GTM Stage 1 SC purchased
 

Ok...I'm pretty hyped up right now! Just purchased my SC kit from GTM! I've talked to a couple people on here already about what supporting mods to get for it...and they've given me some input. I've also looked at some other peoples builds on here and gotten some info. What most of them lack are brand names and quality. So if you could please help me out with that info I'd appreciate it.

I know I need an oil cooler. Should I purchase the one they have or are there better more efficient options?

I'm not sure if I need a new clutch or flywheel... but if so what are some brands you can suggest?

I'm not too positive on what else I would need.

Anyway, it may be a minute before I install it because I'll be out on a carrier...but it will be done. Hopefully sooner than later. Depending on my schedule. :D

btw I also have Z1 headers and HFC's(both not installed). I've seen on countless threads that they advise against the HFC's. If I get that advice reinforced by the installers then I'll be selling those.

Also would the motordyne m370 intake manifold help to increase gains?

Congrats on the purchase!
Looking forward to your results, any ETA on ship date?

Not yet...I literally just did it maybe 20 minutes ago. I'll get back to you with the info. Thanks man!

Grats bro, that sexy-azz car deserves it!

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Thanks man. I'm taking my time, and trying to do it right the first time.

LoL..I'll let y'all know the moment I do.

Any suggestions for supporting mods? A direction?

Clutch kit will be needed eventually so why not the same time as the SC. Joe@ ZSpeed Performance Nissan Infiniti Specialist can hook you up. Many combinations to choose from. Tell him your power levels and uses with your car and he can get it going.

With an oil cooler, might as well order from GTM as well. You'll know they will fit with the kit with no modification. Your cats should be fine, exhaust temps aren't like a turbo'd car. They will help with some needed backpressure too (gets the sc in it's efficiency range). As for clutch and flywheel, GTM didn't care for the JWT kit I have in mine... I'm kinda running it at the ragged edge. The normal kits generally ship within a few weeks (dont quote me on that).

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So they have different options...I imagine some that feel like stock just "stronger"..

Looks I'll go with GTM's oil cooler set up then. I imagine it should be more than enough for just "spirited driving"?

Go larger than you think you need on the oil cooler. You can always block it off in winter. You can't add capacity in summer. Budget in gauges too. Maybe a radiator. Ask GTM if you need the fuel pump relay. Maybe go a size up on injectors and fuel pump so you can throw on a smaller pulley down the line without changing too much else.

lol@normal kits. Yeah.. twin SC...I'm not on that level. I'll stick with regular ol' stage 1.