AAM Competition VQ37 Intake Manifold Pre-sale!!!

TechnicZ · 02-15-2017, 10:45 PM

Hindsight is always 20/20. From these rough finish and poor casting pictures, would it not have been cheaper to create a two piece CNC cut manifold? I have an engineering buddy in manufacturing who said the cost of molds are expensive even in China. I would expect a better looking/performing product given the price of the product, the quality of the mold, and the quality of the aluminum used. Throw this product in front of a GTR crowd, AMG, or RS crowd and you'd be laughed at.

rovert · 02-15-2017, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TechnicZ

Throw this product in front of a GTR crowd, AMG, or RS crowd and you'd be laughed at.

Doesn't seem to be doing that well in front of the 370Z crowd at this point either.

Patrick@AAMComp · 02-16-2017, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by brucelidat

Regardless of finish or anything, there is still no info on whether or not there are any gains which means there probably aren't.

Forced induction dyno graph comparison has been posted for some time now.

Nico-derm · 02-16-2017, 10:56 AM

Infiniti G37 Performance Chips - Amazing Infiniti G37 Chips

Dyno sheet will be available next year, be patient lol

flashgordon · 02-18-2017, 03:46 AM

On stock engine (N.A.), is there no gain?

chuckie311 · 02-19-2017, 01:41 AM

there has been no Dyno's done on NA engine yet

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Originally Posted by flashgordon

On stock engine (N.A.), is there no gain?

Staples · 02-20-2017, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1cintron

Patrick, the piece quality is pretty "rough". Even if you were to get it powder coated, it requires a good amount of prepping. The one I receive has lots of dings at least.

Also, the from what I can see, the insides weren't even cleaned up. There are left over aluminum flaps right by the intake inlets.

What's up with the quality control with Altered Atmospher.... I mean AAM Competition? If any of those flaps break down, then yes that is going into your motor and ruining it.

V1H · 02-28-2017, 02:30 PM

Received my intake. Upon closer inspection I cannot find any fault with the quality. It does look stunning. It's relatively light weight too: 5785 grams

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Chuck33079 · 02-28-2017, 02:33 PM

That looks much better than the previous pics. Do you think they're cleaning them up a little more before shipping now?

V1H · 02-28-2017, 02:39 PM

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1cintron · 02-28-2017, 02:41 PM

Looks good!! As it should

mine is still getting the cleaning/polishing treatment.

JARblue · 02-28-2017, 02:45 PM

No wonder they charge $600 to powdercoat it - that's a lot of work to go from that rough piece posted earlier to a finished product like that one. Looks good though.

V1H · 02-28-2017, 02:52 PM

Also, i should give credit where it's due. The red ceramic coating and carbon inserts were free of charge for the very long wait. I do appreciate this.
Thanks Patrick@AAM and Adrian@Torqen

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octet · 02-28-2017, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by V1H

Also, i should give credit where it's due. The red ceramic coating and carbon inserts were free of charge for the very long wait. I do appreciate this.
Thanks Patrick@AAM and Adrian@Torqen

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Most welcome, René! Thanks for your patience!

Adrian @ TORQEN
www.torqen.uk

B&W_Evader · 03-01-2017, 10:02 AM

2 little things would of make this thing better...

1) The machining on the engine side should not be scratched up. I'm assuming you received it that way. If I'm buying something new I want to see nice fresh machine marks with no scratches. They could easily put a piece of tape on that surface before removing from the mill to protect it and keep it perfect.

2) The port matching should be better. You've already have it chucked on the mill. I'm assuming they put the bolt holes in it at that time. Why not finish the runners and make them more port-matched.

The red powder coat looks really good!

02-15-2017, 10:45 PM	#361 (permalink)
TechnicZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 106 Drives: 2009 370z Base Sport Rep Power: 16	Hindsight is always 20/20. From these rough finish and poor casting pictures, would it not have been cheaper to create a two piece CNC cut manifold? I have an engineering buddy in manufacturing who said the cost of molds are expensive even in China. I would expect a better looking/performing product given the price of the product, the quality of the mold, and the quality of the aluminum used. Throw this product in front of a GTR crowd, AMG, or RS crowd and you'd be laughed at. rovert and Hilla_killa like this.

02-16-2017, 10:56 AM	#364 (permalink)
Nico-derm Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 12 Drives: 13' G37 6MT Rep Power: 9	Infiniti G37 Performance Chips - Amazing Infiniti G37 Chips Dyno sheet will be available next year, be patient lol Elmo370z likes this. __________________ Not Enough things.... Never Enough Things

02-18-2017, 03:46 AM	#365 (permalink)
flashgordon Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 146 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	On stock engine (N.A.), is there no gain? __________________ HFC Berk - CAI Stillen GEN3 - Catback Nismo - ECU reflash with UpRev - Clutch South Bend Stage II daily with ZSpeed HD CSC - Setrab Oil Cooler Kit with Mishimoto Thermostatic Plate Gold - PJMu Brake Pads - Oil Pressure Gauge GlowShift - TPMs Hella TC400 - Steering Lock disable switch by me - OBD Link MX with Asus Nexus & Torque App

02-28-2017, 02:30 PM	#368 (permalink)
V1H Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 244 Drives: 2013 370Z-TT GT Edt Rep Power: 3366	AAM Competition VQ37 Intake Manifold Pre-sale!!! Received my intake. Upon closer inspection I cannot find any fault with the quality. It does look stunning. It's relatively light weight too: 5785 grams Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DarkJak, 1cintron and wideglideleon like this. __________________ 501 BHP, 590 Nm (422 rwhp) *AAM* TT+I/Plenum\|*CJM* S1 FRS\|*C/Clutch* Stage 2\|*RJM* CMC\|*ZSpeed* CSC\|Z1 Oil cooler\|*Motordyne* Turbo ShockWave)))\|*Torqen* Coilovers\|*Stanceparts* AirCups\|*Amuse* bodykit\|*GReddy\|AEM\|ONEighty\|Mishimoto\|STILLEN\|Eibach\|SPL\|B&M\|Radium\|EcuTek\|BC Forged* RS45 Last edited by V1H; 02-28-2017 at 02:58 PM.

02-28-2017, 02:33 PM	#369 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	That looks much better than the previous pics. Do you think they're cleaning them up a little more before shipping now? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-28-2017, 02:39 PM	#370 (permalink)
V1H Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 244 Drives: 2013 370Z-TT GT Edt Rep Power: 3366	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 501 BHP, 590 Nm (422 rwhp) *AAM* TT+I/Plenum\|*CJM* S1 FRS\|*C/Clutch* Stage 2\|*RJM* CMC\|*ZSpeed* CSC\|Z1 Oil cooler\|*Motordyne* Turbo ShockWave)))\|*Torqen* Coilovers\|*Stanceparts* AirCups\|*Amuse* bodykit\|*GReddy\|AEM\|ONEighty\|Mishimoto\|STILLEN\|Eibach\|SPL\|B&M\|Radium\|EcuTek\|BC Forged* RS45

02-28-2017, 02:41 PM	#371 (permalink)
1cintron Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 116 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 12	Looks good!! As it should mine is still getting the cleaning/polishing treatment.

02-28-2017, 02:45 PM	#372 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	No wonder they charge $600 to powdercoat it - that's a lot of work to go from that rough piece posted earlier to a finished product like that one. Looks good though. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-28-2017, 02:52 PM	#373 (permalink)
V1H Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 244 Drives: 2013 370Z-TT GT Edt Rep Power: 3366	AAM Competition VQ37 Intake Manifold Pre-sale!!! Also, i should give credit where it's due. The red ceramic coating and carbon inserts were free of charge for the very long wait. I do appreciate this. Thanks Patrick@AAM and Adrian@Torqen Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk wideglideleon likes this. __________________ 501 BHP, 590 Nm (422 rwhp) *AAM* TT+I/Plenum\|*CJM* S1 FRS\|*C/Clutch* Stage 2\|*RJM* CMC\|*ZSpeed* CSC\|Z1 Oil cooler\|*Motordyne* Turbo ShockWave)))\|*Torqen* Coilovers\|*Stanceparts* AirCups\|*Amuse* bodykit\|*GReddy\|AEM\|ONEighty\|Mishimoto\|STILLEN\|Eibach\|SPL\|B&M\|Radium\|EcuTek\|BC Forged* RS45 Last edited by V1H; 02-28-2017 at 02:55 PM.

03-01-2017, 10:02 AM	#375 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	2 little things would of make this thing better... 1) The machining on the engine side should not be scratched up. I'm assuming you received it that way. If I'm buying something new I want to see nice fresh machine marks with no scratches. They could easily put a piece of tape on that surface before removing from the mill to protect it and keep it perfect. 2) The port matching should be better. You've already have it chucked on the mill. I'm assuming they put the bolt holes in it at that time. Why not finish the runners and make them more port-matched. The red powder coat looks really good! Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\| Last edited by B&W_Evader; 03-01-2017 at 10:06 AM.

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