Hi guys....

well.. I have to admit .. i always learn the hard way ...but to be honest. it’s worth it.. i learned a lot from my APS ST setup... so i won’t regret whatever i did.

I never thought I will FI my car in the first place, after 2 yrs of owning the car I went for APS ST kit.

After 16 months.. i decided to go for TT ... alot ppl told me you do it right the first time and go for TT with built engine….. . but what to do .. that mod bug did bite me soo hard and didn’t have the fund for a TT nor a built engine.... i guess SAM@GTM was smart enough to choose the time when the mod bug soooooo hungry for another bite.. and he gave me a deal that I couldn’t refuse…. So I placed the order on the 11th March 2010 for the GTM TT Stg 2. it should be ready for shipping by this Tuesday or Wednesday and other 10 days for shipping to dubai.. so expected date of starting with the installation on my car: Sat 24th April 2010 … cant waaaaaait

APS ST was alot of fun. i really liked it and recommend it for those who wants to stay in 400WHP range.. it was very smooth, and knock on wood, never faced any problem other than the boost creep which was solved with Forge actuator and boost controller. i had issues with setting the controller. but a good friend of mine did the magic and fixed it for me.

Appreciate all the support given by the guys in here in fixing my kit and all the recommendations and info give.

All was in this thread : https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...ted-today.html

Previous setup:

High boost Map/Methanol: 10 PSI - 389whp/410 TRQ
Low boost Map: 7 PSI - 330whp/350 TRQ

APS ST full kit
APS ST Exhaust
Forge Actuator
UNICHIP ( Custom tuned )
Motordyne plenum spacer
AEM water/methanol 50/50
Koyo radiator
Nismo thermostat
HKS boost EVC 5
GTM oil cooler
Defi Boost gauge with controller
AEM A/F gauge



The new setup:

GTM TT Stg2 ( Turn-key kit )
GTM 3” turbo Cat back exhaust system
GTM 3” External waste gate conversion Downpipes.
GTM oil cooler.
APS oil pan.
HKS boost EVC 6
Defi (boost, EGT, Fuel pressure ) gauges with controller
Motordyne plenum spacer
AEM water/methanol 50/50
Koyo radiator
Nismo thermostat


In the mean time. The APS kit is sold to a friend of mine and the car was dropped to remove the kit and start preparing for the new build.


Will try to keep this thread updated

Wish me luck guys. And any suggestions would be appreciated.. I always learn from your experiences.





Day 1: APS kit removal

APS single turbo removal DAY 1:





















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10/4/2010 Update: I got confirmation from SAM & Shipping company that the parts will leave SAM's shop on Monday.,,,, Woooot. cant wait.

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Make sure you get Carbon Clutch and Carbon Diff..

 

When I seen the pics I was going to say,"Damn man do you live in a desert?" LOL Then I saw your location. Nice upgrade but clean that engine bay!

 

In for pics of progress and final results. I know your last build was a neverending work in progress, best of luck on a smooth install this time around.

Oh...take a hose and water to that engine bay before you do anything please

 

hahaha.. comon guys..

vented hood + dusty place + camera flash = such pics.. LOL

i have the TS style hood. and there was sand storm before i get into the garage so all the dust got into the engine bay ..

dont worry.. i will treat her with a good wash when i get the engine down.

 

LOL... thats because i always wanted the perfect installation. i didnt want to live with 2 psi creep :P LOL .. i wanted it to be rock steady allllllll the way. other than that.. i loved the power of that kit.

 

Good stuff. Post more pictures when you can.

 

built engine?

 

Good luck, I won't comment on the sand since everyone else already did.

 

i would love to , but not at this stage .. i am already owned on the payment of this upgrade. maybe after sometime.



LOL. thanks. promise i will clean it . promise

 

Please do it now

IPP STG1 is a dirt cheap. or at least get a set of pistons and rods, they are only $1000-$1200. better than $$$$$ when your block turn to million of pieces.

 

OIiii! NC!

I'm going to have a quick look at the WIP later on this after noon.

I assume Miami's Z is also there in the shop?

Who got your APS kit???

GL!!!

 

Good luck bro.. i'm sure you'll enjoy it.

btw, what's up with GTZ?

keep us posted

 

thanks

GTZ is getting a new FI setup just like my car .. LOL

the sire will be up and running by today or tomorrow inshalla

cant wait to see your Vortech setup as well

 

why didnt you tell ppl here that you were offroading using your Z?? hehe j/k

wish you all the best of luck bro..wish everything will go smoothly.

keep updating us with your progress

 

10/4/2010 Update: I got confirmation from SAM & Shipping company that the parts will leave SAM's shop on Monday.,,,, Woooot. cant wait.

 

13/5/2010 Update:

the parts were delieverd on sunday 9th may 2010. there was a delay on the shippment due to some parts ordered by my friend.

GTM dispatched the parts promised. GTM FTW

my install is booked on Satarday 22nd may 2010.

i couldnt resist and had to open the pacs and check those sexy parts. i had my lil car freak lil nephew helping me unpaking my parts.


and here is a quote from his words :

"
hi theLe

My name is khaloud ..

i dont have a dLiving licnese but i do love caLs.. and love going to autodlome ( the track circute name ) with my uncle NightCLawLeL... BTW.. i dLive sometimes with My uncle NightCLawLeL but please dont mention that to my Mum shhhhhhhh

My uncle talks alot about how good my350z website is. and how he leaLend alot of things fLom it.

i enjoy the TuLbo sound .. and below aLe list of my Lides:
1) jeeep LangleL Electric ( ofLoad )
2) VipeL ( black )
3) Zeeeed350z ( for uncle NightCLawleL )
4) Evouuuuuuuuution 10
5) CobLaaa ( classic )
6) mountin bike with custom made wheel support for the tLack events

i am glad to be paLt of this gLoup, but below aLe some pics which i would like to share.

Me posing for GTZ ( GTZ Motor club in UAE ) Sticker


Me helping uncule NightCLawleL unpacking his GTM TT kit


that is one Sexy Exhaust from GTM.


"

i am in love with the exhuast.. its just amazing. i bet it will sound mean.

the parts were packed in a very nice way . and all instructions were very clear and every thing was tagged nicely.

i still have to go through all the parts to make sure that nothing is missing.


below are the rest of the pics:

 

make sure you got every lil part before you start installing the kit.

GL bro.

 

will definitely do

thanks although am 99% sure its all there.. cause i saw the packing list on the box with all the parts ticked.

will check them out all on Satarday

 

you know.. Sam comes to UAE every once in a while, it would be great if he is here by the time ours builds is finished to have him tune our cars