GTM Performance Engineering: MHI Twin Turbo Official Release

SPOHN · 06-09-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by showme99

Sam/Mike,

After having this kit installed, are there any precautions we need to take with regards to bringing our cars to the dealer for any routine maintenance? I'm sure we'll have to remind them that there's a high capacity oil pan in place so that they don't underfill it during an oil change. Or tell them not to touch the tune (to keep them from flashing it back to stock). Any other pointers?

Most if not all people that that go FI do there own maintenance. Having the means to install one is one thing. But I'd highly recommend learning about the up keep on a FI kit and doing it yourself. If not defiantly defiantly find a shop that's up to date on such things.

elperuano · 06-09-2013, 01:18 PM

^ what he said.

I'd never take a FI car to a stealership. Either learn how to do simple upkeep like oil changes or take it to someone u trust. Never a stealership.

Chuck33079 · 06-09-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by elperuano

^ what he said.

I'd never take a FI car to a stealership. Either learn how to do simple upkeep like oil changes or take it to someone u trust. Never a stealership.

Depends on the dealer. My dealer installed my turbo kit. They'd do fine maintaining it if I let them.

megalapagas · 06-09-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

HKS one step colder and NGK plugs that are also one step colder. HKS has the advantage. They help reduce temps which helps with pre detonation. Also has something to do with timing.

Would Gtm have them on their web page and is there a specific name for them or just "HKS One Step Closer"? I already placed my MHI kit order

but i would feel safer if i upgraded the spark plugs aswell.??

Baer383 · 06-09-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by megalapagas

Would Gtm have them on their web page and is there a specific name for them or just "HKS One Step Closer"? I already placed my MHI kit order

but i would feel safer if i upgraded the spark plugs aswell.??

See post #881

elperuano · 06-09-2013, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Depends on the dealer. My dealer installed my turbo kit. They'd do fine maintaining it if I let them.

Whoa! Ur the exception..... Wait ur not running a Stillen kit r u? Lol. Thas the first I heard of a turbo kit install at a dealership. U have a personal friend there?

Chuck33079 · 06-09-2013, 08:00 PM

Nope. My dealer's installed quite a few fi kits on 370s. Of course, there's only one guy there who gets to touch my car.

SS_Firehawk · 06-09-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Nope. My dealer's installed quite a few fi kits on 370s. Of course, there's only one guy there who gets to touch my car.

Is that what you're calling it these days?

Alkatraz · 06-09-2013, 10:53 PM

I will ask some Aussie GTR owners this anyway but are these the GTR plugs that people are using?

NGK Platinum Spark Plugs ILKR8E6 X 6 Plug Nissan Skyline R35 GTR VR38DETT | eBay

dirTy_shoeZ · 06-09-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by khanhvu411

O.o how did they get the kit? Have GTM shipped them out already?

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Originally Posted by puckshaw

Is this a production kit or another prototype?

It's a production kit. They're out already.

theDreamer · 06-10-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by elperuano

Whoa! Ur the exception..... Wait ur not running a Stillen kit r u? Lol. Thas the first I heard of a turbo kit install at a dealership. U have a personal friend there?

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Nope. My dealer's installed quite a few fi kits on 370s. Of course, there's only one guy there who gets to touch my car.

He is correct, the dealership has done a bunch though less now.
One tech there is a master GT-R tech and is the only one who works on the boosted Z & all GT-Rs for the dealership. He mods his own Z and has a high passion for it, plus the dealership is good about treating customers right overall.

I would say for most a dealership will screw up more than fix, but there are a couple diamonds in the rough.

DanohKeo · 06-10-2013, 10:15 AM

I emailed to inquire about getting myself on this list, haven't heard anything back yet..

Also, I'm a noob with forced induction. With such an upgrade to the engine, would there be any modifications to the transmission needed to handle all the newly added power?

Chuck33079 · 06-10-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DanohKeo

Also, I'm a noob with forced induction. With such an upgrade to the engine, would there be any modifications to the transmission needed to handle all the newly added power?

If it's the manual, you'll eventually burn up your clutch. Put a stouter one in and you're fine. For the 7AT, there's a lot more that you'll need to do.

SPOHN · 06-10-2013, 10:40 AM

I'm glad you guys have faith. I wouldn't let a dealer install my kit if my dad work there.

AreJay · 06-10-2013, 12:16 PM

So this is Probably a stupid question but do we lose any comforts with this major upgrade in power? Such as cruise control or SRM still working properly?

06-09-2013, 08:00 PM	#892 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Nope. My dealer's installed quite a few fi kits on 370s. Of course, there's only one guy there who gets to touch my car. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	I'm glad you guys have faith. I wouldn't let a dealer install my kit if my dad work there. __________________

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AreJay Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Norco Posts: 179 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 14	So this is Probably a stupid question but do we lose any comforts with this major upgrade in power? Such as cruise control or SRM still working properly?