Raj visited us in 2009 for the usual ZCG bolt-ons: intake, exhaust, springs and sway bars and after 36k miles he wanted more power. To satisfy his craving we installed a full GTM Stage 2 Twin Turbo kit and JWT HD clutch/flywheel. We also installed the DEFI-link gauges hidden from plain view. Raj wanted his G to look stock and we think he’s achieved that inside/out.

 

After putting 30k miles on the GTM kit Raj came back to us this year for a Blitz boost controller upgrade…nothing like more boost to satisfy your inner power junkie!  Before the controller and tuning at 7lbs of boost the G made 369hp/322tq to the wheels. At 9.5lbs those numbers jump to 409hp/376tq!

 

Stock wheels and a slightly larger exhaust still maintain a low-profile for this 400whp sedan. Enjoy The Boost Raj!

 

The Bay Area Z Association’s (BAYZA) 5th Annual In N’ Out and Meet was a great success with over 100 Z cars in attendance! As with past events, Z Car Garage has been a proud sponsor and helped with some prizes for their “Best Sound” competition.

Here are the 3 winners the community chose as the best sounding exhaust!

Best Non-Turbo Z sound:
– Brian D, Silver Z32 NA

Best Non-Z32 sound:
– Jason S, White Z33 NA

Best Turbo Z sound:
– Nick M, CRP Z32 TT

These winners all received a free dyno session at the shop!

We were also happy to see some familiar ZCG plates too like Kevin M’s Slicktop Z32:

 

Our friend Joe piloted the ZCG 300zx Twin Turbo for its first car show appearance in a long time!

 

You can find more pictures of the event HERE. Thank you BayZa for letting us be a part of your gathering!

Todd G. is still tearing up the track in his VQ-powered Datsun Roadster. Last year we shared some incredible shots of Todd crossed up at 100mph HERE and this year he’s putting in more seat time on the autocross course. Watch this hair-raising video of a practice run…turn up the volume and enjoy the unmistakable VQ sound from the side pipes!

This is such a beast!!!

 

Thank you Todd for sharing your Hot Rod with us and keep Enjoying The Ride!

This Z Car Garage-built G35 coupe has an APS Twin Turbo kit, Volk wheels, Stoptech brakes, TEIN suspension and a host of other goodies. For more information please visit our FOR SALE page HERE

 

Thomas C came in for full 60k mile services and a new exhaust system on his G37 S sedan.

 

The old exhaust system had an aftermarket y-pipe that didn’t significantly increase power. We installed a full cat-back system from Fast Intentions followed by an UPREV tune. Old vs new:

 

The new exhaust looks and sounds great:

 

On the dyno we were impressed with gains from the FI exhaust combined with UPREV tuning. Peak numbers were 302hp/249tq to the wheels, an increase of +15hp/10tq. Check out the mid-range tp redline gains in both hp and tq from 3500rpm: