I've been looking forward to the completion of this kit. I wish I had the built motor ready to go, but thats going to be later on this year. I'm glad you went away from the internal w/g's. I'm going to be looking to go with the GT3076 for my build.

 

my wishlist:

This kit for an HR
An easy tuning solution like GTM has with their reflash...

I'll be ready in 2012 (Away from my Z until then...) I'll keep my fingers crossed!!

 

If you're talking about a mail in flash on your ecu that won't be possible. On a forced induction build you would have to dyno and use a flash like osiris during the tune. Each engine is so different it is near impossible to make a tune that can just be flashed on any car and sent out.

 

I believe GTM, correct me if I am incorrect, includes everything you need to flash your own ECU... using an out-of-the-box tune... I haven't read about people having many issues with it?

 

I would avoid an out of the box tune at all costs. It just does not work like that and as binder mentioned, every car is different.

Generic tune, and you are just asking for your engine to blow up.

 

ya, look at the vortech supplied tune, it's extremely rich with timing pulled like crazy. Its a horrible tune but it won't blow an engine. lol

 

U don't need a tune... Jus get in an drive..

J/k i gotta back up BP N binder.... Ur asking for trouble with any map that isn't tailored to ur car.... n even if its rich but don't blow ur motor u still won't reach full potential n u will burn a hell of a lot of gas..

off topic... Sasha i got tuned today, Hal n Ed r great guys.

kit made 382.8 hp n somewhere in the 360 ftlb area... N u kno their dyno.....

Dude get a proper tune Watever u do u won't regret it

 

Ahh I see.. thanks for setting me straight

 

just read the whole thread, any updates ?

 

Any luck towards finishing the build Sasha? The suspense is killing me! Lol

 

Updates?

 

As much as I would like to, I have not had time to work on this.

I still have to do a clutch/flywheel swap as well as install new headers on the car. I am also trying to finish the 4 ST kits for stock.

 

I know this is probably off topic but which headers are you using for this kit?

 

Whatever you want. I would suggest ceramic coating whatever header you choose though. There are some decent quality units out there for $600, and some opt for the Megan headers for $250.

 

Bump for Updates!

 

u said u needed a built motor....hmmm i has one.....would u want a greddy kit to play withand switch it with urs?
it is only a 24hr drive hehe.....

 

I would have to disagree as that is not entirely true. Based on your logic, Nissan would then have to individually tune every car they produce, which is obviously not the case.

Now if you are running a standalone or piggyback engine management system, then yes I would agree you should have a tune specific to your build.

But....

One of the major benefits of flashing the factory ECU is you retain and benefit from all the capabilities the manufacturer as already designed. air temp compensation, altitude compensation, fuel temp. compensation, voltage compensation, etc. etc.

So if you have a production turbo kit, designed for a specific trim vehicle, and during your R&D process tune this vehicle utilizing the factory ECU (within an acceptable safety margin of course) then packages this tune and supply it with your kit - you can literally install the kit, flash the ECU and drive the car.

I believe there are plenty of GTM kits with their flash running around that can prove this point. Not to mention tuners like Dinan, and various EVO tuners that sell their tunes over the internet/mail.

Just want to make sure we aren't spreading wrong information that might scare some folk who don't know any better

In short, a properly pre-packaged tune that is used with the kit it was designed for is no more dangerous, and if not safer (due to incompetent tuners abroad), than a custom tune.

-George

 

By the way great fabrication skills and I love the pics, keep up the good work

-George

 

George, where have you been?

Its good to see you around.

 

Busy with work! I started a RE investment company a while ago and have been super busy with the current market, not much time to play with the car - but I am slowing getting back into it

Hows the car running?

-George