Injected Powered 4.2L 350Z Blasts Off
This customer’s car has been years in the making, but all of the time invested is beginning to pay off! Over a year ago, we began working with this customer after another shop was unsuccessful in “trying new things” in a stroked VQ35 package that had been sold to him. After visiting our facility, seeing how we operate, and taking a look at our success in drag racing, he decided to go with one of our stroker VQ35 motors. This was just the beginning of his journey, as he decided to bypass his current Greddy turbo kit and go with a custom setup of twin 62mm turbos, fabricated by a local shop.
After a Haltech was installed and tuned by his local tuner, In Tune Motor Sports, clutch issues were found on the first trip to the drag strip. After our recommendation for a Tilton triple cerametallic clutch, widely used in the fastest Supras and growing popular in the VQ world, we promptly shipped out a kit for him to install. At the very next trip to the drag strip, he accomplished a 6.3 second pass in the 1/8th mile, which is good enough for a 9 second pass down the quarter mile.
Now that some setup bugs have been resolved, we look forward to turning this engine up on a high boost tune and a trip to the quarter mile drag strip! We would also like to wish a congratulations for sticking with the project and seeing your hard work pay off. Featured below is one of the low 6-second runs towards the end of the day. Although a time slip was not readily available at the time of this post, 60′ times reached as low as 1.38.
Officially Released: Nissan GTR Spec-V
Nissan Global, not to be confused with Nissan USA, has officially released the all new Spec-V version of the GTR. We aren’t counting on a release to US shores, but it’s still interesting to read about regardless. Although rumors have spread like wildfire over increased horsepower, drastic weight reduction, and other sorts of substantial upgrades, the production version of the Spec-V may let many enthusiasts down. On the other hands, the modifications are those in which only enthusiasts will be able to appreciate. We’ll let you decide:
Features:
- Spec-V exclusive Ultimate Black Opal body color
- Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats
- Deleted rear seats with a substitute carbon fiber storage box
- Carbon fiber rear spoiler, front grill, and brake ducts
- Increased boost, allowing more torque in medium to high revs
- Titanium coated exhaust
- Carbon ceramic brakes
- 20″ forged Nismo wheels
The full press release may be read after the jump.
More Details About 370Z Launch Released
Nissan has officially announced the pricing structure for the all-new Nissan 370Z, due in local dealerships any day now. Below is a brief overview of the retail pricing:
- 370Z Coupe 3.7L V6 6M/T - $29,930
- 370Z Coupe 3.7L V6 7A/T - $31,230
- 370Z Coupe Touring 3.7L V6 6M/T - $34,460
- 370Z Coupe Touring 3.7L V6 7A/T - $35,760
- All prices exclude $695 destination fee
Options:
- Hard Drive-Based Navigation System - $1,850
- Chicane Yellow Color Option - $500
- Sport Package (includes 19″ Rays wheels, larger brakes, front and rear spoilers, viscous LSD, and the all-new SynchroRev Match) - $3,000
- Carpeted Floor Mats - $115
- Painted Splash Guards (4 Piece) - $220
- Illuminated Kick Plate - $200
- Carpeted Trunk Mat - $95
- Aerodynamics Package - $650
At first glance it appears that the popular combination will be the base model with optional sport package. Watch below for a leaked copy of the official TV spot for the 370Z.