Tank. Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 A little background, I've had this Z for 21 years and spent the last decade restoring and modifying it to what it is today. I got it back from paint in August of 19 and cranked it on February 1, 2020. I was totally done in April. The car has been dyno tuned at Soho Motorsports in Charlotte NC along with a rather aggressive street alignment. Everything on the car is brand new, here is a run down of some of the parts. All the work with exception of paint was done by me. 270/270 at the wheels at 2574 lbs. 2005 350Z engine with matching 6spd -Z1 lightweight fly and crank pulley, kinetix upper plenum, hoke performance shifter relocation 350z complete clutch pedal assembly with master and reservior Custom griffin radiator with recovery system Custom driveshaft with 1320 joints R200 3.5 with Mfactory helical locker (3.9 was too spicy for the street) Troy Ermish cv axles/adapters Toyota front brakes, 240sx rear, stainless steel lines 350z Brake booster 1" wilwood master cylinder w/proportioning valve Modified stock fuel tank with aeromotive stealth phantom system, -6 lines TTT control arms, Ground Control coilovers, camber plates Rota RBR 17x8.5 wheels w/ 245/40 tires - custom center cap stickers Speedhut Revolution gauges Modified center console- moved the shifter location back 2" and abs plastic center panel wrapped in alcontara suede. NRG quick disconnect with NRG steering wheel Electric power steering from zpowersteering.com - freaking awesome btw LED headlights, turn signals, markers, and taillights - also sequential RFID push button start- when approaching the car unlocks, and locks when you walk away I rewired the entire car, i think i added around 12 relays. But it all works! I'm sure there is a lot more stuff, tons of details. I have put about 250 miles on it so far...it's incredible, amazing level of grip. Oh and it has a 7 speaker audio system with bluetooth and handsfree calling (not that I can actually hear anything). Tweeters are in the dash vents, and a 12" sub/amp is in the spare tire well. And now for the pictures! 5 Quote Link to comment
Tank. Posted July 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 And this is next... I found a 2001 frontier Ka24de 5 spd slightly wrecked for $600 (for the entire truck) so that is the donor for the 620. 4 Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Nice Z. I like that you keep the exterior appearance fairly stock. How do you like the black trim now that it is together? I have two 510s to assemble (1 red 1 orange) and I have all black powder coated bumpers and trim. They were supposed to go on the red one, but I think they would look cooler on the orange one. Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Nice intro. Welcome to the forum. I'm a big fan of dark in place of chrome (even more so because chrome is neither diy nor cheap). Looking forward to the 620. Quote Link to comment
Tank. Posted July 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 hour ago, iceman510 said: Nice Z. I like that you keep the exterior appearance fairly stock. How do you like the black trim now that it is together? I have two 510s to assemble (1 red 1 orange) and I have all black powder coated bumpers and trim. They were supposed to go on the red one, but I think they would look cooler on the orange one. Thank you. I think the black bumpers look especially good with brighter color cars. The 905 (or something) blue on these cars looks absolutely gorgeous with chrome, but it’s a darkish color. I painted the drip rail ss trim body color to help blend that in with the lines without eliminating it. The window trim was only lightly polished so that it would still show some grain. But having the bumpers black, matching the wheels and other bits is a nice contrast in my opinion. Quote Link to comment
Tank. Posted July 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Lockleaf said: Nice intro. Welcome to the forum. I'm a big fan of dark in place of chrome (even more so because chrome is neither diy nor cheap). Looking forward to the 620. Thanks, the 620 is going to be a cheap build. The whole “no expense spared” type of build was a one time deal for me. Don’t think my wife would allow it again either... I’m excited about starting on the 620 this winter. I’ll put a wrench in my son’s hand to help with this one — he’s 4. But It’ll be fun. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Looks really clean, nice work! Any engine bay pics? Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tank. said: Thanks, the 620 is going to be a cheap build. The whole “no expense spared” type of build was a one time deal for me. Don’t think my wife would allow it again either... I’m excited about starting on the 620 this winter. I’ll put a wrench in my son’s hand to help with this one — he’s 4. But I’ll be fun. Yeah there aren't many round here who do much of the no expense spared type build. We are more of the "I have $17, how can i make this crap work?" 1 Quote Link to comment
Tank. Posted July 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 21 minutes ago, thisismatt said: Looks really clean, nice work! Any engine bay pics? Forgot about that.... 2 Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Awesome, thank you. Is that fuel system still return-less or did you change out the rails to have a return? Quote Link to comment
Tank. Posted July 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 19 minutes ago, thisismatt said: Awesome, thank you. Is that fuel system still return-less or did you change out the rails to have a return? I made a return style system with Ross machine billet fuel rails and aeromotive fpr. 3 Quote Link to comment
pidge Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 That car is the bees knees. Love it. 1 Quote Link to comment
ace028 Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Your car looks amazing! Hope I can make my 510 clean like your Z! Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Damn that thing is nice Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Can't wait to see how the 620 turns out. 😄 Quote Link to comment
Tank. Posted July 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 Thanks for the kind words. I’ll be taking the Z to Zcon this year at Nissan North America so if any of you are going to be there, stop and say hello. 5 hours ago, ]2eDeYe said: Can't wait to see how the 620 turns out. 😄 Me too, but we are’ t in a hurry so it will be awhile. Thanks for the mounts! 1 Quote Link to comment
demo243 Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 Hot Damn! That is one awesome Z - Nice Work!! Glad you kept the swap in the family, and it is amazing how much space there is left in that engine bay. The car must handle great with the engine so far back in the car, should be nicely balanced. Look forward to seeing where that 620 goes! 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 18 hours ago, Tank. said: . Thanks for the mounts! You're welcome 🙂 Quote Link to comment
Tank. Posted May 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Won a couple of awards at ZDayz this year. One for best in class, one for the host choice. 2 Quote Link to comment
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