New build: GTM TT Stg-II • '08 Infiniti G37 5-spd auto • The Shop CT
12-04-2010, 06:19 PM
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New build: GTM TT Stg-II • '08 Infiniti G37 5-spd auto • The Shop CT
Hi guys,
Brand new here. This is my first post.
Back in August I decided to switch cars. Going from a Subaru STI to the Infiniti G37 Sport with an auto trans.
Some history: I am 57 and have had a bit of drag experience with high-performance vehicles. In 1972 my '68 Camaro went 11's, by 1990 I had over 70 7-second passes on a multiple-record-holding dragbike, and last April
on my daily driver STI, full weight, pump gas, street tires.
Like you, I like having some 'authority' in my vehicles.
I was drawn to the Infiniti because of the looks, powerplant, auto trans capability, and primarily.... because it has a back seat. (I have to justify my second car with practicality to my wife and eight-yr.-old.)
Anyway after doing the research, I've found my way here and have been lurking since I placed an order for GTM's Stage-I TT kit, a trans kit and cooler, and his 2.5" cat-back exhaust. It was ordered early in the Fall, and Sam has now sent me the tracking number. It's coming soon.
I wanted some custom items: Recirculated Synchronic BOV's (I had enormous success with this on my STI), and as quiet a performance exhaust as could be made. Also a trans mod that can handle this power. My goals are mid 400's whp and stealthy quiet. (This is not a drag vehicle, and the auto will limit it. But, it may see the track sometime.) As you know, Sam is very attentive and meticulous, and was able to fulfill my wishes. He will comment and offer insights I can't.
We will be doing the build up here in the Northeast at The Shop, in Norwalk Ct. The owner and his staff of tuners and techs have worked on every imaginable hi-perf project and he's looking forward to producing this project, with the advice and help from GTM.
I promise this thread to chronicle the build and to learn and share.
Here is a set of shots of my vehicle. I work as a photographer also, so these were fun to produce.
(Canon S90 with a bunch of Photoshop work.)
Thanks for viewing. I'll update as we go.
Jim Cooper
Brand new here. This is my first post.
Back in August I decided to switch cars. Going from a Subaru STI to the Infiniti G37 Sport with an auto trans.
Some history: I am 57 and have had a bit of drag experience with high-performance vehicles. In 1972 my '68 Camaro went 11's, by 1990 I had over 70 7-second passes on a multiple-record-holding dragbike, and last April
Like you, I like having some 'authority' in my vehicles.
I was drawn to the Infiniti because of the looks, powerplant, auto trans capability, and primarily.... because it has a back seat. (I have to justify my second car with practicality to my wife and eight-yr.-old.)
Anyway after doing the research, I've found my way here and have been lurking since I placed an order for GTM's Stage-I TT kit, a trans kit and cooler, and his 2.5" cat-back exhaust. It was ordered early in the Fall, and Sam has now sent me the tracking number. It's coming soon.
I wanted some custom items: Recirculated Synchronic BOV's (I had enormous success with this on my STI), and as quiet a performance exhaust as could be made. Also a trans mod that can handle this power. My goals are mid 400's whp and stealthy quiet. (This is not a drag vehicle, and the auto will limit it. But, it may see the track sometime.) As you know, Sam is very attentive and meticulous, and was able to fulfill my wishes. He will comment and offer insights I can't.
We will be doing the build up here in the Northeast at The Shop, in Norwalk Ct. The owner and his staff of tuners and techs have worked on every imaginable hi-perf project and he's looking forward to producing this project, with the advice and help from GTM.
I promise this thread to chronicle the build and to learn and share.
Here is a set of shots of my vehicle. I work as a photographer also, so these were fun to produce.
(Canon S90 with a bunch of Photoshop work.)
Thanks for viewing. I'll update as we go.
Jim Cooper
Last edited by SharpByCoop; 03-12-2011 at 09:28 AM.
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Black Betty (05-20-2013)
12-04-2010, 06:49 PM
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Your photos are amazing Jim! Also I hope you enjoy your stay here on MyG37 as much as I have and you will be glad to know that Sam is the best when it comes to VQs so he knows what the best for our cars. Glad to hear you are happy with everything so far
12-04-2010, 10:02 PM
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its a different beast @10psi, welcome to the club. Until I changed out my wheels and suspension I couldnt lay the power down as well - fast forward to today and OMG I am hooking up way better and corning is improved dramatically.
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12-04-2010, 10:15 PM
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12-05-2010, 12:42 PM
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Nice choices and welcome! I have a set of Sychronic BOV's and upper intake pipes on my workbench that I am going to install on my GTM TT 08 over the winter. Looking forward to watching yours progress!
12-05-2010, 02:42 PM
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Thanks guys. Yup, I'm excited too.
Greggski, I'll keep you posted. I have found the Synchronic's may need need tuning (at least the previous versions) and so they may take a bit of tweeking. We'll see. I could not live with the surging at low throttle boost rolloff from the Tial on my Subaru. Each motor and combo is different, and there are thousands of happy Tial owners out there.
Coop
Greggski, I'll keep you posted. I have found the Synchronic's may need need tuning (at least the previous versions) and so they may take a bit of tweeking. We'll see. I could not live with the surging at low throttle boost rolloff from the Tial on my Subaru. Each motor and combo is different, and there are thousands of happy Tial owners out there.
Coop
12-05-2010, 05:55 PM
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Did your car with come with Drilled Rotors?
12-05-2010, 07:41 PM
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Thanks guys. Yup, I'm excited too.
Greggski, I'll keep you posted. I have found the Synchronic's may need need tuning (at least the previous versions) and so they may take a bit of tweeking. We'll see. I could not live with the surging at low throttle boost rolloff from the Tial on my Subaru. Each motor and combo is different, and there are thousands of happy Tial owners out there.
Coop
Greggski, I'll keep you posted. I have found the Synchronic's may need need tuning (at least the previous versions) and so they may take a bit of tweeking. We'll see. I could not live with the surging at low throttle boost rolloff from the Tial on my Subaru. Each motor and combo is different, and there are thousands of happy Tial owners out there.
Coop
