G35 Stroker Build

[wbama387]

What I have put on the car before i started this:
Volk te-37 in diamond black
Tein monoflex suspension
Kuruma Z bumper
Stoptech 6 piston front and 4 piston rear which i stripped and powder coated blue
Retro fitted projects for my 03 headlights hoping to switch to the 06/07 soon to do an led strip and angle eyes
Carputer
Tint
Corner balance

[NissanEgg]

Where's the money shots?

[wbama387]

For the now:
I have already built the motor but am tearing it back down because i need to replace the rings
Dynamat the entire trunk and rear seats
4.0L GTM stroker
GTM high lift turbo cams
GTM stage 3 heads the rev up heads (going to be doing this now that i have to tear it down and also get the pistons and bearings coated)
GTM stage 5 fuel system
GTM twin oil cooler
HKS 1000cc injectors
HKS Fcon
HKS navigator
HKS boost controller
HKS knock amp
HKS turbo timer
nismo thermostat
PWR 56mm radiator
OS Giken LSD
OS Giken triple disc clutch
CD009 transmission
Spal fan control
Greddy 20g twin turbo kit (oh i will be selling the greddy kit if anyone is interested. it is barley used and i am willing to help you with the install if it helps sell it quickly and that way you dont have to pay for install)
Greddy Ti-C exhaust

[wbama387]

Need to know how to post more pictures. I have a bunch it just wont let me. Its only letting me post 39.1KB.

[04LemansZ]

Need to know how to post more pictures. I have a bunch it just wont let me. Its only letting me post 39.1KB.
Host them somewhere (Flickr, Photobucket, Facebook, etc) and use [IMG] tags and the .jpg file instead of adding attachments. If you'll upload them to one of those sites and shoot me a link to the album I can do it for you if that doesn't make sense.

[aaalsadah]

Hey, This Ahmed.... I stopped by the other day when you were installing the fuel system...


Need to know how to post more pictures. I have a bunch it just wont let me. Its only letting me post 39.1KB.

The easiest way to post more pictures is to upload the picture elsewhere like Imageshack, facebook or any hosting site. You will then have a URL link for that picture that you can direct link to. Then, all you have to do is copy the URL link to that picture and put it in [/code]

[wbama387]

Before build:

[wbama387]

One more:

[wbama387]

So what am i doing wrong? They are not showing up. NVM

[wbama387]

So far i have completed the dynamat and most of the fuel system i am just waiting on the fuel rail spacers. Here are some pics.

[AadosX]

Nice wheels.

Keep up the good work. :cool:

P.S. Tyler will be jealous of your bumper lol. :D

[rh_334]

:borat:

Nice build! I Hope you have better luck with that GTM Sleeved block than others :scared:

[1BadAuburnG]

Nice! That makes me very jealous....

[ExtaZ33]

Nice! That makes me very jealous....

+1

This is a cool build! Keep taking and posting pics! Fuel stuff is nice. :thumbsup:

[wbama387]

It's not sleeved. Once you go to a 4.2L then they get sleeved. I don't want to mess around with sleeves.

[rh_334]

It's not sleeved. Once you go to a 4.2L then they get sleeved. I don't want to mess around with sleeves.

Thats good then, whats your power goals? I just assumed it was since you have 20Gs,a 4.0l and a twin pump which should easily make 800rwhp (stock sleeves only ~700rwhp)

[wbama387]

I am actually going to sell the 20g kit but I'm shooting for 650. I believe the stock sleeves can hold a lot more than that. XKR's car has the same 4.0L build and he is making 1000hp.

[rh_334]

I am actually going to sell the 20g kit but I'm shooting for 650. I believe the stock sleeves can hold a lot more than that. XKR's car has the same 4.0L build and he is making 1000hp.

Didn't realize he was on stock sleeves, doesn't GTM use those reinforcing plates around the sleeves? But either way it looks like that 700rwhp # people have always thrown around was about as accurate as the 400ft-lb stock rods break at:rolleyes:

I never looked into it much since my kit isn't even capable of 700rwhp, but what kit are you going to? GTM? 650rwhp on pump or race?

[wbama387]

I think I am going to go with the gtm kit. I didn't from the beginning because I have heard about problems with it. I'm hoping for 650 on pump gas and more on race fuel.

[rh_334]

I think I am going to go with the gtm kit. I didn't from the beginning because I have heard about problems with it. I'm hoping for 650 on pump gas and more on race fuel.

:thumbsup: I think the GTM kit is the best off the self kit still available, what size turbos? GT30s?

[wbama387]

I have not decided on turbos yet I still need to talk to sam about what exactly my power goals are. It would really be nice to have 1000hp but I don't want a bunch of turbo lag. So I just need to decide on what my max hp goal is.

[rh_334]

I have not decided on turbos yet I still need to talk to sam about what exactly my power goals are. It would really be nice to have 1000hp but I don't want a bunch of turbo lag. So I just need to decide on what my max hp goal is.

What do you plan to do with the car?

[wbama387]

Mostly to just have a high hp DD.

[rh_334]

Mostly to just have a high hp DD.

With your extra displacement and relatively low power goal i wouldn't go any higher than GT30s. 28's would normally make the power your looking for and be responsive but with the extra displacement they may run out of breathe. GT30s + meth and you could easily make 700rwhp on pump, and probably nearly 900 on race.

[wbama387]

Ok. I just need to sell this greddy kit for a reasonable price otherwise I'm just going to stick with it.

[ExtaZ33]

What do you think is a reasonable price? :D

[rh_334]

Ok. I just need to sell this greddy kit for a reasonable price otherwise I'm just going to stick with it.

Honstly, even though i don't like those turbos, they are VERY capable turbos its just no one has pushed them to see what they can make yet. But if i were in your shoes i would probably just stick with the 20Gs, unless you just want the GTM for less lag. Which quick spool is great, i have one of (if not the quickest) spooling kits available, but you have to keep in mind with instant TQ all your doing is spinning. So both have pros and cons just like anything. I believe the highest the 20Gs have seen so far is 712rwhp on pump w/ a bad boost leak, that guy is retuning right now.


GTM w/ GT30s
Quicker Spool
More HP
IMO Better overall kit
Better turbos
5x cost to rebuild turbos
and in your case have to find a buyer for the Greddy in a down economy

Greddy 20Gs
Laggier
Better traction
Capable of meeting/exceeding your power goals
$300 turbo rebuilds
Easier to install
Save $
and you could be the first to really push these turbos on race.

[wbama387]

ExtaZ33
What do you think is a reasonable price?
PM me an offer.

[rh_334]

PM me an offer. I paid $7800 for it and not sure what i can get out of it so am just taking offers right now until i get a quote for the rest of the parts i need to complete my build.

Out of curiosity, as much money as you have ALREADY spent why didn't you just buy a GTR if your just looking for a high HP DD?

[AUtigers370z]

Out of curiosity, as much money as you have ALREADY spent why didn't you just buy a GTR if your just looking for a high HP DD?

Maybe the same reason Alex sold his GT-R and went back to a Z. The raw power feeling of a boosted/built G or Z is incredible (as you should have a taste of) :cool:


Look forward to seeing this beast in person one day, awesome build!

[rh_334]

Maybe the same reason Alex sold his GT-R and went back to a Z. The raw power feeling of a boosted/built G or Z is incredible (as you should have a taste of) :cool:


Look forward to seeing this beast in person one day, awesome build!

i wasn't saying i would do it, i wanted to know his personal reason, not Alex's:p

[AadosX]

Out of curiosity, as much money as you have ALREADY spent why didn't you just buy a GTR if your just looking for a high HP DD?

Uhh, I don't see how he's spent nearly enough money to get anywhere close to what a GTR costs..

And that being said, anything over 600 whp in a GTR costs A TON of money to obtain. Stock they are quick, but not 750+ whp Z/G quick..

[wbama387]

rh_334
Out of curiosity, as much money as you have ALREADY spent why didn't you just buy a GTR if your just looking for a high HP DD?

Exactly what AadosX said. I havnt spent anywhere near what a gtr cost. When i bought this car i spent all my money just buying it and never planned on doing this. One mod just led to another and another. If i had gotten the GTR i would have wanted to do the same thing and would never have enough money to do that.

[wbama387]

Got some new goodies: Radiator, fan control, dual oil coolers, and fcon navigator.

[wbama387]

So im looking at plenums now and have come down to the cosworth and kinetix. I like the look of the kinetix better but i want to know performance wise. So which one do yall recommend?

[Jamaica2G]

I have heard the cosworths have a history of leaking... someone in here can clarify if that problem was solved though...

[rh_334]

Uhh, I don't see how he's spent nearly enough money to get anywhere close to what a GTR costs..

And that being said, anything over 600 whp in a GTR costs A TON of money to obtain. Stock they are quick, but not 750+ whp Z/G quick..

id be willing to bet, the amount of money in this car by the time its making 650rwhp+ + the price of the car could easily buy a used GTR.People don't realize how expensive this sh*t is, and he has top of the line everything..:crazyeyes:

[ExtaZ33]

Dual oil cooler kit looks off the hook! :thumbsup:

I would go with the Cosworth over Kinetix based on history of comparisons and dynos. Not knocking the Kinetix, but that Cosworth is tight.

[ExtaZ33]

Is that fan shroud separate from the radiator? What kind of radiator is it? Looks like an awesome setup.

[rh_334]

So im looking at plenums now and have come down to the cosworth and kinetix. I like the look of the kinetix better but i want to know performance wise. So which one do yall recommend?

:+1: on what Adrian said, most shops will tell you Cosworth, but they do have leaking issues. The guys that run them RTV the end caps to prevent leaks but most of them hardly ever drive their cars, so i wouldn't trust it to hold up. I have the Kinetix and i love it, looks great and performs great. We didn't do a dyno comparison but we put my car back on the stock plenum and street tuned it and it felt like ass :puke: compared to the Kinetix. The stock plenum was so restrictive that on the same boost setting my peak boost when from 8.5psi to 10.2psi and felt slower:shame:

Momentum Performance is in the beginning stages of releasing their turbo kit, and out of the box the Z1 car (with kinetix) was the only car to make as much TQ as HP. I really want to do some back to back comparisons tuned, but on stock block every tuning session is risky so thats why i have yet to do so.

In the end, either one will make more power than stock, i did find in my testing that a spacer helped the power alot, but not to the kinetix's performance. Hal has had good luck with the Cosworth, i think he had something like a 40rwhp gain. But Cosworth prices just recently went back up to ~1500 unpolished, and with that being nearly twice as much as the kinetix i couldn't justify it.

[rh_334]

Dual oil cooler kit looks off the hook! :thumbsup:

I would go with the Cosworth over Kinetix based on history of comparisons and dynos. Not knocking the Kinetix, but that Cosworth is tight.

Are you talking about boosted? I have yet to see a comparison with the Kinetix boosted

[wbama387]

ExtaZ33
Is that fan shroud separate from the radiator? What kind of radiator is it? Looks like an awesome setup.

The fan shroud is separate. It is the 350z fan shroud for the spal fans with pwr 56mm radiator.

[rh_334]

The fan shroud is separate. It is the 350z fan shroud with pwr 56mm radiator.

I assume thats GTM's crazy expensive fan/fan shroud setup?

[wbama387]

No there's was way too expensive and I would have to get rid of my ac. There's is an 82mm radiator and cost 1150.

[ExtaZ33]

The fan shroud is separate. It is the 350z fan shroud with pwr 56mm radiator.

I wonder if it would work with my 54mm Koyo... Looks awesome.

82mm might be overkill!

[rh_334]

I wonder if it would work with my 54mm Koyo... Looks awesome.

82mm might be overkill!

It will, but last time i check that fan shroud/fan combo was ~$750

and 82mm is for high HP trackcars, hence no AC:cool:

EDIT: its $650 https://www.gtmotorsports.com/product.php?productid=16170&cat=427&page=1

[wbama387]

You're right it is GTM's shroud. I just thought the shroud came with the fans but i guess GTM makes them. They have it listed for $650 on there website for fans and shroud. I didnt pay that much for it though.

[wbama387]

I found this which makes me want to stay away from the cosworth. http://www.zcarblog.com/2009/04/01/performance/dyno-cosworth-plenum-on-automatic-350z.html

[rh_334]

I found this which makes me want to stay away from the cosworth. http://www.zcarblog.com/2009/04/01/performance/dyno-cosworth-plenum-on-automatic-350z.html

:werd:

But NA is a totally different game, and you can see it made gains up top, which means it flows better and would inturn make more power in boosted form

[rh_334]

Heres a true Before/After for the Kinetix NA on a revup with HFCs and exhaust

[wbama387]

I think I'm going to go with the kinetix. I don't want to deal with the leaks and cracks that the cosworth seems to have and also it is a lot more expensive.

[rh_334]

I think I'm going to go with the kinetix. I don't want to deal with the leaks and cracks that the cosworth seems to have and also it is a lot more expensive.

:werd: and looks better

[wbama387]

Well i was pretty set on getting that one but then i called sam at gtm just to see what his thoughts were. He could tell me for sure because the two have never been compared on the same car back to back but he recommended the cosworth. He says its all about the volume and velocity of the air coming in and in his opinion the cosworth is better at that. Now if i did get the cosworth i would polish it. Any thoughts?

[rh_334]

Well i was pretty set on getting that one but then i called sam at gtm just to see what his thoughts were. He could tell me for sure because the two have never been compared on the same car back to back but he recommended the cosworth. He says its all about the volume and velocity of the air coming in and in his opinion the cosworth is better at that. Now if i did get the cosworth i would polish it. Any thoughts?

Get it, meet me at Z1 one day and we will test back to back

[wbama387]

Yea i was going to ask you if you wanted to do that.

[wbama387]

So i have more parts. Fuel level sensor since i broke mine trying to get the cj motorsports housing out because i put it in backwards. Also got the steering wheel controls that light up and 06 gage cluster. Im going to do a swap for both of those.

[rh_334]

So i have more parts. Fuel level sensor since i broke mine trying to get the cj motorsports housing out because i put it in backwards. Also got the steering wheel controls that light up and 06 gage cluster. Im going to do a swap for both of those.


:thumbsup:

Does the cluster and controls plug n play?

[wbama387]

No im going to have a lot of wiring on my hand. I bought a set of 06 pigtails and another 04 cluster. Im going to use the pigtails and connector off the back of the 04 cluster to make a jumper. The controls are plug n play the only difference is i need to find a power source for the lights because nissan didnt put a power wire in our connectors.

[rh_334]

No im going to have a lot of wiring on my hand. I bought a set of 06 pigtails and another 04 cluster. Im going to use the pigtails and connector off the back of the 04 cluster to make a jumper. The controls are plug n play the only difference is i need to find a power source for the lights because nissan didnt put a power wire in our connectors.

For that i would suggest using the power that feeds the lighted ring around our drivers side power outlet
Edit: since it only comes on when the headlights/parking lights are on just like the controls on the 06

[rh_334]

I figured this might interest you http://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction/516158-gtm-factual-history.html (http://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction/516158-gtm-factual-history.html)

[wbama387]

I figured this might interest you http://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction/516158-gtm-factual-history.html (http://my350z.com/forum/forced-induction/516158-gtm-factual-history.html)

It wont let me view it.

[rh_334]

It wont let me view it.

it got deleted, it was a GTM review thread

[rh_334]

Nice to kindof meet you the other day, sorry i was really busy. Ended up working on that Z32 until 11pm

[rh_334]

Here is what John was telling you about Sat.This is what i will be doing, and hopefully during which Z1 will come up with a drop in package of parts to do this.


I also removed all the oil cooler/warmer lines and install my version of the HR setup.








I did the HR setup because i wanted to utilize wasted space in the middle of the motor. It would also be easier to work on the passenger side, manifold, turbo etc if i had to without removing any coolant lines.

here's a 5 year old draw up of what i had planned :icon17:

you need to cut the HR rear pipe in half ,bolt on the two halves on the block and reweld it since it is wider. Also, the pipe that goes down the middle, the end piece needs to be cut off and a 1 1/2 in straight pipe needs to be welded to go through the hole.

I also sanded the rough casting of the engine block hole to be smooth so it doesn't make a hole in the coolant pipe.

[wbama387]

I have the hr mod done to my block i am just not using the coolant line under the plenum. I am just using our return line that runs on the passenger side. I thought that there was an extra thermostat on the front of the block for the mod that i might need but it is actually just a filler neck.


Here is what John was telling you about Sat.This is what i will be doing, and hopefully during which Z1 will come up with a drop in package of parts to do this.

[rh_334]

I have the hr mod done to my block i am just not using the coolant line under the plenum. I am just using our return line that runs on the passenger side. I thought that there was an extra thermostat on the front of the block for the mod that i might need but it is actually just a filler neck.

Yea the HRs only have one Tstat

[rh_334]

When is your plenum coming in? Jon is trying to get me to do the testing this weekend.

and do you still have the Utec?

[wbama387]

When is your plenum coming in? Jon is trying to get me to do the testing this weekend.

and do you still have the Utec?

I have no clue on the plenum but i already sold the utec for 350.

[wbama387]

Ok so i have been working on the gauge cluster but the bezel and the lens are different so i am going to take a friends 05 apart and figure out what i can do. I have gotten the cluster in the 03 housing. I also pulled the engine out of the car this weekend so it will be coming apart this week. Let me tell you it was a lot of fun carrying that engine up to the third floor of my apartment.

[aaalsadah]

this looks familiar ;) !!

[rh_334]

this looks familiar ;) !!

:+1:

[rh_334]

I have no clue on the plenum but i already sold the utec for 350.

:werd: sorry i didn't let you know anything on that. I found out some things i didn't like about the Utec that kindof scared me away, but glad you got it sold! :thumbsup:

[rh_334]

Ok so i have been working on the gauge cluster but the bezel and the lens are different so i am going to take a friends 05 apart and figure out what i can do. I have gotten the cluster in the 03 housing.


I had a feeling it wouldn't be easy, since ive never seen it done before. Goodluck, hopefully you can make it work, but if not you can always just change the color of the 03 or something.

[wbama387]

:werd: sorry i didn't let you know anything on that. I found out some things i didn't like about the Utec that kindof scared me away, but glad you got it sold! :thumbsup:

I called sam today and he is going to let me know tomorrow when he can get the cosworth to me.

[aaalsadah]

:+1:


:+1:

[wbama387]

So i have gotten the heads off and will take the pistons out on sunday. I am going to ship them out monday to get the heads done 1mm over and the pistons coated.

[AUtigers370z]

Yeaaaaah maaaan!!! Look forward to seeing this thing finished!! (Ride plz?)

[wbama387]

Yeaaaaah maaaan!!! Look forward to seeing this thing finished!! (Ride plz?)

Yea man if I can ever get it done. What are yall up to tonight?

[AUtigers370z]

Yea man if I can ever get it done. What are yall up to tonight?

About to head to Greyson's house for a while. Might cruise around in the Z06 and see if we can find any cool cars out.

[wbama387]

So the engine is completely torn apart. Here are some pictures.

[rh_334]

So the engine is completely torn apart. Here are some pictures.


:thumbsup:


What is that black piece in the valley?

[wbama387]

:thumbsup:


What is that black piece in the valley?

The factory knock sensor.

[rh_334]

The factory knock sensor.

Ah, werd, the only block i pulled the manifold and heads on already had it removed.

[wbama387]

Ah, werd, the only block i pulled the manifold and heads on already had it removed.

I figured you would have known that.

[aaalsadah]

I figured you would have known that.

bahahah :hilarious:

[wbama387]

Anyone know of a good place around where I could get the block honed?

[wbama387]

Anyone? I need to do it soon so that i can start putting it back together.

[rh_334]

Anyone know of a good place around where I could get the block honed?

Only places i know of are around ATL, like Proline

[aaalsadah]

mini update:

Last night, wbama387 finally got rid of his tan interior and got a black leather interior.

[wbama387]

mini update:

Last night, wbama387 finally got rid of his tan interior and got a black leather interior.

That was fun wasnt it.

[rh_334]

mini update:

Last night, wbama387 finally got rid of his tan interior and got a black leather interior.

:thumbsup:

how is the dash retrofit going?

[wbama387]

:thumbsup:

how is the dash retrofit going?

Have not even thought about it. Its pretty low on my priority list.

[wbama387]

I got my diff apart to put the new os giken one in. I will also be swapping to the 3.3 final drive. Will post pics tomorrow.

[aaalsadah]

I got my diff apart to put the new os giken one in.

OS Giken !!!

[wbama387]

OS Giken !!!


Hey now those are my pictures to post. lol.

[AadosX]

Damn, I am jealous of that diff. Best one out there from what I read.

[wbama387]

Rob, sam said he is going to ship the plenum out Monday. I will polish it and then we can test mine and yours.

[rh_334]

Rob, sam said he is going to ship the plenum out Monday. I will polish it and then we can test mine and yours.

Ok just let me know, by the time its ready to go we should be testing on some higher #s :rolleyes:

[ExtaZ33]

Post up some pics of that fender roll! :D

[aaalsadah]

Post up some pics of that fender roll! :D

he's learning how to use it ....practicing on his G lol

[wbama387]

Damn, I am jealous of that diff. Best one out there from what I read.

Yea thats why i got it so i hope it is a night and day difference. lol

[wbama387]

Post up some pics of that fender roll! :D

I forgot to take pics while i was doing it.

[wbama387]

So here are some pics of how the car sits now.

[wbama387]

Pics of my clutch and knock amp.

[aaalsadah]

Pics of my clutch and knock amp.




u pics ain't workin'

[aaalsadah]

never mind they working now

[rh_334]

So here are some pics of how the car sits now.


When are you planning to have it back together?

[rh_334]

Pics of my clutch and knock amp.


OS Triple or Quad? For your goals i dont think you need more than a Triple but Sam has been pushing those Quads lately. Next time you talk to him ask him why hes not pushing his GTM spec Exedy carbon Triple, im really interested in his opinion on that.

[wbama387]

It's the triple. I will have it back together whenever I can get the parts you know how slow sam is.

[rh_334]

It's the triple. I will have it back together whenever I can get the parts you know how slow sam is.

So what else are you waiting on?

[wbama387]

So what else are you waiting on?

Let get the list out:
gasket set
pistons
rings
heads
bearings
turbo kit
cosworth plenum
oil pan spacer
washer fluid reservoir
coolant reservoir
meth injection
ati damper
MAF housing
O2 sensor cable
I believe thats it but i could be missing a few things. Once he gets it all to me it will only take me a weekend to get the engine back together and then depending on school it may take me a couple of weeks to get everything else back together.

[rh_334]

Let get the list out:
gasket set
pistons
rings
heads
bearings
turbo kit
cosworth plenum
oil pan spacer
washer fluid reservoir
coolant reservoir
I believe thats it but i could be missing a few things. Once he gets it all to me it will only take me a weekend to get the engine back together and then depending on school it may take me a couple of weeks to get everything else back together.

Most of that is instock at Z1 :p:p:p


whats he doing with your heads? weren't they already worked?

[wbama387]

Most of that is instock at Z1 :p:p:p


whats he doing with your heads? weren't they already worked?

They were but i decided to go +1mm on the valves.

[rh_334]

They were but i decided to go +1mm on the valves.

overkill much? :p

you should really consider raising your goals... lol

[wbama387]

overkill much? :p

you should really consider raising your goals... lol

You didn't here I have. I'm going for 800 pump and 1000 c16.

[rh_334]

You didn't here I have. I'm going for 800 pump and 1000 c16.

Since your going that big you should look into E85, it looks like yall have alot of stations in that part of the state (relative). Alot of EVO shops have started making more power on E85 than on Q16 :eek::eek::eek::eek:

[wbama387]

Since your going that big you should look into E85, it looks like yall have alot of stations in that part of the state (relative). Alot of EVO shops have started making more power on E85 than on Q16 :eek::eek::eek::eek:

I have not seen an E85 station around here. Also I'm going with the GT35R turbos.

[rh_334]

I have not seen an E85 station around here. Also I'm going with the GT35R turbos.

i was thinking i saw some around Tuscaloosa but they are all in Bham

:eek: hopefully the lag wont be as bad since its a 4L, whats the specs on the cams? Are you gonna switch to a true 3" exhaust?

[wbama387]

i was thinking i saw some around Tuscaloosa but they are all in Bham

:eek: hopefully the lag wont be as bad since its a 4L, whats the specs on the cams? Are you gonna switch to a true 3" exhaust?

I was worried about the lag also but according to sam with the 4.0L lag will be same as the 20g with the 3.5L if not better. Cam specs are
272 degrees @ .012”
232 degrees @.050”
11.00mm Valve lift intake and exhaust

I have always had a true 3" exhaust.

[rh_334]

I was worried about the lag also but according to sam with the 4.0L lag will be same as the 20g with the 3.5L if not better. Cam specs are
272 degrees @ .012”
232 degrees @.050”
11.00mm Valve lift intake and exhaust

I have always had a true 3" exhaust.

Exactly, 20G w/3.5 is laggy lol

those cams don't seem aggressive enough... are those the most aggressive GTM cams? Ive always wondered why they stagger them so much, has Sam ever explained to you why?

You have the Greddy Ti-C Dual right? Its 2.75"

[wbama387]

Exactly, 20G w/3.5 is laggy lol

those cams don't seem aggressive enough... are those the most aggressive GTM cams? Ive always wondered why they stagger them so much, has Sam ever explained to you why?

You have the Greddy Ti-C Dual right? Its 2.75"

I talked to sam and those are the cams he says to go with. The next set they have are
288 degrees @ .012”
245 degrees @ .050”
11.50mm Valve lift intake and exhaust

He never explained why. I thought my exhaust was 3" but you are right it is 2.75" so i guess im just going to stick with that.

[rh_334]

I talked to sam and those are the cams he says to go with. The next set they have are
288 degrees @ .012”
245 degrees @ .050”
11.50mm Valve lift intake and exhaust

He never explained why. I thought my exhaust was 3" but you are right it is 2.75" so i guess im just going to stick with that.


maybe he just makes more $$$ off GTM cams? :thinking: XKR was running C8s which are 272/272 12mm lift

You really should look into a true 3" exhaust.. I think GTM makes one, i don't think they make for for a G but im sure they would modify it for you ;) At 1000rwhp flow will make a huge difference. It doesn't make sense to me for you to spend all that to go +1mm valves and a small exhaust.

[wbama387]

maybe he just makes more $$$ off GTM cams? :thinking: XKR was running C8s which are 272/272 12mm lift

You really should look into a true 3" exhaust.. I think GTM makes one, i don't think they make for for a G but im sure they would modify it for you ;) At 1000rwhp flow will make a huge difference. It doesn't make sense to me for you to spend all that to go +1mm valves and a small exhaust.

You know anyone that would want to buy my exhaust if i can upgrade?

[aaalsadah]

You know anyone that would want to buy my exhaust if i can upgrade?

I knew that was coming hahahah

[rh_334]

You know anyone that would want to buy my exhaust if i can upgrade?

I don't know of anyone right now, we don't have a boosted G at the shop that doesn't already have APS 3", im sure it would sell fairly easy though, alot of NA dreamers are starting to buy FI exhausts.

[rh_334]

I knew that was coming hahahah

Speaking of, you still interested in my exhaust? :D I just bought APS 3" and it will be coming off the car within a week or 2

[aaalsadah]

You know anyone that would want to buy my exhaust if i can upgrade?

I'll take your coilovers and exhaust as a package lol
I know you want that TEIN EDFC TEIN SRC Coilovers or whatever that fancy coilover is hahahaha


I don't know of anyone right now, we don't have a boosted G at the shop that doesn't already have APS 3", im sure it would sell fairly easy though, alot of NA dreamers are starting to buy FI exhausts.

NA dreamers :rockout3: I'm saving up for the engine build and FI ....


Speaking of, you still interested in my exhaust? :D I just bought APS 3" and it will be coming off the car within a week or 2

I am leaving in 10 days and don't know when I'm coming back.

[Jamaica2G]

alot of NA dreamers are starting to buy FI exhausts.

What about FI dreamers like me? lol

[rh_334]

What about FI dreamers like me? lol

Go for it! lol, that exhaust would be great for stock block/conservative built block power :thumbsup:

But IMHO its just not a 600rwhp+ exhaust

[wbama387]

So i pressed on the bearings for the diff at work and checked the gauge cluster to see if it worked. I am going to try and see if i can mold a lens cover for the gauge cluster some how and then it will be done. I am still waiting on all of those parts from sam. I think by the time this thing is done it will be a year long project and thats not having a shop do it so i cant imagine how long it would have taken them to so it.

[NissanEgg]

OS Giken LSD, pretty baller.

[wbama387]

So i stopped being lazy this weekend and got the 05-07 gauge cluster working in my 03 and molded my gauges into my shift bezel. The tape on the cluster is just to hold it into place and i will mount it later. Also i still need to paint the shifter bezel. I will probably do all that this weekend.

[wbama387]

I took the block yesterday to performance specialties in birmingham to be honed.

[AUtigers370z]

Awesome man! Wish you'd hurry an get the parts you need. I wanna see this thing back on the road!

[wbama387]

Well it finally feels like I'm making some progress. Car goes for paint next week, leather ordered today, and some of the engine parts were shipped yesterday.


Awesome man! Wish you'd hurry an get the parts you need. I wanna see this thing back on the road!

[wbama387]

I have completed the cluster swap. It looks great.

[ExtaZ33]

Is that your car that's up at Goolsbys?

[wbama387]

Is that your car that's up at Goolsbys?

Yea. How is it looking?

[ExtaZ33]

Yea. How is it looking?

Looking good... I heard that paint you want is expensive! Hahaha... I'll try to snap a pic of it when I drop my car back off today.

[wbama387]

Anyone want to finish it for me?

[wbama387]

Anyone know about the os giken trans gears. Im wondering if it is worth it. I cant get it right now but maybe in the future.

[ExtaZ33]

Everything OS Giken does is perfection in my opinion. I'd hang tight though until you get everything built, tuned, and the way you want it. Changing up the transmission later would be easy compared to everything else you're still doing.

But check this out.

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/07/27/gallery-gt-gt-a-quick-stop-os-giken.aspx

[AUtigers370z]

That's insane! OS Giken is badass stuff for sure!

[aaalsadah]

the new color looks ssssssiiiiiiiiiccccccccckkkkkkkk.

[Jamaica2G]

the new color looks ssssssiiiiiiiiiccccccccckkkkkkkk.



Ha :zoinks:

[rh_334]

:ttiwwop:

[wbama387]

you will just have to wait and see it in person.

[AUtigers370z]

you will just have to wait and see it in person.

Got an ETA?

[wbama387]

im thinking two months at the longest. all the parts were shipped saturday.

[Jamaica2G]

you will just have to wait and see it in person.

Zdays next year? lol

[wbama387]

At this rate it may not even be running by then.

[wbama387]

So i got some things in the mail and finished the gauges.

[91rb20s13]

very nice. that's similar to how i want my HKS boost controller and turbo timer and i'll be getting an ATI damper when i either 1 build the 20 or get a 25 to build. quality stuff, should treat you right.

[wbama387]

So i worked on the leather this weekend. Here are some pictures.

[wbama387]

So the wrinkles in the ends of the seat were bothering me so i took the leather back off and i guess i was tired or something because i missed an entire spot were it need to be secured down. It looks much better now.

[AUtigers370z]

Wow!! Looks great man!! Wrapping something in fabric sucks.. it was such a PITA to do my headliner in suede.

[91rb20s13]

Ya i was gonna say something about the wrinkles ... but since you fixed that... they look great! Love red/black combo

[Jamaica2G]

I like the red stitching

[wbama387]

thanks man. im so ready to be driving it again.

[91rb20s13]

ya the red stitching is always nice... reminds me of my 03 Civic Si Hatch interior which even had red stitching on the Steering wheel.

[wbama387]

i am recovering everything so the steering wheel, shift boot, and arm rest will all have red stitching.

[wbama387]

Front seats completed.

[wbama387]

I started working on the door panels tonight. I got the old leather off and the new leather cut. I should be able to get it on tomorrow night. Here are some pics.

[wbama387]

Rear panels completed.

[91rb20s13]

Can't wait to see the finished interior. looking fantastic

[wbama387]

thanks man

[wbama387]

The front panels are complete. I should be able to get all the interior back in this weekend and then hopefully next weekend or the weekend after start putting the engine together. its getting close :D

[aaalsadah]

SO
any updates ? Sam mailed anything yet?