GTM Supercharger-My Test Drive Impressions

J. Dub · 10-24-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hngonzalez

Can anyone post some videos, or make some, that accurately portray the recirc. valve and opperating noise of this SC kit? Interior/Exterior. IE: Driving around regular, spirited, WOT shifting? All the videos I've seen, even TT setups on dynos, you can never hear that rush of air sound(BOV and recirc setups), only exhaust and the noise of the rollers.

I completely agree. I'm hoping this SC from GTM will sound like the m90 SC does.
Here is a vid of an M90. Listen to the 47second mark

YouTube - Intoxicating Sound of a Rouscharger

CGMobile370Z · 10-24-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Dub

I completely agree. I'm hoping this SC from GTM will sound like the m90 SC does.
Here is a vid of an M90. Listen to the 47second mark

YouTube - Intoxicating Sound of a Rouscharger

I think that gear whine is annoying, I like the fact that the Rotrex supercharger doesn't have the gear whine. It seems like the Rotrex S/C only provides that nice turbo whistle sound.

Flyboy · 10-25-2010, 10:35 AM

How are Belts holding up on this kit?

RCZ · 10-25-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

oh i forgot to state how clean the GTM SC setup is a well...you pop the hood and everything looks stock except the intake pipes which look exactly like a cold air setup..super clean!!..the rotrex charger sits in front of the motor and low..it has its own oil cooler as well..i prefer this to the Stillen setup which sits high on top of the motor..besides lowering the center of gravity we all know that heat rises...Sam's setup is optimal imo.

Come on now...the effect on the cars center of gravity would be negligible even if you tracked it. Your heat argument is also kinda silly too since the gtm sc sits right next to the biggest heat source in the entire car, the headers. Own oil cooler = added weight and another possible point of failure. You are right about one thing though, it does look stock!

Forgot to look at the pro's of having the sc where stillen put it, such as: shortest possible route from the sc to the manifold = very responsive throttle, easy to access, no pressure drop in the intercooler, less weight in piping and gets more airflow to keep the unit cool.

Gotta look at all pro's and con's man. Just sayin'

dixon cider · 10-25-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Come on now...the effect on the cars center of gravity would be negligible even if you tracked it. Your heat argument is also kinda silly too since the gtm sc sits right next to the biggest heat source in the entire car, the headers. Own oil cooler = added weight and another possible point of failure. You are right about one thing though, it does look stock!

Forgot to look at the pro's of having the sc where stillen put it, such as: shortest possible route from the sc to the manifold = very responsive throttle, easy to access, no pressure drop in the intercooler, less weight in piping and gets more airflow to keep the unit cool.

Gotta look at all pro's and con's man. Just sayin'

Yeah, yeah, you're always "just sayin'".

wishihadnav · 10-25-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Come on now...the effect on the cars center of gravity would be negligible even if you tracked it. Your heat argument is also kinda silly too since the gtm sc sits right next to the biggest heat source in the entire car, the headers. Own oil cooler = added weight and another possible point of failure. You are right about one thing though, it does look stock!

Forgot to look at the pro's of having the sc where stillen put it, such as: shortest possible route from the sc to the manifold = very responsive throttle, easy to access, no pressure drop in the intercooler, less weight in piping and gets more airflow to keep the unit cool.

Gotta look at all pro's and con's man. Just sayin'

hey every little bit counts especially when your dealing with added weight on the front end..actually the sc sits in front and is lower than the manifold keeping the heat shield intact..the oil cooler only wieghs a couple pounds at most (its small)...didn't one of the Stillen sc's actually blow a seal while on track?...i dont have anything against Stillen's product and i weighed the pros and cons for both..i just decided to go with GTM

shumby · 10-25-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Flyboy

How are Belts holding up on this kit?

my belts are doing fine after 8000 plus miles on it now.

wishihadnav · 10-25-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

my belts are doing fine after 8000 plus miles on it now.

Hey Shumby any issues with the setup so far?

shumby · 10-25-2010, 04:10 PM

NOpe not one so far. Like I say the only issue was the hot start issue that I got sent the fix for as soon as i told Sam. Only thing i added was the Navtool so I could listen to Music while watching the Camp 2 as well as getting my Nav working again.

GUTCH · 10-25-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

Like I say the only issue was the hot start issue that I got sent the fix for as soon as i told Sam.

I have no idea what that issue means or whether or not it would potentially affect me. Yet anyway, is that fix now included with GTM's SC kits as standard?

shumby · 10-25-2010, 04:47 PM

lol. the hot start issue is a problem that occurs after the car is driven for a bit and then turned off. then the heat from the engine soaks into all the engine components. Now try to start the car and it spits and sputters and sounds like it is having a really hard time to start. Ya Sam should have this figured out now. However if you do get this issue as mine did n ot present itself right away, Sam will get you a flash to correct it.

JB-370z · 10-25-2010, 05:01 PM

ya when the motor is hot it needs a tad extra fuel to start thats all, no biggie.

wishihadnav · 10-25-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shumby

NOpe not one so far. Like I say the only issue was the hot start issue that I got sent the fix for as soon as i told Sam. Only thing i added was the Navtool so I could listen to Music while watching the Camp 2 as well as getting my Nav working again.

cool thats what i wanted to hear

RCZ · 10-25-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

hey every little bit counts especially when your dealing with added weight on the front end..actually the sc sits in front and is lower than the manifold keeping the heat shield intact..the oil cooler only wieghs a couple pounds at most (its small)...didn't one of the Stillen sc's actually blow a seal while on track?...i dont have anything against Stillen's product and i weighed the pros and cons for both..i just decided to go with GTM

Hehe, You and I can look at the same thing and come to different conclusions. That's what makes the world go 'round.

370Zsteve · 10-25-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

In for updates.

^ what he said

10-25-2010, 04:10 PM	#54 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	NOpe not one so far. Like I say the only issue was the hot start issue that I got sent the fix for as soon as i told Sam. Only thing i added was the Navtool so I could listen to Music while watching the Camp 2 as well as getting my Nav working again. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

10-25-2010, 04:47 PM	#56 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	lol. the hot start issue is a problem that occurs after the car is driven for a bit and then turned off. then the heat from the engine soaks into all the engine components. Now try to start the car and it spits and sputters and sounds like it is having a really hard time to start. Ya Sam should have this figured out now. However if you do get this issue as mine did n ot present itself right away, Sam will get you a flash to correct it. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

10-25-2010, 05:01 PM	#57 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	ya when the motor is hot it needs a tad extra fuel to start thats all, no biggie. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

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