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I know this isn't a "build", but I was unable to find much in the way of dyno comparisons from stock to Alpha 7. I wasn't able to find much about the experience of working with AMS on an A7 package either, so I decided to post this for those considering going that route.

My car is a 2016 that I bought new in November. I purchased a Greddy titanium midpipe/catback exhaust from AMS and installed it the day after I arrived home with the car. I have been in contact with Chris at AMS since October of 2016 and have traded emails with him regularly since. Chris is an awesome guy and great to work with. He's enthusiastic, a straight shooter and provides quick responses.

After debating on whether to go A7 now or wait a year or so to go with a full build, in January, I decided to move forward with an Alpha 7 package…for now. The car came out of hibernation in March and I put a few more miles on it before bringing it down to AMS on Sunday, April 23.

On Monday, the guys at AMS washed the car, went through the pre-dyno inspection, and strapped her down for some baseline pulls. She put down some healthy numbers on their happy Dynojet. 514.29 whp / 518.85 wtq. At the end of the day, the numbers themselves don't mean a whole lot. I just wanted a baseline to compare stock (plus Greddy MP/CB) to A7.

Between Tuesday and Thursday, I received text updates with pics as they got all the parts installed. Parts list included:

  • Alpha downpipes
  • Alpha CF Intakes
  • Alpha street intercooler
  • ID 1000CC injectors
  • Alpha coolant reservoir
  • Alpha air/oil separator

When a buddy of mine and I arrived on Friday morning, Chris took us for a tour of the shop…Lots of GTR porn. He also took us over to the R&D facility, which was so cool. They are developing and testing parts for multiple platforms on their shop cars. It was clear that the entire crew loves what they're doing!

During the tour of the R&D facility, we could hear my car getting warmed up on the dyno. We made our way over to the dyno room and got to witness the car making power. I was like a kid on Christmas morning!

Jake Compton, AMS' primary tuner, got the car dialed in using my Cobb AP over the course of a few hours. He set the car up with selectable BOTL, adjustable LC, rolling boost, autoshift, and ECU-based traction control.

Final numbers were 622.53whp and 652.60wtq.

I had a great experience working with AMS and strongly recommend them to anyone considering one of their packages. I haven't had a ton of time behind the wheel yet, but it feels great. I look forward to testing out some of the newly acquired power and features. Hopefully the A7 package can keep me satisfied for a year or two...

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#2 ·
I know this isn't a "build", but I was unable to find much in the way of dyno comparisons from stock to Alpha 7. I wasn't able to find much about the experience of working with AMS on an A7 package either, so I decided to post this for those considering going that route.

My car is a 2016 that I bought new in November. I purchased a Greddy titanium midpipe/catback exhaust from AMS and installed it the day after I arrived home with the car. I have been in contact with Chris at AMS since October of 2016 and have traded emails with him regularly since. Chris is an awesome guy and great to work with. He's enthusiastic, a straight shooter and provides quick responses.

After debating on whether to go A7 now or wait a year or so to go with a full build, in January, I decided to move forward with an Alpha 7 package…for now. The car came out of hibernation in March and I put a few more miles on it before bringing it down to AMS on Sunday, April 23.

On Monday, the guys at AMS washed the car, went through the pre-dyno inspection, and strapped her down for some baseline pulls. She put down some healthy numbers on their happy Dynojet. 514.29 whp / 518.85 wtq. At the end of the day, the numbers themselves don't mean a whole lot. I just wanted a baseline to compare stock (plus Greddy MP/CB) to A7.

Between Tuesday and Thursday, I received text updates with pics as they got all the parts installed. Parts list included:

  • Alpha downpipes
  • Alpha CF Intakes
  • Alpha street intercooler
  • ID 1000CC injectors
  • Alpha coolant reservoir
  • Alpha air/oil separator

When a buddy of mine and I arrived on Friday morning, Chris took us for a tour of the shop…Lots of GTR porn. He also took us over to the R&D facility, which was so cool. They are developing and testing parts for multiple platforms on their shop cars. It was clear that the entire crew loves what they're doing!

During the tour of the R&D facility, we could hear my car getting warmed up on the dyno. We made our way over to the dyno room and got to witness the car making power. I was like a kid on Christmas morning!

Jake Compton, AMS' primary tuner, got the car dialed in using my Cobb AP over the course of a few hours. He set the car up with selectable BOTL, adjustable LC, rolling boost, autoshift, and ECU-based traction control.

Final numbers were 622.53whp and 652.60wtq.

I had a great experience working with AMS and strongly recommend them to anyone considering one of their packages. I haven't had a ton of time behind the wheel yet, but it feels great. I look forward to testing out some of the newly acquired power and features. Hopefully the A7 package can keep me satisfied for a year or two...

Obligatory pics

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Hopefully the A7 package can keep me satisfied for a year or two. lol

Great choice,can't go wrong with AMS..
 
#3 ·
you made that much power on 93 octane ?
 
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#8 ·
Job well done. I love your wheels man!!
 
#10 ·
Between Tuesday and Thursday, I received text updates with pics as they got all the parts installed. Parts list included:

  • Alpha downpipes
  • Alpha CF Intakes
  • Alpha street intercooler
  • ID 1000CC injectors
  • Alpha coolant reservoir
  • Alpha air/oil separator
Final numbers were 622.53whp and 652.60wtq.

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😳 Wow! Dynojet 650wtq on 93 pump gas and factory fuel pumps?!
 
#11 ·
Wow! Dynojet 650wtq on 93 pump gas and factory fuel pumps?!
I really think it's just a function of the dyno reading high. I've tried finding data on "typical" % increase in hp/tq from stock to FBO, but I haven't been very successful.

I'm at 21% increase in hp and 25.8% increase in tq

I also asked Jake about the torque to make sure he was comfortable with it and he had no issue with it. At some point, I'll get to track and see what she does.
 
#12 ·
My car is all AMS built also.

I've had dyno readings that are all over the place.Some high some low.

2 vastly different readings alone at AMS.

Temps,DA-humidity,dyno,did the tech stand on it (lol)...

Wait till you take a reading on a 95 degree day with 90% humidity...It will make you think something is wrong..lol
 
#13 ·
Yeah, end of the day, they dyno is a tool for tuning. But I like having the baseline and final numbers for comparison. I'll have to get her down the track for the true test.
 
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