GTM Stage 1 Super Charger Install--Kentmo

kentmo280z · 12-15-2014, 05:44 PM

Today starts the installation of the GTM SC that I recently acquired.
Not real sure if GTM will offer to help with support , but a couple knowledgeable members have answered a few of my questions. Nice to have good people here that are willing to offer advice! Thank you...

Today I installed the Walbro fuel pump, up and running.. Tear down starts sometime this week/ weekend...
Pics when I get to the interesting parts....

BTW... When the smoke clears, I'll have unused Berk HFC's and a Gen III CAI that has less than 500 mi. up for sale .... I purchased these items before I got the lamebrain idea to do an SC upgrade.....

theDreamer · 12-15-2014, 05:55 PM

Just take the install slow and double check stuff, but once it is done & tuned you will love it!

R3drckt09 · 12-16-2014, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Just take the install slow and double check stuff, but once it is done & tuned you will love it!

^ What he said!

ANMVQ · 12-17-2014, 09:02 PM

Nice to see you take this on, in for the progression

kentmo280z · 12-20-2014, 08:45 AM

Most of the tear down is completed, so far fairly simple. Need to remove the existing oil cooler then I'm close to the SC installation.
I'll complete the fuel injector install today then start running the cooler lines.
After that the SC .

kentmo280z · 12-20-2014, 08:49 AM

Couple more tear down pics... zzzzzz20141220_075809_resized.jpg

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R3drckt09 · 12-23-2014, 08:26 AM

I know what part you're talking about under the skid plate and that all gets replaced. I just took a dremmel and cut the hard lines so I could get them out more easily

kentmo280z · 12-23-2014, 01:42 PM

I did remove the "suspension member stay" plate and the engine did not end up on my head.

That allowed me to remove the old power steering lines & install the new ones with no trouble. Everything is working out well so far.
I'm adding a Mocal inline oil cooler thermostat ,which will connect to the Setrab oil cooler, so I'll need to make up some braided lines. Probably will work on that before the SC install.

kentmo280z · 12-24-2014, 11:02 PM

Moving right along.. Sc installed today. Had to drop the front sway bar to make room for the sc., The directions from GTM are very good , but one definitely needs mechanical experience to get through the install. Having the correct tool are ESSENTIAL!!!20141224_133152_resized.jpg

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kentmo280z · 12-24-2014, 11:04 PM

20141224_133026_resized.jpg Not the best pics ever...

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kentmo280z · 12-29-2014, 10:35 AM

I have the SC, alternator , P S pump & belt installed.
I'm not happy with how the new PS & SC lines are crammed between the alternator & passenger side wall. Very little room and I'm concerned about heat & chaffing of the lines & wires. I think a redesign with solid tubing that runs along the side wall would be more efficient. I may look into trying to do that down the road. In the mean time I'll be wrapping the hose and wiring with a heat shield aluminum tubing to protect those parts. 20141229_082738_resized.jpg

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ANMVQ · 12-29-2014, 10:43 AM

Looking good man

kentmo280z · 12-29-2014, 11:14 AM

Thanks

Hard to tell though from the sh!!ty pic quality...

kentmo280z · 12-30-2014, 09:03 PM

20141230_203913_resized.jpg What the hell?? That's not going to work20141230_205459_resized.jpg Mad skills.....
20141230_205524_resized.jpg Moving right along..

ANMVQ · 12-31-2014, 07:59 AM

Nice ,What that's fine just drill a hole through the cooler, LOL Good work around tho!

12-15-2014, 05:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
kentmo280z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Akron , Ohio Posts: 199 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	GTM Stage 1 Super Charger Install--Kentmo Today starts the installation of the GTM SC that I recently acquired. Not real sure if GTM will offer to help with support , but a couple knowledgeable members have answered a few of my questions. Nice to have good people here that are willing to offer advice! Thank you... Today I installed the Walbro fuel pump, up and running.. Tear down starts sometime this week/ weekend... Pics when I get to the interesting parts.... BTW... When the smoke clears, I'll have unused Berk HFC's and a Gen III CAI that has less than 500 mi. up for sale .... I purchased these items before I got the lamebrain idea to do an SC upgrade.....

12-15-2014, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Just take the install slow and double check stuff, but once it is done & tuned you will love it! TerribleONE, Mkai0 and kentmo280z like this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-17-2014, 09:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Nice to see you take this on, in for the progression __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

12-24-2014, 11:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
kentmo280z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Akron , Ohio Posts: 199 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	20141224_133026_resized.jpg Not the best pics ever... 20141224_133148_resized.jpg Last edited by kentmo280z; 12-24-2014 at 11:25 PM.

12-29-2014, 10:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Looking good man __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

12-23-2014, 08:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
R3drckt09 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 145 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Base Rep Power: 12	I know what part you're talking about under the skid plate and that all gets replaced. I just took a dremmel and cut the hard lines so I could get them out more easily

12-23-2014, 01:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
kentmo280z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Akron , Ohio Posts: 199 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	I did remove the "suspension member stay" plate and the engine did not end up on my head. That allowed me to remove the old power steering lines & install the new ones with no trouble. Everything is working out well so far. I'm adding a Mocal inline oil cooler thermostat ,which will connect to the Setrab oil cooler, so I'll need to make up some braided lines. Probably will work on that before the SC install.

12-24-2014, 11:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
kentmo280z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Akron , Ohio Posts: 199 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	Moving right along.. Sc installed today. Had to drop the front sway bar to make room for the sc., The directions from GTM are very good , but one definitely needs mechanical experience to get through the install. Having the correct tool are ESSENTIAL!!!20141224_133152_resized.jpg 20141224_133042_resized.jpg

12-29-2014, 10:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
kentmo280z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Akron , Ohio Posts: 199 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	I have the SC, alternator , P S pump & belt installed. I'm not happy with how the new PS & SC lines are crammed between the alternator & passenger side wall. Very little room and I'm concerned about heat & chaffing of the lines & wires. I think a redesign with solid tubing that runs along the side wall would be more efficient. I may look into trying to do that down the road. In the mean time I'll be wrapping the hose and wiring with a heat shield aluminum tubing to protect those parts. 20141229_082738_resized.jpg 20141229_082759_resized.jpg

12-29-2014, 11:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
kentmo280z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Akron , Ohio Posts: 199 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	Thanks Hard to tell though from the sh!!ty pic quality... Last edited by kentmo280z; 12-29-2014 at 02:50 PM.

12-30-2014, 09:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
kentmo280z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Akron , Ohio Posts: 199 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 11	20141230_203913_resized.jpg What the hell?? That's not going to work20141230_205459_resized.jpg Mad skills..... 20141230_205524_resized.jpg Moving right along..

12-31-2014, 07:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Nice ,What that's fine just drill a hole through the cooler, LOL Good work around tho! kentmo280z likes this. __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

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