Infiniti G35 Sedan | 2JZ-GTE | R154 Build

[Chris@TDC]

Here is a summary of posts that we made on Supra Forums. I post there much more frequently.

We started this build a while back for a good customer of ours. The original VQ35 was boosted, but failed just over 400 whp. While we were building the car, goals changed, and the car was sold to another customer. The new owner plans to drift the car. Over the last 2 weeks, we re-started the build.

We started the car tonight, and we plan to have it on the dyno over the weekend.



1995 Auto Aristo 2JZ-GTE
Kelford Cams
Supertech Springs and Retainers
ARP Head Studs
Cometic Head Gasket
Edlebrock 70mm Throttle Body
HKS Timing Belt





PTE 67
TurboSmart 48mm Wastegate
Custom V-Band Intercooler Piping
4" core Intercooler
HKS "black" BOV
3" Downpipe





10 Gallon Fuel Cell
Aeromotive A1000 Pump
Aeromotive A1000 Regulator
-8AN Feed
HKS Fuel Rail
1200cc RC Fuel Injectors





R154 Trans w/ Marlin Crawler Trust washer
OS Giken Twin Disk
Custom Driveshaft
Quaife Differential





AEM EMS v2
AEM IAT
AEM 5 BAR



I have pictures from the entire build. I'll post more pictures in the AM, but here are a few of the "nearly" finished product.

Here is the car before the swap. We just ordered a set of CCW Classics today.

http://tdcauto.com/images/shopcars/tim3.jpg

And the old VQ:

http://tdcauto.com/images/shopcars/tim6.jpg

And the 2JZ

http://tdcauto.com/tdcpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0211-e1302650810588-650x442.jpg

In the car

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/4986cc15.jpg

Here is the initial start up video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnG1qxKqUFQ

[Chris@TDC]

Polishing the water necks
http://tdcauto.com/tdcpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0189-650x432.jpg

Head Studs going in. The picture makes it look like cylinder walls were very rusty, but they were not.
http://tdcauto.com/tdcpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0191-e1302541773245-650x301.jpg

Here is a picture of the Fuel Cell Sump and the A1000
http://tdcauto.com/tdcpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0146-650x432.jpg

OS Giken Clutch
http://tdcauto.com/tdcpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0231-650x432.jpg

[Chris@TDC]

For the mount kit, the cross member has to be trimmed back and boxed in to clear the pan. The engine mounts need to be made, but are fairly simple to fabricate, as is the tranny mount. We were planning to keep the A/C, and had started making the lines, then the car changed hands. The new owner plans to use the car for track use only, so he decided to leave the A/C off.

As for cooling, we used a radiator that was made for the G35, and modified the water necks to work with it. The upper neck was cut, the section with the 2 water nipples were removed, and it was welded back together in the opposite direction. That made it possible to use a 90 degree upper radiator hose. After the new owner bought the car, we also installed a Mishimoto Radiator for the G35. The lower radiator hose outlet is on the drivers side of the G35 radiator, so we welded that shut, and moved it to the passenger side to accommodate a shorter hose. We're using 2 pusher fans on the front of the radiator, but there is room for fans on the backside.

Here is a pic of the radiator outlet. You can also see the clearance between the pulleys and the OEM G35 Radiator.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/tim%20stewart/6-1-103.jpg

[Chris@TDC]

We are using the stock 6 speed rear, but we replaced the stock differential with a Quaife.

Quaife is on the left, stock viscous is on the right.

http://tdcauto.com/tdcpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0238-650x432.jpg

[Chris@TDC]

On the dyno...

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/ecf86c86.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/5aa46df3.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/f8ba4856.jpg

[Chris@TDC]

These came today:

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/d2777aa7.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/2c829842.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/bc37b5b8.jpg

Dan at CCW made magic happen as usual. The order was placed on Monday, and the wheels were made, shipped overnight, and arrived to us this morning.

These are the CCW LM-5. They are 11" Front and 12" Rear.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/eb9c79bd.jpg

Here is the owner of the car, Austin, with the CCW's:

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/128c91dd.jpg

Generally, I'm not a fan of the "HellaFlush" look, but I think it's going to suit this car. 225/40/18 F and 245/40/18 R Tires.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/19d79647.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/eBlogger/4cb6320c.jpg

[Chris@TDC]

Here are a few pics of the car.... finished. I know that most of you guys are not a fan of aggressive fitments. Neither am I, but for some reason, I like this car.

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/Austin%20G35/0a410d08.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/Austin%20G35/071e4c6a.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/Austin%20G35/a390077e.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/Austin%20G35/d6b131e4.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/Austin%20G35/4068bc64.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/Austin%20G35/268b9a1d.jpg

http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv89/tdcweb/Austin%20G35/2a074dbe.jpg

[ZenMotors]

nice. love seeing the 2jz in pretty much anything haha

[Chris@TDC]

So do we. This build is all about doing something a little off center. Even though a 2JZ is pretty common, there are not many sedans with CCWs and 2JZ's sliding around your local drift event!

[2turbo4u]

so what did he put down? I like it alot dude

[Spent]

Update....

The Precision turbo ate itself.

http://tdcauto.com/tdcpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0328-e1306945385252-650x471.jpg

We replaced it with this:
It's a Comp Turbo CT4 6765, triple ball bearing, billet wheel.

http://tdcauto.com/tdcpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC_0322-e1306944182781-650x546.jpg

http://tdcauto.com/tdcpress/wp-content/uploads/DSC_00041-e1307371075798-650x345.jpg

Should be going back on the dyno on Friday.