would like to point out that while it is frustrating, I can see how something like that could have been mistaken when putting the parts together and labeling them all. Not a big deal...but being 5 min away from firing her up, it was like "OMG WTF, NOOOO!!!!!!!!!” So its about 6pm last night and we're dead tired after a hell of an exciting weekend. Fluids topped off, car still on jack stands, and SC rotrex-specific oil primed and ready to go...I fire up the laptop, and upload the supercharger map. Car is in the ON position and everything sounded and checked out OK. No codes, nothing...just nervousness. 3,2,1...a quick stuttery start and it instantly fires up and smooths out! Left the car idleing for about 5-10 minutes and it was just perfect! It was then that I let out the biggest sigh of relief! AHHHHHHH Anyway - I have more to say but I'll make a quick video and pictures of it all. I just needed to sleep badly. stay tuned... __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold) Last edited by DannyGT; 10-25-2010 at 12:33 PM.

10-25-2010, 01:53 PM	#94 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Hey, after doing all this myself and being paranoid of every bolt being torqued correctly, I'm damn happy it turned on, and extremely happy that its so buttery smooth. The whine coming from those intakes is sex to my ears. Sure, I'm not driving it at this moment because of those two fittings but I've waited this long...tomorrow I'll break her in nicely. We'll see about the MAFs, I kept them on the straight part of the pipe so I'm hoping I dont throw anything off. If it does, i'll reweld it back in place. I'll be logging 12 different readings tomorrow on my laptop during my initial drive so I'll keep everyone posted. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold) Last edited by DannyGT; 10-25-2010 at 01:57 PM.

10-25-2010, 01:56 PM	#95 (permalink)
Q8y_drifter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 306 Drives: 08 Infiniti G35 5AT Rep Power: 15	Congrats on finishing up the install. Can't wait to see some pics and videos. __________________ 08 G35 5AT Sedan \| Stillen CBE \| Invidia HFC \| Injen CAI \| Uprev Tune \| Akebono BBK \| Tanabe Coilovers \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| GTSpec FSB \| Black Headlights & Grille \| Volk GT-F Wheels \| Hankook V12 Evo Tires

10-25-2010, 02:10 PM	#96 (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	__________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

10-26-2010, 10:55 PM	#97 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	so what happened? Have you been driving around? Last edited by AK370Z; 10-27-2010 at 11:04 AM. Reason: AK

10-25-2010, 12:30 PM	#92 (permalink)
dixon cider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: STL Posts: 6,034 Drives: ONE BAD AZZ VERT Rep Power: 30	Good for you Danny. Cant wait to see the pics and vids.

10-25-2010, 01:22 PM	#93 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Congrats on it turning on I guess. Relocating the MAF sensors might affect readings slightly and might throw your tune off. I'd keep an eye on the AFR readings...at least at first while you do the initial testing.

10-26-2010, 11:05 PM	#98 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	yup...drove 15 miles only. I had a hectic day at work and couldn't drive it as much. I am underneath the car now fixing a tiny oil leak from one of the relocating fittings...i guess I forgot about that one. Not bad - not really leaking but I see a bit building up at the edge. Hopefully I can some footage tomorrow or at least by the weekend. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

10-26-2010, 11:07 PM	#99 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	finally someone answering. What kind of boost are you seeing?

10-26-2010, 11:14 PM	#100 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	I can tell you for certain tomorrow. 1. There is no gauge installed yet and 2. I'm actually following the 60 mile under 4K thing so I wouldn't have any real numbers yet...ill get that out tomorrow. __________________ Performance GTM Stage 1 SC, GTM Res.Test Pipes, Invidia Gemini Exhaust, GTM HD Oil Cooler Wheels & Suspension AME Tracer TM02's 19x9.5F 19x10.5R w/ 265x35F & 305x30R, Hotchkis Sways, BC (BR) Racing Coilovers (Car Sold)

10-26-2010, 11:28 PM	#101 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	sweet, good luck.

10-26-2010, 11:35 PM	#102 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Cool thanks for the info! it really has been in limbo for a while without any reviews! DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

10-26-2010, 11:46 PM	#103 (permalink)
Q8y_drifter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 306 Drives: 08 Infiniti G35 5AT Rep Power: 15	I agree. Keep us posted on any updates, issues, etc. This is good info for the rest of us. __________________ 08 G35 5AT Sedan \| Stillen CBE \| Invidia HFC \| Injen CAI \| Uprev Tune \| Akebono BBK \| Tanabe Coilovers \| Hotchkis Sway Bars \| GTSpec FSB \| Black Headlights & Grille \| Volk GT-F Wheels \| Hankook V12 Evo Tires

10-27-2010, 04:49 PM	#104 (permalink)
J. Dub Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: In your Internets Posts: 118 Drives: 09 370z 7AT Rep Power: 15	Thanks for coming back and helping us out Danny __________________ My car is not responding.

10-29-2010, 10:45 AM	#105 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Awesome. Good to hear that you car is coming along well. Thank you for the update. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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