My Twin Turbo Build is Under Way

[ttg35fort]

It was time to upgrade my 2003 G35 6MT Coupe. The car and all of the components below are at Japtrix or in route, except for the Volks, Wilwood Brakes, CJ Motorsports Fuel System and Cosworth Plenum, which are still on order. I can't wait until it's done.

When it is complete, I'll post pictures. Here is what's being installed:

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Eagle Rods w/ ARP Rod Bolts
Wiseco 8.8:1 Pistons with Ceramic/Moly Coating
Balanced/Blue Printed Rotating Assy
ARP Main and Head Studs
Heads Match Ported/Polished
Ferrea Valves
JWT C2 Cams
JWT Springs
RC Eng'g 750 cc Fuel Injectors
Cosworth Plenum
Greddy TD05H-18G Twin Turbo Sys
Greddy Intercooler
Tial 38mm W/Gs - 1 Bar Springs
Tial BOVs
CJ Motorsports Stage 2 Fuel System
Walbro In-Tank Fuel Pump
54mm Koyo Radiator
Nismo Low Temp Thermostat
Nismo Rear Diff Cover/Cooler
Custom Oil Cooler
HKS Twin Power DLI II Ignition System
HKS F-Con V Pro
HKS Navigator
HKS A/F Knock Amplifier
HKS EVC Boost Controller
HKS Turbo Timer Type-1
Coolingmist Meth/Water Pump
Coolingmist 1.5 Ga. Trunk Mount Tank
Coolingmist Smart Injection Controller
Coolingmist Vari Cool Controller
2 x Coolingmist Super High Speed Valves (S-HSVs)
2 x 10 GPH Meth/Water Injectors
Mike Norris Motorsports PCV Catch Can
APS 2.5" Cat Back Exaust
APS 2.5" Test Pipes
Driveshaft Shop Level 2 Axles
Clutch Masters FX600 Twin Disc Clutch
Techna SS Clutch Line
Wilwood Brakes
Tein Flex Coilovers
Tein EFDC System
Stillen Sway Bars
Greddy Strut Brace
GT Spec Rear Tie Brace
GT Spec Front Lower Tie Brace
GT Spec 4 Point Mid Chassis Reinforcement Brace
GT Spec Rear Lateral Arm Brace
Kuruma Z Bumper
Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
Mercury Silver Volk GT-S Wheels 19x9.5F, 19x10.5R


A big THANK YOU to Roger and Bala at Japtrix, Kyle at Import Parts Pro, Dave at Coolingmist, Art at Advanced Race Technology, and Sharif and Sandy at Forged Performance!!!

[militia]

wow.

in for the final

[ttg35fort]

Originally Posted by militia

wow.

in for the final

I couldn't get my hands on a 2009 ZR1 at anything near list price, so I decided to build my G instead. I still really like the car, I'm just ready for more performance. Hopefully the reconstruction of Moroso will be complete right about the time I have my motor broken in and the final tuning complete.

[coachk]

WOW...thats one h*** of an upgrade. Only thing I would change is the RC injectors to Deatchworks.. I didn't know the APS testpipes went with the Greddy TT???

Hopefully some of the Greddy guys will clarify

[ttg35fort]

Originally Posted by coachk

WOW...thats one h*** of an upgrade. Only thing I would change is the RC injectors to Deatchworks.. I didn't know the APS testpipes went with the Greddy TT???

Hopefully some of the Greddy guys will clarify

Roger at Japtrix showed me a 350Z with that setup, so it definitely works.

Both Roger and Kyle have had good experiences with the RC Fuel Injectors, and I myself have spoken directly with RC Engineering. They have great customer service, which I greatly value. So I will stick with them.

[fstrnldr]

APS has test pipes and downpipes, the test pipes should bolt up to the GReddy o2 housings, but there are better options out there that replace everything from the turbo to the catback made specifically for the GReddy kits

[coachk]

Originally Posted by ttg35fort

Roger at Japtrix showed me a 350Z with that setup, so it definitely works.

Both Roger and Kyle have had good experiences with the RC Fuel Injectors, and I myself have spoken directly with RC Engineering. They have great customer service, which I greatly value. So I will stick with them.

You might want to check with Gus/sn Wespak on the exhaust setup. Good Luck with the RC injectors...just trying to help. Once again looks like a great build.

[wannabuy350z]

WOW, your are dropping major cash$$$$$$

people will envy you man, that awesome. you'll have sooo much fun with boost!!!

[ttg35fort]

Originally Posted by wannabuy350z

WOW, your are dropping major cash$$$$$$

Yeah, it's not cheap. But I have been waiting a long time for a car like this... I finally realized that if I don't do it now, I probably never will. Time just seems to fly by and I'm not getting any younger. My wife told me that if this is as bad as mid-life crisis is going to get, then go for it. (Although she says I have been spending waaayyyy too much time one the forums and researching stuff).

[ttg35fort]

Originally Posted by fstrnldr

APS has test pipes and downpipes, the test pipes should bolt up to the GReddy o2 housings, but there are better options out there that replace everything from the turbo to the catback made specifically for the GReddy kits

What is your recommendation to use in lieu of the APS test pipes?

[350 Rookie]

You're either real rich or you're just takin out a big ass loan.

and wouldnt it be more fun and not buy all that and just buy a GTR.

[ttg35fort]

Originally Posted by 350 Rookie

and wouldnt it be more fun and not buy all that and just buy a GTR.

I certainly thought about that, but I don't like the looks of the GTR. Like I indicated earlier, I wanted a ZR1, but I couldn't get one on order without being raped by the dealer. Maybe in a couple of years when the newness of the ZR1 has worn off I'll be able to get hold of one. Anyway, by that time hopefully my eldest son will have his act together and be finishing college. As a carrot, I promissed to give him the G35 as a graduation present. I suspect his younger brother may beat him to it, though.

[sandy@forged]

That's an impressive list....damn...you wont even recogonize the car when its done!

[xDIEGOx]

That's a HUGE list.

[QuadCam]

so much for the joy of building it up over time.........this is the shotgun blast approach to modifying a car! WOW!!!

Sounds like it'll be alot of fun when your done. Be safe

[ttg35fort]

Originally Posted by QuadCam

so much for the joy of building it up over time.........this is the shotgun blast approach to modifying a car! WOW!!!

Sounds like it'll be alot of fun when your done. Be safe

One of the first things I'll be doing is signing up for track driving lessons at Moroso when it opens back up...

[fstrnldr]

Originally Posted by ttg35fort

What is your recommendation to use in lieu of the APS test pipes?

the latest release i have seen is these http://www.my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=366228

I know AAM also makes a set, but i'm not sure if you can recirculate the wastegates w/ their set. There may be others that make something, but i haven't done that much research into it. I just know that the GReddy O2 housings are pretty restrictive, and if you are going to spend the money on a set of test pipes, you might as well spend a bit more and eliminate that bottle neck at the same time.

[carfi179]

Originally Posted by ttg35fort

I couldn't get my hands on a 2009 ZR1 at anything near list price, so I decided to build my G instead. I still really like the car, I'm just ready for more performance. Hopefully the reconstruction of Moroso will be complete right about the time I have my motor broken in and the final tuning complete.

Nice build/parts, hope you still get a ZR1 after this kind of build

[westpak]

nice build, saw the G there today, that is one impressive list

[r0csfinest]

lucky u! cant wait to see the G when its done