Robert_K's Twin Disco Potato 350Z
Robert_K
January 27, 2009
Year:
2003
Make:
Nissan
Model:
350Z
Trim:
Touring 6-Sp
Vehicle nickname:
Twin Disco Potatoes
State:
TX
Generation:
Z33
Driving Environment:
urban
Transmission:
manual
2WD/4WD:
2WD
Highway / City %:
50
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00with 14 miles on the odometer
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
In 2005 I traded in my 2003 Mitsubishi Evo 8 for a 2003 Nissan 350Z. So glad to be out of the DSM lemon and into a sport car! Front engine, rear wheel drive is the only way to go! At the time I was stationed in Colorado and the elevation killed the naturally aspirated VQ35DE power. Dyno results showed a 30whp lost due to the elevation. Only way to overcome this power loss was a power adder Or two.
[img369562]
In 2008 I went with the JWT 700BB Twin Turbo kit sporting the famous Disco Potato GT2860RS turbos. Funds were limited so I stuck with the stock block. End result was an average of 420whp and 400wtq at 10psi. To help stop the extra power StopTech ST40 & ST22 big brakes were added. A JWT clutch and flywheel was selected to take the boost abuse and a TurboXS UTEC for tuning.
In July of 2010, back home in Houston, the OEM 2003 weak transmission finally give out and I lost third gear. Funds were ever more limited and I parked the Z. I told myself I wouldnÂt fix the trans unless I was ready to build the block at the same time. A lot of reading, telephone calls and research ensued.
December 2011 I called Bryan at PowerFab Automotive and told him IÂm ready. Kyle and Brett at Import Parts Pro were next and an IPP Stage 3 VQ long block sporting; PolyDyn coated CP 8.5:1 pistons, Cosworth Rods, JWT C2 cams, ARP L19 rods and bolts, heads & valve job and, all other supporting parts was purchased.
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As time passed more and more was added. The UTEC had served it purpose but was very dated. HalTech released their full ECU replacement Platinum Pro EMS and I knew that was the only was to control & tune the new engine. The JWT clutch just wouldnÂt take the abuse of the extra power so a Carbonetic Twin Disc and flywheel was chosen. The OEM LSD was good but I wanted the best and so a Quaife diff went in. Since I have ambition to run the Texas Mile, the 350Z auto, 3.3 final drive gear replaced the six speed manualÂs 3.5 ratio.
Heat is always a problem in Houston and I didnÂt want to worry about it. The Nissan Pathfinder cooling mod was installed on the block, a Koyo oversized radiator was already installed and I had everything PolyDyn coated. All piping, the down pipes, exhaust manifolds and, turbine housings. To finish off the exhaust I went with the Greddy RS catback.
[img369558]
The Hotchkis springs were another item that have served their purpose and I wanted the best again. KW V3 coil overs were installed with SPL camber arms and links.
As far as the body components, the Z went to PowerFab with an AeroSync N1 front, Seibon TS carbon hood, Nismo sides, CraftSquare mirrors and, Seibon TT carbon rear lip. A Seibon TT carbon rear spoiler is waiting to get installed.
To finish the car I needed new wheels. I had been researching a lot of different wheel companies to replace my WORK Meister S1s. I wanted a custom offset and I wanted the best in the industry. So I made contact with Tony at Deviate Motoring. I knew I didnÂt want a three piece wheel again and that a mono block was my only route. I place an order for 19" HRE P43SC wheels wrapped with Toyo R888 R-compound tires. To finish off the black/carbon fiber theme HRE Custom carbon fiber center caps were added.
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Car is currently about 95% finished. Pump gas results were 551whp & 559wtq at 16.5psi. Waiting on Shell to release their updated URT Advance unleaded race fuel for race gas tuning. RicheyÂs Collsion has been contact to make some paint corrections. Steve from Executive Auto Detailing was used to detail the car before the Visual Velocity-Studios photo shoot.
~Written by Robert OÂBrien
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
~ Import Parts Pro Custom Stage 3 VQ35DE Long Block
~~ Cosworth Rods, CP 8.5:1 Pistons w/ Ceramic/Moly coating on the piston tops & skirts
~~ ACL Trust Washers, Main & Rod Bearings
~~ ARP Main Studs & Rod Bolts, L19 Head Studs
~~ ATI Street Damper Crank Pulley
~~ Heads Redecked, Ported Intake/Exhaust Runners, 5-Angle Radius Cut Valve Job
~~ JWT C2 {261* w/ .456 (11.58mm) lift Intake & Exhaust} Cams
~~ JWT Heavy Duty Springs & Shims
~~ Viton Valve Seals
~~ OEM Gasket kit with Cometic Head Gaskets
~~ OEM VQ35 "Rev-Up" Oil Pump
~~ OEM VQ35 Pathfinder Rear Cooling By-Pass
~~ Nismo Low Temp Thermostat
~~ Cosworth Intake Plenum (Polished)
~ JWT 700BB (GT28RS) Twin Turbo System
~~ PolyDyn Coated Turbine Housings
~~ HKS SSQV BOV
~~ JWT Oil Pan Spacer
~ CJM Stage 3 Return Fuel System w/ Blue Billet Fuel Rails & Twin Pumps
~~ Injector Dynamics 1000cc Injectors
~ Nissan CD009 (2004 ) 6sp Transmission
~ Nissan 3.3 Final Drive
~~ Carbonetic Carbon/Kevlar Twin Disc Clutch/Flywheel
~~ Quaife LSD
~~ SPL Diff Bushings
~~ IPP Stainless Steel Clutch Line
~ Custom 3" PolyDyn Coated Downpipes
~ PolyDyn Coated Manifolds
~ Greddy RS Cat-Back
~ HalTech Plug-In Pro ECU Replacement EMS
~~ HalTech Boost Control Solenoid
~~ HalTech Dual Wideband Kit w/ 2 Sensors
~ ARC Oil & Raditor Cap
~ ARC V2 Oil Catch Can
~ AutoTechnic CF Shroud
~ Koyo Oversized Radiator
~ Gallery Belmount Blue Dress Up Kit
~ Project Kics Magnetic Oil Plug
~ Stillen CF Battery & Brake Fluid Covers
~ Stillen CF Engine Cover
~ Stillen Oil Cooler
Suspension Modifications:
~ Tein Comfort Sport Coilovers w/ EDFC
~ Hotchkis Sway Bars
~ SPL Endlinks
~ Aerosync CF Strut Tower Brace
~ GTSpec Braces
~~ Fender Braces
~~ Front Oversized Tie Brace
~~ Rear Lateral Arm
~~ Rear Tie Brace
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
~ HRE P43SC in Satin Black
~~ 19x9.5 20 & 19x11 25
~~ Toyo R888 265/30 & 305/30
~ StopTech Big Brake Kit
~~ 14" 4-Pot & 14" 2-Pot
~~ PFC1038 Front Pads
~~ Posi Quiet Rear Pads
~ ARP Wheel Studs 15mm
~ Project Kics NeoChrome R40 Racing Lugs w/ Locks
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
~Exterior:
~~ 30%F & 15%R Tint
~~ Aerosync N-Style Front Bumper
~~ AUT Carbon Fiber Z Emblem Filler
~~ CraftSquare TC-N1 Mirrors
~~ JDM Fairlady Z Emblem & Smoked Markers
~~ Nismo Sides
~~ '06 OEM Bi-HID Customed by LightWerkz
~~ '06 OEM LED Taillights
~~ Perrin Shorty Antenna
~~ Removed Rear Wiper
~~ Seibon TS-Style Carbon Fiber Hood
~~ Seibon TT-Style Carbon Fiber Rear Lip (Custom Painted)
~~ TEIN Hood Damper
~~ TiTek Dry CF Air Duct
~~ Varis CF B-Pillars
~Interior
~~ Dual Guage Pod A-Pillar
~~ Defi-Link 60mm BF Series Boost & Fuel Pressure Gauge
~~ Defi-Link Control Unit
~~ Defi-Link Display w/ Indicator II
~~ Nismo Ti Shift Knob
~~ Rear Strut Brace Carbon Fiber Cover
~~ Shift Style Custom Shift Boot
~~ Sparco Harness Bar
~ Audio/Video/Alarm:
~~ Bel RX65 Laser/Radar Detector
~~ Boyo VTL300 Rear Camera
~~ Clifford Matrix 12.5 Security Alarm
~~ JL Audio 500/5 Amp
~~JL Audio 10W3v3 Sub
~~ JL Audio C5-650 Components
~~ JL Audio TR650Cxi Rear Speakers
~~ Nismo Horns
~~ Optima Yellow Top
~~ Pioneer AVIC-D3X DVD/Nav Receiver
~~ Pioneer GEX-P10XMT XM SAT Nav
~~ Wicked CAS 350Z Corner Box
Future Modifications:
~ Custom Seats
~ StopTech Trophy Big Brake Kit
~ Seibon Rear Hatch
~ Custom Carbon Fiber Interior
2003
Make:
Nissan
Model:
350Z
Trim:
Touring 6-Sp
Vehicle nickname:
Twin Disco Potatoes
State:
TX
Generation:
Z33
Driving Environment:
urban
Transmission:
manual
2WD/4WD:
2WD
Highway / City %:
50
Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00with 14 miles on the odometer
Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
In 2005 I traded in my 2003 Mitsubishi Evo 8 for a 2003 Nissan 350Z. So glad to be out of the DSM lemon and into a sport car! Front engine, rear wheel drive is the only way to go! At the time I was stationed in Colorado and the elevation killed the naturally aspirated VQ35DE power. Dyno results showed a 30whp lost due to the elevation. Only way to overcome this power loss was a power adder Or two.
[img369562]
In 2008 I went with the JWT 700BB Twin Turbo kit sporting the famous Disco Potato GT2860RS turbos. Funds were limited so I stuck with the stock block. End result was an average of 420whp and 400wtq at 10psi. To help stop the extra power StopTech ST40 & ST22 big brakes were added. A JWT clutch and flywheel was selected to take the boost abuse and a TurboXS UTEC for tuning.
In July of 2010, back home in Houston, the OEM 2003 weak transmission finally give out and I lost third gear. Funds were ever more limited and I parked the Z. I told myself I wouldnÂt fix the trans unless I was ready to build the block at the same time. A lot of reading, telephone calls and research ensued.
December 2011 I called Bryan at PowerFab Automotive and told him IÂm ready. Kyle and Brett at Import Parts Pro were next and an IPP Stage 3 VQ long block sporting; PolyDyn coated CP 8.5:1 pistons, Cosworth Rods, JWT C2 cams, ARP L19 rods and bolts, heads & valve job and, all other supporting parts was purchased.
[img369560]
As time passed more and more was added. The UTEC had served it purpose but was very dated. HalTech released their full ECU replacement Platinum Pro EMS and I knew that was the only was to control & tune the new engine. The JWT clutch just wouldnÂt take the abuse of the extra power so a Carbonetic Twin Disc and flywheel was chosen. The OEM LSD was good but I wanted the best and so a Quaife diff went in. Since I have ambition to run the Texas Mile, the 350Z auto, 3.3 final drive gear replaced the six speed manualÂs 3.5 ratio.
Heat is always a problem in Houston and I didnÂt want to worry about it. The Nissan Pathfinder cooling mod was installed on the block, a Koyo oversized radiator was already installed and I had everything PolyDyn coated. All piping, the down pipes, exhaust manifolds and, turbine housings. To finish off the exhaust I went with the Greddy RS catback.
[img369558]
The Hotchkis springs were another item that have served their purpose and I wanted the best again. KW V3 coil overs were installed with SPL camber arms and links.
As far as the body components, the Z went to PowerFab with an AeroSync N1 front, Seibon TS carbon hood, Nismo sides, CraftSquare mirrors and, Seibon TT carbon rear lip. A Seibon TT carbon rear spoiler is waiting to get installed.
To finish the car I needed new wheels. I had been researching a lot of different wheel companies to replace my WORK Meister S1s. I wanted a custom offset and I wanted the best in the industry. So I made contact with Tony at Deviate Motoring. I knew I didnÂt want a three piece wheel again and that a mono block was my only route. I place an order for 19" HRE P43SC wheels wrapped with Toyo R888 R-compound tires. To finish off the black/carbon fiber theme HRE Custom carbon fiber center caps were added.
[img369561]
Car is currently about 95% finished. Pump gas results were 551whp & 559wtq at 16.5psi. Waiting on Shell to release their updated URT Advance unleaded race fuel for race gas tuning. RicheyÂs Collsion has been contact to make some paint corrections. Steve from Executive Auto Detailing was used to detail the car before the Visual Velocity-Studios photo shoot.
~Written by Robert OÂBrien
Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
~ Import Parts Pro Custom Stage 3 VQ35DE Long Block
~~ Cosworth Rods, CP 8.5:1 Pistons w/ Ceramic/Moly coating on the piston tops & skirts
~~ ACL Trust Washers, Main & Rod Bearings
~~ ARP Main Studs & Rod Bolts, L19 Head Studs
~~ ATI Street Damper Crank Pulley
~~ Heads Redecked, Ported Intake/Exhaust Runners, 5-Angle Radius Cut Valve Job
~~ JWT C2 {261* w/ .456 (11.58mm) lift Intake & Exhaust} Cams
~~ JWT Heavy Duty Springs & Shims
~~ Viton Valve Seals
~~ OEM Gasket kit with Cometic Head Gaskets
~~ OEM VQ35 "Rev-Up" Oil Pump
~~ OEM VQ35 Pathfinder Rear Cooling By-Pass
~~ Nismo Low Temp Thermostat
~~ Cosworth Intake Plenum (Polished)
~ JWT 700BB (GT28RS) Twin Turbo System
~~ PolyDyn Coated Turbine Housings
~~ HKS SSQV BOV
~~ JWT Oil Pan Spacer
~ CJM Stage 3 Return Fuel System w/ Blue Billet Fuel Rails & Twin Pumps
~~ Injector Dynamics 1000cc Injectors
~ Nissan CD009 (2004 ) 6sp Transmission
~ Nissan 3.3 Final Drive
~~ Carbonetic Carbon/Kevlar Twin Disc Clutch/Flywheel
~~ Quaife LSD
~~ SPL Diff Bushings
~~ IPP Stainless Steel Clutch Line
~ Custom 3" PolyDyn Coated Downpipes
~ PolyDyn Coated Manifolds
~ Greddy RS Cat-Back
~ HalTech Plug-In Pro ECU Replacement EMS
~~ HalTech Boost Control Solenoid
~~ HalTech Dual Wideband Kit w/ 2 Sensors
~ ARC Oil & Raditor Cap
~ ARC V2 Oil Catch Can
~ AutoTechnic CF Shroud
~ Koyo Oversized Radiator
~ Gallery Belmount Blue Dress Up Kit
~ Project Kics Magnetic Oil Plug
~ Stillen CF Battery & Brake Fluid Covers
~ Stillen CF Engine Cover
~ Stillen Oil Cooler
Suspension Modifications:
~ Tein Comfort Sport Coilovers w/ EDFC
~ Hotchkis Sway Bars
~ SPL Endlinks
~ Aerosync CF Strut Tower Brace
~ GTSpec Braces
~~ Fender Braces
~~ Front Oversized Tie Brace
~~ Rear Lateral Arm
~~ Rear Tie Brace
Wheels/Tires Modifications:
~ HRE P43SC in Satin Black
~~ 19x9.5 20 & 19x11 25
~~ Toyo R888 265/30 & 305/30
~ StopTech Big Brake Kit
~~ 14" 4-Pot & 14" 2-Pot
~~ PFC1038 Front Pads
~~ Posi Quiet Rear Pads
~ ARP Wheel Studs 15mm
~ Project Kics NeoChrome R40 Racing Lugs w/ Locks
Interior/Exterior Modifications:
~Exterior:
~~ 30%F & 15%R Tint
~~ Aerosync N-Style Front Bumper
~~ AUT Carbon Fiber Z Emblem Filler
~~ CraftSquare TC-N1 Mirrors
~~ JDM Fairlady Z Emblem & Smoked Markers
~~ Nismo Sides
~~ '06 OEM Bi-HID Customed by LightWerkz
~~ '06 OEM LED Taillights
~~ Perrin Shorty Antenna
~~ Removed Rear Wiper
~~ Seibon TS-Style Carbon Fiber Hood
~~ Seibon TT-Style Carbon Fiber Rear Lip (Custom Painted)
~~ TEIN Hood Damper
~~ TiTek Dry CF Air Duct
~~ Varis CF B-Pillars
~Interior
~~ Dual Guage Pod A-Pillar
~~ Defi-Link 60mm BF Series Boost & Fuel Pressure Gauge
~~ Defi-Link Control Unit
~~ Defi-Link Display w/ Indicator II
~~ Nismo Ti Shift Knob
~~ Rear Strut Brace Carbon Fiber Cover
~~ Shift Style Custom Shift Boot
~~ Sparco Harness Bar
~ Audio/Video/Alarm:
~~ Bel RX65 Laser/Radar Detector
~~ Boyo VTL300 Rear Camera
~~ Clifford Matrix 12.5 Security Alarm
~~ JL Audio 500/5 Amp
~~JL Audio 10W3v3 Sub
~~ JL Audio C5-650 Components
~~ JL Audio TR650Cxi Rear Speakers
~~ Nismo Horns
~~ Optima Yellow Top
~~ Pioneer AVIC-D3X DVD/Nav Receiver
~~ Pioneer GEX-P10XMT XM SAT Nav
~~ Wicked CAS 350Z Corner Box
Future Modifications:
~ Custom Seats
~ StopTech Trophy Big Brake Kit
~ Seibon Rear Hatch
~ Custom Carbon Fiber Interior
