Howdy from Houston

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome! I’m can’t comment on comparing a built GT-R to a Trackhawk as far enjoyment and meeting your needs but I can say that everyone on here loves the giggle factor. This car still makes me smile at 4K miles

Good luck finding much of anything "stock" that can out accelerate the TH in the 1/4. I've had several Vettes and other HP cars (all stock) but nothing like the TH. 28k miles and still smiling.

Oh, and welcome to the forum.

Howdy from Cypress! I had an upgraded turbo GTR and went to the track hawk because of the cost of a built motor/trans in the GTR. Like everything, you get used to the power, but having an SUV that can pull 3.1 0-60 this time of year is just too fun! Like you, I have the urge to mod, but trust me; once you drive a trackhawk for a while you realize that sacrificing the warranty for a couple tenths of a second might not be worth it. The stoplight to stoplight acceleration is not a whole lot different than an FBO E85 GTR and I KNOW you weren't hooking up in first gear if you had a built motor, so the G's you experience will be similar as you can mash the throttle from 0 and dead hook!

Welcome and congrats! If you want to hear an installed Stainless Works full exhaust let me know. I'm in the Richmond/Sugar Land area. Of course not trying to pressure you or anything but I'm the same way. Can't keep anything stock for long. Just wish I had heard this exhaust in person before hand. It's amazing but it is loud. Need something a little more quiet.

donutdanny said:

Welcome and congrats! If you want to hear an installed Stainless Works full exhaust let me know. I'm in the Richmond/Sugar Land area. Of course not trying to pressure you or anything but I'm the same way. Can't keep anything stock for long. Just wish I had heard this exhaust in person before hand. It's amazing but it is loud. Need something a little more quiet.

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I do! I drive down to Sugarland often to fly out of the private airport there! The ONLY reason I haven't picked up an exhaust is because i want it to be quiet on the HWY if my wife and/or kids are in the truck. Beyond that, I could deal with the loud exhaust all day! Do you feel any performance difference?

Well, I did a few other things all at once. Installed the exhaust, ecu tune, 2.65 upper pulley, high flow injectors, low temp thermostat, and a DDR intake.
Honestly, it's loud at start up and wot. But cruising the hwy it's pretty normal. Give me a call when you want to meet up.

713-875-6689

donutdanny said:

Well, I did a few other things all at once. Installed the exhaust, ecu tune, 2.65 upper pulley, high flow injectors, low temp thermostat, and a DDR intake.
Honestly, it's loud at start up and wot. But cruising the hwy it's pretty normal. Give me a call when you want to meet up.

713-875-6689

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I wish I could hear one with the complete system. I have the SW catback and cold start is loud as is WOT. I’m curious how much louder it is? My next move is like you did, everything that requires a tune at once so I only have to tune once.

donutdanny said:

Well, I did a few other things all at once. Installed the exhaust, ecu tune, 2.65 upper pulley, high flow injectors, low temp thermostat, and a DDR intake.
Honestly, it's loud at start up and wot. But cruising the hwy it's pretty normal. Give me a call when you want to meet up.

713-875-6689

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I'll holler! I can let you know what I think Joe. We could probably even do some side by side revs for reference.

hawkku said:

Howdy from Cypress! I had an upgraded turbo GTR and went to the track hawk because of the cost of a built motor/trans in the GTR. Like everything, you get used to the power, but having an SUV that can pull 3.1 0-60 this time of year is just too fun! Like you, I have the urge to mod, but trust me; once you drive a trackhawk for a while you realize that sacrificing the warranty for a couple tenths of a second might not be worth it. The stoplight to stoplight acceleration is not a whole lot different than an FBO E85 GTR and I KNOW you weren't hooking up in first gear if you had a built motor, so the G's you experience will be similar as you can mash the throttle from 0 and dead hook!

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Funny, I actually live in Cypress too! We may even know each other, or at least our GT-R's. Maybe we will run into one another someday soon. I would really like to take a ride in a TH before I spring for one.

My GT-R was capable of dipping into the 8's if the stars were in alignment. It actually ran a 9.08 @ 151 back at TX2K16 on DR's. Neat thing about that car was that it was still somewhat practical for daily use. The TH should be far more usable. I doubt that the Track Hawk will ever be able to perform like my GT-R, but I don't really need it to. ( I guess I should say that it might if one was willing to throw enough money at it. ) I certainly won't be spending nearly as much money on mods as I did before. I have already gotten a quote from a local shop on mods to get an idea of what I might be getting into. Definitely less costly that the Nissan.

Good thing is that the wife seems to be on board with getting one, but far less enthusiastic about mods...LOL

I'm happy to let you have a drive! I am as much of a speed demon as anyone, but there is just something "sufficient" about the Trackhawk that has me satisfied with stock....when I see donutdanny's that may change though haha! As you well know, the more you mess with cars the more likely they are to fail. The ROI for a trackhawk mod might not outweigh the comfort of knowing if it breaks you don't have to dump a ton of cash into it due to warranty coverage I'm free tomorrow if you want to check it out - 785 221 3357

I'm free after noon tomorrow also! Let's meet up!