We just started a really cool build. We had a customer bring us an 03 350Z and he wants a truly unique set up. It is getting an S14 SR20DET. We are fully building the engine, making a top mount manifold (custom) with a Garrett 3076 (GT30R) turbo and 850cc inj's. our goal is to do something no one has done before though. We are keeping the OEM drive by wire set-up from the 350Z and running a dual ECU set-up. This will allow us to manage the engine as well as to maintain the VTC, traction control, cruise control, and all factory gauges. The S14 ECU does not run can-bus but the 350Z's does. This is a cool build. I hope you like it.
Here are the pics as it is coming together. I will add pics as the build continues.


and here are all the parts we are using to build the engine:

850cc injectors

New OEM S14 oil pump

New .20 over CP pistons

New HKS 264 step 2 camshafts

New Supertech performance spring and retainers

New Cosworth 87mm x 1.1mm metal head gasket

New SCAT forged rods

New ARP head studshttp://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/301868_10150373688798296_296402898295_9772422_5538780_n.jpg[/img]
New ARP main studs

The engine has been sent out, hot tanked, bored .20 over, and honed. The crank was polished and balanced.

The head has been completely reconditioned and the new springs, retainers, and cams are installed.

And of course, this is the heart of it all... the Garrett GT30R (3076) fully ball bearing beast. This power plant should make an easy 500whp on pump gas.
I know that some people will not like this build because we have taken out a perfectly good running VQ35 that we could have boosted and made 400whp or built and gotten more than 600whp. All true, but we have done 100 350Z's just like that. This is something unique that you won't see 50 of at a car show. And the way we are doing it is truly inspiring. I don't think anyone has maintained all the OEM functionality of the gauges and drive-by-wire.
I hope you like it.
Here are pics of the engine build:


Installing the Supertech springs and retainers




The powder coated S14 valve cover. It is polished then black satin coated




Now we are putting the bottom end together with all new pistons, rings, main bearings, rod bearings, ARP's and metal head gasket:






New performance oil pump gears:



Then we installed the front timing cover:


Then we installed the ARP head studs, Cosworth head gasket, and cylinder head. Along with in the intake manifold, valvecover, and custom made exhaust manifold:







Here are the engine mounts we made for this build:




And here is what the engine looks like in the car




Here is the VQ35 drive-by-wire throttle body installed onto the S14 intake



We are using a Greddy VSPL front mount intercooler and have it mounted already



We started making the turbo manifold today. Using T304 stainless 1/2" flange we made and schedule 10 T304 stainless bends






We went ahead and threw my ITS T72 on it just so we can see how cool it looks.







We finally got the SR20 started and all the gauges, drive-by-wire throttle body, speedo, cruise control, VTC, etc... works 100%. The only thing we still need to do is install exhaust, coolant, a couple hoses, bleed the cooling system, and make the tach work. We will have to make a timing trigger and feed that signal to the VQ35 ECU. She is almost finished....
Here are some pics of the engine, the new custom manifold, the GT30R turbo, and piping.... All black ceramic coated exhaust side and black crinkle coated intercooler piping. Our customer wanted a very clean and stock looking appearance.
We are running our own ROM board and tuned SR20 ECU as well as the OEM 350Z ECU.

Here are a few pics of the engine as it went in and as we wrapped up all the piping.









Enjoy the video (pay attention to the throttle body) ...
BTW... this is just the initial start up...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ikTn0FYf4c

This one is after working out the bugs....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GNJSFW5DTc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZLdcgmWlP0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNMA9Kv1ch8

I hope you enjoyed it and find it interesting... We can do this with just about any engine. If you have any questions you can ask me here. Or you can contact us at 813-877-7600.
Be sure to find us on facebook also
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Nice! Keep up the good work!

 

Impressive!

 

I'd prefer to see an RB26 with some front-end lightening, but this is a nice project!

 

 

Moved.....

 

Please Keep the updates coming!

 

Nice build!!!!! Any dyno graphs???

 

Super nuts....but tell the owner to change those fukin tai lights.

 

Good job.. Def gotta get rid of those tail lights.. any plans for a longer then 8 second run video??????????

 

what does an engine build on an sr20 cost? i have a few friends with them running high hp and i thought they said it was way cheaper than what i spent on my vq35 to be built.

i like the way it looks. Very strong engines too.

 

It is a bit cheaper than a VQ35, after all...there are 2 less rods and pistons. But everything else is similar. It is about $4k depending on what brands you choose for your components. We charged this customer $1500 labor + parts and machining to build this engine. We normally charge $2k to build an engine.

 

cool thanks.

can you describe what you did to mate the transmission up. I'm assuming the cd009 trans from a 350z is used.

 

We used the SR20 5-spd w/ a custom mount, shifter, and driveshaft

 

interesting.

 

What's the purpose of the build? Drift car or DD? The SR20 looks so tiny in that engine bay!!

 

Wow that's unique

 

Pretty sweet build

Was the tach still sticking after everything - looked like it was some in the outside video

Now it's time to start on the outside, it needs some work for sure, hopefully the owner will let you guys take care of that too

 

wut, unique but doesnt make a whole lot of sense. hey if the customer wants it, i dont argue.

 

The tach worked perfectly when we finished it. First video we didn't have the timing trigger machined properly we had done it by hand just to see if it would work.
The car is a blast to drive! very nimble and well balanced. The customer uses this car as a DD and has big plans for wheels, body, and paint...