Shop talk for Z-car enthusiasts
28
Jan
As you may know I have a few sources closely related to Nissan. So when I was given the chance to take a look at the new 370z New Model Training Program, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. Lucky for all loyal zcarblog readers I happened to have a camera with me.
The first few photos [...]
28
Jan
The 350z with the built 3.8L VQ, Cosworth cylinder heads, and GReddy twin turbos fired up on the very first try today. This combination has a super meaty exhaust note that leads me to believe that it will make killer power once we get in on the dyno. Next are going to modify the exhaust [...]
27
Jan
It’s only of January yet and the car clubs are already going full force to set up meets and drives, not that I’m complaining! This one comes to us through our friends at the Z Owners of Northern California (ZONC.) For this event they have teamed up with the Bay Area and Sacramento NSXCA chapters [...]
27
Jan
Now that our GT-R is making almost 650 whp, with more coming everyday, the drivetrain parts are certainly being over-stressed in their stock form. SSP have decided to upgrade the axle shafts on the car in an effort to strengthen the system before any catastophic failures happen. This is only one of many parts that [...]
26
Jan
I now have a video to go with the dyno results! The car is really starting to make crazy power so thank goodness for the transmissions modifications that SSP will be releasing shortly. The next round of mods are the new SSP intake, larger intercoolers, and some form of fuel system upgrade.
Here’s how we’ve gotten [...]