Finally...my build thread
 

Tried selling the car a couple months ago ( as some of you know! ) with no bites, so decided to go the FI route. Dropped the car off a couple days ago and did about a dozen more dyno runs on it trying to squeeze more power out of it with no luck. Engine is out of the car as of today and parts are on order. Here's the short list of what's going into it:

GTM stage-III TT kit with 3071R turbos
GTM 3.8 liter stroker kit
GTM stage-V fuel system
GTM stage-I valve train upgrade
GTM performance MAF's
GTM Osiris tuner
GTM main bearings
GTM rod bearings
GTM thrust bearings
HKS EVC-VI boost controller
Bosch 900cc injectors
OS Giken twin plate clutch and flywheel
HD CSC upgrade
ARP main studs

Sending the block to GTM to have the following done:

Block bore and hone
Block cleaning
Balanced rotating assembly
Polish crank shaft

Not power-wise but also changing out the Nardi steering wheel with a KEY!S Racing buckskin 225mm and KEY!S Racing buckskin shift knob. Here's a list of what's currently on the car:

ENGINE:
Tomei cams, 264 in and out
Tomei V-II headers and test pipes
ARC oil cooler
ARC oil filler cap and radiator cap
HKS HighPower dual exhaust
Injen CAI's
Samco hoses
Tuned with Cobb AccessPort Race beta software

DRIVETRAIN:
Exedy Stage-1 clutch and flywheel
ATS and Across Carbonetics 1.5-way LSD
4.08 final drive gear.
NISMO cooling fin diff cover

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES:
Mag Blue Volk Racing CE28N 19x9.5 +12 and 19x10.5 +12
Nitto Invo tires 255/35/19 and 285/35/19
Endless Racing R6/R4 BBK
Project Kics R40 lug nuts

SUSPENSION/CHASSIS:
Tein Type Flex coilovers with EDFC
Cusco 6 point roll cage
Cusco adjustable front upper control arms
Cusco adjustable sway bars
Cusco front strut tower bar
Z-Speed underpanel
Enjuku K-bar harness bar

EXTERIOR:
Voltex side skirts
Voltex rear diffuser and underpanel
Voltex Type-II 1500mm wing
Chargespeed front bumper with CF canards
Craftsquare CF mirrors
Seibon CF TS-II hood
Aerocatch flush mount hood pins
LighterFaster bumper diffusers
Benen Ind tow hook ( rear )

INTERIOR:
Bride blue Zeta-III driver seat
Bride blue XAX-III passenger seat
Works Bell Rapfix II quick release and hub adaptor
Nardi Deep Corn sued 330mm steering wheel
Defi Advance CR 52mm, water temp, oil temp, oil pressure gauges w/ control box
ATI steering column gauge pod
HKS A/F-Knock amp
NISMO floor mats
NISMO titanium shift knob
Pioneer head unit/Alpine components/JL amp

I'll be putting up a FS thread tomorrow for the intakes, clutch/flywheel ( less than 1k miles ) headers and TP's and Cobb AP if anyone's interested. Will try to update the thread as best I can with pics but will be out of town for most of the build. My builder should be updating me with pics often though.

u in the army?

Wow! Thats looks like a $25,000 + job! Good luck man. Will subscribe for end results.

Sheesh

No...why?

jw. Expensive build. GL

Finally....a build thread that isn't about weight lifting.

Looking forward to your build!

Wow, that's alot of money! goodluck with your build bro, your cars looks really good btw.

Suscribed, I'm glad you kept your car

Lol you have 4.10's! Are you planning on keeping the FD with FI?

also glad you kept your car aswell...


wish the best on this build

good pictures and video please...so I can post it on my facebook and say it's my car...

We've got another pumpkin layin' around with the OEM FD ready to go, but we're going to see what it's like with the 4.08 first. If it works, I may keep it for a while. I'm not looking for top end, but I don't want it to break loose crazy either.

On that note, I need new tires! These Invo's are great on the street, but **** once they heat up on the track. Really lookin' to replace these with some Yokohama ADO8's for street use and getting some 18's ( if I can find some that fit the BBK ) with track-only tires.

I'm very happy that you kept the Z and going FI. The Z is beautiful!
Good luck with the build. :thumbup:

Just. Wow. Subscribed!

Woooo! Subscribed, I love your car...

there are tons of options in 18" zed... gl on the build.

looks LOCO :)

Glad to see this started.. can't wait to see progress!

:bowrofl:

Hmm guess this answers my question. :icon17:

Just a couple of notes:

Go with HKS-VPRO or Haltech.

ARPL19 head studs

Also I wouldn't (and no one will) recommend a 4.08 final drive for a FI car especially with TT kit and built motor. I think the 3.3 will suit your build better.


GL :thumbup:

OK, I've always wondered this when someone goes build crazy - If you have enough $$$ to put $25K+ into a 350z, why not buy a GT-R instead? For example, I have a hard enough time reasoning with adding a simple supercharger to my 350z, as I'd rather use that money as a down payment for a 370Z. Thoughts?

wanted to fix this advice a bit...

ummm a gt-r is 70k bro. that's why you put $20k into a paid off car.