My Black-cherry Build

[husam2012]

After finally getting my "dream" car last year, I told myself that it's an already awesome car and I won't spend any more money modifying it.

Didn't last too long, as the drivetrain is currently separated from the chassis (Feb 2017) and i haven't had the car for a full year yet.

I've been researching for a few months now about an affordable way to make the car just a bit faster to compete against modern sports cars, and finally decided to try using R35 GTR turbos this winter. Having stored the car back in October, there wasn't a better time to try this project as I have no need for it in the winter.

Basic information about the car:

Bought April of 2016, 2012 370Z Touring W/sport with 39k miles. Stored it in October with 49k miles so I drove it a lot...

Within a month of owning the car, I bought an axleback from eBay just because i hated how the car sounded stock. I kept searching the classifieds and scored a brand new Stillen Gen 3's for a good price locally so i got it and installed it (3 months in). I went to the Milan Dragstrip back in August, 2016 for an import event and it got me hooked on more power. I ran 13.2x at 105mph with intakes and axleback (90F day with 80% humidity)


I do everything DIY as i'm a full-time student and can't afford what shops charge, and have even replaced 2 engines on previous cars I've owned with my father inside our garage.


After researching about the kit for months, I decided to go ahead with the project if I can get the turbos for a decent price. I talked to a GTR owner and he helped me out by selling both turbos with 20K miles on them for $550 shipped.

I kept talking to a lot of Z shops and everybody turned the idea down and told me it's not possible and would cost me more than if i had just bought a TT kit. So I decided to prove them wrong


When i first got the car:



Back in the fall:



January 2017:


February:

Cleaned up the engine bay a bit:



Will be adding more pictures soon.