Exciting New Nissan 370Z NISMO Team

Sibze · 02-20-2011, 02:06 PM

So so so nice!

Cmike2780 · 02-25-2011, 12:01 AM

Looks great. It's really insane how much work goes into these cars. Any info on the engine modifications? or is that top secret stuff?

a.m. Brian · 02-25-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Looks great. It's really insane how much work goes into these cars. Any info on the engine modifications? or is that top secret stuff?

Nothing in Grand Am can really be "top secret". The ruleset does not allow for a lot of interpretation for cost control. All the specs of the car will be online for anyone, including our competitors, to see.

The engine spec is still coming together but it will be a 370Z bottom end, with 350HR heads, and custom Nissan Motorsports cam's. We will post all the details about the internals of the motor, but will probably keep the actual wheel HP numbers confidential

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Shamu · 02-25-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by a.m. Brian

Nothing in Grand Am can really be "top secret". The ruleset does not allow for a lot of interpretation for cost control. All the specs of the car will be online for anyone, including our competitors, to see.

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Unless you're driving a Mini Cooper. Lol!

Cmike2780 · 02-28-2011, 07:37 PM

Saw the vid of the motor starting up on your Facebook page. Sounds awesome

Mike@AMPerformance · 03-07-2011, 03:15 PM

Hey everyone! We're working on another big update, and have all sorts of cool stuff to show you guys, but wanted to give you a little something in the meantime so that you guys don't forget us. Here is a quick little video from last weekend, it's Brian driving our 350Z (The Mule) which we are using to develop parts while we build the race cars. This car has an early test motor which we used to make some decisions about our race motors, and it also has the headers we have developed for the race cars. They sound pretty good to our ears! They're also a direct fit on all 350 and 370Zs.

Hope you guys like it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L4U3coPR8U

Mike

esfourteen · 03-07-2011, 04:13 PM

the wind picked up from the camera kills most of the video, but from what you can hear it sounds pretty nice.

Mike@AMPerformance · 03-07-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

the wind picked up from the camera kills most of the video, but from what you can hear it sounds pretty nice.

Yeah, there are a few spots that it comes through nice and clear, but the wind noise is definitely a buzzkill. However, the good news is that the reason it doesn't sound great is because it was recorded with our new Flip Cam we were using for the first time and we didn't know how it would pick up sound. We'll use something over the mic next time. What's good about that is that we got the Flip so that we can be uploading video updates ALL THE TIME, so you guys will see what ever cool stuff we're doing, from the track, the shop, on the road, whatever!

Mike

ChrisSlicks · 03-07-2011, 05:27 PM

Brian did a good job of trying to keep up with Mike Bonnani in that Berk 135i, but that car is damn fast, and Mike is an excellent driver as well. Congrats, it was an excellent showing.

esfourteen · 03-07-2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Brian did a good job of trying to keep up with Mike Bonnani in that Berk 135i, but that car is damn fast, and Mike is an excellent driver as well. Congrats, it was an excellent showing.

he did a damn good job considering the 350 only has a set of headers on it.

Mike@AMPerformance · 03-07-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by esfourteen

he did a damn good job considering the 350 only has a set of headers on it.

Yeah, he'll be in trouble when we put the real engine in! We will be running the actual Grand Am cars later this year, and then I'd have to say the smart money is on us...

Mike

TreeSemdyZee · 03-07-2011, 06:27 PM

Subscribed.

YouTube - amperformanceracing's Channel

doubleG370Z · 03-07-2011, 04:30 PM

ditto /\ had to turn volume down to watch.

Very nice rig !!! ...really appreciating all the pics, so cool to see all the hard work you guys are putting into the Z, thxs.

CasusManage · 03-07-2011, 06:35 PM

Update 3/7/11

The A.M. Performance team for the past couple of weeks has been in a crazed frenzy trying to complete the builds on time for their public revealing and Grand-AM's Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, Barber 200. Fighting against a crazy time schedule, numerous potential problems, and a seemingly endless to-do list, the team has shown their determination to complete the builds on time and are rapidly pushing toward their goals. They have made astounding progress on the cars and the litany of other necessary objectives that create a truly professional team. We have gotten some great media form them for this weeks update that includes an interview with Mike Sweeny, pictures from the past weeks, and an awesome video!

Brian driving the GORGEOUS sounding 350Z development mule last weekend at Willow Springs!

Mike Sweeny's interview with Grand-AM radio http://bit.ly/GAULep26

Check out the great pictures from the previous couple of weeks below.

Cool new look for the rig!

Dropping off #04 at the powder coater's place.

Caging the bejeezus outta Car #05!

Finish welding the halo on car #05. Awesome!

Used a rotary punch and arbor press to make the gusset plates!

Recieving first test engine!

Test engine installed in the 350Z test mule and on the dyno. It made somewhere between 100 and 1000 horsepower.

Busy day at A.M. Performance.

Sexy.....

Everyone checking out the powder-coated chassis after unloading it. Thanks TNT Powdercoating in Cameron Park!

Chads old 350 motor going in the recently finished chassis on #4 for plumbing. Just a place holder until our next Grand Am motor is done.

Plumbing the chassis on #04. Going back together!

Did we mention the quality of the work here? Check the welds on our exhaust!

Prototype (not plated yet) of our A.M. Performance caliper mount with provisions for our integral brake cooling ducts.

Keep checking this thread and sign up for A.M. Performance's Facebook page to receive more great updates!

ChrisSlicks · 03-07-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CasusManage

Prototype (not plated yet) of our A.M. Performance caliper mount with provisions for our integral brake cooling ducts.

Brake ducts! He said brake ducts! Please make these work generically so that they work with any caliper. There is nothing in the market right now, very sad.

02-20-2011, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 65	So so so nice! __________________ RIP Tony.

02-25-2011, 12:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	Looks great. It's really insane how much work goes into these cars. Any info on the engine modifications? or is that top secret stuff? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

02-28-2011, 07:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	Saw the vid of the motor starting up on your Facebook page. Sounds awesome __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

03-07-2011, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike@AMPerformance Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 64 Drives: 370Z Grand Am GS Rep Power: 16	Hey everyone! We're working on another big update, and have all sorts of cool stuff to show you guys, but wanted to give you a little something in the meantime so that you guys don't forget us. Here is a quick little video from last weekend, it's Brian driving our 350Z (The Mule) which we are using to develop parts while we build the race cars. This car has an early test motor which we used to make some decisions about our race motors, and it also has the headers we have developed for the race cars. They sound pretty good to our ears! They're also a direct fit on all 350 and 370Zs. Hope you guys like it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L4U3coPR8U Mike Last edited by Mike@AMPerformance; 03-07-2011 at 03:23 PM. Reason: Wrong link

03-07-2011, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 20	the wind picked up from the camera kills most of the video, but from what you can hear it sounds pretty nice. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

03-07-2011, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	Brian did a good job of trying to keep up with Mike Bonnani in that Berk 135i, but that car is damn fast, and Mike is an excellent driver as well. Congrats, it was an excellent showing. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

03-07-2011, 06:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 62 Posts: 4,887 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27410	Subscribed. YouTube - amperformanceracing's Channel

03-07-2011, 04:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 16	ditto /\ had to turn volume down to watch. Very nice rig !!! ...really appreciating all the pics, so cool to see all the hard work you guys are putting into the Z, thxs.

03-07-2011, 06:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
CasusManage Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Austin Posts: 12 Drives: Nissan NISMO Rep Power: 16	Update 3/7/11 The A.M. Performance team for the past couple of weeks has been in a crazed frenzy trying to complete the builds on time for their public revealing and Grand-AM's Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge, Barber 200. Fighting against a crazy time schedule, numerous potential problems, and a seemingly endless to-do list, the team has shown their determination to complete the builds on time and are rapidly pushing toward their goals. They have made astounding progress on the cars and the litany of other necessary objectives that create a truly professional team. We have gotten some great media form them for this weeks update that includes an interview with Mike Sweeny, pictures from the past weeks, and an awesome video! Brian driving the GORGEOUS sounding 350Z development mule last weekend at Willow Springs! Mike Sweeny's interview with Grand-AM radio http://bit.ly/GAULep26 Check out the great pictures from the previous couple of weeks below. Cool new look for the rig! Dropping off #04 at the powder coater's place. Caging the bejeezus outta Car #05! Finish welding the halo on car #05. Awesome! Used a rotary punch and arbor press to make the gusset plates! Recieving first test engine! Test engine installed in the 350Z test mule and on the dyno. It made somewhere between 100 and 1000 horsepower. Busy day at A.M. Performance. Sexy..... Everyone checking out the powder-coated chassis after unloading it. Thanks TNT Powdercoating in Cameron Park! Chads old 350 motor going in the recently finished chassis on #4 for plumbing. Just a place holder until our next Grand Am motor is done. Plumbing the chassis on #04. Going back together! Did we mention the quality of the work here? Check the welds on our exhaust! Prototype (not plated yet) of our A.M. Performance caliper mount with provisions for our integral brake cooling ducts. Keep checking this thread and sign up for A.M. Performance's Facebook page to receive more great updates! Last edited by CasusManage; 03-07-2011 at 10:36 PM.

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