GTM Stage 1.5 Supercharged Roadster Build

JVerge5363

I figured it's about time to start my build thread. Due to my work and family schedule, all work including installation and tuning will be done by RT tuning. After plenty of reading but never enough, and speaking to a few members with completed builds, order was placed approximately a month ago. Sam said 4-6 weeks, but then was told 4-6 weeks again 2 weeks ago. So here is the build list as of right now:

GTM Turnkey SC1.5 w/88 mm pulley
BLK IC Pipe coating
GTM 25 row oil cooler
GTM oil cooler kit w/ remote thermostatic adaptor
GTM Vented wheel well liners
CSF race radiator
AAM oil spacer
Innovate wideband A/F gauge
Defi Boost, Temp, Pressure gauges

I forgot to mention that I do already have Motordyne ART pipes and Berk exhaust. Not a DD either. Looking to keep a somewhat stock look/exhaust note for the sleeper affect. I know eventually I'll have to do a clutch upgrade, but for now I'm looking into traction/handling next.

pearlyZ

Is it 7AT? How much estimate power gain?


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theDreamer

Looking good, the debate on traction is an ongoing one with the Z and boost. Check this thread out: 4 best ways to improve traction with boosted Z

Should be a solid build and a fun ride, also not knowing your budget but throwing out a suggestion. If you are doing the CSF radiator I would also upgrade the fans/shround (GTM has the only option currently), to help with additional cooling.

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Infidel

I was told by George/Sam my 1.5 SC was going to ship on the 25th...it's the 27th and I don't have any tracking numbers as of yet and George won't answer my PM's.

elperuano

^lol.. u must be new around here. There's a thread about that problem as well.

martin82

George and Matt replied to my PM's after 1-2 days. It is always best to call them, usually 10am-11am is best. I actually just spoke with Sam.

snowsurfdirtx

excited to see another 1.5 kit completed. please keep us updated, i have the same kit.

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Infidel

Nooooo....not new, I just have more hope than sense. Nothing but FI is gonna make this car acceptable to me. I'm just grasping at straws right now before I get fed up and take my marbles back and go home. I love the car in every way except it's power, thought I could deal with it but I was wrong. Wish I could jam a Coyote motor in it....yeah, I could deal with that.

Infidel

I've talked to Sam many times, it's what he says back is the problem. If you're going to tell someone a date STICK TO IT or don't say anything at all. Getting peoples hopes up and then leaving them standing on the corner waiting is demoralizing. Granted he only gave me a date one time but I'm my wife is getting impatient with me. It's a lot of money and quite a bit more when you consider I'll be taking it to Z1 to get it installed. Money can always be spent elsewhere on practical things unlike boost. I don't know what the @&#* I said to piss George off but it's been over a week since the last time he responded to a PM, I've sent him at least 3 since and one when he was online on the forum so I know he saw it.

Understand...they've had full payment since the first part of June and another chunk of money in mid December when I decided to go with the SC instead of the MHI kit.

fuct

then call?

JVerge5363

This is a 6spd. manual and should increase hp by about 150

elperuano

Did you not read everything he wrote or just the part you highlighted????

Infidel

Im calling today in fact. I'll post an update.

Ill

Good luck, keep us updated

They didn't send me my fuel pump mounting bracket and after days trying to get in touch with them I just said forget it and talked to Phunk and had to buy a new one.

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fuct

yes i did. he said he talked to Sam... that doesnt mean over the phone. he might have called him months ago but it doesnt seem like he called him recently, especially since he said i havnt received a PM from George in over a week.

i wouldnt have posted about calling if it said in his post that he has been calling.


maybe i read it wrong, maybe im dumb.. prob both