Vivid Racing's Complete GT-R Build Thread
#46
The all new Agency Power complete intercooler piping and short ram intakes were added to the Vivid Racing Project GT-R. We put these parts to the test on our AWD Mustang Dyno. The 3" aluminum intercooler piping replaces the stock unit with a better design to improve flow, reduce rubber hose flex, and gain throttle response. The intercooler pipes feature CNC 6061 aircraft grade aluminum machined blow off valve flanges and sensor flanges for an OEM fit. In our pictures, we retained the stock blow off valve, however we are going to add the Agency Power Blow Off Valves that can be setup 50/50 so it still recircs air and will vent air for that turbo whoosh sound. As well, we have added our new short ram intakes from Agency Power. The intakes are also aluminum 3 inch tubing with CNC machined MAF sensor mounts. The filters are from K&N so you can trust the best filter possible is on the car. We utilize the front induction cone filter which lines up with the factory air intake scoops for the best cool air to be drawn in. These pipes are done in wrinkle red, however we also have them in polished and can do custom finishes for personalization.
Once all the parts were fitted and tested, we strapped the car on the dyno to see how they perform. The car ONLY has the Meisterschaft Titanium Exhaust and the COBB AccessPort Stage 1 map on it. With the addition of the intercooler pipe and intakes, we gained 36 wheel horsepower and 24ft/lbs of torque. From the dyno graph, you can see that the power is CONSISTANTLY strong with gains throughout the entire power band. This yield us an end result of 500 all wheel horsepower on 91 octane on our Mustang dyno. Put 93 octane or even 100 octane and mount this car on a DynoJet and you will see an impressive 530-540awhp.
Next up for our project we will be building highflow cat downpipes from stainless steel and then retesting. We may update the intercooler cores as well. Our goal is 650 at the crank without touching the turbos and with the delicate transmission, that will be plenty of power.
Stay tuned for all the Project GT-R Updates on our site here - www.vividracing.com/forums/project-gt-r
Once all the parts were fitted and tested, we strapped the car on the dyno to see how they perform. The car ONLY has the Meisterschaft Titanium Exhaust and the COBB AccessPort Stage 1 map on it. With the addition of the intercooler pipe and intakes, we gained 36 wheel horsepower and 24ft/lbs of torque. From the dyno graph, you can see that the power is CONSISTANTLY strong with gains throughout the entire power band. This yield us an end result of 500 all wheel horsepower on 91 octane on our Mustang dyno. Put 93 octane or even 100 octane and mount this car on a DynoJet and you will see an impressive 530-540awhp.
Next up for our project we will be building highflow cat downpipes from stainless steel and then retesting. We may update the intercooler cores as well. Our goal is 650 at the crank without touching the turbos and with the delicate transmission, that will be plenty of power.
Stay tuned for all the Project GT-R Updates on our site here - www.vividracing.com/forums/project-gt-r
#47
We are releasing today for sale:
Intercooler Pipe Kit
Short Ram Intakes
Titanium Tips
Blow Off Valve Kits
STAY TUNED!
Here - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...er+GTR&x=0&y=0
Intercooler Pipe Kit
Short Ram Intakes
Titanium Tips
Blow Off Valve Kits
STAY TUNED!
Here - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...er+GTR&x=0&y=0
Last edited by vividracing; 02-11-2009 at 03:19 PM.
#50
We just added the new 4point Status Racing harnesses to our Project GT-R and they are awesome! What I like about these harnesses as they are true bolt ins. No ordering seperate bolts, clips, or anything else. Status supplies you with the eyebolts which you replace the factory seatbelt bolts with and simply clip them in. The 3 inch harnesses are FIA approved and feature a rotary release buckle that is easy to use. Installing them on the GT-R was cake and the black ones here flow really well with our customer interior. Check out more on our Project GT-R Here.
Ready to buy the Status Racing Harnesses for yourself? Check the 4pt, 5pt, and 6pt kits out here - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...Status+harness
Ready to buy the Status Racing Harnesses for yourself? Check the 4pt, 5pt, and 6pt kits out here - http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/a...Status+harness
#53
No such thing as a boring GTR But I get your point on modding-- I like the project alot!!
#54
I like some parts of the build and dont like others. I am not feeling the wheels and to me it seems wheels that look good on the GTR are really hard to find. Have you thought about the head liner? I would change that out to a suede in black. Your doing all of these changes and the head liner just doesnt match anything I see.
Another thing I dont like is the Red IC pipping. The color is ok to me and its cool that they are available in other colors but to me the welds that are showing cheapens it and doesnt show quality. I was considering them until I seen the welds. They should have been sanded down.
Another thing I dont like is the Red IC pipping. The color is ok to me and its cool that they are available in other colors but to me the welds that are showing cheapens it and doesnt show quality. I was considering them until I seen the welds. They should have been sanded down.
#57
I just think the flat paint does not show off the lines of the car that's all.
#59
looks like a std 4 harness cam lock deal.
probably bolted them on the sides to the factory points and a roll bar or harness bar in the back
probably bolted them on the sides to the factory points and a roll bar or harness bar in the back
#60
yes would definitely look better.........the current red face was hiding your red calipers.......having the black face would help pop out the red calipers more now