GTM SC build supporting mod requirements

Chuck33079 · 05-25-2013, 03:42 PM

I've got a CSF and it's been great. Fits with stock fans, etc. GTM's got one but it's fairly pricey and I believe you might have to use their fans. The CSF was $600-$650 or so, but it's not really a DIY since you have to evacuate/recharge the AC system when you install it since the radiator is attached to the AC condensor. You may be ok without one since it's a SC setup. My turbos are oil and water cooled, so they ask a lot more of the cooling system. It won't ever hurt to add a radiator. If I were in your shoes, I'd hold off and see if temps are ok at the hottest part of the summer up there.

dmhenderson · 05-25-2013, 03:51 PM

Ill go with the AAM oil pan and oil cooler. If that doesn't do the trick, ill look at radiators

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Chuck33079 · 05-25-2013, 03:53 PM

Does that pan hang lower than stock? I've always been terrified of the oil pans and spacers that make the oil pan the lowest point of the car.

MyKindaGuise · 05-25-2013, 05:00 PM

The oil pan is great because it provides better cooling and it is pretapped for oil feed lines and stuff. Also with zspeed shroud I wouldn't worry about it. Plus DM you aren't lowered at all.

Chuck33079 · 05-25-2013, 05:03 PM

I'm not sure if the zspeed panel works with a significantly lower oil pan. It's pretty close. If the OEM panel fits without bending the hell out of it, the zspeed will fit.

MyKindaGuise · 05-25-2013, 05:51 PM

I'm not sure how it will fit. I mean its only a spacer so might drop it an inch?

GaleForce · 05-25-2013, 07:00 PM

I think version V2 has been redesigned to accommodate lower oil pans.

Edit, yes, verified via their description,

ZSpeed Performance Aluminum Engine Splash Shield 370Z Nissan

dmhenderson · 05-25-2013, 10:56 PM

Too bad the nismo version is $400 or w/e

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MyKindaGuise · 05-25-2013, 11:01 PM

Mark, Pat and I made some good progess today. Check out the new pics. We did injectors and fitted the up pipe and down pipe and some other *****.

dmhenderson · 05-26-2013, 12:11 PM

I saw the stuff you posted on facebook. Looks great. You'll be done LONG before my SC kit is even built and shipped.

dmhenderson · 05-26-2013, 12:13 PM

So was talking about gauges to a friend yesterday and he asked if there's a gauge cluster solution that replaces the OEM gauges - there are several for the WRX. I said I didn't think so and if there is, it's insanely expensive.

Short of buying individual gauges, do I have other options?

Kirkster · 05-26-2013, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

So was talking about gauges to a friend yesterday and he asked if there's a gauge cluster solution that replaces the OEM gauges - there are several for the WRX. I said I didn't think so and if there is, it's insanely expensive.

Short of buying individual gauges, do I have other options?

Not for the Three gauge cluster. You have to rip them all out and put in individual gauges.

It sucks and that is why I have not done it yet... I would love to get rid of the POS stock clock. but I like the stock temp and voltage gauge, but you just can't get rid of one...

dmhenderson · 05-26-2013, 02:26 PM

I'm assuming I'm also gonna need some sort of grille to protect the IC and oil cooler. I want a nice black powdered mesh grille.
I could buy wire from a hardware store but I'd rather have something powdered and pre-fit. Ideas?

MyKindaGuise · 05-26-2013, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I'm assuming I'm also gonna need some sort of grille to protect the IC and oil cooler. I want a nice black powdered mesh grille.
I could buy wire from a hardware store but I'd rather have something powdered and pre-fit. Ideas?

I went to home depot and bought diamond shaped aluminum mesh and the form fitted it to the inside of my bumper.

Also I cannot comment on the gauge question.

Kirkster · 05-26-2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I'm assuming I'm also gonna need some sort of grille to protect the IC and oil cooler. I want a nice black powdered mesh grille.
I could buy wire from a hardware store but I'd rather have something powdered and pre-fit. Ideas?

I did not put any protection in front of my IC, no issues and only have had to straiten out a few fins in 2 years...

05-25-2013, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I've got a CSF and it's been great. Fits with stock fans, etc. GTM's got one but it's fairly pricey and I believe you might have to use their fans. The CSF was $600-$650 or so, but it's not really a DIY since you have to evacuate/recharge the AC system when you install it since the radiator is attached to the AC condensor. You may be ok without one since it's a SC setup. My turbos are oil and water cooled, so they ask a lot more of the cooling system. It won't ever hurt to add a radiator. If I were in your shoes, I'd hold off and see if temps are ok at the hottest part of the summer up there. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-25-2013, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Ill go with the AAM oil pan and oil cooler. If that doesn't do the trick, ill look at radiators Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

05-25-2013, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Does that pan hang lower than stock? I've always been terrified of the oil pans and spacers that make the oil pan the lowest point of the car. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-25-2013, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 20	The oil pan is great because it provides better cooling and it is pretapped for oil feed lines and stuff. Also with zspeed shroud I wouldn't worry about it. Plus DM you aren't lowered at all. __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

05-25-2013, 05:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I'm not sure if the zspeed panel works with a significantly lower oil pan. It's pretty close. If the OEM panel fits without bending the hell out of it, the zspeed will fit. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-25-2013, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 20	I'm not sure how it will fit. I mean its only a spacer so might drop it an inch? __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

05-25-2013, 07:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	I think version V2 has been redesigned to accommodate lower oil pans. Edit, yes, verified via their description, ZSpeed Performance Aluminum Engine Splash Shield 370Z Nissan MyKindaGuise likes this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-25-2013, 10:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Too bad the nismo version is $400 or w/e Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk MyKindaGuise likes this. __________________

05-25-2013, 11:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 20	Mark, Pat and I made some good progess today. Check out the new pics. We did injectors and fitted the up pipe and down pipe and some other ***. __________________ \|445whp398tq**\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

05-26-2013, 12:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I saw the stuff you posted on facebook. Looks great. You'll be done LONG before my SC kit is even built and shipped. __________________

05-26-2013, 12:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	So was talking about gauges to a friend yesterday and he asked if there's a gauge cluster solution that replaces the OEM gauges - there are several for the WRX. I said I didn't think so and if there is, it's insanely expensive. Short of buying individual gauges, do I have other options? __________________

05-26-2013, 02:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I'm assuming I'm also gonna need some sort of grille to protect the IC and oil cooler. I want a nice black powdered mesh grille. I could buy wire from a hardware store but I'd rather have something powdered and pre-fit. Ideas? __________________

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