Wow! Keep us updated, looks promising. Any pics of the CarPC? Is it just a plug-in to the LCD screen? What made you choose the Synapse BOVs?

 

No pics yet - not sure if Sam will have any more before I pick it up in a couple weeks - hopefully though. The CarPC is actually very similar to the one Modme here on the forums created. I am kind of the guniea pig for GTM on it to see how it works and if it is viable for them to start offering it.

I went with the Synapse BOV's just because they looked interesting and had good reviews. I also like the engineering and theory behind them. I think they will work great in low boost situations like like ours to eliminate compressor surge and increase boost response. Worst case, if they don't work, I can just swap back to the Tial's as they use the same mounting flange.

 

Good luck on the build!

 

Update:

Just talked to Sam and the car is finished! Heading to the airport in an hour and am picking it up tomorrow morning. A couple of issues came up:

1. The Kinetix Intake Plenum has proved to perform just like the old ones for the vq35's - like crap. The TQ curve peaked then fell off and was causing some other driveability issues - Put the stock plenum back on and all is good.

2. The Synchronic BOV's that I wanted to try out were causing problems with the MAF readings at idle - I had them put on the tried and true Tial's.

3. The car PC monitoring system that Sam wanted to try out ended up not working. His install guy left mid project, so he intstalled the Blitz system. I will run with it untill something better comes out.

The numbers were good with the above stuff on there (500hp, 450tq), but will be on the dyno today with the stock plenum and tials on and improve on those numbers.

I will be driving back through vegas then back up through Utah and Idaho this weekend and let you all know how it does.

 

Congrats!

 

Sweet Greg looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the car

 

Sucks about the plenum. it looks great. does it rob power if you're not fi?
can i have it?

 

Thanks a lot for the insight Greg!

 

You want to improve on those numbers?! They look pretty good to me! Your drive train will also thank you.

 

Thanks for the updates. Are you going to give the GTR manifold a try or just stick with stock?

 

that is a sic looking set up.
enjoy the twins, good luck.

 

I may try the GTR manifold or the Motordyne which is releasing soon. It would be nice to have the same power but turn down the boost.

 

Not really more power, just improve the tq and hp curve. 500/450 is plenty!

 

Drove from GTM to vegas yesterday afternoon - first impressions are - HOLY CRAP!

Boost comes on around 3k and hits hard. Crusing at 60 on the freeway and it's right around 0 psi, give it a little gas and you are into boost. It only takes about 10% throttle and im up to 80 effortlessly. It was 106F out and intake air temps were about 114F. Can't wait to get heading north and see what it's like in 80-70F weather.

Final dyno numbers came in around 530hp/475tq. I am going to dyno it again when I get home just to verify and see what it does on WA gas and temps.

Can't wait to get on the road again today!

 

That's a 30whp gain after switching from Kinetix to stock lol
Sounds sick man, enjoy!