RJ Manufacturing Initial Review

bullitt5897 · 03-31-2016, 10:39 AM

So I just got my hands on the very first unit of the RJ Manufacturing GTR Intake Conversion. This is a preproduction model and should resemble very closely to the unit you will receive from RJ Manufacturing. With that being said this is an extremely inclusive kit providing you everything you will need minus your GTR intake of choice. One thing to Note is that everything made by RJ Manufacturing in this kit is made in the USA. The only thing they can't speak to is the OEM Nissan gaskets that are included in the kit.

Now this is an inclusive kit:

Everything is made out of 100% Billet Aluminum and super light weight!

You can even opt for Radium Fuel Pulse Dampners: (A great touch!)

My Initial Impressions:

The Kit is extremely inclusive it has everything you could need from a hardware stand point. Not only that a LOT of thought and engineering went into this design. Every port is Gasket matched which speaks volume for performance. The finished has a very jewel look and as you will be able to tell later on is not visible at all once your upper is installed. I Personally like the look and wish it was visible from the top. All the parts are top notch quality and all the CNC work is extremely clean. No garbage or excess metal shavings to be found. Everything threaded very well on mock up and no binding or cross threading any where. The hardware is also stainless steel and button head bolts using an Allen key which makes for an easier install.

The Install:
Since this is the first unit ever being installed into a live engine bay with all of the components that go into a swap I am putting together instructions and production revision notes for RJ Manufacturing. I am used to working with prototype and preproduction products and normally you have at least a half dozen or more fixes needed... In this kit I only found one dummy proof item and that is labeling the manifold with which side is front... It is very easy to confuse the front with the back since the runners line up perfectly either way and the unit drops in flawlessly... Putting the unit in backwards will lead to the fuel rails seeming like they will not fit. With that being said this is a extremely well thought out kit and everything is laid out in a manner that a mechanic will love this kit. Everything is easy to access, Everything fits even in the extremely tight tolerance places. I was very very pleasantly surprised how easy this thing is to install. The only area a person may have trouble with will be the rails but not because of the kit but rather the tight tolerances of our engine space. The Rails have been trimmed to give you easy routing of your injector cable and pigtails. I am running EV14 style injectors which is the biggest you will possibly run and I had no issues with installing them or the pig tails... Just took a little more time than stock style and some patience when routing those thick pig tails.

Design:
There was some serious thought here... Everything from proper runner alignment, Proper injector alignment, to ease of install and even maintenance. The designer really took the time to look at this from the mechanics viewpoint and end user. What can I say other than Wow Someone made a product and really thought through every aspect of it. The runners are gasket matched, The injector ports are properly angled to ensure correct fuel spray, The Fuel rails and mounts are tilted to ensure the injectors stay in line. The fuel rail mounting points are super easy to get to and put in place. The rear crossover for the upper intake plenum is perfect and makes getting to the rear manifold bolts effortless. The chamfer on the rails and manifold make for a tight yet relatively easy install of the injectors. I mean I can go on and on but once you see this unit first hand all you will say is money well spent!

Performance:
Coming Soon

Comparison to GTM/Gamma GTR Conversion:
Coming Soon

I I had to give this thing a rating of 1-10... I would give it a freaking 11!!!! So glad I made the switch! Finishing up the install and instructions tonight. I didn't have enough vacuum hose for the Radium FPDs to my intake manifold port. So I will be grabbing some more tubing and finishing up the install.

Mike

hooey_b · 03-31-2016, 11:08 AM

I'm wondering how it'll match up to the GTM...the runners look a lot more straight.

VQZ34nismo · 03-31-2016, 11:11 AM

Great review so far mike!!

bullitt5897 · 03-31-2016, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooey_b

I'm wondering how it'll match up to the GTM...the runners look a lot more straight.

The Runners are larger, Cleaner and more Straight. Intake Velocity should be higher and cleaner along with more volume...

1cleanZ · 03-31-2016, 11:31 AM

sub'd

bullitt5897 · 03-31-2016, 12:08 PM

Thanks guys.

EVOHUNTER · 03-31-2016, 12:10 PM

Work of frickin art, love it.

Elmo370z · 03-31-2016, 12:13 PM

Wonder when the first 2000hp 370 will be built

synolimit · 03-31-2016, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

The Runners are larger, Cleaner and more Straight. Intake Velocity should be higher and cleaner along with more volume...

Nice!

Are they longer at all? Or are the oem lowers, GTR lower and rj lower all the same length?

bullitt5897 · 03-31-2016, 01:46 PM

if someone can measure a stock lower I can tell you.

zer099 · 03-31-2016, 02:26 PM

Stock lower runners are 96mm on the short side (outside of run), and 130mm on the long side (inside of run); if that makes sense.

bullitt5897 · 03-31-2016, 02:52 PM

Yep I will measure when I get home

Rusty · 03-31-2016, 09:36 PM

Hate to burst your bubble. But Carbon Z got his sooner. He's got a picture of it posted on 2/26/16 in his thread. But you are the first one to have it installed.

CarbonZ 1000+rwhp Engine Build

Nice write up on it.

bullitt5897 · 04-01-2016, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Hate to burst your bubble. But Carbon Z got his sooner. He's got a picture of it posted on 2/26/16 in his thread. But you are the first one to have it installed.

CarbonZ 1000+rwhp Engine Build

Nice write up on it.

Just as an FYI I live near carbonZ I also know what's going on with his build and like I said this is the first unit out the door. This is a pre production unit as RJ Manufacturing needed a real live test bed for the intake manifold... EPS is slated to get a unit here soon to test for the N/A crowd. The suggestions I have made to them have already made it into the production models "talk about quick turn around" they sent me a picture already of the fixes being cnc'd into the manifold.

Carbon Z will be getting his soon with the production changes.

Mike

Rusty · 04-01-2016, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Just as an FYI I live near carbonZ I also know what's going on with his build and like I said this is the first unit out the door. This is a pre production unit as RJ Manufacturing needed a real live test bed for the intake manifold... EPS is slated to get a unit here soon to test for the N/A crowd. The suggestions I have made to them have already made it into the production models "talk about quick turn around" they sent me a picture already of the fixes being cnc'd into the manifold.

Carbon Z will be getting his soon with the production changes.

Mike

Ok, now I'm confused. (which ain't nothing new) CabonZ posted a picture of one in his hands last month. So which manifold does he have? And you got the first pre production manifold.

03-31-2016, 10:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	RJ Manufacturing Initial Review So I just got my hands on the very first unit of the RJ Manufacturing GTR Intake Conversion. This is a preproduction model and should resemble very closely to the unit you will receive from RJ Manufacturing. With that being said this is an extremely inclusive kit providing you everything you will need minus your GTR intake of choice. One thing to Note is that everything made by RJ Manufacturing in this kit is made in the USA. The only thing they can't speak to is the OEM Nissan gaskets that are included in the kit. Now this is an inclusive kit: Everything is made out of 100% Billet Aluminum and super light weight! You can even opt for Radium Fuel Pulse Dampners: (A great touch!) My Initial Impressions: The Kit is extremely inclusive it has everything you could need from a hardware stand point. Not only that a LOT of thought and engineering went into this design. Every port is Gasket matched which speaks volume for performance. The finished has a very jewel look and as you will be able to tell later on is not visible at all once your upper is installed. I Personally like the look and wish it was visible from the top. All the parts are top notch quality and all the CNC work is extremely clean. No garbage or excess metal shavings to be found. Everything threaded very well on mock up and no binding or cross threading any where. The hardware is also stainless steel and button head bolts using an Allen key which makes for an easier install. The Install: Since this is the first unit ever being installed into a live engine bay with all of the components that go into a swap I am putting together instructions and production revision notes for RJ Manufacturing. I am used to working with prototype and preproduction products and normally you have at least a half dozen or more fixes needed... In this kit I only found one dummy proof item and that is labeling the manifold with which side is front... It is very easy to confuse the front with the back since the runners line up perfectly either way and the unit drops in flawlessly... Putting the unit in backwards will lead to the fuel rails seeming like they will not fit. With that being said this is a extremely well thought out kit and everything is laid out in a manner that a mechanic will love this kit. Everything is easy to access, Everything fits even in the extremely tight tolerance places. I was very very pleasantly surprised how easy this thing is to install. The only area a person may have trouble with will be the rails but not because of the kit but rather the tight tolerances of our engine space. The Rails have been trimmed to give you easy routing of your injector cable and pigtails. I am running EV14 style injectors which is the biggest you will possibly run and I had no issues with installing them or the pig tails... Just took a little more time than stock style and some patience when routing those thick pig tails. Design: There was some serious thought here... Everything from proper runner alignment, Proper injector alignment, to ease of install and even maintenance. The designer really took the time to look at this from the mechanics viewpoint and end user. What can I say other than Wow Someone made a product and really thought through every aspect of it. The runners are gasket matched, The injector ports are properly angled to ensure correct fuel spray, The Fuel rails and mounts are tilted to ensure the injectors stay in line. The fuel rail mounting points are super easy to get to and put in place. The rear crossover for the upper intake plenum is perfect and makes getting to the rear manifold bolts effortless. The chamfer on the rails and manifold make for a tight yet relatively easy install of the injectors. I mean I can go on and on but once you see this unit first hand all you will say is money well spent! Performance: Coming Soon Comparison to GTM/Gamma GTR Conversion: Coming Soon I I had to give this thing a rating of 1-10... I would give it a freaking 11!!!! So glad I made the switch! Finishing up the install and instructions tonight. I didn't have enough vacuum hose for the Radium FPDs to my intake manifold port. So I will be grabbing some more tubing and finishing up the install. Mike gbrettin, 1cleanZ, JARblue and 8 others like this. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054* Last edited by bullitt5897; 03-31-2016 at 10:44 AM.

03-31-2016, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
hooey_b Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Atlanta Posts: 126 Drives: 2008 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 10	I'm wondering how it'll match up to the GTM...the runners look a lot more straight. bullitt5897 likes this.

03-31-2016, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
VQZ34nismo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 145 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 12	Great review so far mike!! bullitt5897 likes this.

03-31-2016, 11:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	sub'd __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

03-31-2016, 12:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Thanks guys. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

03-31-2016, 12:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
EVOHUNTER Track Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 681 Drives: BOOSTED3-7-0 Rep Power: 15	Work of frickin art, love it. bullitt5897 likes this. __________________

03-31-2016, 12:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Elmo370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st. petersburg Posts: 5,709 Drives: 09 nissan 370z Sp M6 Rep Power: 295378	Wonder when the first 2000hp 370 will be built bullitt5897 likes this.

03-31-2016, 01:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	if someone can measure a stock lower I can tell you. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

03-31-2016, 02:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
zer099 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dawsonville, GA Posts: 88 Drives: '98 200sx; '09 G37x Rep Power: 10	Stock lower runners are 96mm on the short side (outside of run), and 130mm on the long side (inside of run); if that makes sense. hooey_b likes this.

03-31-2016, 02:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Yep I will measure when I get home synolimit likes this. __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

03-31-2016, 09:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,180 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Hate to burst your bubble. But Carbon Z got his sooner. He's got a picture of it posted on 2/26/16 in his thread. But you are the first one to have it installed. CarbonZ 1000+rwhp Engine Build Nice write up on it. COSMO likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 03-31-2016 at 09:43 PM.

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