GTM SC build supporting mod requirements

dmhenderson · 05-26-2013, 03:26 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?

dmhenderson · 05-26-2013, 05:20 PM

Z1 34 row oil cooler with thermostatic plating = $628.00

Kill me.

MyKindaGuise · 05-26-2013, 05:23 PM

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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.

dmhenderson · 05-26-2013, 05:30 PM

BJ Zacharias (Doran Racing driver) says there are few options for gauges unless you buy the AIM digital MDX - or whatever it's called - solution that starts at $1100.

My only thing with the grille is that it can't be silver. Has to be black and paint won't hold up there unless I clear it so it'll have to be powder.

Z Stig · 05-26-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Z1 34 row oil cooler with thermostatic plating = $628.00

Kill me.

It's soooooo worth it! Even on my NA.

dmhenderson · 05-26-2013, 05:39 PM

I just emailed Z1 to see if they'd cut me a break on the price. I've spent a bunch of money with them over the last 3 years.

Kirkster · 05-26-2013, 09:01 PM

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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...

Chuck33079 · 05-26-2013, 09:04 PM

I'd be interested in some sort of screen to protect the ic as well. Mines coated black, and there's a few chips in it. Let us know what you find.

Kirkster · 05-26-2013, 09:06 PM

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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, 09:36 PM

Well I can't run without boost/AFR gauges so I don't even know. I will not run a boost controller because I will get mad/stupid and blow the motor up but the gauges need to be there don't they?

My HU has a clock on it so I don't care about that at all. I don't really care about voltage either. What I want to see is boost, AFR, oil temp, engine temp and that's about it.

Chuck33079 · 05-26-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I will not run a boost controller because I will get mad/stupid and blow the motor up

Its a supercharger. You don't need a boost controller.

dmhenderson · 05-26-2013, 09:44 PM

I thought psi was a thing for both SC and TC. Only difference being that mine is accessory belt driven vs exhaust pressure driven.

Chuck33079 · 05-26-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I thought psi was a thing for both SC and TC. Only difference being that mine is accessory belt driven vs exhaust pressure driven.

You're correct, it's pulley driven. You only need a boost controller for turbos. The pulley is what determines your boost pressure. You can't run more or less boost than the pulley will allow.

SS_Firehawk · 05-26-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I thought psi was a thing for both SC and TC. Only difference being that mine is accessory belt driven vs exhaust pressure driven.

It's a centrifugal SC, you gear the SC to the motor. As the motor increases RPM, the SC increases boost pressure. At redline, the SC makes maximum boost.

dmhenderson · 05-26-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You're correct, it's pulley driven. You only need a boost controller for turbos. The pulley is what determines your boost pressure. You can't run more or less boost than the pulley will allow.

Wait..wait, you are cracking the pulley mystery. Can one of you explain this? GTM asked me to specify pulley size for the kit. There were like 5 options. I want maximum hp without risking blowing up the motor.

Suggestions?

05-26-2013, 03:26 PM	#106 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	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? __________________

05-26-2013, 05:20 PM	#107 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Z1 34 row oil cooler with thermostatic plating = $628.00 Kill me. __________________

05-26-2013, 05:30 PM	#109 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	BJ Zacharias (Doran Racing driver) says there are few options for gauges unless you buy the AIM digital MDX - or whatever it's called - solution that starts at $1100. My only thing with the grille is that it can't be silver. Has to be black and paint won't hold up there unless I clear it so it'll have to be powder. __________________

05-26-2013, 05:39 PM	#111 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I just emailed Z1 to see if they'd cut me a break on the price. I've spent a bunch of money with them over the last 3 years. __________________

05-26-2013, 09:04 PM	#113 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I'd be interested in some sort of screen to protect the ic as well. Mines coated black, and there's a few chips in it. Let us know what you find. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-26-2013, 09:36 PM	#115 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	Well I can't run without boost/AFR gauges so I don't even know. I will not run a boost controller because I will get mad/stupid and blow the motor up but the gauges need to be there don't they? My HU has a clock on it so I don't care about that at all. I don't really care about voltage either. What I want to see is boost, AFR, oil temp, engine temp and that's about it. __________________

05-26-2013, 09:44 PM	#117 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 26	I thought psi was a thing for both SC and TC. Only difference being that mine is accessory belt driven vs exhaust pressure driven. futurez likes this. __________________

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