Grant S is a longtime customer and Datsun enthusiast owning both a Datsun 510 and this superb 240z. We love that he comes from a Nissan family where his Dad even rocks a 350z! The 240z had a failed half-shaft so instead of replacing the old u-jointed parts we installed a complete CV axle kit:

 

Here is a before/after of the old half shafts compared to the new CV axles:

 

Grant’s Z also experienced a sway bar failure where the end link pulled itself thru the rear lower control arm. The solution: new fully adjustable rear lower controls arms from Techno Toy Tuning (3T). T3 is a company that helps keep vintage Japanese cars on the road by creating a myriad of sweet suspension/chassis pieces. Here are the beautiful control arms and end link detail:

 

The S30 rear suspension is not adjustable and that’s what makes these T3 parts so attractive. Besides being over-engineered, these control arms allow for full camber/toe adjustment!

 

It is great to see companies that continue to support our Datsuns to keep them running so thanks to Techno Toy Tuning. The combination of new control arms and CV axles equals a new level of smoothness you can feel!

 

Max has worked on cars since high school. His automotive obsession started with a clean white S13 hatch, then a very nice NA Z32, a G35 sedan and now this silver 350 Zed with a great story behind it.

Max got the itch for a Z33 after enjoying his G35 sedan for awhile. Enter Josiah, who was looking for a G35 sedan. Josiah is the cousin of Matt(owner of this GTM G37) and also owner of a super clean 60k mile 350z with a potent APS Twin Turbo drivetrain from Enrique’s old Z. A deal was made and Max ended up with the silver, boosted Z and Josiah got the G35 sedan…everyone wins!

The APS kit was the most powerful twin turbo setup when it was introduced years ago and continues to satisfy. Limited MAF and injector upgrades compatible with the kit make it not as tuning-friendly as the current aftermarket setups out there but at ZCG we always find a way to make more power!

 

Using a GTM MAF, Aeromotive 340 fuel pump and 600cc injectors we retuned the Z for more boost:

Max’s Z now makes 466hp and 443tq to the wheels compared to 355hp/372tq before the upgrades/tuning!  Enjoy the boost Max and thanks to Josiah and Matt for keeping Z’s in the family!

We are only 1 week away! Come join us on June 26, 2013 at Sonoma/Infineon Raceway. We have a large group of cars planning to go so don’t miss out!
If you would like to caravan up from the South Bay meet at ZCarGarage at 1:30pm, 2pm departure!

All the information you need about the track and racing itself is located HERE

We have been taking care of Carlton’s 350z for a long time and he recently needed to replace worn brakes. Instead of the costlier OEM rotors/pads/lines we installed a Stoptech Sport Kit:

The kit consists of slotted rotors, stainless braided brake lines and performance pads. This is a fantastic alternative to the OEM parts and perfect for the demanding Z-car owner who enjoys”spirited” driving. If your Z is up for a brake service and you don’t want to spring for a full aftermarket caliper big-brake kit, consider the Stoptech Sport Kit!

Gary M came to ZCG to have Stillen intakes installed and an UPREV tune to maximize the benefits of the new breathing mods. His G37 Convertible already had a custom exhaust installed so here is the baseline with mild gains from the Stillen Gen3 intakes alone for a total of 294hp/244tq to the wheels:

Rob’s UPREV tuning yielded +8hp/9tq to the wheels for a total of 304hp/253tq. On the dyno note the improvements from low rpm all the way to redline:

Just another example of how UPREV tuning can optimize your bolt-on power mods!