Just bought a Powerlab kit . I believe it was one of the earlier ones to have come out with the GT37R. The kit has less than 100 miles on it and will be going into an 03 Z with 60,000 miles (stock block). I know this kit has a lot of potential and was wondering what you guys might recommend according to year/model/mileage of vehicle. I only drive my car once or twice a week, if that, so longevity isn't too much of a factor but I hope it'll last long enough to enjoy till I save enough money for a build. For now it'll remain stock. Might take it to the 1/4 mi. track just to see where I stand occasionally. I'll be running a UTEC and a 3" exhaust. Pro tech in Austin will probably be doing the tuning.

Any positive or negative input appreciated.


DRock

 

air filter? my gt37r with out one.

 

nice buy man im debating on what to go with as well and am leaning towards the powerlab for its potential.

 

Hey bro thanks for posting. I'm in the process of getting the powerlab kit myself. Would you mind if I tagged along with you to Pro Tech for the tune? I've been searching for a reliable tuner ever since SGP went south.

 

No filter for 37R Kit... Good choice!!!

 

ProTech is a great shop.....they know what they are doing....nice bunch of guys....

 

Thanks guys for the feedback. I'll keep you guys posted on install, tuning and final results. ATX I'll let you know when I'll be taking it to get tuned. I should be installing it a little bit at a time. I like to take my time and double check everything. For instance, one weekend I'll be installing the fuel pump, new clutch and flywheel set up and maybe the HUGE intercooler (no piping). Then, the weekend after Tuner, wideband, Utec, run all the wiring etc.... You guys get the picture. I'll probably be tuning sometime late May or Early June.

I'm thinking an 8lb tune. What do you guys think? I'm hoping to make about 400 rwhp but anything better than my 250 rwhp is already a plus.

I'm not planing on running the car till after the tune. I'll take it up on a trailer. Is it ok to turn the car on to make sure it starts and there aren't any leaks? No reving of course (don't want to create any boost).

My good friend has installed several turbonetics kits, and this kit before, so he has first hand knowledge on the install. He'll be there with me through most of the install.

This weekend I'll be checking all the kit to see if I'm missing anything. That way I can order ahead of time.




DRock

 

^Very interested in looking over your shoulder throughout the process if you don't mind. Keep me in touch and I'll pm you my number. Seems we have identical goals and build plans.

 

just pull the wastegate springs. absolutely no reason to trailer it anywhere.

 

Post up some pic! Good luck!

 

I'm with Chef with this one. We'll be rooting for you as your install progresses! I for one am very interested to see how it all pans out

 

ATX, did you order your kit already? Make sure to specify that you have an '06!

 

as far as i know the gt37r did not/does not come with an air filter. not sure if this being updated.

 

Pro Tech? Why? Do more research on tuners in Tx

 

Thanks, I'll look into this some more.


Why Protech, well its the closest to where I live, good people, and they did a good job on a buddies car recently. Plus, If I spend the night, there's always 6th street. I'll do some more searching though. Who else would you recommend? I'm open to suggestions. I live way down south at the lowest point of Texas.

 

You are correct. I don't believe there are plans for an air filter. The inlet is to large for a standard filter.

 

werd

you are in Chicago right?... check with Chris or Larry @ SP if you need any help(install/tunning)


OP:
i saw you mention u plan on tunning 8psi....are you going with jsut stock block? intense put down ~400whp at 6 psi on stock block and injected has a 490whp car at 8 psi on stock block.... so if your goal is 400...id do 6psi+(jic St + pl 3/8 spacer).
Then its just a job of finding the right tunner ......which, after the SGP debacle i dunno who is the place to go in Texas, but i would consider Kyle's (IPP)opinion.

 

sub'ing

 

I dont like the idea of no filter. I got a 4-3" reducer so I could run the filter on mine

 

Most def! I can't wait until their open house next week. I'm going to be a kid in a candy shop! So far, spoken with Irfan at GRD. He's been very helpful as well