Here are a few progress pictures:
Arrival:
Full Version: AMS Performance 1,000+ HP Nissan GT-R build
About 2 months ago we've begun working on the world's first 1,000+ HP Nissan GT-R and I thought I'd share this with you guys
Here are a few progress pictures:
Arrival:
Here are a few progress pictures:
Arrival:
Engine removal:
December 16th 2009
At AMS we pride ourselves on making the highest quality and most powerful parts on the market. This does not come easy but thanks to our highly qualified team and state of the art equipment we can make that a reality for any customer. One of the tools we use to achieve this goal is our portable CMM arm (coordinate measurement machine).
Our Romer portable CMM allows us to digitally plot any given area we are working with. By taking the arm and touching key points on the motor and the chassis we can digitally recreate the entire GT-R drivetrain in our CAD software. Why is this important? This allows us to make and design the best part possible using the given space constraints. The end result is a product that fits like stock, lasts the life of the car and produces the most power capable in that given area. Remember all that math in school that you thought you would never use in real life? Well we do
In chuck's case we are using this technology to create quite simply the best turbo kit available for the GT-R!
Here are some pictures of one of our engineers Drew Johnson plotting the GT-R engine bay on Chucks soon to be AMS powered 1000plus WHP GT-R!
Now that we have our digitized data from our portable CMM arm the engineers can begin designing the turbo kit. This is always my favorite part of a project as you can really see our engineers shine in their abilities.
Here are some preliminary CAD images of the digitized GT-R engine bay and the 750R Turbo's placed in their possible areas.
REALLY Cool stuff!!
January 13th 2010
Sorry for the lack of updates guys. Because we are not building a hand welded header and casting the pieces instead the hard engineering behind it has been focused in our CAD software. Drew has been spending countless hours trying to design the most optimum kit given our space constraints. So far his work has been nothing short of spectacular!
As you can see the header and wastegate placement are allowing us to get away with designs that would be extremely difficult to obtain with a hand fabricated piece. That coupled with the fact that it will be casted will ensure a power potent and reliable kit for years to come.
Here are some more CAD images courtesy of our engineer Drew Johnson
Drew just finished up the design of the header setup. The end result is pretty remarkable.
Completely equal length
Port matched
Smooth transitions
Ability to access the header to head bolts easily
Cast 304 Stainless steel
This design will also allow GT-R owners to retain their steering rack heat shield
ENJOY!
Sorry for the lack of updates guys. Because we are not building a hand welded header and casting the pieces instead the hard engineering behind it has been focused in our CAD software. Drew has been spending countless hours trying to design the most optimum kit given our space constraints. So far his work has been nothing short of spectacular!
As you can see the header and wastegate placement are allowing us to get away with designs that would be extremely difficult to obtain with a hand fabricated piece. That coupled with the fact that it will be casted will ensure a power potent and reliable kit for years to come.
Here are some more CAD images courtesy of our engineer Drew Johnson
Drew just finished up the design of the header setup. The end result is pretty remarkable.
Completely equal length
Port matched
Smooth transitions
Ability to access the header to head bolts easily
Cast 304 Stainless steel
This design will also allow GT-R owners to retain their steering rack heat shield
ENJOY!
Here we have the final CAD designs of the AMS 1,000 HP GT-R turbo kit as they sit before going to our 3D printing machine:
What is a 3D printer you ask? Well it pretty much does exactly what is sounds like. This machine we have will now take our CAD design and print a plastic composite sample.
With this sample we will now be able to test fit it on the car. If the sample fits like we think it will then its off to get quick casted. Quick casting is a VERY expensive process but it gives us a hard piece to not only install but test. This will be the set of headers that get installed on chucks car. If they fit and work well we will being with production casting smile.gif
here is a sample of some previous 3D printed parts :
What is a 3D printer you ask? Well it pretty much does exactly what is sounds like. This machine we have will now take our CAD design and print a plastic composite sample.
With this sample we will now be able to test fit it on the car. If the sample fits like we think it will then its off to get quick casted. Quick casting is a VERY expensive process but it gives us a hard piece to not only install but test. This will be the set of headers that get installed on chucks car. If they fit and work well we will being with production casting smile.gif
here is a sample of some previous 3D printed parts :
Just the plastic 3D prints of the new GT-R headers. Here they are installed on the car. The next step will involve installing the motor into the car along with our support brackets and custom manifold heat shields to check final fitment. If all works out then its time to cast!
Starting to get pretty exciting!
More Coming soon!
Starting to get pretty exciting!
More Coming soon!
Below are some more updated pictures of the turbo kit with the prototype heat shields. The production shields will not have rivets and will be welded up. This is just a sample.
Also notice the very strong but OEM like integrated turbo support bracket.
Keep in mind the turbo is just a mock up turbo so you will not see any wheels in it
Also notice the very strong but OEM like integrated turbo support bracket.
Keep in mind the turbo is just a mock up turbo so you will not see any wheels in it
More coming soon!
Real artists. I came to die when you look at them.............
While we wait for casting we are finalizing all the bits and hardware needed for the kit including intercooler piping, Intake piping and downpipes. Here are some more updates as we further develop the kit on Tim's GT-R.
Once we get the cast samples is we will be within weeks of getting the kit up and active on Tim's GT-R while Chucks waits on his built engine, roll cage and other supporting mods needed to send his car into the stratosphere ..........
Rich
Once we get the cast samples is we will be within weeks of getting the kit up and active on Tim's GT-R while Chucks waits on his built engine, roll cage and other supporting mods needed to send his car into the stratosphere ..........
Rich
Its time to remove the roof skin on chucks car to prepare for cage work and our new Carbon kevlar roof.
As you can see the stock GT-R roof bracing is VERY well done:
As you can see the stock GT-R roof bracing is VERY well done:
Carbon fiber replacement roof was finished from the mold and it looks GREAT!
Its almost 9 lbs lighter than the stock one as well so there is a decent weight savings from it and from the best part of the car to save weight too!
Some carbon $$$$$$
Its almost 9 lbs lighter than the stock one as well so there is a decent weight savings from it and from the best part of the car to save weight too!
Some carbon $$$$$$
We got some pics of the chassis work. please excuse the quality as we had to use a cheapo digital this time around.
Once we get the car finalized we will add in the removable parachute mount.
Rich
Once we get the car finalized we will add in the removable parachute mount.
Rich
Finally some updates. The next step in the casting process is to have our design done in a prototype casting. This brings us to today. We now have a few sets of prototype manifolds that we can begin to develop full kits around, namely Tim Sanders and Chuck's GT-R. With these manifolds we can not only create the remaining components for the kit but we can actually complete two cars and put down some real world numbers and move forward with kit production. Here are a few sample pictures. Keep in mind the prototype casting is not as clean looking as the final production piece but on the inside (where it counts) its top notch!
The Cage is now complete! Thanks to our friends at LRT Racing we were able to put in a very capable 8.50 Second certified roll cage for Chuck. At Chucks request we added in some nice door bar disconnects to make entry and exit into the car a little easier. We still have some more painting to do on the floorboards but the cage design is done.
You will also notice on the drivers side two small upright bars running along the door bar. That is for the window net when the project is closer to completion
Next on the agenda is installing that sweet carbon fiber roof in matte finish on the car
on with the cage pictures!
You will also notice on the drivers side two small upright bars running along the door bar. That is for the window net when the project is closer to completion
Next on the agenda is installing that sweet carbon fiber roof in matte finish on the car
on with the cage pictures!
Ivan and Scott have been hard at work installing Chuck's carbon fiber roof. Here are some install pictures
And.........................................
More installed shots with the side trim and rear glass in. Looks Stock!!!
More installed shots with the side trim and rear glass in. Looks Stock!!!
5.6 lb Carbon kevlar AMS trunk.... CHECK!
And.................
We started reinstalling the dash, carpet and panels back in the car. It looks almost factory installed now!
While we continue to work on the the engine for chuck we are prototyping the kit on another GT-R here at the shop, Mr Tim sanders. Tim's car is getting a smaller version of Chucks setup for a little more all around power.
For mock-up purposes we temporarily installed the beginnings of the kit on Tim's built motor. From Here we can begin to work up the oil and water lines needed along with test fitting heat shields, Turbo support brackets, intake pipes and IC piping. Please note the turbo's shown do not reflect the actual units being used but rather a test set we have installed to get proper dimensions from.
Things are really starting to move along now. There is certainly light at the end of the tunnel. More to follow very soon!
For mock-up purposes we temporarily installed the beginnings of the kit on Tim's built motor. From Here we can begin to work up the oil and water lines needed along with test fitting heat shields, Turbo support brackets, intake pipes and IC piping. Please note the turbo's shown do not reflect the actual units being used but rather a test set we have installed to get proper dimensions from.
Things are really starting to move along now. There is certainly light at the end of the tunnel. More to follow very soon!
HEAT HEAT HEAT
Its a killer on the GT-R and when putting bigger and better turbo's in the car this problem must be addressed. For this reason we really went all out on the heat sheilds for our upcomming turbo kit. The first samples are done and came out great! It will offer SOLID heat protection and with the close quarters in the GT-R engine bay its a MUST!
Here are some updated pictures
Its a killer on the GT-R and when putting bigger and better turbo's in the car this problem must be addressed. For this reason we really went all out on the heat sheilds for our upcomming turbo kit. The first samples are done and came out great! It will offer SOLID heat protection and with the close quarters in the GT-R engine bay its a MUST!
Here are some updated pictures
We get asked all the time about Chucks car. I think it might even be surpassing that Blue demon evo we built in popularity
On with some more updates:
NHRA regulations require a parachute on a car trapping more than 150mph in the quarter mile. Considering Frank and Mikes GT-R cut a 146.9mph on its maiden 9 sec pass we knew Chucks was going to need a parachute.
Justin stepped up the plate and built onto the existing cage with one hell of a parachute mount. The best part is the mount can be removed and the license plate installed in about 5 minutes and nobody is the wiser.
Imagine setting up a street race with a GT-R and all of a sudden he whips out a parachute to attach to the car....hahahaha
and on with the pictures:
On with some more updates:
NHRA regulations require a parachute on a car trapping more than 150mph in the quarter mile. Considering Frank and Mikes GT-R cut a 146.9mph on its maiden 9 sec pass we knew Chucks was going to need a parachute.
Justin stepped up the plate and built onto the existing cage with one hell of a parachute mount. The best part is the mount can be removed and the license plate installed in about 5 minutes and nobody is the wiser.
Imagine setting up a street race with a GT-R and all of a sudden he whips out a parachute to attach to the car....hahahaha
and on with the pictures:
This is going to be my new background!
We still have to paint the new bar supports but it came out GREAT!
The AMS GT-R SR series Turbo kit is really starting to take shape now. With custom silicone now here and attached the kit is almost ready for testing.
In the pictures below you will see much of what won't be visable in the car. This setup is what will go on Tim sanders GT-R. Chucks will be a little larger.
Also the Compressor outlet pipe for Chuck and Tim's car will be hand welded as is seen in the pics but the production kits will have a casted aluminum piece in its place with a smoother transition and more OEM like fit and finish.
With all of this done the next step is to finish the oil and water lines and drop the engine back in the car. From there we can finish the downpipes and finally get Tim's car on the dyno!
I can't wait to hear what these turbo's are going to sound like with that intake pipe on there
I love this viewpoint! You can really see the size of these turbo's from this angle.
Keep in mind in the below picture that intake pipe is unfinished. We merely had a pipe in there for clearance reasons. The final version will of course be all the way to the front of the car.
In the pictures below you will see much of what won't be visable in the car. This setup is what will go on Tim sanders GT-R. Chucks will be a little larger.
Also the Compressor outlet pipe for Chuck and Tim's car will be hand welded as is seen in the pics but the production kits will have a casted aluminum piece in its place with a smoother transition and more OEM like fit and finish.
With all of this done the next step is to finish the oil and water lines and drop the engine back in the car. From there we can finish the downpipes and finally get Tim's car on the dyno!
I can't wait to hear what these turbo's are going to sound like with that intake pipe on there
I love this viewpoint! You can really see the size of these turbo's from this angle.
Keep in mind in the below picture that intake pipe is unfinished. We merely had a pipe in there for clearance reasons. The final version will of course be all the way to the front of the car.
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