Vehicle Info
Bought: Feb, 2004
Sold: May, 2006
Bragging Rights
- 1/4 Mile13.1 sec @ 104 mph
- Top Speed160 mph
- HP380
- Weight3600 lbs
Major Upgrades
- turbo
Modifications
Performance Parts
- K&N Intake
- Stillen Header
- A'PEX Exhaust
- NGK Ignition
- Custom Perf. Chip
- GReddy Engine Electronics
- KYB Shocks
- Intrax Springs
- Power Slot Brakes
- Custom Transmission
Car Audio & Video
- Pioneer Speakers
- Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers
- Custom Sub Enclosure
- Clifford Security
- Monster Cable Wiring
- Infinity Tweeters
- Pioneer Head Unit
- Rockford Fosgate Amplifier
Interior
Exterior Styling
Sold the 3000GT in May 2006. This is now a commemorative page.
For all question regarding the install of Twin-Turbo's on a non-turbo 3000GT/Stealth, please visit www.3Si.org you will find everything you need to know there. Its been so long since I've done this I have forgotten some of the little details.
This is what my car looked like when I bought it in mid 2004. I was the seconded owner and the car was all stock except for the wheels.
Over the next two years this was the end result of my efforts. A Twin-Turbo'ed, 10:1 compression motor, with lots of extras. My first attempt at the TT conversion ended in disaster, as the 120k miles original motor couldn't take the stress and spun the #3 rod bearing and destroying the entire motor. I replaced it with a lower mileage motor and this time used the VR4 ECU and engine harness. It has been in this set up for nearly 2 years and hasn't had any major problems.
Page 1 - 3000GT
Page 2 - Twin Turbo Conversion
Page 3 - My other cars
Page 4 - PhotoChops
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Posted by: aaron97
05/14/2009, 08:11am
For everyone asking questions or commenting about the twin-turbo conversion. Since I've been there and done that, in all honesty unless you are very financially secure, I would not bother with modifying a 3000GT including the VR4. It’s a known fact among the 3/S community that the engine design in the 3000GT's engine is flawed. If you can be happy with around 400-450hp, then as long as you find a well maintained lower mileage VR4 motor you will be okay for minor mods to get it up to around 400-450hp. The guys running the big numbers are often having big problems or an extreme budget. I know this is not the response some of you will like, but it’s my opinion and it’s the very reason I sold the car. Simple because my power and performance goals could never be reached in a 3000GT with my budget. Don’t get me wrong, I love the way the cars look and I really enjoyed modifying the 3000GT. I don’t mean to offend anyone, this is just my opinion based off of my personal experiences and performance goals.