SlipR35 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR32NISMO1 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 very very very awesome!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6007138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
domino_z Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6007348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 good work Seb - should be some fun. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6007375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Wow mate, the Alpha10 made me excited... The 12... Now that is just awesome When does it arrive? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6007401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZED X Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 *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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6007466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipR35 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6008341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31Nismoid Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Before SAU Nationals... Passenger laps are gonna be off the hook! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6008520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan1200 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 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..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6008538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Donnon Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6008704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 good work cant wait to see it. another feather in the cap for Martin and all the crew Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6008798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipR35 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Also updating the design on the GTR in the next couple of weeks, signed off design below: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6009088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweety bird Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) where do you race this beast? Edited September 10, 2011 by tweety bird Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6009124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipR35 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6009201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbrake Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6009259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks Snowy, if I get over to Sandown or PI once it's fiished you should jump in for a couple of laps. Ok Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6011099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweety bird Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 i wiil have to come down to sa to see it run one day. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6011154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 So how's it coming along Seb? 2 weeks and counting.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6060636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipR35 Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Alpha 12 engine arrives this coming week ready to go in. It's starting to get exciting... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6155398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
levinboy Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Porn!!! What will be done to the gearbox?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376636-alpha-12-heading-down-under/#findComment-6155425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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