My first build 2014 370z Nismo
 

Hey all,

I have my 2014 370z Nismo for a year now, it is also my DD.
Because I am coming from a part of the world that you can't change anything on your car (anything!!!). Now I am living at Atlanta, GA i got my chance to fallow an old dream and start doing a build.

The changes that I did are not big but it is a start and I am not planing to stop :excited:

1. I change the radiator to Mishimoto radiator
2. Install Cold Air Intake by AMM
3. Install an R line oil cooler by AAM

It was not a hard install but there was some things that remember to do next time.

1. AAM have great products but the installation manuals need to be work on, open the package when you get it and do dry install outside the car. With the oil cooler kit I got 2 lines that was not from this kit and I did not know that until my car was in the middle of the build. AAM took great care of me and replace the parts but save yourself the issues. As i said this is my DD so it really created an issue for me. on the odder hand Mishimoto have great how-to clips on the website that made the job easy.
2. Autozone rent tools programs is great, I was missing some tools and needed to recharge my AC system. Autozone will give you tools and give you 90 days to return them and get 100% of your money back! (As I said I am new to this so this was a new discovery for me).
3. Give yourself more time that you think is needed, you never know what will pop out and how long it will take you to overcome it. Take an extra time and that way you will have time to stop and think if you will need it.

Over all the build was a good one and I know this only the start, I don’t know what to do next yet so if you have any ideas please let me know.

The parts are working great! I am very happy with everything but where I can see the most of change is the oil cooler, today driving to work my oil temp was 180-190 F when the outside temp was 80-85 F. Before than it will be around 220-230 F on a normal drive. I took the car for a hard drive this weekend and the temp will never pass 220 F and when you lay off a bit the temp will start to drop very fast. I also got numbers like 160 F when I was driving easy at not crowded areas.

The sound of the intake is very cool and it looks it is doing the job, I don’t believe that a small power gain from a cold are intake can be to mush noticeable (for any brand), we are talking about 5WHP but the throttle reaction is different and more alive.

I will happy to answer any question that you have.

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Original radiator
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...4-img-1228.jpg

Mid build
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...5-img-1235.jpg

Mishimoto radiator
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...6-img-1238.jpg

Intake fitting
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...7-img-1240.jpg

Intake fitting full
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...8-img-1241.jpg

Oil cooler with the wrong hoses
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...oil-cooler.jpg

Keep an eye on your oil temps. It doesn't look like the sandwich plate has a thermostat, so if you see temps under 160 or so in cooler months you need to swap it out. Too cold oil is just as bad as too hot oil.

Thanks for the tip, what the rage you will say it the best for the oil to be at?

Minimum of 180.

Thanks I will keep monitor it and report back.


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My first build 2014 370z Nismo
 

A quick update about the oil cooler, I did my first track day with the car and it was a blast!!!!

The car did great even that it was running in 2 groups. Because of that the car run 40 minutes start on the track with a few minutes in the pit to change drivers. The oil temps most of the times was 220-240 range. We did notice it going up to 260 range but not for long and it was dropping very fast when we let off at the cool down laps. If you are going to the track it is a must have.


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What track in Georgia?

Atlanta motor sports park


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After the track day I know what are my next 3 steps are.

1. Brake and cluch flush
2. New brakes
3. New tiers

If anyone have an advice about what parts to get please let me know.


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Update
 

Hi all,

It been very long time since I gave you guys an update and I am sorry about this. The car have been under a lot of change. I replaces the face fog light in the back with multi function light.

http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...ure95339-a.jpg

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I also replaced the map lights to LED

LED
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...ure95346-a.jpg
Original
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...ure95345-a.jpg
LED
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...ure95344-a.jpg
Side by side
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...ure95343-a.jpg

I also installed a GTR start button
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...ure95342-a.jpg

http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...ure95341-a.jpg

But the most important update is that my car is now at AAM, I am getting
1. AAM Competition 370Z Twin Turbo System
2. AAM Competition 370Z 3" True Dual Exhaust
3. SPEC Super Twin Plate SS-Trim Clutch / Flywheel Assy for HR/370Z
4. Heavy Duty Slave Cylinder w/ Lines; 07-09 HR 350Z; 09-15 370Z VHR
5. AAMC/EcuTec Engine Management
6. AAM Competition GT-R / 370Z 4 Bar Map Sensor
7. AAMC/EcuTek Base Forced Induction Package

I dont have numbers from the dyno but I was told that it looks very good :happydance:

Here are some pics that I got from AAM, the will send me a USB with recording of the dyno. I will also will like to say thank you to AAM for all of the hard work they put in my car and the great costumer service they gave me and keep giving me. If you will ask me why I selected AAM and not someone else I will say it starting with the costumer service, Mike the owner and the master tuner took time out of his day more than ones to talk with me and understand what are my goals and what we can do. Tyler that still works with me and give me updates and really do above and beyond to make sure everything is going well. Thank you AAM!!!!!!!

Now the pics
http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...ure95335-a.jpg

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http://www.the370z.com/members/elibo...ure95324-a.jpg

Please let me know what you guys think, if you have any questions please ask away

Not sure if its just me, but I'm not seeing any photos. Build looks nice so far though. You're a state over from me, maybe I'll see ya at a ZAtlanta meet/mountain run?

I am sorry you can't see the pics, I will like to come can you pm me the info of the meet please?


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Ahh, see them now. Looks great! And pm incoming

Thanks man!


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