Description & Ratings

• General

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  In 2005 I traded in my 2003 Mitsubishi Evo 8 for a 2003 Nissan 350Z. So glad to be out of the DSM lemon and into a sport car! Front engine, rear wheel drive is the only way to go! At the time I was stationed in Colorado and the elevation killed the naturally aspirated VQ35DE power. Dyno results showed a 30whp lost due to the elevation. Only way to overcome this power loss was a power adder… Or two.  In 2008 I went with the JWT 700BB Twin Turbo kit sporting the famous Disco Potato GT2860RS turbos. Funds were limited so I stuck with the stock block. End result was an average of 420whp and 400wtq at 10psi. To help stop the extra power StopTech ST40 & ST22 big brakes were added. A JWT clutch and flywheel was selected to take the boost abuse and a TurboXS UTEC for tuning.  In July of 2010, back home in Houston, the OEM 2003 weak transmission finally give out and I lost third gear. Funds were ever more limited and I parked the Z. I told myself I wouldn’t fix the trans unless I was ready to build the block at the same time. A lot of reading, telephone calls and research ensued.  December 2011 I called Bryan at PowerFab Automotive and told him I’m ready. Kyle and Brett at Import Parts Pro were next and an IPP Stage 3 VQ long block sporting; PolyDyn coated CP 8.5:1 pistons, Cosworth Rods, JWT C2 cams, ARP L19 rods and bolts, heads & valve job and, all other supporting parts was purchased.  As time passed more and more was added. The UTEC had served it purpose but was very dated. HalTech released their full ECU replacement Platinum Pro EMS and I knew that was the only was to control & tune the new engine. The JWT clutch just wouldn’t take the abuse of the extra power so a Carbonetic Twin Disc and flywheel was chosen. The OEM LSD was good but I wanted the best and so a Quaife diff went in. Since I have ambition to run the Texas Mile, the 350Z auto, 3.3 final drive gear replaced the six speed manual’s 3.5 ratio.  Heat is always a problem in Houston and I didn’t want to worry about it. The Nissan Pathfinder cooling mod was installed on the block, a Koyo oversized radiator was already installed and I had everything PolyDyn coated. All piping, the down pipes, exhaust manifolds and, turbine housings. To finish off the exhaust I went with the Greddy RS catback.  The Hotchkis springs were another item that have served their purpose and I wanted the best again. KW V3 coil overs were installed with SPL camber arms and links.  As far as the body components, the Z went to PowerFab with an AeroSync N1 front, Seibon TS carbon hood, Nismo sides, CraftSquare mirrors and, Seibon TT carbon rear lip. A Seibon TT carbon rear spoiler is waiting to get installed.  To finish the car I needed new wheels. I had been researching a lot of different wheel companies to replace my WORK Meister S1s. I wanted a custom offset and I wanted the best in the industry. So I made contact with Tony at Deviate Motoring. I knew I didn’t want a three piece wheel again and that a mono block was my only route. I place an order for 19" HRE P43SC wheels wrapped with Toyo R888 R-compound tires. To finish off the black/carbon fiber theme HRE Custom carbon fiber center caps were added. 

• Engine

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  IPP Custom Stage 3 Long Block:  ~~ Cosworth Rods, CP 8.5:1 Pistons w/ Ceramic/Moly coating on the piston tops & skirts  ~~ ACL Trust Washers, Main & Rod Bearings  ~~ ARP Main Studs & Rod Bolts, L19 Head Studs  ~~ ATI Street Damper Crank Pulley  ~~ Heads Redecked, Ported Intake/Exhaust Runners, 5-Angle Radius Cut Valve Job  ~~ JWT C2 {261* w/ .456 (11.58mm) lift Intake & Exhaust} Cams  ~~ JWT Heavy Duty Springs & Shims  ~~ JWT Oil Pan Spacer  ~~ Viton Valve Seals  ~~ OEM Gasket kit with Cometic Head gaskets  ~~ OEM VQ35 "Rev-Up" Oil Pump  ~~ OEM VQ35 Pathfinder Rear Cooling By-Pass  ~~ Nismo Low Temp Thermostat  ~~ Stillen Oil Cooler  ~~ ARC Oil & Raditor Cap  ~~ ARC V2 Oil Catch Can  Forced Induction:  ~ JWT 700BB (Garrett GT2860RS) Twin Turbo System  ~ HKS SSQV BOV  ~ Intercooler and all piping PolyDyn Coated  Fuel:  ~ CJM Stage 3 Fuel System  ~~ CJM Twin In-Tank Fuel Pumps  ~~ CJM Damper Fuel Rail (Blue)  ~ Injector Dynamics 1000cc Injectors  Exhaust:  ~ Greddy RS Cat-Back Exhaust  ~ APS 2.5" Downpipes, PolyDyn Coated  ~ PolyDyn Coated Turbo Manifolds & Turbine Housings ~ Nissan CD009 (2004+) 6sp Transmission  ~ RJM Adjustable Clutch Pedal  ~ TWM Performance Short Shifter  ~ Carbonetic Twin Disc Carbon Clutch w/ Carbon/Steel Flywheel  ~ Quaife Helical LSD  ~ SPL Solid Diff Bushings  ~ Nissan 3.3 Final Drive

• Body

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  ~ Richey"s Collision Custom Black  ~ AutoTechnic CF Shroud  ~ Aerosync N-Style Front Bumper  ~ AUT Carbon Fiber Z Fender Emblem Filler  ~ CraftSquare TC-N1 Carbon Fiber Mirrors  ~ "06+ Nissan Bi-HID Headlights  ~~ Custom painted & upgraded by LightWerkz  ~ "06+ OEM LED Taillights  ~ Seibon TS-Style Carbon Fiber Hood  ~ Seibon TT-Style Carbon Fiber Rear Lip (Custom Painted)  ~ TEIN Hood Damper  ~ TiTek CF Air Duct  ~ Varis CF B-Pillars  ~ Z Speed Performance Aluminum Undershroud

• Interior

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  ~ Tommy Karia Shift Knob  ~ Customer CF OEM Steering Wheel  ~ Sparco Harness Bar ~ HalTech Plug-In Pro ECU Replacement  ~~ HalTech Boost Control Solenoid  ~~ HalTech Dual Wideband Kit w/ 2 Sensors  ~~ Dual Wideband Gauge  Audio & Electronics:  ~ Bel RX65 Laser/Radar Detector  ~ Boyo VTL300 Rear Camera  ~ Clifford Matrix 12.5 Security Alarm  ~ Defi-Link 60mm BF Series Boost Gauge  ~ Defi-Link 60mm BF Series Fuel Pressure Gauge  ~ Defi-Link Control Unit  ~ Defi-Link Indicator II  ~ Dual Wideband Gauge  ~ JL Audio 500/5 Amp  ~ JL Audio 10W3v3 Sub  ~ JL Audio C5-650 Components  ~ JL Audio TR650Cxi Rear Speakers  ~ Nismo Horns   ~ Pioneer AVIC-D3X DVD/Nav Receiver  ~ Wicked CAS 350Z Corner Box 

• Suspension

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  ~ Aerosync CF Strut Tower Brace  ~ GTSpec Fender Braces  ~ GTSpec Front Oversized Tie Brace  ~ GTSpec Rear Lateral Arm  ~ GTSpec Rear Tie Brace  ~ Hotchkis Stage 1 TVS Kit  ~ KW Variant V3 Coilovers  ~ SPL Eccentric Lockout Kit  ~ SPL F&R Endlinks  ~ SPL Front Upper Arms  ~ SPL Rear Camber Links  ~ SPL Rear Traction Links  ~ StopTech Big Brake Kit (14" 4-Pot Front, 13" 2-Pot Rear)  ~ Tein Tie Rods 

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