Alpha 12 Heading Down Under

[SlipR35]

About time we got some AMS Alpha 12 action Down Under.

I was originally looking at the Alpha 10 kit but in the end the lure of 1,300 odd horsepower kept calling. I pulled the trigger on an Alpha 12 kit that will be built by the guys at AMS and shipped down under. A big thanks to Jeremy at Speed for Sale for sorting this all out and sourcing everything for me and to Eric at AMS and also Handbrake for answering my questions.

The car already has substantial mods to strengthen the trans, gearbox etc so I'm looking forward to getting this all fitted up and running: The full spec list including the upcoming AMS gear is listed below:

AMS 4.0 liter crate motor with:

AMS sleeved forged shortblock

AMS Spec JE Pistons

AMS Extreme duty Rods (Manlet manufactured)

AMS CNC machined cylinder heads

AMS alpha spec Kelford cams

Ferrea Competition Plus +1mm intake valves

Ferrea Competition Plus +1mm exhaust valves

Ferrea dual valve springs and titanium retainers

AMS Spec head studs

AMS Engine block strengthening

AMS Alpha 12 turbos

AMS 90mm catless downpipes

AMS Intercooler

AMS intercooler piping

AMS Fuel Rails

Injector Dynamic 2000cc injectors

Gotboost 3" intake pipes

The trans and cooling mods are already in place with all of the Willall gear.

Willall items:

Front Mount Transmission Oil Cooler (WR35TC)

Rear Diff Cooler (WR35DC)

Front Diff Cooler (WR35DC-F)

Water misting cooling system (WR35MS)

High Volume Oil pan (WR35OP)

Trans fluid (WR35TM)

Diff Fluid (WR35DF)

Motor Oil (WR35MO)

GR6 Gearbox seals (WR35GS)

GR6 Gear Stops (WR35GS)

GR6 piston seal replacement (WR35PS)

GR6 Transmission pressure unit (WR35TPU)

Clutch retaining clips (WR35CCL)

High performance Syncro baulk ring (WR25BR)

GR6 14 plate composite clutch pack (WR35CPR)

Isometric transmission mounts (WR35GM)

Transmission brace (WR35TB)

Rear LSD Super lock kit (WR35DS)

Camber Arms (WR35FCA / RCA)

Performance Mid pipe (WR35MP)

Centre exit straight through exhaust (WR35CE)

GTR Brake Cooling system (WR35WS)

Engine Management Tuning (WR35TU)

Anti Surge Fuel System (WR35FS)

Shift light (WR35SL)

Trunk supports (WR35TSP)

The other mods already on the car are:

PPG 1st gear set

HKS Super Sequential BOV Kit

HKS A/F Knock AMP Sensor

HKS super fire spark plugs

AAM engine oil cooler with custom fabricated lines

Switzer Cooling kit

Aeromotion S2 rear wing

Volk TE37 G2 wheels

Yokohama Advan A005 20" slicks

Penske / AP Racing 3 way adjustable coil overs

AP Racing Carbon Ceramic Matrix brake kit

Forged Performance Anti-Sway bar kit

Stillen stainless steel brake lines

Custom Endless Brake pads

Top Racing carbon bonnet

Top Racing carbon front and rear bumpers

Top Racing carbon doors

Velo Apex driver and passenger Carbon seats

Will post some pics up during the engine build and keep the thread updated throughout the install process. Looking forward to firing up the first Alpha 12 in Australia.

[GTR32NISMO1]

very very very awesome!!!!

[domino_z]

that's awesome mate

in for pics

also keen to see how much power is lost on the trip over to Aus... we never get the same dyno numbers they pull in US

you'd need the 12 kit to crack 1000 at the wheels here, I don't think the 10 kit would do it

Edited September 8, 2011 by domino_z

[Snowman]

good work Seb - should be some fun.

[R31Nismoid]

Wow mate, the Alpha10 made me excited... The 12... Now that is just awesome

When does it arrive?

[ZED X]

*drooooooool* Looks like an insane mod list mate, I'm sure it will be a handful :|

Defiantly looking forward to seeing some footage of this animal in action!

[SlipR35]

that's awesome mate

in for pics

also keen to see how much power is lost on the trip over to Aus... we never get the same dyno numbers they pull in US

you'd need the 12 kit to crack 1000 at the wheels here, I don't think the 10 kit would do it

We'll be tuning and running it on E85 so the end figures should be interesting and at least comparable to what the guys are seeing in the US. I agree 1,000 AWHP should be easier with the Alpha 12 kit and less stressful on the engine.

good work Seb - should be some fun.

Thanks Snowy, if I get over to Sandown or PI once it's fiished you should jump in for a couple of laps.

Wow mate, the Alpha10 made me excited... The 12... Now that is just awesome

When does it arrive?

Ash, hoping to have it all ready before Nationals, aiming for mid October at this stage.

[R31Nismoid]

Before SAU Nationals...

Passenger laps are gonna be off the hook!

[Ryan1200]

that's awesome mate

in for pics

also keen to see how much power is lost on the trip over to Aus... we never get the same dyno numbers they pull in US

you'd need the 12 kit to crack 1000 at the wheels here, I don't think the 10 kit would do it

Surely It would be close 35GTR's are not exactly light... The 10 has gone 163 and 12 169mph.. From the youtube videos of the 12 your going to need huge aero to keep this thing planted there having enough trouble driving it in a straight line let alone around a circuit.....

[Martin Donnon]

It will be interesting indeed.

From memory we were the first to run an 8 second pass out of an R32 - R34 GTR in Australia, looks like we will be the first to do the same with an R35. There is some very special development and technology going into this car which will make it stand apart from any other R35. Obviously we excited to be working with such a professional level engine system, and results will be forthcoming at Slips discretion

[MattR]

good work cant wait to see it. another feather in the cap for Martin and all the crew

[SlipR35]

Also updating the design on the GTR in the next couple of weeks, signed off design below:

[tweety bird]

where do you race this beast?

Edited September 10, 2011 by tweety bird

[SlipR35]

where do you race this beast?

It's mainly used for circuit work here in SA in the local time attack series. Also used for fun in some hill climbs. Good way to destress on the weekend.

[handbrake]

Alpha 12? Ay caramba!

We have a detuned alpha 10 running 750awhp on 21psi

We don't know how we are going to cope with the power when we run 30psi 'maximum attack' which is still to come! Admittedly we have much to do sorting out aero and suspension which should help but i am not sure how i would cope if we had the alpha 12 power! Having said that, you acclimatise quickly to the brute power and it becomes quite banal very quickly.

Knowing AMS it will be a strong package.

This car is going to be a monster!

[Snowman]

Thanks Snowy, if I get over to Sandown or PI once it's fiished you should jump in for a couple of laps.

Ok

[tweety bird]

i wiil have to come down to sa to see it run one day.

[Snowman]

So how's it coming along Seb?

2 weeks and counting....

[SlipR35]

Alpha 12 engine arrives this coming week ready to go in. It's starting to get exciting...

[levinboy]

Porn!!!

What will be done to the gearbox??