IntensePower/PowerLab graces DSPORT MAGAZINE COVER! 1000+WHP Z33!

INTENSEPOWER · 04-28-2010, 03:47 PM

Sorry if this is not the proper section - we didn't see a specific media section for something like this. Feel free to move if necessary. Thanks

YELLOW THUNDER: 1,011whp, 4.2-liters, Twin Turbochargers And A Custom Wide-body Proves That"Bigger Is Better"

Chris Shively's 1027RWHP DSport Cover Car Built by IntensePower.com

By Richard Fong // Photos by Michael Ferrara

One thousand horsepower. Only an elite few can lay claim to this performance milestone. Even fewer can make this claim from behind the wheel of a fully-streetable Nissan 350Z. While a number of "pure drag" cars have achieved the "1KWHP" figure, most sacrifice the response needed to make the car fun to drive on the street. Chris Shively's plan for his project 350Z didn't include compromise. Instead, this second-generation car fanatic would set out to build a Z33 that would impress performance, show and car audio enthusiasts.

Since purchasing the 350Z in 2003, making over 1,000 horsepower was the performance target. A lofty goal for any brand new engine platform. However, rather than spending his own money to finance the developments of the VQ35, Chris planned to wait a few years to see what products and technologies worked and which didn't. While horsepower-hungry builders usually start under the hood and build their way to the exterior, Chris did just the opposite and probably saved himself thousands of dollars.

Subtle Scene Stealer

Seeking a subtle and complementary improvement to Z33's body lines, a WALD aero kit added distinction to Chris's Z. A hands-on enthusiast, Chris performed some of the work with a local body shop to cut and weld the fenders, increasing the width of the Z33. The end result is a one-off wide-body that looks factory fresh. To fill the wider fenders, a set of 19x11-inch iForged wheels occupy the fronts while 20x13-inch rollers take the rears. The wheels carry NITTO INVO tires (285/30R19 in front, 345/25R20 in back) to put down a serious contact patch with the pavement. Massive StopTech calipers (six piston fronts, four piston rears) and larger-diameter, two-piece rotors bring this hard-charging missile to a stop fast.

Since adding power under the hood would have to wait, power was added to the interior instead. A Swiss Audio competition sound system filled the cargo area, adding five amplifiers and three subwoofers. Four midrange drivers and a pair of tweeters produce the mid and high frequencies in the cabin. This 4,000 watt system centers on a Kenwood GPS/multimedia head unit.

Horsepower… Finally... Well Almost

Once the performance aftermarket had identified the VQ35's weak links and developed the right products to make 1,000+ wheel horsepower a reality, Chris looked for the right shop to make it happen. Local engine builder Lightspeed Performance began work on the VQ35. The cylinder heads were ported before upgrading the valvetrain with +1mm valves, springs and titanium retainers from Ferrea. TOMEI POWERED 264-degree camshafts were selected to orchestrate valve events. The shortblock was sent to AEBS to receive its newly-developed big displacement kit. AEBS re-sleeved the block, bored and honed the cylinders, then filled the block with 100mm 8.5:1 compression pistons. The big bore pistons were connected to the 90mm stroker crankshaft by AEBS forged connecting rods.

Twin Turbo Tasks

Shortly after finishing the block, Lightspeed closed its doors, prompting a search for a new tuner capable of seeing the VQ35 to completion. Chris chose Intense Power (IP) of Gilbert, Arizona to complete the project. IP had already devised a plan for twin top-mount turbochargers, but there was a catch. Chris insisted that the A/C and power steering had to be retained. Relocating the accessories first, IP designed a custom bracket to move the A/C compressor out of the way, while the adaptation of the electronic steering system from a Toyota MR2 eliminated the need for the power steering pump. With plenty of space now available, PowerLab (PL) fabricated stainless-steel manifolds that positioned the GT37R turbochargers behind each headlight so that the compressors could draw in cool air from inlets behind ducts in the bumper.

For more on this article, grab a copy of DSPORT Magazine on newsstands nationwide!

More Pics at this link below
Chris Shively's 1011RWHP DSport Cover Car Built by IntensePower.com

wishihadnav · 04-28-2010, 03:48 PM

yeah but look at the model!

Vegitto-kun · 04-28-2010, 03:51 PM

If only I could do stuff like this to my car but I wouldn't be able to drive since they would red car me the moment I got for my yearly inspection

INTENSEPOWER · 04-28-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishihadnav

yeah but look at the model!

Yeah the model is mass quantitties (<--- not mispelled) of fappage!

kannibul · 04-28-2010, 03:57 PM

I wonder who was more airbrushed - the girl or the car?

wishihadnav · 04-28-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INTENSEPOWER

Yeah the model is mass quantitties (<--- not mispelled) of fappage!

most def!..look like she got some aftrmarket parts herself but i aint hatin!

fuct · 04-28-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

If only I could do stuff like this to my car but I wouldn't be able to drive since they would red car me the moment I got for my yearly inspection

even in America its the same thing. i highly doubt this is his daily driver.

FuszNissan · 04-28-2010, 04:21 PM

Damn that car is sick!!

kenchan · 04-28-2010, 04:23 PM

dang...

antman22 · 04-28-2010, 05:09 PM

so i started to read, til i noticed the mag cover and the epic headlights. i'll just assume the 350 is fast....

Red370 · 04-28-2010, 06:02 PM

so when does the 1000hp Z34 build begin?

semtex · 04-28-2010, 06:12 PM

Very nice! Congrats!

phelan · 04-28-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

so when does the 1000hp Z34 build begin?

it began already. go find bullitt5897 lol

INTENSEPOWER · 04-28-2010, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red370

so when does the 1000hp Z34 build begin?

When you dropping yours off for the build?
ah ha!

XwChriswX · 04-28-2010, 09:16 PM

LoL So thaaaaats what you guys have been up to! Sneaky devils! I'mma hafta bring my Z down and see what kinda goodies you guys can put in it for me!

04-28-2010, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
INTENSEPOWER Not a Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,292 Drives: 1000+hp Widebody G Rep Power: 253	IntensePower/PowerLab graces DSPORT MAGAZINE COVER! 1000+WHP Z33! Sorry if this is not the proper section - we didn't see a specific media section for something like this. Feel free to move if necessary. Thanks YELLOW THUNDER: 1,011whp, 4.2-liters, Twin Turbochargers And A Custom Wide-body Proves That"Bigger Is Better" Chris Shively's 1027RWHP DSport Cover Car Built by IntensePower.com By Richard Fong // Photos by Michael Ferrara One thousand horsepower. Only an elite few can lay claim to this performance milestone. Even fewer can make this claim from behind the wheel of a fully-streetable Nissan 350Z. While a number of "pure drag" cars have achieved the "1KWHP" figure, most sacrifice the response needed to make the car fun to drive on the street. Chris Shively's plan for his project 350Z didn't include compromise. Instead, this second-generation car fanatic would set out to build a Z33 that would impress performance, show and car audio enthusiasts. Since purchasing the 350Z in 2003, making over 1,000 horsepower was the performance target. A lofty goal for any brand new engine platform. However, rather than spending his own money to finance the developments of the VQ35, Chris planned to wait a few years to see what products and technologies worked and which didn't. While horsepower-hungry builders usually start under the hood and build their way to the exterior, Chris did just the opposite and probably saved himself thousands of dollars. Subtle Scene Stealer Seeking a subtle and complementary improvement to Z33's body lines, a WALD aero kit added distinction to Chris's Z. A hands-on enthusiast, Chris performed some of the work with a local body shop to cut and weld the fenders, increasing the width of the Z33. The end result is a one-off wide-body that looks factory fresh. To fill the wider fenders, a set of 19x11-inch iForged wheels occupy the fronts while 20x13-inch rollers take the rears. The wheels carry NITTO INVO tires (285/30R19 in front, 345/25R20 in back) to put down a serious contact patch with the pavement. Massive StopTech calipers (six piston fronts, four piston rears) and larger-diameter, two-piece rotors bring this hard-charging missile to a stop fast. Since adding power under the hood would have to wait, power was added to the interior instead. A Swiss Audio competition sound system filled the cargo area, adding five amplifiers and three subwoofers. Four midrange drivers and a pair of tweeters produce the mid and high frequencies in the cabin. This 4,000 watt system centers on a Kenwood GPS/multimedia head unit. Horsepower… Finally... Well Almost Once the performance aftermarket had identified the VQ35's weak links and developed the right products to make 1,000+ wheel horsepower a reality, Chris looked for the right shop to make it happen. Local engine builder Lightspeed Performance began work on the VQ35. The cylinder heads were ported before upgrading the valvetrain with +1mm valves, springs and titanium retainers from Ferrea. TOMEI POWERED 264-degree camshafts were selected to orchestrate valve events. The shortblock was sent to AEBS to receive its newly-developed big displacement kit. AEBS re-sleeved the block, bored and honed the cylinders, then filled the block with 100mm 8.5:1 compression pistons. The big bore pistons were connected to the 90mm stroker crankshaft by AEBS forged connecting rods. Twin Turbo Tasks Shortly after finishing the block, Lightspeed closed its doors, prompting a search for a new tuner capable of seeing the VQ35 to completion. Chris chose Intense Power (IP) of Gilbert, Arizona to complete the project. IP had already devised a plan for twin top-mount turbochargers, but there was a catch. Chris insisted that the A/C and power steering had to be retained. Relocating the accessories first, IP designed a custom bracket to move the A/C compressor out of the way, while the adaptation of the electronic steering system from a Toyota MR2 eliminated the need for the power steering pump. With plenty of space now available, PowerLab (PL) fabricated stainless-steel manifolds that positioned the GT37R turbochargers behind each headlight so that the compressors could draw in cool air from inlets behind ducts in the bumper. For more on this article, grab a copy of DSPORT Magazine on newsstands nationwide! More Pics at this link below Chris Shively's 1011RWHP DSport Cover Car Built by IntensePower.com

04-28-2010, 04:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Damn that car is sick!! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-28-2010, 06:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	so when does the 1000hp Z34 build begin? __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

04-28-2010, 06:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Very nice! Congrats! __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-28-2010, 09:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	LoL So thaaaaats what you guys have been up to! Sneaky devils! I'mma hafta bring my Z down and see what kinda goodies you guys can put in it for me! __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

04-28-2010, 03:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	yeah but look at the model!

04-28-2010, 03:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	If only I could do stuff like this to my car but I wouldn't be able to drive since they would red car me the moment I got for my yearly inspection

04-28-2010, 03:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	I wonder who was more airbrushed - the girl or the car?

04-28-2010, 04:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	dang...

04-28-2010, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	so i started to read, til i noticed the mag cover and the epic headlights. i'll just assume the 350 is fast....

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