Zensation's Build Thread

Zensation · 01-01-2014, 11:22 AM

Hey everyone, I decided to go ahead and start a build thread since i have a few projects in the works and few already completed. I guess I figure this will be a little bit better than having several smaller threads. Ill probably take a few posts to post up info from previously completed projects and stuff. Happy New Years to everyone!

As Bought:

Zensation · 01-01-2014, 11:34 AM

My first mod is pretty unsubstantial....CF b pillars. I like the look on black and think ill do a light Carbon fiber accent theme. Here's some pics.

Zensation · 01-01-2014, 11:49 AM

After looking at seemingly thousands of videos for trying to determine what sound I wanted, I decided on the HKS hi power + test pipe combo. It seemed to me to be a good combination of lows and highs with some pretty substantial power gains. Overall it sounds pretty exotic. Heres some pics and vids:

Outa the box (shout out to Hojin on the used pipes):

Installed:

More recent with windows tinted:

After install startup and rev video:

Drive by video:

Zensation · 01-01-2014, 12:02 PM

About 2 weeks after the exhaust upgrade my csc decided to catastrophically fail so the car was down for about a week while i dropped the tranny on jack stands and replaced parts. collectively the work probably took 6-7 hours but i had to wait on parts. my clutch was slipping as well so i took the opportunity to install a new clutch and flywheel.

Zensation · 01-01-2014, 12:09 PM

Other mods include red HPS post maf tubes with K&N drop in filters. Decided to go this rout because an after market cold air intake to replace the stock cold air intake kit wasnt worth the price to me. Rubber has better heat soak and heat transfer properties for an intake than aluminum anyways.

Once installed I got an uprev tune in NC. The results are amazing for driveability.

Zensation · 01-01-2014, 12:14 PM

Most recently the nismo got some fresh paint on the front end of the car. It looks awesome

Riptide67 · 01-01-2014, 12:21 PM

Very nice, but your build thread is in the wrong section

Zensation · 01-01-2014, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riptide67

Very nice, but your build thread is in the wrong section

haha i was wondering after i posted if it was. Maybe a mod will move it? thanks for the heads up

01-01-2014, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 34 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 12	Zensation's Build Thread Hey everyone, I decided to go ahead and start a build thread since i have a few projects in the works and few already completed. I guess I figure this will be a little bit better than having several smaller threads. Ill probably take a few posts to post up info from previously completed projects and stuff. Happy New Years to everyone! As Bought: __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

01-01-2014, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 34 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 12	First mod...Evo-r CF B pillars My first mod is pretty unsubstantial....CF b pillars. I like the look on black and think ill do a light Carbon fiber accent theme. Here's some pics. __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

01-01-2014, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 34 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 12	Needed more sound After looking at seemingly thousands of videos for trying to determine what sound I wanted, I decided on the HKS hi power + test pipe combo. It seemed to me to be a good combination of lows and highs with some pretty substantial power gains. Overall it sounds pretty exotic. Heres some pics and vids: Outa the box (shout out to Hojin on the used pipes): Installed: More recent with windows tinted: After install startup and rev video: Drive by video: __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

01-01-2014, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 34 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 12	CSC failure About 2 weeks after the exhaust upgrade my csc decided to catastrophically fail so the car was down for about a week while i dropped the tranny on jack stands and replaced parts. collectively the work probably took 6-7 hours but i had to wait on parts. my clutch was slipping as well so i took the opportunity to install a new clutch and flywheel. __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

01-01-2014, 12:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 34 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 12	Other mods include red HPS post maf tubes with K&N drop in filters. Decided to go this rout because an after market cold air intake to replace the stock cold air intake kit wasnt worth the price to me. Rubber has better heat soak and heat transfer properties for an intake than aluminum anyways. Once installed I got an uprev tune in NC. The results are amazing for driveability. __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

01-01-2014, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zensation Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Spartanburg, Sc Age: 34 Posts: 483 Drives: 93 rx7 Rep Power: 12	Merry Christmas Nizzy :) Most recently the nismo got some fresh paint on the front end of the car. It looks awesome __________________ 370z NISMO 0675 327 rwhp 280 rwtq - sold. FD RX7 single turbo 508hp - sold. Lexus IS-F 5.0L V8

01-01-2014, 12:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 36 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 68	Very nice, but your build thread is in the wrong section __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

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