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Forged Performance: G35 Coupe APS TT, FCON, lots of improvements!
Paul stopped in a few months back just to some baseline dyno pulls on his already built motor APS TT setup. The previous shop built the motor, and installed the APS TT kit. Although the car never gave him any troubles, it was time for Stage II.
We basically went through the entire car from bumper to bumper, and added and improved everything you can think. The only thing we didn't change, was the physical motor itself. The customers goal was clear: I need this engine to last at least another 1-2 years, and I want the car to remain as quiet and streetable as possbile. And since we didn't perform the original build, we werent going to take any chances.
We added an assortment of modifications to Paul's G35.
Complete FCON EMS Package
CJM Return Fuel System
HKS 1000cc Injectors
BC Stage 2 Camshafts, retainers, and springs (installed without removing the engine)
Forge Upgraded Turbo Actuators
Exedy Twin Disc Carbon Clutch
L19 Head Stud Upgrade (engine and heads remained in car)
Evans NPG+ Waterless Coolant
Stillen Front Bumper and Paint
ATI Crank Pulley
Volk GTV wheels and tires
HKS Hypermax III Street Coilovers
Greddy EvoTT Exhaust
APS 3 inch Downpipe
FP Bottle Neck Removal for EvoTT Exhaust
The end result was a car that was transformed, and showed improvments of 100 Ft/lbs trq through the midrange, and had a night and day different in response. Baseline with the Unichip was 398whp and wimpy midrange and throttle reponse, and by adding just 2psi of boost, we netted 468whp super safely and smoothly, but an incredible reponse and midrange improvement. We both agreed that this was perfect, for a 2 year old motor, that we wanted to last for a little while longer.
One last note. Paul's young daughter is shaping up to be a corporate wizard with Excel Spreadsheets. She is only 14 years old, and cranked out this comprison table, complete with percentage changes and graphs. It's all plug and play, so I can change the data or use it on different cars. I hope she doesnt come asking me for royalties!
Truth be told, its really kind of surreal to see you car on this forum after a build comes to an end. "Is that really my car, or does it belong to someone else?",... LOL.
This is the "second phase" of my car with more major plans a year or so down the road. I've only had the car back from FP just over a week and I cannot stop driving it, or beating on it. Its completely transformed.
If I had to pick just a few highlights/thanks from the project that I enjoyed the most, I will list them now:
1. Sharif and Sandy. Not only two of the most nicest people you will ever meet, but also ethical to the core. I would not hesitate a moment sending my car back to FP.
2. All of the team at Forged that worked on my car. I think every single one of them had something to do with the project before the finish line was met. I very much appreciate them all and their dedication. My build was by far not the most exotic they have worked on, but they treated it like it was a priority each day.
3. The final parts choice/list. Lots of discussion on this one and that’s good. I had goals going into the project initially and Sharif spent a great amount of time, more than I ever imagined, on helping to pick the parts to not only meet my short term goals, but also my long term goals. Point is, he took the time to help plan it all out.
4. Caesar.
5. Already planning for phase 3,…
Congrats - that's a nice pick up in power though the heartbreaker still seems to be tough on the numbers (I'd bet that's nicely over 500 on a dynojet). Interesting work done without dropping the motor. Especially L19 swap with no headgasket swap - you guys change out one stud at a time?
Congrats - that's a nice pick up in power though the heartbreaker still seems to be tough on the numbers (I'd bet that's nicely over 500 on a dynojet). Interesting work done without dropping the motor. Especially L19 swap with no headgasket swap - you guys change out one stud at a time?
Yep, one stud at a time. Even kept the stock Nissan Head gasket
Truth be told, its really kind of surreal to see you car on this forum after a build comes to an end. "Is that really my car, or does it belong to someone else?",... LOL.
This is the "second phase" of my car with more major plans a year or so down the road. I've only had the car back from FP just over a week and I cannot stop driving it, or beating on it. Its completely transformed.
If I had to pick just a few highlights/thanks from the project that I enjoyed the most, I will list them now:
1. Sharif and Sandy. Not only two of the most nicest people you will ever meet, but also ethical to the core. I would not hesitate a moment sending my car back to FP.
2. All of the team at Forged that worked on my car. I think every single one of them had something to do with the project before the finish line was met. I very much appreciate them all and their dedication. My build was by far not the most exotic they have worked on, but they treated it like it was a priority each day.
3. The final parts choice/list. Lots of discussion on this one and that’s good. I had goals going into the project initially and Sharif spent a great amount of time, more than I ever imagined, on helping to pick the parts to not only meet my short term goals, but also my long term goals. Point is, he took the time to help plan it all out.
4. Caesar.
5. Already planning for phase 3,…
- paul
Thanks Paul, I am happy that you are enjoying the car! It was really pleasure working with you on this. No stress...we discussed the big things first, and then made decisions and moved forward.
XKR, yours is the next one outta here.
Raj, yes one-at-a-time method with the stud swap. I felt better doing this, rather then pushing our luck with the old L17 studs on a 2year old motor.
Forged Performance: G35 Coupe APS TT, FCON, lots of improvements!
I hope she doesnt come asking me for royalties!
