^^^

The CJM plenum is helping at both ends. Incredible. I did not expect that when Charles first announced the new plenum was being developed. Hands down, this puts the Cosworth to shame.

 

Here you go.

I didnt add any timing to the map I just mainly worked with A/F in the 18-20psi range. It was late and I had to make the car drivable so I didnt get as much done as I would like. Will have it back on the dyno later this week to finish everything out.

 

^^^

Meatbag, what clutch are you running?

 

Amazing build. Car looks great.

 

ATS triple. Same thing as a Carbonetics with the 1350kg pressure plate. I ordered the lighter version of there flywheel which I will install with my new crank down the line.

 

Saw the car @ import reactor then later that night @ the frankenstein bar&grill meet... Amazing looking car/craftsmanship! Wish i could have seen this thing is action!

I was trying to track down the owner at the meet but couldnt find you man

 

Tried to put together a mod list for the car. I might have missed some things but this is the gist of it.

Engine:
VQ35DE block
Darton sleeves
Pauter rods
96mm CP Pistons 8.5:1cr
Nismo oil pump
GTM billet main caps and girdle(future install)
GTM billet crank, stock stroke(future install)
L19 headstuds
All ARP hardware

Heads:
JWT S7 cams
Ferrea 1mm over sized valves
Ferrea springs, retainers, etc....
5-angle port&polish
Casting plug bolt mod

Intake:
CJMotorsports Billet aluminum intake manifold
stock throttle body
Portmatched to lower coolector

Turbo system:
Greddy TD06-18G kit
TD06-20g upgrade
V-band turbine housing
PowerFab Automotive Intercooler, piping, and intakes
Manifolds portmatched to heads and turbos

Exhaust:
PowerFab Automotive downpipes
PowerFab Automotive true dual 3" exhaust
Wastegate relocation kit

Fuel System:
ATL 80L fuel cell with internal surge tank
Twin Bosch 044 pumps
Twin -8 hardline feeds and -8 return
CJMotorsports Fuel rails with -8 bungs
Injector Dynamics 1000cc injectors
Aeromotive FPR

Drivetrain:
ATS/Carbonetics triple carbon plate clutch 1350kg pressure plate(lightened flywheel waiting to be installed)
Cryo treated gears
ACPT 1 piece carbon fiber driveshaft
Quaife LSD
DSS lvl5 axles

Suspension:
HKS hypermax III sport coilovers
Hotchkis sways
350evo front a-arms
SPL camber arms, traction arms, midlinks(swift springs), sway bar ends

Interior, Exterior and electronics
6-point cage
defi gauges and HKS camp system(about to ditch everything and run a racepak dash)
HKS EVC6 and knockamp/wideband
TopSecret Widebody
TopSecret hood
APR Wing
HRE 891r wheels
3" ARP wheel studs
06' headlights

 

I was out wandering trying to find Tony from T1. Must have just missed you.

 

I love what you done with your car...

 

Agreed. Very impressive results throughout the RPM range. I was never very impressed with the Cosworth plenum and thought it was a bit hyped. The only advantage that the Cosworth has IMO is that it is a relatively easy drop-in/bolt-on install in comparison.

I also like how the CJM unit relocates the throttle body to the front. Although install requires some additional modifications for fitment, I like how it eliminates a significant length of charge piping wrapping around the motor to connect to the TB at the OEM rear location. The front TB placement is much more efficient for FI apps.

I see a lot of potential for the CJM intake manifold combined with a modified PowerLab setup. It would free up some space by not having a 3" charge pipe above the turbo and should facilitate the fitment of a QSV.

 

Meatbag or Charles,

I have a genuine Top Secret hood as well. Do you think it would require any trimming if I were to do a 90 degree elbow behind the radiator?

 

That was race gas right?

I expect more midrange from a 20G kit, makes me not want to even upgrade to those, and just do the CJ manifold. If up top gains are nasty though, Id reconsider that statement.

 

damn sick build... looking forward to finished pics

 

He is using Gt35 turbine with a bigger compressor, so its gonna be laggy.

 

93 Octane

Makes sense. The hp peak is achieved at the top end by holding the torque longer (over 500 ft. lbs at 7200 rpm), rather than having the torque take a nose dive after 6500 rpm. Peak torque looks to be about 564 ft. lbs., which is definitely doable on 93 octane assuming the AIT is in good shape, which it should be given the size of the I/C and the turbo compressors he is running.

 

Pump. You have to consider AR and turbine size as well.


IAT's would start at 77deg and end at 77-78deg depedning on if I didnt back to back runs. It was about 75deg in the shop that day i think.

 

^^^

The intercooler appears to be working extremely well.

Extremely nice setup Meatbag. Great Job!!!!

 

Wow, that is serious pump gas power, great job.

 

its hard to say. in my 350z, i have a veilside hood. the VS hood doesnt have any support webbing or anything in the particular area of the throttle body... just the single layer of fiberglass that makes the outside surface. I have about a MM of clearance there. So a stock hood, in the the throttle area, would have to have the structuring removed. solid motor mounts would be wise too, especially with a metal hood.

I am not sure how close the hood is on the G35 compared to the 350z. Could be more, could be less. All i know is that on the 350z, its as tight as you could get, and we were really impressed with ourselves being able to get it that tight. Any variance at all that is not in your favor could mean some extra work. Hopefully nobody ends up having to do anything wacky like those rear hood spacers or anything.

I guess what I will say is, that I cannot guarentee anyone hood clearance. I CAN guarentee that it will not be 4" out or anything like that, but I cannot guarentee that it will be 100% zero contact without some frustrating BS. Its just too tight, and thats why nissan didnt put it there to begin with. Solid motor mounts highly recommended.

 

Thanks for the candid response Charles.

Hopefully meatbag can shed some light on this, since we both have a G and the same hood. It's been a while since I've stopped by the shop and taken a look at the underside of my TS hood.