VQTHUNDER

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I usually post on SupraForums, but I thought that some of you might enjoy seeing this. This is a summary of the posts that I've made over the last 3 weeks.


We started this build a while back for a good customer of ours. The original VQ35 was boosted, but failed just over 400 whp. While we were building the car, goals changed, and the car was sold to another customer. The new owner plans to drift the car. Over the last 2 weeks, we re-started the build.

We started the car tonight, and we plan to have it on the dyno over the weekend.

• 1995 Auto Aristo 2JZ-GTE
• Kelford Cams
• Supertech Springs and Retainers
• ARP Head Studs
• Cometic Head Gasket
• Edlebrock 70mm Throttle Body
• HKS Timing Belt

• PTE 67
• TurboSmart 48mm Wastegate
• Custom V-Band Intercooler Piping
• 4" core Intercooler
• HKS "black" BOV
• 3" Downpipe

• 10 Gallon Fuel Cell
• Aeromotive A1000 Pump
• Aeromotive A1000 Regulator
• -8AN Feed
• HKS Fuel Rail
• 1200cc RC Fuel Injectors

• R154 Trans w/ Marlin Crawler Trust washer
• OS Giken Twin Disk
• Custom Driveshaft
• Quaife Differential

• AEM EMS v2
• AEM IAT
• AEM 5 BAR

I have pictures from the entire build. I'll post more pictures in the AM, but here are a few of the "nearly" finished product.

Here is the car before the swap. We just ordered a set of CCW Classics today.



And the old VQ:



And the 2JZ



In the car



Here is the initial start up video:

YouTube - 2JZ-GTE Infinity G35 Sedan First Startup




Polishing the water necks


Head Studs going in. The picture makes it look like cylinder walls were very rusty, but they were not.


Here is a picture of the Fuel Cell Sump and the A1000


OS Giken Clutch

VQTHUNDER

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For the mount kit, the cross member has to be trimmed back and boxed in to clear the pan. The engine mounts need to be made, but are fairly simple to fabricate, as is the tranny mount. We were planning to keep the A/C, and had started making the lines, then the car changed hands. The new owner plans to use the car for track use only, so he decided to leave the A/C off.

As for cooling, we used a radiator that was made for the G35, and modified the water necks to work with it. The upper neck was cut, the section with the 2 water nipples were removed, and it was welded back together in the opposite direction. That made it possible to use a 90 degree upper radiator hose. After the new owner bought the car, we also installed a Mishimoto Radiator for the G35. The lower radiator hose outlet is on the drivers side of the G35 radiator, so we welded that shut, and moved it to the passenger side to accommodate a shorter hose. We're using 2 pusher fans on the front of the radiator, but there is room for fans on the backside.

Here is a pic of the radiator outlet. You can also see the clearance between the pulleys and the OEM G35 Radiator.





We are using the stock 6 speed rear, but we replaced the stock differential with a Quaife.

Quaife is on the left, stock viscous is on the right.




On the dyno...

VQTHUNDER

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These came today:







Dan at CCW made magic happen as usual. The order was placed on Monday, and the wheels were made, shipped overnight, and arrived to us this morning.

These are the CCW LM-5. They are 11" Front and 12" Rear.


These are the CCW LM-5. They are 11" Front and 12" Rear.



Here is the owner of the car, Austin, with the CCW's:



Generally, I'm not a fan of the "HellaFlush" look, but I think it's going to suit this car. 225/40/18 F and 245/40/18 R Tires.

VQTHUNDER

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Here are a few pics of the car.... finished. I know that most of you guys are not a fan of aggressive fitments. Neither am I, but for some reason, I like this car.

0jiggy0

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Sounds mean as hell. How much power?

midz350

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Subscribed..

steven350

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exterior isnt that great but such a nice setup

Bober'z

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sick

omsin523

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Nice build and all but running those stretch tires not going to catch any grip

WTFMike

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Sick build. Is the owner planning to track the car with that wheel and tire setup? I can only imagine the traction issues he will have if that thing is putting out any kind of power at all. And with that engine build I would hope it is putting down some good numbers.

ImWeeZzel

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Nice build, good to see something different for a change

marques1

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looks nice!!!

Voboy

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build is pretty wild...i would prefer more traction though.

dikspiel

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umm why a sedan?

sdZ33

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Winning!

Flo-ridaZ33

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With all the money that went into this build... why a R154 tranny? Why not a V160? I hate when people say there's a "big" price difference but c'mon. Aside from that the car is amazing.

Highway Riding

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WOW

SirSpeedyZ

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looks great, what kind of numbers is it making?

ninous26

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Very nice man, props.. But I swear I'm not hating or anything.. Just wondering..

After all that money spent, especially on those wheels too.. Why would you use cheapo tires like that? I know nexens have a nice stretching capability and you went for the stretched tire look, so is that why? Also you'll probably have lots of camber wear too so are you trying to not waste some nice tires like that?

I probably answered my own questions but I'm just wondering..

Either way, sick build man. Props for being different!

VQTHUNDER

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The car is being used for a drift car. The tires will be destroyed in no time, so we saw no use in buying very expensive tires.