Manual Upgrades vs. Auto Upgrades

DEpointfive0 · 09-23-2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ssmoked

True. But aren't they more accurate in the industry as far as what you are putting to the wheel?

Meh, lol

All dynos are bullshít and should only be used to figure out the delta between mods and/or for tuning

occarclub · 09-23-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Meh, lol

All dynos are bullshít and should only be used to figure out the delta between mods and/or for tuning

DarkJak · 09-24-2014, 10:21 AM

With GTM out, what options would be available for VB upgrades for the auto?

Without hardware upgrades, changing line pressure and adding a trans cooler wouldn't be enough for stronger F.I. setups and that'd be a huge limitation for 7AT 370Z's.

JWillis72 · 09-24-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

With GTM out, what options would be available for VB upgrades for the auto?

Without hardware upgrades, changing line pressure and adding a trans cooler wouldn't be enough for stronger F.I. setups and that'd be a huge limitation for 7AT 370Z's.

AAM says they are working on 7AT upgrade and there is someone else that has one but I don't remember the name.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-24-2014, 11:39 AM

GTM stage 4 AT upgrade will give you access to 700+rwhp. But it's a $10,000 upgrade.

tonybell_57 · 09-24-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

GTM stage 4 AT upgrade will give you access to 700+rwhp. But it's a $10,000 upgrade.

Didn't GTM just file for bankruptcy? That may no longer be an option.

JWillis72 · 09-24-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

GTM stage 4 AT upgrade will give you access to 700+rwhp. But it's a $10,000 upgrade.

Any one that sends GTM $10,000 at this point is smoking crack!

JWillis72 · 09-24-2014, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tonybell_57

Didn't GTM just file for bankruptcy? That may no longer be an option.

Yes they did but I'm sure he will still gladly take the money!

DEpointfive0 · 09-24-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

With GTM out, what options would be available for VB upgrades for the auto?

Without hardware upgrades, changing line pressure and adding a trans cooler wouldn't be enough for stronger F.I. setups and that'd be a huge limitation for 7AT 370Z's.

Level 10 performance. Someone told me someone else is working on it too... Someone also told me that it will be in their car within a few weeks... LOL

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-24-2014, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tonybell_57

Didn't GTM just file for bankruptcy? That may no longer be an option.

Wow, didn't hear about that. They are huge Z supporters. Sad to hear.

Chuck33079 · 09-24-2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Wow, didn't hear about that. They are huge Z supporters. Sad to hear.

Yep. GTM is done for the moment. They may restructure, but they're going to be getting sued by several members here.

It's sad for us since we lose a vendor who used to push the platform further than anyone else at the time. Sam can eat a whole bag of dicks though.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-24-2014, 12:59 PM

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L2WUyS6OJUs

I just read that thread. I was out of the forum during that time. My goodness, how terrible...
Some people really disliked them. But they seemed very knowledgeable.
I once had a mechanic tell me the GTM tranny kit is wayyy overpriced and he could give me the same results for $3,500 on my AT. He said GTM is ripping people off on tranny upgrades. He was the main reason why I didn't pull the trigger on the tranny build. I thought it was the mechanic undercutting just to get paid. But it seems like maybe he was right??? I can at least thank him for the confusion.
All these shops always claim to be the omega of something. Sometimes it's hard to tell when they are booschitting.
I thought highly of GTM. Reading all that is scary. Then I found this you tube video, above.

FPenvy · 09-24-2014, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

AAM says they are working on 7AT upgrade and there is someone else that has one but I don't remember the name.

i think they are doing supporting mods and level10 transmissions is where they are getting the whole units from. or something like that.

FPenvy · 09-24-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

General rule of thumb dictates that the loss on a MT is 15% and the loss on an auto is 20%. That being said, on the 370Z they both SEEM to be around the same, if anything 15% for the MT and 17% for the 7AT

oooooo do me! do me! whats my % loss

i will say for a 7AT with minimal mods and a tune i hit a decent WHP # and 1/4 ET

JWillis72 · 09-24-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

i think they are doing supporting mods and level10 transmissions is where they are getting the whole units from. or something like that.

I think thats the other one I was thinking of.

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	GTM stage 4 AT upgrade will give you access to 700+rwhp. But it's a $10,000 upgrade. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

09-24-2014, 12:59 PM	#27 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L2WUyS6OJUs I just read that thread. I was out of the forum during that time. My goodness, how terrible... Some people really disliked them. But they seemed very knowledgeable. I once had a mechanic tell me the GTM tranny kit is wayyy overpriced and he could give me the same results for $3,500 on my AT. He said GTM is ripping people off on tranny upgrades. He was the main reason why I didn't pull the trigger on the tranny build. I thought it was the mechanic undercutting just to get paid. But it seems like maybe he was right??? I can at least thank him for the confusion. All these shops always claim to be the omega of something. Sometimes it's hard to tell when they are booschitting. I thought highly of GTM. Reading all that is scary. Then I found this you tube video, above. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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