Proof that I blow thru more cars than Cam...

[thedak]

Will post up random pics and bullshit in here.

Mods will come once the weather breaks and I get some miles on this thing.



Purchased on 10/25/14

Brand New leftover 2013 Super Silver Premium GTR

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[thedak]

All she has so far are mud flaps and a clear bra for Winter time driving.... :frown:

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[zxgto06]

Very nice Matt. Love the color. That thing will be insane with a few mods!

[thedak]

Thank You

Def looking forward to some bolt-ons and a tune this Spring.

[GOT SVT]

sweet

i don't know much about what bolt ons and what they will do to gtr, so what are you planning?

[thedak]

i don't know much about what bolt ons and what they will do to gtr, so what are you planning?

Round 1

SBD 90mm Catless Mid-Pipe
Got Boost 3" Intakes
ASNU 1100cc Injectors
Cobb AccessPort V3


Figure 10.6 @130ish




Round 2

SBD Catless Down Pipes
SBD 90mm Race Catback
Got Boost Flex Fuel Kit
Denso 265lph E85 Pumps


FBO GTR will go 10.0 @138ish

Thats about as much as you can go on a stock clutch and tranny.

After that its really easy to make huge power but of coarse..... costs some serious cash.

[03 OW SVT]

Sick ride Matt!

[John4cam]

Nice car man. Those cars are impressive to say the least.

[PaxtonShelby]

Great car in the best color!

[TooFast98Cobra]

Nice ride. Is it true it is capable of retuning itself when you arrive at a track?

[RUTHLESS]

I wanted one of these to replace my Stealth TT back in the day until I got wind of the price. They are sweet cars but no way I could DD it back then.

Does anyone know the owner of the GTR that goes to the FLDs? He had more then a few mods plus CF body parts in a few areas.

OP,
Looking forward to see the build progress.

[u1arunit]

Nice car Matt. Can't wait to see how it goes as you mod.

We have a used '14 GT-R here at work in black with 3k miles on it. It's listed at $79k so I don't know what I could get it for. If it was not black I would have it in my stable already. Can't stand black and dark colored wheels though. Not even sure if that is a good price as I am not actively looking.

[John4cam]

I wanted one of these to replace my Stealth TT back in the day until I got wind of the price. They are sweet cars but no way I could DD it back then.

Does anyone know the owner of the GTR that goes to the FLDs? He had more then a few mods plus CF body parts in a few areas.

OP,
Looking forward to see the build progress.

That's Robs brother I think....car runs low 10's last I saw.

[CollinsPC]

http://www.steelcitymusclecars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25437&d=1421728163
How long did it take to drill that rotor?

[SK360]

That's Robs brother I think....car runs low 10's last I saw.

Yep that would be Robs brother. Car has run 9.52@148, Rode in it before winter, shit is insane.

There is another black GTR with actual carbon fenders and stuff running around too, that is some sort of Alpha build, also wouldn't want to **** with that one.

[SK360]

I'm not much for silver but the silver on this car looks hot.

[RUTHLESS]

Yep that would be Robs brother. Car has run 9.52@148, Rode in it before winter, shit is insane.

There is another black GTR with actual carbon fenders and stuff running around too, that is some sort of Alpha build, also wouldn't want to **** with that one.

Geeze. I knew that car moved out at the FLDs but its hard to get an idea of how it does at the track. Can't wait for spring!

Those Alpha builds are no joke.

[somethingclever]

awd no need for blizzaks - winning

[thedak]

Nice ride. Is it true it is capable of retuning itself when you arrive at a track?

Only the JDM Models have GPS for this feature.

[thedak]

Nice car Matt. Can't wait to see how it goes as you mod.

We have a used '14 GT-R here at work in black with 3k miles on it. It's listed at $79k so I don't know what I could get it for.


Mark that is actually a fairly good price for Western PA. Nissan has Dealer cash out on 14 and 15 GTRs.

Which for the first time has hurt resale values a tad and its Winter to boot.

[u1arunit]

Mark that is actually a fairly good price for Western PA. Nissan has Dealer cash out on 14 and 15 GTRs.

Which for the first time has hurt resale values a tad and its Winter to boot.

I figured it was. If it were the dark blue color... Things would be different. :)

[PaxtonShelby]

LOL at dak's avatar photo...

[SlowSix]

So are these things as awesome as they seem to be ?

and FWIW, I like having a silver car cuz you can never tell it's dirty, but it is a pretty boring color imo

[03 OW SVT]

LOL at dak's avatar photo...

"The Shocker" LOL

Avatar NSFW.

[gmkillr]

Yes my brother has a 13 GTR with a good bit of mods.....He made 940 whp if I remember correctly and went 9.5xx at 148.96

Hes in the process of re-doing his trans and clutches now. Car will be capable of flipping a switch and becoming RWD only once this next round of mods are done if I understand correctly.

The car is 1000% true street car and is blazingly fast! Probably the fastest "TRUE" street car in the tri-state area.

[SK360]

Yes these cars are as awesome as they seem to be.

Here was a video from a ride in Robs brothers GTR, never felt acceleration like that on the street and this wasn't using rolling launch due to not wanting to blow the trans apart... Lol. This car drives to the track and runs 9.5's. Not even touching tire pressure.


http://youtu.be/GsKKcG5ct5A

[TBone7281]

Very nice, I'm a fan.

There was a black one that used to go past my old house in Monroeville occasionally. Sounded awesome.

[Mark Aubele]

awd no need for blizzaks - winning

What if you want to stop or steer?

[RUTHLESS]

The car is 1000% true street car and is blazingly fast! Probably the fastest "TRUE" street car in the tri-state area.
I will except a gentleman's run at the FLDs the next time we are both there. It should be a fun race.

[John4cam]

I will except a gentleman's run at the FLDs the next time we are both there. It should be a fun race.

Might have a better chance at the track. Always seems like the track surface at the FLD's is rather greasy.

[John4cam]

I remember that srt8 that used to clean house there with the AWD.

[THE BIG KOALA]

Nice car. I've seen a few of them run at prp and they are very impressive.

[thedak]

Still no bolt ons to post about.

:D

[gmkillr]

I will except a gentleman's run at the FLDs the next time we are both there. It should be a fun race.

He cleans up at the FLD's as hes one of the few people there that get traction. Might have better luck at the track.

[somethingclever]

What if you want to stop or steer?

When you own a GTR, you stop or steer for no one.

[thedak]

GTR stops and steers itself according to the tubes.

I just get it and it takes me to work while I sip on my Pike Place.

Just sayin

[RUTHLESS]

He cleans up at the FLD's as hes one of the few people there that get traction. Might have better luck at the track.

I am not afraid or a little run.

[Mark Aubele]

When you own a GTR, you stop or steer for no one.

:biglaugh:

[thedak]

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[RUTHLESS]

Some one forgot to tell this GTR that it can drive itself.

https://screen.yahoo.com/car-goes-flying-back-road-005843564.html

Hmm cant get it to embed

[thedak]

Swung by West Hills Nissan to check out that used 2014.

Real nice car for that price. Car is mint.

Cold Weather Package and Nissan Factory Performance Exhaust.

I agree the black does nothing for these cars but for that price I'd live with it.

[u1arunit]

Swung by West Hills Nissan to check out that used 2014.

Real nice car for that price. Car is mint.

Cold Weather Package and Nissan Factory Performance Exhaust.

I agree the black does nothing for these cars but for that price I'd live with it.

Cool, not sure when you stopped by. Stop in to parts when you come in next time. I am here 8-5 M-F.

Yep it is very nice. I think it has a couple of mods according to what the tech said. Guy owned a couple of these and I think this one has a mid pipe change and maybe other things done to it. Can't be sure as I did not see it on the lift.

[RUTHLESS]

For $80k the car better be exactly what I am looking for unless its a Porche. lol

[u1arunit]

For $80k the car better be exactly what I am looking for unless its a Porche. lol

Even if it's a Porsche it needs to be the right color and option equipped. Haha

[thedak]

I was in parts, lol.

I bought an oil filter for my GTR.

[scott5]

Short of a ugr car the gtr is ultimate street car. Can't wait to see the progress.

[u1arunit]

I was in parts, lol.

I bought an oil filter for my GTR.

Damn. I must have been busy or it was after I left. Haha

[ERR0RMACR0]

Car looks great, let me know if you need any help with anything with the build. Congrats!

[thedak]

Appreciate it

[03 OW SVT]

Some one forgot to tell this GTR that it can drive itself.

https://screen.yahoo.com/car-goes-flying-back-road-005843564.html

Hmm cant get it to embed

Guess that dumbass thought his GTR could fly.

[PaxtonShelby]

Damn those cars are nice...can't help but be impressed by how they run.

[mr4teth]

Gto?

[Slow01GT]

Sold that junk years ago

[thedak]

Long Gone

[thedak]

Downpipes, Mid-Pipe & Catback on the way.

[u1arunit]

Downpipes, Mid-Pipe & Catback on the way.

Which catback did you go with?

[thedak]

Full SP-Engineering Kit

Its part of the SPE700 Kit

http://www.sp-power.com/gt-r/

[u1arunit]

Full SP-Engineering Kit

Its part of the SPE700 Kit

http://www.sp-power.com/gt-r/

Nice! Just looked at the Godzilla Package! Is that price including the car...?????!!!! :biglaugh:

[thedak]

Nice! Just looked at the Godzilla Package! Is that price including the car...?????!!!! :biglaugh:

Have to love the GTR Tax....

[PaxtonShelby]

Those prices are Goddamridiculous!!! Holy anal-rape Batman!!

Can the axles hold up to that kind of power ( upper end kits )?

[Steve-0]

Very nice car. I might look into them after I'm done with the 03. Those prices for just exhaust systems (I went to the other site that lists prices for catbacks etc) is absolutely insane. The majority of them on there were $3,000-10,000 with a few being around 2k... I understand that most of them are titanium but holy shit.

[ERR0RMACR0]

Those prices are Goddamridiculous!!! Holy anal-rape Batman!!

Can the axles hold up to that kind of power ( upper end kits )?

Some guys get away with around 1000hp on factory axles, other don't. It really comes down to launching the car--depends on BOTL, frequency, etc.


Have to love the GTR Tax....

Yep, it's stupid lol

Nice selections--can't wait to see your car this year with the upgrades!

[thedak]

No titanium here. Picking my parts carefully.

People who know me know I def don't buy garbage parts but I do have a strict budget with this vehicle.

[PaxtonShelby]

I hope you didn't take my post above the wrong way. The prices of those upgrade packages sure are jaw-dropping for someone used to buying parts for a Mustang. I guess the relatively limited numbers of those cars, combined with the fact that they are rocket ships right out of the box means upgrades are pricey. Looking forward to hearing how the mods work out for ya.

[thedak]

I hope you didn't take my post above the wrong way.

I didn't take it the wrong way at all.

Prices on some of these parts are beyond silly.

[speedracer]

A friend of mine has a 16" carbon ceramic brake kit on his GTR and I think it was almost as much money as I paid for my whole car

[thedak]

Ask errormacro what even a budget tranny upgrade cost.

Realistically I have no business owning this car.

I got the best deal on a new leftover that I'm aware of.

Only reason I have it.

Now time to spend money on car parts. :wink:

[thedak]

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[1320goat]

Sick car. Are these things easy to work on? Talking basic bolt on stuff.

[thedak]

These cars are 100% figured out by the aftermarket.

Very easy to work on.

[thedak]

and so it begins.....


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[zxgto06]

Oh boy

[ERR0RMACR0]

Nice! Let me know if you need a hand one evening

[PaxtonShelby]

Cool! My garage is too dang chilly to play...

[RUTHLESS]

I prefer jack stands to keep the car from rolling/moving. I tried to cheat in my younger days and almost had an issue so I will not be trying that again. Be careful when you are working on your cars guys!

Race Ramps sells a very nice setup but its a bit $$$.

[thedak]

I hear you.

Jack stands on a GTR is a pain.

I don't really trust this car sitting on them either.

AWD with the e-brake set and it's good to go.

[thedak]

So it won't roll off, I'll screw 1x6 on the ends of these wood stands to be safe.

:icon_mrgreen:

[travj31]

I have never really been a GTR fan per say (always respected what it could do, just not my style), but I have to admit... your car looks damn good :thumbsup:

[bgblockelcamino]

looking good Matt, hopefully I will see it around this summer. congrats on purchase!

[somethingclever]

working on car....only have one car....missing work or taking CVPI.

hopefully missing work...

[thedak]

looking good Matt, hopefully I will see it around this summer. congrats on purchase!

Appreciate it.

[thedak]

working on car....only have one car...taking TT AWD EcoBoost.

Fixed

[thedak]

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[somethingclever]

SHO stopper

[zxgto06]

Lookin good Matt.

anyone around here tune these cars? Early performace maybe?

[thedak]

Ben Linney is who I've been talking to and going with.

Lotta email tuning and remoting in at the dyno with him as he tunes these cars all over the world.

I'm going the Cobb Accessport route. 91, 93, E85 and a Flex Fuel Tune.

Ecutek is the other GTR tuning platform.

http://www.linneytuning.com/product-category/nissan-gtr-tuning/

[SK360]

Lookin good Matt.

anyone around here tune these cars? Early performace maybe?

If they tune everything like they did Robs Z06 I wouldn't go anywhere near there

[gmkillr]

Lookin good Matt.

anyone around here tune these cars? Early performace maybe?

Stay far far away from those jokers......they have absolutely ZERO clue on how to tune.

They wasted months of my time, countless hours and a ton of money! Their just a bunch of young kids that dont really know what their doing.

[u1arunit]

Stay far far away from those jokers......they have absolutely ZERO clue on how to tune.They wasted months of my time, countless hours and a ton of money! Their just a bunch of young kids that dont really know what their doing.Rob I thought Ed did your tuning..?

[zxgto06]

Stay far far away from those jokers......they have absolutely ZERO clue on how to tune.

They wasted months of my time, countless hours and a ton of money! Their just a bunch of young kids that dont really know what their doing.

I have never had anything done there, just knew they have a AWD dyno and one of them has a gtr....

[thedak]

At this point I plan on using PRL or Switzer's Dyno to fine tune.

[gmkillr]

Rob I thought Ed did your tuning..?

He did my initial tune which was great, then I changed a few things and needed a re-tune so like a dumbass I gave Early Performance a chance to tune it as they were basically begging me to do it and offered me a pretty good deal. Well giving them the car and letting them have it 4 separate occasions to try to get the tune right they were unable. The couldn't get the car to idle, kept stalling, ran so damn rich that the back of my car was completely black, the drivability was garbage. Early Performance blamed everything under the sun for their tune garbage tune....tried to say I got bad gas, my fuel pump was going out, that my cam was to big and it wasn't possible for it to idle, etc....

I finally cut my losses with those jokers and like I should have done initially went to Ed Hutchings and with one single emailed tune with NO datalog for him to go off of, he nailed the tune down 1 billion % better than the clowns at Early. The car idled perfect, never stalled again and wasn't super pig rich. Ed was able to nail the tune down 90% finished and car runs fantastic on 1 single try while the Early jokers had my car for weeks and couldn't get the car tuned whatsoever.

Lesson learned......DON'T GIVE UNKNOWNS A CHANCE!

[thedak]

Ed or Formato are the only 2 that touched my LSX stuff

[RUTHLESS]

Stay far far away from those jokers......they have absolutely ZERO clue on how to tune.

They wasted months of my time, countless hours and a ton of money! Their just a bunch of young kids that dont really know what their doing.

Sorry to hear that. I have been in your shoes a few times.

By the way they act at the FLDs you would think they are all godly or something. I was paired up with the blue eclipse in the finals, cant remember the owners name but he is part of the shop, a few years back and got the..."No one can out launch my awd dsm bla bla bla." I drilled him at the light then went up in smoke and a little sideways. I gathered it back up only to run him down enough that I think he used his nitrous because he blew engine parts all over the track." Boy did he give me a dirty look afterwards, like I made him blow his car up or something. That was one of my run in with these guys that I remember best. Might be because it was my only front row seat I had to watch engine parts bouncing all over the track.

[thedak]

"You never had your car", kinda moment ?

[u1arunit]

He did my initial tune which was great, then I changed a few things and needed a re-tune so like a dumbass I gave Early Performance a chance to tune it as they were basically begging me to do it and offered me a pretty good deal. Well giving them the car and letting them have it 4 separate occasions to try to get the tune right they were unable. The couldn't get the car to idle, kept stalling, ran so damn rich that the back of my car was completely black, the drivability was garbage. Early Performance blamed everything under the sun for their tune garbage tune....tried to say I got bad gas, my fuel pump was going out, that my cam was to big and it wasn't possible for it to idle, etc....

I finally cut my losses with those jokers and like I should have done initially went to Ed Hutchings and with one single emailed tune with NO datalog for him to go off of, he nailed the tune down 1 billion % better than the clowns at Early. The car idled perfect, never stalled again and wasn't super pig rich. Ed was able to nail the tune down 90% finished and car runs fantastic on 1 single try while the Early jokers had my car for weeks and couldn't get the car tuned whatsoever.

Lesson learned......DON'T GIVE UNKNOWNS A CHANCE!

Sorry to hear this. Glad you got it all sorted out though.

[RUTHLESS]

"You never had your car", kinda moment ?

Not sure what happened but the cocky attitude before the race made me think karma. I am sure he will say other wise. lol I am the kinda guy that loans out his tools and helps another people get there cars working so I can get beat in the next race.

[thedak]

oh hi there fat pipe.....

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[SonofaBish]

Though I'm partial to a C7Z, due to my upcoming move, i might have to join your ranks as a gtr owner in the next 12 months!

[thedak]

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[ERR0RMACR0]

Have you pulled the DPs yet? They can be a real PITA--hope yours aren't a problem like they can be sometimes.

[thedak]

I am going to attempt them myself.

I have the tools and the extensions to do it.

The nuts have been soaking in PB Blaster for days now.

Car only has 1900 miles on it so I'm hoping for the best.

Wish me luck.

[Terminated]

They need to add Like buttons to forums.

[ERR0RMACR0]

I am going to attempt them myself.

I have the tools and the extensions to do it.

The nuts have been soaking in PB Blaster for days now.

Car only has 1900 miles on it so I'm hoping for the best.

Wish me luck.

Smart--definitely good luck with it.

[John4cam]

I know those parts are expensive, but they look like they're top notch quality wise.

[thedak]

This stuff is used. Bought it off a guy in California with a low ball price.

Stuff is spotless and super clean. Told me it has 4500 miles on it and I believe it.

One good thing about the GTR stuff is people sell expensive stuff cause they get sick of it and wanna change their set ups all the time.

Besides injectors, fuel pumps or a flex fuel kit I doubt I'll buy anything new for this car.

[John4cam]

Funny because when I first saw the parts I thought they looked like they had been heated before, but the welds almost look like they were done by machine not by hand. Too nice.

[1320goat]

What do you have to change for e85 on these cars?

Sent from my HTC One_M8

[thedak]

265 or 330lph Pumps and 1000cc+ Injectors and a tune

or

265 or 330lph Pumps and 1000cc+ Injectors and Flex Fuel Kit and a tune

which allows you to switch between gasoline and corn seamlessly

[thedak]

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[1320goat]

Well that's easy enough. I've kicked around the e85 route on my gt500. If I had an e85 station near my house I'd do it no doubt.

Sent from my HTC One_M8

[thedak]

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[thedak]

Well that's easy enough. I've kicked around the e85 route on my gt500. If I had an e85 station near my house I'd do it no doubt.

Sent from my HTC One_M8

Couple Sheetz and the most of the new Speedway's have it.

Speedway has E85 at $1.69 a gallon on Neville Island

[GOT SVT]

looking good matt

what size are those pipes, they look big

[thedak]

90mm

[thedak]

The big boy cars run 102mm stuff

[GOT SVT]

90mm


so like 3.5 for us americans, lol

[thedak]

Yes

Im still trying to figure out the GTR lingo myself

[PaxtonShelby]

That system looks sweet!!

[zxgto06]

Very nice Matt. What's this system sound like? Looks like it will be pretty loud.

[Monkeygrits]

I prefer jack stands to keep the car from rolling/moving. I tried to cheat in my younger days and almost had an issue so I will not be trying that again. Be careful when you are working on your cars guys!

Race Ramps sells a very nice setup but its a bit $$$.

I want a set of these.
http://youtu.be/cXCvq6DNJi0 Looks like they give you a lot of room underneath and aren't too bad compared to a lift.

Great thread BTW. Amazing car.

[thedak]

I only eat 3 donuts a day so I can squeeze under it fairly easy.

[John4cam]

I see what you do with the other two....

[RUTHLESS]

I want a set of these.
http://youtu.be/cXCvq6DNJi0 Looks like they give you a lot of room underneath and aren't too bad compared to a lift.

Great thread BTW. Amazing car.

I need to look these up. Very cool idea If they can keep the car from rolling off.

[Tom]

Sorry to hear that. I have been in your shoes a few times.

By the way they act at the FLDs you would think they are all godly or something. I was paired up with the blue eclipse in the finals, cant remember the owners name but he is part of the shop, a few years back and got the..."No one can out launch my awd dsm bla bla bla." I drilled him at the light then went up in smoke and a little sideways. I gathered it back up only to run him down enough that I think he used his nitrous because he blew engine parts all over the track." Boy did he give me a dirty look afterwards, like I made him blow his car up or something. That was one of my run in with these guys that I remember best. Might be because it was my only front row seat I had to watch engine parts bouncing all over the track.

I raced a black early car (I don't know if it was an early customer, or a shop car) and the guy straight up said I didn't have a chance... I half tracked him. When we came back around he said his car broke. They don't seem to build very reliable cars.

[thedak]

Passenger side downpipes is a real pain.

Taking another break

F Japan....

[wick]

Passenger side downpipes is a real pain.

Taking another break

F Japan....

Donut break?

[thedak]

Good call

[ERR0RMACR0]

You drop the driveshaft? It helps on the passenger side one a lot.

[thedak]

You drop the driveshaft? It helps on the passenger side one a lot.

I may have to

I need the car up higher

[wick]

Good call

Thanks! Just had a few myself.

[thedak]

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Thanks again Mark

[u1arunit]

Thanks again Mark

You're welcome Matt. Let me know if you end up needing anything else. You know where to find me. :2thumbs:

[ERR0RMACR0]

Guessing based on the picture that you got the DPs out. Did you have any trouble with the O2 sensors? My passenger side was like welded in and could not be removed lol. I just replaced both the O2s when I swapped to the new DPs. Hope you have better luck than I did.

[thedak]

Drivers side out. Passenger side still in.

I haven't tried to remove any of the O2s yet.

So far so good.

[thedak]

Will get back at it tomorrow after work.

[thedak]

Hope the 02s come out.

Really don't feel like spending another $80 each.

[gmkillr]

Guessing based on the picture that you got the DPs out. Did you have any trouble with the O2 sensors? My passenger side was like welded in and could not be removed lol. I just replaced both the O2s when I swapped to the new DPs. Hope you have better luck than I did.

I remember this.....That O2 was basically welded into that pipe....that sucked!

[thedak]

PRL can do the downpipes.... Sheesh

F this. I'll pay them. Buttoning up the midpipe and catback.

Ill drop the car off out there once the weather breaks this Spring.

Brand new car and these bolts do not wanna break free

Its hard to get any ass behind anything not being on a lift.


Jeff, you wanna take a stab at these at your place ?

[PaxtonShelby]

It's amazing how hard it can be to work on a nearly new car...

[thedak]

It's amazing how hard it can be to work on a nearly new car...


It's ridiculous....

Rest of it is buttoned up.

Put the belly pans back on.

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[gmkillr]

prl can do the downpipes.... Sheesh



prl???

[thedak]

Import joint out in Export.

They have done some sets of downpipes from what I've read.

[thedak]

http://prlmotorsports.com

[gmkillr]

Import joint out in Export.

They have done some sets of downpipes from what I've read.

Hit up Errormacro...... hes done them and knows exactly whats going on.

[SK360]

Pretty sure Matt & Matt have been in touch.... and the consensus is they blow.

F it let PRL do them lol.

[thedak]

Yes

we text

[thedak]

F Downpipes

[gmkillr]

Have you checked with Dave @ Twilight?

[thedak]

:nonchalance:

[John4cam]

Honest question. Why no jackstands to get another ft and a half? 4 2x8's is like 6 inches...

[thedak]

The bolts aren't hard to get too.

Nothing is is really super tight under the car.

It it would have to go on a lift, hang on a 36" breaker bar and they'd break free.

The car up another 6" would do nothing for me.

[John4cam]

The bolts aren't hard to get too.

Nothing is is really super tight under the car.

It it would have to go on a lift, hang on a 36" breaker bar and they'd break free.

The car up another 6" would do nothing for me.


I guess the fact the wood is under the tires makes it similar to what a jack stand would be. Never really thought about that. Crazy how those bolts get seized up in there. Especially when the underneath looks new still.

[Tom]

Is it twisting at all? Did you spray pb blaster or liquid wrench on it? If you dont want to use a torch on it, you could also try a heat gun. I sometimes slide my jack's handle over the back of the ratchet too, you can sometimes get it in a position that a breaker bar couldn't fit in (like a 160deg angle.)

[thedak]

I've soaked them for a week. lol

Matt is correct. You need 2 people and the car on a lift.

Car is almost back together at this point.

Ill just have have them put on this Spring.

[thedak]

Stopped at PRL. They are going to do the Downpipes.

They know exactly what's up.

Once the weather breaks and the roads are cleaned up a tad I'll take it out.

More goodies ordered. Will update once they come in.

I should be able to handle these mods from under the hood. :)

[gmkillr]

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[gmkillr]

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[PaxtonShelby]

It is so obvious that everyone has cabin fever and is sick as hell of winter...

The only person who doesn't have cabin fever is Dave at Twilight Auto - he's as busy as hell due to a recent surge of business.

[thedak]

indeed

[SK360]

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Bro don't group me in with your brother. :D

[thedak]

Midpipe and Catback are buttoned up.

Loud even with the OEM Catted DPs still on..... Sheesh

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OEM Airboxes are out

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[thedak]

Injectors are next, which are under all that.....

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[D-Rod]

so how fast are these GTR's on this board? I guess what i am asking.....do I need more boost? lol

[ERR0RMACR0]

so how fast are these GTR's on this board? I guess what i am asking.....do I need more boost? lol

When Dak's upgrades are done, he should be low 10s (10.0-10.3) roughly. My car, not totally sure, but it will be quicker than 9.50, just not sure where it will land. How much boost are you running? You on 93 still or e?

[phillysrt4]

you can have enough boost?? since when? :)

[ERR0RMACR0]

Looking good Dak--assuming Ben is going to tune you no DPs until you get the install tied up? (hope he's cool and doesn't charge for a retune, my guess is he won't--he's a good guy and tuner from what I've seen).

[D-Rod]

8lbs of boost. 93 with meth.

My car traps well but I dont know how to drive it. Trapped as high as 146 at MIR full weight. But best ET only a 9.81

[Tom]

you can have enough boost?? since when? :)

Add enough boost that heads lift from block, replace head studs, turn down boost .1psi, repeat until heads stay put.

[ERR0RMACR0]

8lbs of boost. 93 with meth.

My car traps well but I dont know how to drive it. Trapped as high as 146 at MIR full weight. But best ET only a 9.81

Wow, cars a beast on only 8lbs. Think it can take more? You should tune that sucker on e85 :)

[D-Rod]

Wow, cars a beast on only 8lbs. Think it can take more? You should tune that sucker on e85 :)

I want pistons before i go bigger if i keep it. Its still on stock cam too.

[ERR0RMACR0]

I want pistons before i go bigger if i keep it. Its still on stock cam too.

Definitely understand--I kept my set up fairly tame until I got the engine rebuilt, rather not hurt something. I'm stock heads and cam too, probably going to refresh this bottom end next winter and do something about that!

[thedak]

Looking good Dak--assuming Ben is going to tune you no DPs until you get the install tied up? (hope he's cool and doesn't charge for a retune, my guess is he won't--he's a good guy and tuner from what I've seen).

I have a base 93 octane tune for the new injectors.

At least I can drive it to PRL and get the DPs put on.

[thedak]

3" Intakes, Fuel Pumps, Ecutek showed up this morning

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Got a Dell Venue 8 Pro on closeout. I have nothing Windows based in my house. I had a Best Buy gift card as well.

Def need a stylus as the 8" is a tad small but the 10" tablets are too much for something I won't use outside of this car.

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[ERR0RMACR0]

3" Intakes, Fuel Pumps, Ecutek showed up this morning

Got a Dell Venue 8 Pro on closeout. I have nothing Windows based in my house. I had a Best Buy gift card as well.

Def need a stylus as the 8" is a tad small but the 10" tablets are too much for something I won't use outside of this car.

Nice, man! Looking like you're pretty much all set

[thedak]

Injectors and Flex Fuel Kit will be here tomorrow.

That should be it unless I get stupid...

[phillysrt4]

Add enough boost that heads lift from block, replace head studs with stronger ones, turn up boost .1psi, repeat until you run out of bolts.

fixed :D

[thedak]

Flex Fuel Kit arrived

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[RUTHLESS]

How are you guys getting by running e85 around here? Doesn't seem to be a consistent grade like other parts of the country, does your tune adjust for the grade or do you have to keep an eye on things?

[thedak]

With this kit and the Ecutek Software the tune adjusts itself per ethanol content.

[RUTHLESS]

With this kit and the Ecutek Software the tune adjusts itself per ethanol content.

That's pretty slick!

[thedak]

It def is

[PaxtonShelby]

Injectors and Flex Fuel Kit will be here tomorrow.

That should be it unless I get stupid...

That's quite a disclaimer...

[thedak]

Intake off... lots of vacuum lines

Def need a catch can. lotta oil in it for 1800 miles on the car....


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[PaxtonShelby]

Nice work! Now hit the street! Lots of good air out there tonight!

[TBone7281]

Your garage must be much, much warmer than mine.

[thedak]

toasty

[Troll]

I bet U1ARUNIT is sending these pix to the service manager at the dealer right now. LOL!

[gmkillr]

I bet U1ARUNIT is sending these pix to the service manager at the dealer right now. LOL!

LMAO.........No warranty for you!

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[thedak]

:dejection:

[RUTHLESS]

Injectors and Flex Fuel Kit will be here tomorrow.

That should be it unless I get stupid...

I know what you mean, I talked to the shop about my engine today.

[03 OW SVT]

I know what you mean, I talked to the shop about my engine today.


And?!?!........

[somethingclever]

And?!?!........



And he should start his own thread.

[RUTHLESS]

And?!?!........

I should start my own thread. Notice that came from one of the guys with a sig that takes up my entire phone display!

[phillysrt4]

all the cool kids turn sigs off

[Tom]

How are you guys getting by running e85 around here? Doesn't seem to be a consistent grade like other parts of the country, does your tune adjust for the grade or do you have to keep an eye on things?


If you tune rich for e70 in the winter (like .4 richer than normal), it would be fine for e85. You just cant push it to the very edge like you can with race fuel. We only get about one or two months of true 85% up here, most of the time its 70 or 78. Flex fuel cars have trouble starting in the winter on e85, thats why they lower the amount of ethanol in the winter.

Here is the chart of what gets shipped when:
http://www.jeffgst.com/e85global.html

[thedak]

Fuel System Done

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3" Intakes On

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If you don't know what you're looking at it sure looks all OEM

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Fuel pumps up next

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[RUTHLESS]

Good lord could they make that car any easier to work on?

[thedak]

Besides internal engine and tranny work the car is fantastic.

Those are a complete nightmare.

[RUTHLESS]

My background in AWD comes from the Dodge Stealth r/t TT and 3000GT vr4. Those things where a BIG pita to do any work on.

Thank goodness there are new cars like the GTR now.

[sutyak]

Good lord could they make that car any easier to work on?

That's what I was thinking. Ford needs to take notes on that fuel pump access panel.

[Seer]

That's what I was thinking. Ford needs to take notes on that fuel pump access panel.
S197 and s550 mustang are setup the same way. Right under the seat.

[sutyak]

S197 and s550 mustang are setup the same way. Right under the seat.
Must be nice. The Focus is under the seat but the tank has to be dropped or cut your own access panel.

[zxgto06]

Looks awesome matt. I got a feeling this thing is goin to be insane here pretty soon. I remember reading one of your first GTO threads when the car was just goin to get a cam and headers! And we all know how that car ended up! Lol

[thedak]

:wave:

[thedak]

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All Done...

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Now I have a 1/4 tank of E8....:cold:

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[ERR0RMACR0]

Nice progress!

[RedRocketVette]

Ahh yes. E8, for all of the horsepowers.

[TBone7281]

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A quality Harbor Freight purchase.

[thedak]

Solid $6 purchase

[thedak]

Ecutek getting loaded into the car now.

Power Train Waranty is officially done.

Can't wait to spend $15,000 on built transmission next Winter...

:unitedstates:

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[RUTHLESS]

Ecutek getting loaded into the car now.

Power Train Waranty is officially done.

Can't wait to spend $15,000 on built transmission next Winter...

:unitedstates:

]

Ouch. I am not even sure if a transmission in a pro mod costs that much.

[Tom]

One that handles 3500 horsepower is around $9k.

[thedak]

The gears are what cost the most coin.

1 through 6 Billet gears are 7-10k alone

http://sheptrans.com/products/gtr-r35/6-speed-heavy-duty-helical-synchro-gearset/

[Tom]

I guess they have to make up the R&D in the price, probably not a lot of people buying them.

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[RedRocketVette]

What's your ultimate power goal on this mean machine?

[thedak]

run high 9s and DD it

[RedRocketVette]

run high 9s and DD it
Way cool. That should hurt some feelings for sure.

[thedak]

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[ERR0RMACR0]

Man, I've spent a lot of time looking at those screens lol. Glad to see you getting up and running. So he sent you a canned tune for the car to run without DPs, correct? Had a chance to take it for a spin?

[RUTHLESS]

Well I think all the screens mean Warranty Void. jk

Can't wait to see how it runs.



I just noticed this from the first post "Purchased on 10/25/14".

I don't think my wife would go for me modding a car that new.

[ERR0RMACR0]

Well I think all the screens mean Warranty Void. jk

Can't wait to see how it runs.



I just noticed this from the first post "Purchased on 10/25/14".

I don't think my wife would go for me modding a car that new.

It should be pretty damn quick--my guess is 10.2-10.4 at around 132-135. The ET will come down to the 60'--hopefully, he'll see high 1.5s to get to the lower end of that ET estimate.

Really can't wait to see it run this year!

[Seer]

Well I think all the screens mean Warranty Void. jk

Can't wait to see how it runs.



I just noticed this from the first post "Purchased on 10/25/14".

I don't think my wife would go for me modding a car that new.

you should ask her for your balls back then.

[RUTHLESS]

you should ask her for your balls back then.

One more comment about me or my wife and I will punch you the **** out the next time I see you.

[Seer]

One more comment about me or my wife and I will punch you the **** out the next time I see you.

You would need your balls back before you attempted it. Also don't make shitty comments if you can't handle them coming back your way.

[RUTHLESS]

You would need your balls back before you attempted it. Also don't make shitty comments if you can't handle them coming back your way.

Shitty comment? I hope the OP didn't take it as shitty and don't care if you did. Just saying good for him and a few of us on here would have to sleep with one eye open. He is a lucky guy if you ask me or a majority of the people on here.

I think your just bent about me commenting on crossing my fingers for you. lets take it to another post.

[Seer]

Shitty comment? I hope the OP didn't take it as shitty and don't care if you did. Just saying good for him and a few of us on here would have to sleep with one eye open. He is a lucky guy if you ask me or a majority of the people on here.

I think your just bent about me commenting on crossing my fingers for you. lets take it to another post.

Other threads towards me from you, and actually no, I'm not afraid of you in the least.

[PaxtonShelby]

....:hide:

[Tom]

Can it do 9s on the stock trans?

[thedak]

Man, I've spent a lot of time looking at those screens lol. Glad to see you getting up and running. So he sent you a canned tune for the car to run without DPs, correct? Had a chance to take it for a spin?


He he said I'm to drive it out to get the DPs installed.

Just dont send him any logs until it's done.

[ERR0RMACR0]

Can it do 9s on the stock trans?

Can it get a single pass in the 9s? Most likely. Can it run consistently? Not in my opinion. At least not at full weight with factory turbos. The trans is limiting as is the factory turbos.

[RUTHLESS]

Can it get a single pass in the 9s? Most likely. Can it run consistently? Not in my opinion. At least not at full weight with factory turbos. The trans is limiting as is the factory turbos.

I am trying to learn about these cars. Is the factory trans setup to protect itself from being over powered? I remember you saying something in a post about launching your car at the flds and having issues.

[thedak]

Can it do 9s on the stock trans?


Yes.

[RUTHLESS]

Yes.

That's impressive. I have to hand it to the people that designed these cars. Hey Ford pay attention.

[Seer]

That's impressive. I have to hand it to the people that designed these cars. Hey Ford pay attention.

They do have a transmission that has run 9s and even 8s stock. It's called the 6r80.

Now the 6r80 is an amazing automatic. It's still no dct.

The tremec tr9007 seven speed dct that the ford gt has will also most likely be impressive.

[Tom]

Can it get a single pass in the 9s? Most likely. Can it run consistently? Not in my opinion. At least not at full weight with factory turbos. The trans is limiting as is the factory turbos.


Yes.

That's pretty awesome how fast these cars get on the stock trans/turbos!

[thedak]

I'll do upgraded factory turbos and a budget tranny build next Winter.

Thats as far as I'm going with the car.

After that the prices are even more outta me league.

[ERR0RMACR0]

I am trying to learn about these cars. Is the factory trans setup to protect itself from being over powered? I remember you saying something in a post about launching your car at the flds and having issues.

The factory clutch assembly uses 7 friction plates and at the factory pressure, it begins slipping around 600tq. You can up the pressure to create more clamping on the 7 friction plates, but then you risk blowing the seals in the trans. Running a different transmission control module, can reduce the clutch engagement window, dropping temperatures, which allows for more clamping force--this could hold you around 600-650tq.

Then the problem becomes running 9s with a 4,000lb (with driver) car with only 600 or so whp and tq. The factory turbos will make peak boost of around 22psi on ethanol, but that occurs at around 4k rpm--they bleed off boost to redline down to 15-16psi. When making a run, once the turbos peak boost in 1st gear, it bleeds down once you exceed for 4k rpm and the shifts never take you below 5,500 rpm therefore you're not seeing peak boost for the majority of the run (more importantly, the back half).

The only way to overcome this is by either:
A) replace the factory turbos with something that has a larger wheel to make more boost at higher RPMs or
B) reduce weight

Option B is an interesting proposition because not only will reducing weight make it easier for the said HP to move the car more quickly, but it also eases the stress on the transmission to clamp and pull the car out of the hole. This will keep the clutches cooler and more grip getting the most power to the ground.

So in the end, a factory turbo, full weight, factory transmission GT-R will have a VERY difficult time pulling a 9 off. Maybe a hero pass at MIR one time, but certainly not consistently. Change any one of those 3 factors (factory turbo, full weight, or factory transmission), and it becomes a different discussion. Again, just my opinion and perspective from my testing experiences.

[RUTHLESS]

I'll do upgraded factory turbos and a budget tranny build next Winter.

Thats as far as I'm going with the car.

After that the prices are even more outta me league.

We have all said that. Just look at my car for an example. Oh a ported factory blower is all I need, lasted a few years. Oh this 2.2 kenne bell will be all I ever need, that didn't last as long as the ported eaton. Oh this turbo kit on a factory trans will work for me. Nope lets upgrade to a built th400. Oh the car cant hook up with the IRS, lets go to a built solid bla bla bla

One secret us car guys know...Its never enough. We just cant stay happy unless we are building and going faster. The good news is that parts come down in price after time. That is the only way I can get some of the stuff I have.

[thedak]

Tablet Mount and goodies came.

Turned out really nice.

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