Forged Performance: Greddy TT

JAMEZ@CiNcity · 12-14-2007, 11:22 PM

Well, I was finally able to get away from school long enough to go pick up my car from Forged Performance. My install was essentially Forged's "stage 3" Greddy TT package, which includes the Greddy TT kit / FMIC (obviously), a Walbro 225 lph fuel pump, an HKS SSQV blow-off valve, NGK 1 step colder plugs, a UTEC, an HKS EVC VI boost controller, and the CJM fuel return system. For good measure, I also decided to add a Greddy turbo timer, a Greddy Evo TT exhaust (modified to remove the 50mm bottlenecks), a Competition Clutch Stage 4 clutch and light-weight flywheel combo, and an Altered Atmosphere wastegate dump and downpipe kit.

On high boost, the car put down 386whp at 8.8psi on the Forged's "Heartbreaker" DD dyno. This is the fastest car I've ever driven, so I'm very happy with what it puts down (for right now at least

). On the road, all I can say is its fukcing awesome. The car pulls like hell and gets into boost in no time at all. The air fuel ratio is very consistent, and the car drives about as smooth as sex without a condom. I'm really happy with the Evo TT, as it gives the car a deeper, more muscular sound. As a quick aside, the welds where they took out the 50mm bottleneck was are as close to perfect as it gets. The open dumps are another matter altogether. I've never been in a car with them, but for the guys who have them, I see what all the fuss is about now because the sound borders on unreal when the wastegate's start to vent. Sharif also did a sweet job of mounting the boost controller, which also holds boost very well and is pretty intuitive to operate.

I also feel like I should make a special note about the clutch and flywheel package, because I don't think many people have it, and this info will hopefully come in handy for people in the future. We decided to go with Competition Clutch's "stage 4" clutch and lightweight flywheel. For people who want a more aggressive clutch and flywheel package, but don't necessarily want to shell out the money for a 2- or 3-plate carbon Exedy or Carbonetic clutch, this is the setup to go with. First off, for the price, it's head and shoulders above the JWT clutch/flywheel, which is basically a Fidanza flywheel and stock clutch. With the new lightened flywheel (about 15ish lbs, if I recall correctly) the throttle response is significantly better and the engine drops revs noticeably faster.

The clutch itself is 6-puck piece, and while having a more aggressive feel and engagement than stock, is very streetable, and extremely smooth once you get adjusted to it. I was a little unsure about the whole thing before I actually drove the car, simply because I wasn't able to pull up anything about it through searching this site. However, after having driven the car in Atlanta's rush hour traffic, and in the mountains near Clemson, I definitely recommend it for anyone looking to step up from stock, but still wanting to keep day to day drivability.

My actual experience at Forged was awesome too. Pricing was extremely fair, and I was always kept abreast of any developments with the car. Sandy and Ashley were always very pleasant with me, despite me frequent calling

. Sharif was also a extremely gracious host, and he and Sandy stayed extra late so I could pick up my car. Having the car all cleaned up for me and with a full tank of gas was also a nice touch.

To conclude, the car feels like an entirely new animal and I couldn't be happier. I'm still getting used to walking away from the car with the motor still running though....

pics to come in the morning or whenever I wake up

Zridder19 · 12-14-2007, 11:30 PM

Congrats James Its a completely different car isnt it? You'll get used to it soon and just want more. Enjoy tho

JAMEZ@CiNcity · 12-14-2007, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zridder19

Congrats James Its a completely different car isnt it? You'll get used to it soon and just want more. Enjoy tho

mmmm......mmmmm

GXCLUSIV · 12-14-2007, 11:40 PM

Congrats. Looks like a fun, safe DD. Try to keep you hands off the boost controller.

symalik · 12-14-2007, 11:46 PM

nice, congrats on the upgrades!

Devil Z · 12-15-2007, 02:21 AM

Congrats bro.

TheBlackPearlZ · 12-15-2007, 02:31 AM

Jamez are you running this on a stock engine?? congrats on the new found power!!

r0mey · 12-15-2007, 03:57 AM

congratz

IslandZavage · 12-15-2007, 05:04 AM

congrats... i remember when i first went FI... Enjoy and be safe

617G · 12-15-2007, 05:07 AM

u said breast...heh heh heh

chris'smax · 12-15-2007, 05:19 AM

glad you FINALLY got your car done

. I know you have been waiting paitiently the last few months.

XKR · 12-15-2007, 06:08 AM

Congrats man ......get use to it before going crazy with it

BTW...is it a G, Z or Fe*****

craigo'sznprgrs · 12-15-2007, 06:30 AM

Awesome, have fun.

Chris @ Migliore · 12-15-2007, 07:09 AM

XKR......its a Z. Badass one at that!

Nice james, cant wait to hear this thing. Sucks you had to head to HH so early.
When you get back, were having a mini meet to check out the rides. We can get a local guy to take some nice photos.

Waiting to see the dyno graph!

MOTOWIPEOUT Z · 12-15-2007, 07:32 AM

Congats and have fun.

zoni19 · 12-15-2007, 07:56 AM

congrats

BhamZMan · 12-15-2007, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAMEZ

First off, for the price, it's head and shoulders above the JWT clutch/flywheel, which is basically a Fidanza flywheel and stock clutch.

Why do you think the JWT clutch is no better than the stock? Or am I misreading this?

Chris @ Migliore · 12-15-2007, 08:15 AM

doesnt the JWT use the stock clutch compound and has some upgraded parts?

doug · 12-15-2007, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XKR

Congrats man ......get use to get before going crazy with it

BTW...is it a G, Z or Fe*****

2004 Redline Base Model

Jason333 · 12-15-2007, 08:20 AM

Have any pictures you can post?

edit: NM just saw the comment at the bottom.

12-14-2007, 11:22 PM	#1
JAMEZ@CiNcity Sponsor CiNcity Designs Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Cackalack Posts: 5,386 iTrader: (10)	Forged Performance: Greddy TT Well, I was finally able to get away from school long enough to go pick up my car from Forged Performance. My install was essentially Forged's "stage 3" Greddy TT package, which includes the Greddy TT kit / FMIC (obviously), a Walbro 225 lph fuel pump, an HKS SSQV blow-off valve, NGK 1 step colder plugs, a UTEC, an HKS EVC VI boost controller, and the CJM fuel return system. For good measure, I also decided to add a Greddy turbo timer, a Greddy Evo TT exhaust (modified to remove the 50mm bottlenecks), a Competition Clutch Stage 4 clutch and light-weight flywheel combo, and an Altered Atmosphere wastegate dump and downpipe kit. On high boost, the car put down 386whp at 8.8psi on the Forged's "Heartbreaker" DD dyno. This is the fastest car I've ever driven, so I'm very happy with what it puts down (for right now at least ). On the road, all I can say is its fukcing awesome. The car pulls like hell and gets into boost in no time at all. The air fuel ratio is very consistent, and the car drives about as smooth as sex without a condom. I'm really happy with the Evo TT, as it gives the car a deeper, more muscular sound. As a quick aside, the welds where they took out the 50mm bottleneck was are as close to perfect as it gets. The open dumps are another matter altogether. I've never been in a car with them, but for the guys who have them, I see what all the fuss is about now because the sound borders on unreal when the wastegate's start to vent. Sharif also did a sweet job of mounting the boost controller, which also holds boost very well and is pretty intuitive to operate. I also feel like I should make a special note about the clutch and flywheel package, because I don't think many people have it, and this info will hopefully come in handy for people in the future. We decided to go with Competition Clutch's "stage 4" clutch and lightweight flywheel. For people who want a more aggressive clutch and flywheel package, but don't necessarily want to shell out the money for a 2- or 3-plate carbon Exedy or Carbonetic clutch, this is the setup to go with. First off, for the price, it's head and shoulders above the JWT clutch/flywheel, which is basically a Fidanza flywheel and stock clutch. With the new lightened flywheel (about 15ish lbs, if I recall correctly) the throttle response is significantly better and the engine drops revs noticeably faster. The clutch itself is 6-puck piece, and while having a more aggressive feel and engagement than stock, is very streetable, and extremely smooth once you get adjusted to it. I was a little unsure about the whole thing before I actually drove the car, simply because I wasn't able to pull up anything about it through searching this site. However, after having driven the car in Atlanta's rush hour traffic, and in the mountains near Clemson, I definitely recommend it for anyone looking to step up from stock, but still wanting to keep day to day drivability. My actual experience at Forged was awesome too. Pricing was extremely fair, and I was always kept abreast of any developments with the car. Sandy and Ashley were always very pleasant with me, despite me frequent calling . Sharif was also a extremely gracious host, and he and Sandy stayed extra late so I could pick up my car. Having the car all cleaned up for me and with a full tank of gas was also a nice touch. To conclude, the car feels like an entirely new animal and I couldn't be happier. I'm still getting used to walking away from the car with the motor still running though.... pics to come in the morning or whenever I wake up __________________ Forged Performance CiNcity Designs Impossible is Nothing Shift_Tasty Last edited by JAMEZ@CiNcity; 12-15-2007 at 11:33 AM.

12-14-2007, 11:30 PM	#2
Zridder19 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 4,798 iTrader: (12)	Congrats James Its a completely different car isnt it? You'll get used to it soon and just want more. Enjoy tho __________________ no moAr Z.....

12-14-2007, 11:40 PM	#4
GXCLUSIV Gymrats G35 TT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 589 iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Looks like a fun, safe DD. Try to keep you hands off the boost controller. __________________ 04.5 OB 5AT, Prem/Nav \| SFR 60-1 ball bearing TwinTurbo, 417rwp@7.5psi \| stock VQ, SFR rebuilt tranny (VB,TC,Clutchpack) \| Autometer Nexus \| Innovate a/f \| 20" DPE R07 v.S, \| Full KenStyle bodykit with Ings+1 Fenders \| Seibon TS CF hood \| Bats GTR Overlays \| HKS high-power TI exhaust \| AirRunner air-ride Suspension/Dakota digital \| Eclipse avn5435/ CDT es643 components.

12-15-2007, 05:04 AM	#9
IslandZavage Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South FLA Posts: 718 iTrader: (0)	congrats... i remember when i first went FI... Enjoy and be safe __________________ GO ARMY www.SFZCC.com Stock Block TT and Having Fun

12-15-2007, 05:07 AM	#10
617G Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 1,131 iTrader: (5)	u said breast...heh heh heh __________________ Ballistic Motorsports built engine, Greddy TT, Charge Speed USA

12-14-2007, 11:46 PM	#5
symalik Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 834 iTrader: (3)	nice, congrats on the upgrades!

12-15-2007, 02:21 AM	#6
Devil Z Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seattle. Posts: 2,656 iTrader: (6)	Congrats bro.

12-15-2007, 02:31 AM	#7
TheBlackPearlZ Forged Army Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC / Fishers, IN Posts: 2,101 iTrader: (16)	Jamez are you running this on a stock engine?? congrats on the new found power!!

12-15-2007, 05:19 AM	#11
chris'smax Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: On the couch watching football Posts: 1,710 iTrader: (5)	glad you FINALLY got your car done . I know you have been waiting paitiently the last few months.

12-15-2007, 06:30 AM	#13
craigo'sznprgrs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,162 iTrader: (24)	Awesome, have fun. __________________ Forged, FCON'd and FAST!

12-15-2007, 07:09 AM	#14
Chris @ Migliore Sponsor Migliore Fine Wax Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 5,587 iTrader: (104)	XKR......its a Z. Badass one at that! Nice james, cant wait to hear this thing. Sucks you had to head to HH so early. When you get back, were having a mini meet to check out the rides. We can get a local guy to take some nice photos. Waiting to see the dyno graph! __________________ Click below to access MiglioreWax.com

12-15-2007, 07:32 AM	#15
MOTOWIPEOUT Z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	Congats and have fun. __________________ '03 silverstone 350z, Greddy TT, HKS Vpro, Crawford plenum, Stillen exhaust,PWR radiator, Fluiddamper pulley,Tein Flex coilovers with EDFC,Volk GT-7's, Nakamichi CD, Mcintosh amp, Focal component speakers and subwoofer, etc etc... 405rwhp & 401ftlb @ 8psi

12-15-2007, 07:56 AM	#16
zoni19 LaxBoy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 400 iTrader: (1)	congrats __________________ http://www.racemrc.comAPS EXTREME TT ON BUILT MOTOR (done by MRC Motorsports)

12-15-2007, 08:15 AM	#18
Chris @ Migliore Sponsor Migliore Fine Wax Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 5,587 iTrader: (104)	doesnt the JWT use the stock clutch compound and has some upgraded parts? __________________ Click below to access MiglioreWax.com

12-15-2007, 08:20 AM	#20
Jason333 hi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,624 iTrader: (14)	Have any pictures you can post? edit: NM just saw the comment at the bottom. __________________