4WAS is not part of the tech pkg.

 

Thanks for the explanations. No, I don't have that.

Thanks for the offer. I appreciate your willingness to help.

Coop

 

We've been discussing the project, and after exploring solutions to the tuning, JimmyK has agreed that the smartest thing is for us is to work with Sam and GTM for the tune. He's done it a gazillion times, it's correct and I don't have the need to keep fussing with it (This would have been the benefitr of the Haltech).

Get it right once, and then just drive it like I stole it....

I've printed the lengthy and comprehensive manuals from GTM, and the tech (Hector) is as excited as I am to get going. He's good, and meticulous.

So far, so good.

Coop

 

yea i would say that is the best call also, do you plan to still use Haltech? or going with Osirus now?

 

I am not doing the work, but I am 99% sure we would just go with Osirus.

Thanks,

Jim

 

IMO that handles the GTM kit the best - unless you are going for more than 700+ using the stock w/ osiris tune is going to save you from headaches.

 

can't wait to see this installed

 

These kind of threads are pure evil! I just got this car and I already wanna mod it! But no, I need to keep the thing reliable, go away mod bug!!

 

Jimmy told me to bring it in to be started on Monday the 27th. Hector will be in charge of the project. We will undoubtably start with a baseline dyno pull, just to verify before and after.

Coop

 

I got a 5at as well and would love to get TT, so ill be watching this to see how it turns out...

 

12/23/10 Build is underway....

Hector has been following GTM's clear instruction manual and has the fuel pump changed, and the front cowl/engine area is all cleared of extraneous plastic intakes.

These and the OEM exhaust is now in my shed at home

John Visconti (V-tune) has been in touch with Sam regarding the software update, and Jimmy is going to tackle the auto trans work himself, once removed.

All-in-all it's on track. I'm stoked!

Coop

 

BTW, I've been following the GTM supercharger threads closely and I am quite impressed with their performance. As are the owners.

That said, at the purchase inception I was convinced by GTM this would well exceed the SC and provide a better all-around package. Let's make that happen!

Gotta say, that the GTM products are as good as they get. You knew that.

Coop

 

Tell Jimmy to measure once, twice, three times and then a fourth and fifth before drilling the turbo return lines.

If they are a hair too low, they'll be submerged in the pan.
If a hair too high, they will back up under boost.

I cured any doubts by installing a scavenge pump and never had an issue.

 

Hector has been working carefully on the TT install, and is making good progress. He is a careful tech and on something new, he will ponder rather than rush. I agree.

He's got the entire exhaust off, the new manifolds on, and the turbos fitted.



Here he's drilled and has fitted the crucial oil return line fittings:



He's done even more stuff, but I was too busy myself over in the trans dept. to pay closer attention.

This week is a vacation week for me from my OTHER two jobs (Coach/maintenance in a rowing club, and a photographer) so I had time to ponder myself. Jimmy is ALWAYS busy as the shop owner, and lets me do whatever I need if I am capable.

In this regard, I decided to tackle the Trans-Go 5-speed shift kit on my own. I was a career mechanic for fifteen years as a M/C tech, so this actually looked like fun. I brought a table, my tools, some cardboard, and a LOT of patience.

Here's the trans on the stand.


Pan off, valve body exposed.


The provided instructions were VERY supportive and clear. But, you had to really pay attention to the order of the steps and NOT mix up all the bolts. An old trick I used to use was a simple piece of cardboard with the holes template punched in it with a screwdriver.

This keeps things in order and verifies the reassembly.


Here's the unit on the bench. There are a ton of little filters and ***** and springs which can get away, if you move too fast.


Once down, I replaced (3) plungers, and added (9) extra springs. Then they give you a selection of incremental drills with a diagram of which holes to enlarge on the valve body separator plate. Don't bungle this!


Here is what was left after the NEW parts were installed:


Reassembly was in reverse order, but paying even closer attention and careful placements.

Start-finish it took me about 5 hours. I am sure I took at least two+ hours longer than a confident trans tech would have. I had no glitches in the process, and made sure everything was spotless and washed out. I'm proud of my work and can say with confidence it's done as they ask.

I saved them a bunch of time, and ME a bunch of money. Of course I am now liable. He he he!

Anyway, I promised a build thread and you're getting it.

Coop

 

do you mind explaining what a "Trans-Go 5-speed shift kit" is and why you chose it? I have tried looking it up but can find nothing useful.