Shop Talk for
Z-Car enthusiasts!

Click here to go to the Z Car Garage home page...Click here to go to the Z Car Blog home page...
Performance Parts for Nissan, Inifiniti and Datsun Cars
Search:

Scott’s Vortech Supercharged G35

Filed under: Featured Cars and Projects,g35,Performance
by Alvin G @ 10:06 pm on December 28, 2014

ZCG 61614 1 020

Scott C has been with Z Car Garage since our opening in 2004.  Over the years we have worked with Scott to build his G35 coupe into a formidable sportscar while maintaing its stock-ish looks. With 49k miles on his G35 he visited us in 2010 to discuss Forced Induction options.  We did a full Vortech supercharger installation with supporting mods including a Bassani cat-back exhaust system, JWT cams, headers, ZCG oil cooler and DEFI gauges.

ZCG 61614 1 001cam 5 91314 059
 

Scott throughly enjoyed his boosted G for a year and in 2011 came back to us for a KarumaZ front fascia to allow more airflow to the intercooler. In 2014 Scott wanted more power so we built a low-compression VQ with forged internals and a host of speed parts. Here is the engine coming out and a few shots of the new internals:

JC111613 034JC111613 019ZCG 6114 095ZCG 6114 098
 

We added 1000cc injectors, GT MAF, Aeromotive 340 fuel pump and a SI blower wheel upgrade:

ZCG CAM 1 71314 002ZCG CAM 1 71314 003 Josh C Cam 72112 032Josh C Cam 72112 034
 

An even larger front mount intercooler:

cam 1 91314 097cam 1 91314 095cam 1 91314 093

Berk Hi-Flow cats:

ZCG CAM 1 71314 035ZCG CAM 1 71314 038ZCG CAM 1 71314 036
 

With the built engine and supporting mods in place we UPREV tuned the G35 making 429hp/361tq to the wheels. Significant improvements over the stock-block based setup at 375hp/311tq for this automatic-equipped VQ:

Scott C G35 Final and base (1)
 

With the added power upgrading the stock braking system naturally was a prudent idea.   Scott’s G was treated to a full Stoptech Big-Brake Kit up front using their 332mm rotors and ST-40 calipers in red. Rear brakes were upgraded with a Stoptech Sport Kit and OEM calipers were color matched. We love the 309 pads as they are a sweet compound for aggressive driving. 

ZCG 6114 144
 

OEM vs Stoptech up front:

ZCG 6114 164ZCG 6114 165
 

Thick, vented rotors and huge calipers help shed heat for repeated fade-free braking:

ZCG 6114 163
 

Rear calipers were color-matched and grab Stoptech rotors:

ZCG 6114 146ZCG 6114 188ZCG 6114 189
 

The new calipers look great behind the OEM wheels:

cam 5 91314 054cam 5 91314 055
 

Finally, GT-spec braces add some rigidity to the chassis:

cam 1 91314 127ZCG CAM 1 71314 040ZCG CAM 1 71314 042

We are happy to see Scott’s G35 evolve into a well-rounded 400hp+ street sleeper, Enjoy The Ride!

ZCG 61614 1 015ZCG 61614 1 016