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wishihadnav 10-18-2010 02:05 PM

GTM Supercharger-My Test Drive Impressions
 
I thought i would start a thread to document my impression and build for those interested in this kit..first off i'd like to state that im not a GTM or Stillen fanboy..i've never purchased any products from either vendor.

On saturday i was invited to drive Sam's supercharged 370...for some reason i expected the car to be at least a little "rougher" or have some hiccups as compared to a bone stock 370..but that was not the case...

It started up just the same as my stock Z and idles exactly the same as my Z...when i got on the throttle the increase in power was immediately felt..from a dead stop you can feel the car pulling even at low rpm all the way up to redline..it feels like the car doesn't want to stop pulling!..

It feels different from a turbo car..the power feels VERY linear to me as opposed to waiting for boost to kick in...also i found it very interesting that at higher rpm (5k n above) the car actually felt SMOOTHER than my stock Z:confused:...i wasnt expecting this at all:tup:..

While i was hammering on it i tried to find something about the setup that i didnt like...i couldn't find anything..I'm seriously impressed.

I'll update the build as it progresses..

dixon cider 10-18-2010 02:13 PM

Sweet, wish! That's what I wanted to hear. So they are using your car for CARB testing? In for updates....:tup:

RCZ 10-18-2010 02:16 PM

Cool, congrats on the purchase! It feels like it doesnt stop pulling because it technically doesn't, since peak power is at redline. You are always making more power up until the point you shift.

When do you plan to install?

theDreamer 10-18-2010 02:18 PM

In for updates.

Jeffblue 10-18-2010 02:20 PM

based on reviews like this, seems like a supercharger is the route i'd go if i do FI later on.

Ty Weezy 10-18-2010 02:21 PM

in for updates x 2

Brazilbro 10-18-2010 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 770765)
based on reviews like this, seems like a supercharger is the route i'd go if i do FI later on.

My TT setup is the same way.. starts and idles normal you wouldnt even know it was Turboed untill you hit 3k and you feel the surge start and by 4k the tires break loose all the way into 4th! S/C or TT with GTM you can't go wrong.. the tunes Sam gives you make the car a dream to own! :tiphat:

wishihadnav 10-18-2010 03:14 PM

thanks fellas!..yeah im really surprised how good Sam's car felt...actually it feels so much more solid/smoother than mine..its kinda hard to put it in words but Nissan might learn a thing or two from Sam..haha!

wishihadnav 10-19-2010 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro (Post 770805)
My TT setup is the same way.. starts and idles normal you wouldnt even know it was Turboed untill you hit 3k and you feel the surge start and by 4k the tires break loose all the way into 4th! S/C or TT with GTM you can't go wrong.. the tunes Sam gives you make the car a dream to own! :tiphat:

yeah i agree...i ran out of pavement before i could max 4th but i felt the tires break loose in 3rd while approaching redline..its scary fast:tup:

KaienZ34 10-19-2010 11:33 AM

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wishihadnav 10-19-2010 11:41 AM

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:tup:..i did my research and read through all the supercharger posts and came to the conclusion that the GTM kit was the one for me..i like the fact that they use a Rotrex charger which is lighter, more efficient and sits lower on the engine..also, i found no negative feedback from any of the GTM customers and i see why after i drove Sam's car..its awesome:tup:

dixon cider 10-19-2010 02:31 PM

This is awesome for you. Did they say how long it will take to complete. Don't forget to post pics.

wishihadnav 10-19-2010 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dixon cider (Post 772439)
This is awesome for you. Did they say how long it will take to complete. Don't forget to post pics.

thanks!..it should take a couple weeks to get done..all i have is my crappy phone pic but here it is..

KaienZ34 10-19-2010 04:22 PM

^^ Nice AZZ Nismo, i love the wheels

wishihadnav 10-19-2010 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34 (Post 772728)
^^ Nice AZZ Nismo, i love the wheels

thanks man:tup:..i think im the only guy with the Mag Blue CE's at the moment..+22fr/+12rr..


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