Yet another GTM SC Build thread. DIY style

Liquid_G · 02-25-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Hey Gene,

Did you use jack stands at all? Looks like all your pics were with the car on the ground. Aside from the bulkhead holes for the intakes that you already had enlarged, did the kit require further modification to any parts (any drilling, cutting, etc) or just bolting/unbolting?

Yep after doing the fuel pump, the entire rest of the install was with the car in the air. I have these:

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There isn't much that you really have to or drill out... When you mount the relocated oil filter bracket you have to drill 3 holes in the framerail to mount that. One of the SC oil lines is mounted on the top part of the bumper aluminum bumper support, so 2 small holes for that.. And the 2 plastic "walls" that are on the inside of the fender wells get removed as the SC piping on one side and the SC oil and Engine oil coolers go in those spots.

Can't say there was anything you had to cut off or destroy. Most everything is just removing OEM pieces, and using new brackets and new bolts to mount things in different locations to make room for the new hardware going in.

Cell · 02-25-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

GTM will give you the optional water bottle if you ask for it. Smaller, maybe 1/2 gallon size?
Only problem is trying to find a place for it.. In the battery compartment is not a bad idea, even if you don't relocate it but maybe just get a smaller battery. Will have to look into that too.

BTW took it for a quick drive last night so far so good. No fluttering issues, no CEL, etc.. The rush of air you hear is pretty sick though.

Are you going to get it custom tuned or just use the base tune that GTM gave you?

How would you describe the power now compared to before?

Fezzik · 02-25-2011, 11:19 PM

I'll get pics of the water bottle. Right now its held in by zip ties until i can get a bracket made. Gene. You did a good job and a clean job. Kudos to you!

biggersNISMO · 02-26-2011, 09:14 AM

Good to hear you had quality and productive time with your ladies in the garage.

efuseakay · 02-26-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cell

Are you going to get it custom tuned or just use the base tune that GTM gave you?

How would you describe the power now compared to before?

You data log and send the logs to Sam. He will tweak things and send you a new flash.

DannyGT · 02-27-2011, 07:29 PM

Nice, so that makes 3 of us so far who have done this install ourselves?

You will definitly want an extra hand. Basically to echo everything Fezzik has already stated.

Liquid_G · 02-28-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyGT

Nice, so that makes 3 of us so far who have done this install ourselves?

You will definitly want an extra hand. Basically to echo everything Fezzik has already stated.

sweet. Nice to be part of the diy club..

I did some break in miles yesterday. was 40 degrees and raining like crazy.. So was forced to take it easy.. so far everything seems good though. Oh what I wouldn't give for 50+ degrees and dry pavement.

Red__Zed · 02-28-2011, 05:08 PM

nice! holy tons of pics!

fairladyZ34 · 02-28-2011, 11:34 PM

Great job on the install! GTM quality looks great and makes me wanna get this kit and install it after me and a buddy finish his 350z built bottom end and gt35r turbo. rep to you

efuseakay · 03-01-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

sweet. Nice to be part of the diy club..

I did some break in miles yesterday. was 40 degrees and raining like crazy.. So was forced to take it easy.. so far everything seems good though. Oh what I wouldn't give for 50+ degrees and dry pavement.

Oh, just wait until Sam tweaks your tune, and you're out of the break-in period!

djpathfinder · 03-01-2011, 12:57 AM

How long is the break in period?

Liquid_G · 03-01-2011, 11:30 AM

65 miles is what the instructions say.

JollyGoodChap · 03-02-2011, 08:06 PM

Sam really makes the install easy doesn't he?

buletproofnsx · 03-04-2011, 10:00 PM

awesome work! Dying to get a kit for my team mates Z! still waiting to see if it carb's since we are in Cali

weiboy718 · 03-04-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by buletproofnsx

awesome work! Dying to get a kit for my team mates Z! still waiting to see if it carb's since we are in Cali

i'd say "F" the carb and get it now.

02-26-2011, 09:14 AM	#49 (permalink)
biggersNISMO Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lakewood... Green Mtn.. Posts: 102 Drives: Z Rep Power: 15	Good to hear you had quality and productive time with your ladies in the garage. __________________ an awkward morning beats a boring night CONOC.NET

02-27-2011, 07:29 PM	#51 (permalink)
DannyGT Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 919 Drives: 370Z (SOLD) Rep Power: 279	Nice, so that makes 3 of us so far who have done this install ourselves? You will definitly want an extra hand. Basically to echo everything Fezzik has already stated. __________________ 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)

02-28-2011, 11:34 PM	#54 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	Great job on the install! GTM quality looks great and makes me wanna get this kit and install it after me and a buddy finish his 350z built bottom end and gt35r turbo. rep to you __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

03-01-2011, 12:57 AM	#56 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	How long is the break in period? __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

03-01-2011, 11:30 AM	#57 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	65 miles is what the instructions say. __________________

02-25-2011, 11:19 PM	#48 (permalink)
Fezzik Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 182 Drives: G37 Vert 6mt White Rep Power: 15	I'll get pics of the water bottle. Right now its held in by zip ties until i can get a bracket made. Gene. You did a good job and a clean job. Kudos to you!

02-28-2011, 05:08 PM	#53 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	nice! holy tons of pics!

03-02-2011, 08:06 PM	#58 (permalink)
JollyGoodChap Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lust Angeles Posts: 328 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	Sam really makes the install easy doesn't he?

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buletproofnsx Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bay area ca Posts: 18 Drives: 1994 acura NSX Rep Power: 15	awesome work! Dying to get a kit for my team mates Z! still waiting to see if it carb's since we are in Cali __________________ Norcal Co-captain-Team Blur l WWW.IgnitedSoulApparel.COM

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