my Toyota 350z build :)

[travismaser]

HUGE UPDATE ON COMMENT #161, I AM NO LONG AFFILIATED WITH SHIFTED PERFORMANCE AND URGE YOU TO WATCH YOURSELF IF YOU HAVE, OR ARE DOING BUSINESS WITH THEM...

HERE IS THE LINK TO MY EXPERIANCE WITH SHIFTED PERFORMANCE THREAD!!!!
http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/446587-shifty-shifted-performance-my-experiance.html#post4626492

Hey guys! so here it is, i finally started my 2JZ swap in my 06 350z!

Im taking my current APS single turbo (GTM upgrade kit) VQ out and going a little bit of a different route then i have been seeing everyone else do....for many different reasons...but mainly because you just dont see it and i want to be unique...

I was origionally going to do this swap myself but after further research in the Tech 2 kits, i wasn’t very impressed...sooooo i was contacted by a company in New Jersey that specializes in this type of swap and they deff caught my eye! after i went down and checked out the shop, met with the owner and went over my plans for my build, Tony at Shifted Performance gave me a deal that i couldn’t beat. (for those interested in the shop or maybe getting more info, you can shoot me a PM or just add them on Facebook)

so a year later once i was ready for the build, i took my Z down to Tony and handed him the money needed to start the build and thats where we are today, 1 week in and i already have a motor, trans, bellhousing, turbo,wastgate, BOV, all new gaskets, pullys, belts, head studs, clips for the wiring harness, fittings, paint, sent parts off to be chromed, and have started pulling all my current setup out (im sure im missing some stuff as well but ill catch it further on in this thread as the build goes on)

Link to my first build thread:
my little build - MY350Z.COM Forums (http://my350z.com/forum/north-west/418740-my-little-build.html)

First, some pics of the car as of now:
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2566/192/100/548262193/n548262193_1578159_6365189.jpg
http://my350z.com/forum/members/travismaser-albums-travismaser-picture43015-267698-10150237636697613-355093547612-7616822-7588292-n.jpg
http://my350z.com/forum/members/travismaser-albums-travismaser-picture43014-268572-10150237636797613-355093547612-7616826-3820185-n.jpg
BUT, i guess this thread is no good without pics...sooo here are what i have so far:
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/305404_237404309647343_132674830120292_605383_4914 30723_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296397_237404386314002_132674830120292_605385_1580 019457_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/315900_237404422980665_132674830120292_605387_1837 838612_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/300088_238136272907480_132674830120292_607058_2010 203043_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/315668_238136332907474_132674830120292_607059_8667 8631_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/307768_238136389574135_132674830120292_607060_7486 08456_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299521_238136426240798_132674830120292_607061_8075 54227_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302158_238136522907455_132674830120292_607063_1657 041651_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/307132_238136562907451_132674830120292_607064_1480 631622_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/309074_238136739574100_132674830120292_607069_4931 20987_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301523_238136839574090_132674830120292_607071_1705 592523_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318392_238136939574080_132674830120292_607074_1587 695019_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310377_238137012907406_132674830120292_607076_1919 897401_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/301369_238137072907400_132674830120292_607077_8835 32346_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320680_238137136240727_132674830120292_607078_1746 42808_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298438_238137276240713_132674830120292_607082_7223 8724_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298338_238137439574030_132674830120292_607086_1709 398883_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/298123_10150357745432194_548262193_8277057_1591815 016_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389611_240586949329079_132674830120292_615777_5981 71408_n.jpg
http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/390801_10150358647462194_548262193_8281409_1705761 297_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/378535_10150364290062194_548262193_8313307_1255244 048_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386648_10150366165312194_548262193_8319359_8023065 15_n.jpg


Im going to try and at least update this once a day with ANY progress...with the way Tony works, there is something new everyday!

[iLagX]

looking good!

[doyle4281]

This is awesome

[Thursday7]

mmmm, tasty.

[idahotuner]

this will be interesting!

[K_style]

I am not sure 2JZ Z33 is that "Unique" anyways.. what is your goal as far as #s ?

[xnissan240sx]

Interested in #'s as well. Can't wait to see how she turns out

[travismaser]

its looking like at first i am aiming for only around 550 wheel....im starting out with a GT35R due to price (freebee) but most likely by summer i will be able to run a stand alone and something much bigger :)

[travismaser]

a new pic of the paint all done! :)

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320570_10150367899932194_548262193_8325480_3657235 16_n.jpg

[tricky_ab]

I'll be watching this one!

[1jz_240]

this should definitely be interesting. i want a z =/

[travismaser]

thanks guys! hopfully i have some really good pics and updates this coming monday and tuesday!!

[pandaroo]

hell yes! just seeing the title of this thread made my pants tight.

[boms]

very nice, i just got done a couple months ago building a stroker 2j and into a g35 sedan.. very fun. wiring harness is always a fun one as well. if u need help with anything let me know.. shoot me a pm

[SLiDe_WaYz]

its looking like at first i am aiming for only around 550 wheel....im starting out with a GT35R due to price (freebee) but most likely by summer i will be able to run a stand alone and something much bigger :)

Free?? Who are your friends sir!???

[travismaser]

Free?? Who are your friends sir!???

haha, it wasnt exactly free i guess....but it is the turbo off my VQ build that i tore out of the Z haha....but it should work just fine for me till next summer when i have more cash to up everything

[ih8bmps]

very very cool build man! i have always liked the 350z but i never opted to buy one due to the v6 engine. i changed head gaskets on one and it was not fun at all! i saw a dude do a sr20det swap in one but never a jz motor SO cool....if nevada didnt have the horrific jdm swap laws i would totally do something like this. maybe some day ill do an rb g35 sedan a car to take the family around..in a hurry hehe

[travismaser]

very nice, i just got done a couple months ago building a stroker 2j and into a g35 sedan.. very fun. wiring harness is always a fun one as well. if u need help with anything let me know.. shoot me a pm

id LOVE to see pics of this!! do you have a link or anything??

[travismaser]

its the simple things that make my day :)

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/307171_10150371009032194_548262193_8336865_2871743 49_n.jpg

[boms]

id LOVE to see pics of this!! do you have a link or anything??

here are some pictures.. if u want more info on some stuff just hit me up.. i had about 400hr into this car.. from start to finish.. it is used as a drift car..
G35 Sedan | 2JZ | R154 Build - MY350Z.COM Forums (http://my350z.com/forum/g35-g37/522324-g35-sedan-2jz-r154-build.html)

[travismaser]

here are some pictures.. if u want more info on some stuff just hit me up.. i had about 400hr into this car.. from start to finish.. it is used as a drift car..
G35 Sedan | 2JZ | R154 Build - MY350Z.COM Forums (http://my350z.com/forum/g35-g37/522324-g35-sedan-2jz-r154-build.html)

awesome! im also a member on my350z...i have this same thread on there (just getting alot more attention there)

[boms]

nice i sent ya a pm.. shed some light on a few subjects

[h815 240sx]

those head studs are a pain in the butt if you dont have a 14mm thin wall socket to fit in between the buckets. i'm stuck at that point right now myself. need to barrow a socket form a freind.

[boms]

those head studs are a pain in the butt if you dont have a 14mm thin wall socket to fit in between the buckets. i'm stuck at that point right now myself. need to barrow a socket form a freind.

naa get a deep 3/8 12 point.. i believe thats what i used.. i didnt have to buy anything specail..

take a small screw driver put the washer on it. Place the driver into the hole on top of the stud and drop the washer down onto it.. Screw driver helps to guide it onto the stud.. do the same for the nut. and then squeeze ur fingers down there to start the nut lol..(no homo)

[travismaser]

a little update:

-chrome should be done by the end of the week...
-bell housing was shipped from texas on monday...im hoping for it to arrive this week...but most likely not till monday of next
-head gasket was sent but they sent the wrong one, sooo the new one is in route..
-my entire turbo kit is at the shop and ready to be bolted on, just at a stand still with the rest of the parts

[sexcii-zenki]

lookz amazing!!! kant wait to c the end results...sent u a pm!!!

[fatduece]

Subscribed. Im just glad you didn't go with an lsx like everyone else is. We don't need redneck swaps (lsx)

[travismaser]

Subscribed. Im just glad you didn't go with an lsx like everyone else is. We don't need redneck swaps (lsx)

cant agree more....but its funny how most everyone is super excited about this build EXCEPT for my LSx buddys haha...they all have this stick up theirs a$$'s about it haha

[the40sondec]

DOPE! keepin my eye on this one

[PoorMans180SX]

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be mean, but why would you downgrade to be unique? The money you're putting into this swap would have made a NASTY VQ35 that would outperform the 2J in every way. Just seems odd to me.

Car looks nice so far tough!

[travismaser]

moar presents!!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375712_10150377163427194_548262193_8360455_3120166 24_n.jpg

[boms]

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be mean, but why would you downgrade to be unique? The money you're putting into this swap would have made a NASTY VQ35 that would outperform the 2J in every way. Just seems odd to me.

Car looks nice so far tough!

ive messed with a few vq's and def not trying to be a dick but please show me a vq that out performs a 2j.. there are very few. 2j's are very reliable. and for what he already has, as well as his mechanical skills, im sure he will do very well.
i dont see him spending over 10g and thats on the very high side.(aem,tweak wiring harness,and other goodies)

i went ahead and made this for you. just incase you do want it.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e298/mexximelt69/390405_2266806758337_1493580355_32389284_120585137 4_n.jpg

[travismaser]

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be mean, but why would you downgrade to be unique? The money you're putting into this swap would have made a NASTY VQ35 that would outperform the 2J in every way. Just seems odd to me.

Car looks nice so far tough!

i really 100% dissagree with you...i have over 17g in my VQ and i just made 450wheel...the 2j is a FAR more capable motor then the VQ! with 10 grand i will have a swapped single turbo 2j that makes well over 500hp with out hardly even touching it...

[boms]

i really 100% dissagree with you...i have over 17g in my VQ and i just made 450wheel...the 2j is a FAR more capable motor then the VQ! with 10 grand i will have a swapped single turbo 2j that makes well over 500hp with out hardly even touching it...

hmmmmm :mepoke:

[travismaser]

Tony decided to send me a teaser pic haha

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375519_10150377751197194_548262193_8361725_8530716 61_n.jpg

[TougeLabs]

17grand for 450 horse ? Wow

[h2v7]

baddass and i only hate you because im jealous

glwbuild

[travismaser]

17grand for 450 horse ? Wow

yea...pretty ridiculous right!? (thats including labor, guages, turbo setup, trans, clutch, tuning....)

[boms]

travis.. u see my post up top??

[T.O.D.]

Cool build! We're designing a turbokit for the 350z (VQ engine) and during design I always felt the bay space would fill nicely with a straight six! It definitely does..

[travismaser]

travis.. u see my post up top??

i did see it, im not sure if we are going to use your brace yet or not...Tony is looking into a few different options right now but as soon as i know ill let you know!

thanks tho for making one up!

[travismaser]

Cool build! We're designing a turbokit for the 350z (VQ engine) and during design I always felt the bay space would fill nicely with a straight six! It definitely does..

the VQ leaves you with like no room for a turbo to sit except beside the trans...but then if you run a GT35 or somehting bigger, you have to worry about it being too low...such a pain!

[T.O.D.]

Definitley tight in there! Were going to run a GT40, we got some idea's but even less room.

Inline is money

[travismaser]

Definitley tight in there! Were going to run a GT40, we got some idea's but even less room.

Inline is money

geez! yea, good luck!!!

[travismaser]

couple pics just for fun...no new news today

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379078_10150379402067194_548262193_8366691_8169192 14_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312913_10150379402157194_548262193_8366692_2986412 32_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/313165_10150379402257194_548262193_8366694_4581657 64_n.jpg

[2.5T_/<ouki]

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be mean, but why would you downgrade to be unique? The money you're putting into this swap would have made a NASTY VQ35 that would outperform the 2J in every way. Just seems odd to me.

Car looks nice so far tough!

I was thinking the same thing.
Pretty sure that gas mileage is going to be even poopier also. Looks like hes a baller so probably wont matter! :]

[xBtony]

ooo saucy. subb'ed

[travismaser]

new pic of the day:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/310620_140518806054181_132516930187702_150188_1129 179655_n.jpg

[travismaser]

Dropped head off for resurfacing and cleaning today!!

[blaaq]

good luck with the build :D
looks pretty awsome up to now exited to c some numbers

[travismaser]

got the bellhousing and head gasket today!!! motor should be placed into the car on monday!!!! also took out my old clutch and flywheel out of my old VQ and D*MN!!! its somehting to see hahaha....im too lazy to post pics tonight but for those who have FB, check out stancemonkeys, the pics are on there: StanceMonkeys | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/stancemonkeys)

DONT FORGET TO LIKE THE PAGE!!!

[SilviaDoctrine]

This should be interesting! Good luck!

[RB180sxChris]

Looking good man!

[Sean2ja70]

That manifold is sick

[gshadyz]

Nice build man :rawk: going to do the same on my G35 coupe. Build will start in a few months :wackit:

[travismaser]

Nice build man :rawk: going to do the same on my G35 coupe. Build will start in a few months :wackit:

let me know if you need anything!!! Tony can do anything, espesually wireing harnesses!

[travismaser]

new pics from friday!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302618_140914186014643_132516930187702_150844_6909 71477_n.jpg

bellhousing and head gasket showed up!
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390505_140914852681243_132516930187702_150845_1038 616795_n.jpg

my old clutch and flywheel from my VQ (HOLY SH*T)
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379546_140914879347907_132516930187702_150846_6507 25245_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386134_140914902681238_132516930187702_150847_1950 839440_n.jpg

started cleaning up and painting block :)
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/310932_140914932681235_132516930187702_150848_8354 76991_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383332_140914969347898_132516930187702_150849_1082 380143_n.jpg

bellhousing on my R154 trans
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390515_140915022681226_132516930187702_150851_1802 75258_n.jpg

[travismaser]

cleaned up and resurfaced head
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/393466_10150385987592194_548262193_8395180_1535063 292_n.jpg

cleaned and painted block
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387554_10150385987662194_548262193_8395182_1732161 220_n.jpg

fresh head on the block :)
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/320826_10150385987762194_548262193_8395183_4458166 93_n.jpg

[Drifting-pedobear]

interesting build.
manifold looks retarded.
75/100

[canasion35]

interesting build.
manifold looks retarded.
75/100

your stupid. manifold looks awsome :yum:

[travismaser]

your stupid. manifold looks awsome :yum:

thx man! its going to be ceramic coated black tho haha

[travismaser]

hey guys! new updates! looks like the motor is fitted up in the car!!!

out with the old, in with the new!
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/386470_142394002533328_132516930187702_153978_1599 702563_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319619_142393949200000_132516930187702_153977_2270 18959_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381047_142393899200005_132516930187702_153976_8772 33276_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/391637_142393852533343_132516930187702_153975_1398 343285_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376564_142394022533326_132516930187702_153979_2875 70511_n.jpg

[travismaser]

there are even more pics on StanceMonkeys | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/stancemonkeys) ! check out the page, "like" it and you will get to see my current build AND the drift 240sx we are putting my VQ in!!! plus lots more!

[nujabe]

subscribed !

[travismaser]

just a pic from today, motor is set in the car...waiting on parts again

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384524_10150388657157194_548262193_8401333_6414043 95_n.jpg

[sexcii-zenki]

kant wait 2c end results but i wana c it in person lol

[boms]

i would of welded a 90 degree onto the turbo before putting it on the manifold.. just saying lol.. looking good

[travismaser]

i would of welded a 90 degree onto the turbo before putting it on the manifold.. just saying lol.. looking good

Haha, turbo was just sittin on there... Having it welded soon

[epics13]

Wow man awesome build. Keep up the excellent work.

[travismaser]

new pic from today! motor looks so much better in there then the VQ did :)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/309007_144439035662158_132516930187702_158807_1169 645686_n.jpg

[travismaser]

motor mounts are done! like completly done, Tony re-did them 3 times to get the motor EXACTLY where he wanted it...heres the pics:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/384707_145572805548781_132516930187702_161519_3258 11259_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/383151_145572775548784_2033040422_n.jpg

[Dustxking]

What quality work.

[travismaser]

shifteds motor mounts are now available! (the pic is of my mounts that are currently in my car)

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375533_253075014746939_132674830120292_648355_5861 52923_n.jpg

[travismaser]

all the chrome is in!! time for the pics!!

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379039_10150403089607194_548262193_8447932_3016412 41_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390533_10150403089177194_548262193_8447920_1770877 589_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/308939_145961955509866_132516930187702_162581_1014 68623_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316557_145961995509862_132516930187702_162582_4551 06116_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/313628_145962022176526_132516930187702_162583_1548 516950_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389379_145962052176523_132516930187702_162584_8873 70731_n.jpg
http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/391006_145962078843187_132516930187702_162585_2125 53827_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386372_145962095509852_132516930187702_162586_1987 390455_n.jpg

[travismaser]

Hey guys (and maybe gals??), Stance monkeys has been hanging out in the Shifted Performance shop doing all the pics and also writing articles on the build as its been going on...they just finished up their third writup on the build and it is now up on StanceMonkeys (http://www.stancemonkeys.com)!

The new article gets into a few of the reasons that the Shifted Performance kit is such a good kit for the price and for those who need a kit that doesnt interfere with the stock subframe (Formula D for one)

Check it out! either way...it has more pics then i have put on here haha

[sash_ak21]

Wish i could do something like this on my z. Stoked to see it finished!

[travismaser]

welp, Tony just ordered my intercooler kit, radiator kit, clutch and other trans parts needed, exhaust, downpipe parts and who knows what else! in all 14 separate orders and about 2g later....EVERYTHING NEEDED TO FINISH THE CAR! :) UPS, dnt let me down!!!!

[irritatedmax]

want to see this finished!

[travismaser]

more parts are starting to roll in!!!!

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384481_10150418267772194_548262193_8493449_1195305 832_n.jpg

[jdm styles]

where are you getting all your parts from

[travismaser]

where are you getting all your parts from

most of everything is Shifted Performance stuff...you would have to be more specific on what parts

[travismaser]

and even more!! :)

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/386616_10150421523692194_548262193_8501063_1848256 488_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383752_150273185078743_132516930187702_172607_1405 612823_n.jpg

[sugarkouki]

Not bad :) In for more.

[travismaser]

hey guys, Tony decided to use all my parts for a Xmas photo haha... ENJOY!

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375532_152725171500211_132516930187702_177709_1025 753137_n.jpg

[idahotuner]

awesome christmas photo

[travismaser]

so i have new pics for you guys!! tony took my motor out again and started putting all my Xmas tree parts on :) looks amazing!

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/379959_153799531392775_132516930187702_180090_1083 229557_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384929_153799608059434_132516930187702_180091_1675 127805_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379790_153799641392764_132516930187702_180093_8540 63748_n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379130_153799674726094_132516930187702_180095_7760 08297_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387944_153799718059423_132516930187702_180097_1325 813403_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/384650_153799741392754_132516930187702_180098_1061 18436_n.jpg

and my new Defi gauges! 60mm :)

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s320x320/385046_10150436107742194_548262193_8548344_1923010 212_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387566_10150436106922194_548262193_8548338_9895176 39_n.jpg

[Shadowhunter]

I'll love to see this thing in action.

[blingbling]

People like you make car forums worth it

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be mean, but why would you downgrade to be unique? The money you're putting into this swap would have made a NASTY VQ35 that would outperform the 2J in every way. Just seems odd to me.

Car looks nice so far tough!

There is very few if any VQ's that can out perform a 2jz in anyway at all, 2j make more power, more efficent head design, the block is stronger, they sound a whole hell of alot better, The top dog GTR VQ can't even compete with the 2jz engines. They are easier to work on and will give him a lot more room to work with for a turbo setup and clearance. The 2jz is one of the best japanese engines ever built period, This is an awesome build!!

[travismaser]

engine bay is wire tucked! working on the down pipe as we speak...more pics to come...start up should be within the next work day or two!!

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399482_160997277339667_132516930187702_197779_1343 005617_n.jpg

[WokeN]

any engine bay pics without a crazy angle shot? just a plain veiw of the whole bay?? :D

[travismaser]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407670_10150466396697194_548262193_8695097_3829401 50_n.jpg

[travismaser]

the down pipe mocked up...doing full 4'' the whole way back from the turbo with an open dump off the wastgate...down pipe is heat wraped in black as well now

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/385081_10150466787907194_548262193_8698208_1012747 442_n.jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398410_10150466739187194_548262193_8697915_1345220 875_n.jpg

[s14unimog]

thx man! its going to be ceramic coated black tho haha

Good call, that's hands down the best way to do it. I won't mess with that header wrap anymore. While you're at it though, do the down pipe and turbine housing. Trust me, makes a huge difference on bay temps. Awesome build btw, keep at it!

[travismaser]

first start up video!!!! sorry for the shitty quality, better video to come, hopefully tonight!!!

Travismaser's 2jz 350z first start up - YouTube (http://youtu.be/di7ws0x-rGo)

[travismaser]

and another video! a little better quality this time haha

Travismaser 2jz 350z project 4" straight pipe - YouTube (http://youtu.be/vjUigVXYiwQ)

[UNITEDMASTER]

Damn thats sooo nice, does the motor have cams in it,caues it sure sounds like it...

[sr20surfin]

awesome build man, cant wait to see the finished product

[travismaser]

Damn thats sooo nice, does the motor have cams in it,caues it sure sounds like it...

No cam yet! I am looking into the HKS 272's tho!!

[Grimvanni25]

Sick car man! You've inspired me to wanna buy a 350z! GLW the build hope you get to drive the shit out of her soon!

[Spencer dougherty]

supper clean and done right

[travismaser]

Thanks alot guys! I'm getting pretty excited to get the car all finished up!!!

[travismaser]

a new pic...progress slowed down a little bit...running out of money! haha

but here is my new push to start and shifter!

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387627_10150494707082194_548262193_8802583_1636968 93_n.jpg

[travismaser]

never posted this one!

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396945_10150499129067194_548262193_8817405_1146417 96_n.jpg

[travismaser]

got the stainless braided oil lines, Greddy catch can, water lines, and Koyo radiator in!

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/403230_10150500912812194_548262193_8821243_1143382 960_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393779_10150500913897194_548262193_8821244_1774326 135_n.jpg

[irritatedmax]

Haha. Awesome BOV location!

[travismaser]

Haha. Awesome BOV location!

thanks! kinda something different i guess

[Prove It]

i never understood why you would put a BOV on the "cold side". makes no sense...

[irritatedmax]

OMG! And some people run without BOV's! Their engines will surely explode!

Throttle plate closes, charge air bounces back, and immediately dumps out the BOV. Makes sense to me.

[travismaser]

well, just a small update....have not been really doing much on the car lately...just needs a driveshaft, intercooler put on and fluids put in...BUT, im out of money lol....

sooo as i was saving for the rest to get done, i ran across a deal i couldnt pass up....

19x10.5 and 19x9.5 NISMO Rays track wheels! they needed stripped and re powdercoated...i stripped them, still need to get them to powder coat tho

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421021_10150517333422194_548262193_8866944_2042939 716_a.jpg

[sexcii-zenki]

well, just a small update....have not been really doing much on the car lately...just needs a driveshaft, intercooler put on and fluids put in...BUT, im out of money lol....

sooo as i was saving for the rest to get done, i ran across a deal i couldnt pass up....

19x10.5 and 19x9.5 NISMO Rays track wheels! they needed stripped and re powdercoated...i stripped them, still need to get them to powder coat tho

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/421021_10150517333422194_548262193_8866944_2042939 716_a.jpg

hey trav i know a place like 20mins from tonys that does all my coating real decent prices, so if ur wheels are there ill let tony know where to go

[travismaser]

ahh, thanks, but i have them here in Pittsburgh...i am starting a small powdercoating operation here with my dad so i think im going to use these as one of my first jobs haha...

[turbociv910]

def a cool build

OMG! And some people run without BOV's! Their engines will surely explode!

Throttle plate closes, charge air bounces back, and immediately dumps out the BOV. Makes sense to me.

A bov has nothing to do with engines blowing up, its to keep turbos from surging, which can lead to them failing prematurely . There has been some speculation that a bov closer to the tb is better, but ive had them near the turbo and near the tb with no noticible difference. i prefer hot side piping, though thats just preference.


also, air doesent bounce.

[travismaser]

just ordered my drive shaft today!!! THE LAST PIECE I NEEDED TO BE DONE!!! they said its a one day turn around...soooooooooo im thinking the car should be moving by friday..hopefull some videos by next week sometime!

in the meantime, Tony moved Shifted Performance into a new shop! heres a few new pics :)

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/431158_10150537093462194_548262193_8915136_1447179 625_n.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425732_10150535939552194_548262193_8912353_4889352 _n.jpg
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402473_10150535937712194_548262193_8912349_2008451 906_n.jpg

[Royal13]

I give you props for this build! Car is awesome and looks to be so close to done! Killer combo my friend

[travismaser]

I give you props for this build! Car is awesome and looks to be so close to done! Killer combo my friend

thx! its really coming along! still have alot of work to do over the next year or more but atleast ill be able to drive it!!

[travismaser]

throttle body is back from chrome! drive shaft will be back on thursday now!

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407826_10150561062347514_644242513_9081760_3239114 39_n.jpg

[fatduece]

Sick stuff. What I do hate, is the ugly water neck routing on the jz motors. I would cut off the bend and weld a new piece going straight to the radiator. Of course you'll then have to modifie the radiator, but at least it will look a lot cleaner.

[Sean2ja70]

looking forward to seeing some videos of this thing in action. 2j 350 and a MK4... i envy you lol sick build dude:drool:

[Imarvin240]

moving quick on this build, makes me feel like im slacking on mine hah

[travismaser]

moving quick on this build, makes me feel like im slacking on mine hah

yea, it isnt going bad...woulda been done if i would have watched my spending a little more lol

[travismaser]

intercooler is on! driveshaft is at the shop!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/420546_10150567564847194_548262193_9001312_1619646 115_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/396246_10150567110527194_548262193_9000467_9370770 9_n.jpg

[Pinggg]

Pretty sick build!

More updates now!!

[travismaser]

driveshaft pic!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/426057_10150573783732194_548262193_9021068_7669742 02_n.jpg

[Sarom_ps13]

Great build!

I saw washington plates in the video, is the car from washington? or you?

[cbcm2435]

he is in Pittsburgh

[travismaser]

Great build!

I saw washington plates in the video, is the car from washington? or you?

Built the car originally in WA... But moved to Pitt for school

[travismaser]

CAR MOVED UNDER ITS OWN POWER TODAY!!! Tony finished the clutch line, drove it forward and back then shut it down...started finishing the intercooler piping but had a problem with the over flow tank being in a bad spot so he went and bought me a smaller tank and is going to move it to a different location so he can run the rest of the piping..

on to the pics!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/409046_10150580861172194_548262193_9043816_3036057 70_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/425096_10150580860702194_548262193_9043811_1557970 780_n.jpg
http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/422013_10150580860457194_548262193_9043809_7730005 26_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/424208_10150580860092194_548262193_9043806_8303819 80_n.jpg

[Royal13]

Awesome progress! Im excited for you man

[travismaser]

Awesome progress! Im excited for you man

thx! im more then ready for summer to come! lol

[sexcii-zenki]

hey def hav tony send u start up and driving vids

[7thgearRacing]

Damn this is a sick project!!

[travismaser]

hey def hav tony send u start up and driving vids

there is a video up now! its on Shifted Performance's facebook page! i have been trying to get it loaded on youtube but im having trouble with it right now

sooooo fo rthose who wana see it driving around, get on facebook and "like" shifted performance!!!

[travismaser]

new pic i got today! put insurance back on the car today.....guess what that means!!!???

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428030_10150593657022194_548262193_9084713_1236866 602_n.jpg

[conrad_s13.5]

means i better see some rolling shots and vids alah dammit
o_O!

[Royal13]

Time for video of this thing doing what it was built to do!

[travismaser]

well guys, Tony started tuning the car.....hit boost and blew the turbo up.....sooooooooo, im in the hunt for a new turbo now! hit me up if you have anything for sale!

[Royal13]

Noooooo! thats some shit luck

[sexcii-zenki]

I know this guy by me rebuilds turbos in his shop does not send em out like every1 else and has it ready for u when u want it ready...

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j342/supersylv1a/imagejpeg_2_7-2.jpg

[travismaser]

i just wanted top say thanks to everyone who messaged me with turbos for sale or information towards turbos for sale!

i did end up finding a turbo to fit what i needed! brand new, still in the box GT4088R for a grand right here in Pittsburgh...couldnt pass up the deal!

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/422409_10150603082197194_548262193_9118204_1184406 725_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/423918_10150603089427194_548262193_9118284_2091391 338_n.jpg

[sexcii-zenki]

Just sent u a pm

[ninjas13]

sick build man!

[irritatedmax]

GT4088R?!!?? What kind of driving will you be doing?

[tuktuk23]

droooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooool

[travismaser]

GT4088R?!!?? What kind of driving will you be doing?

it will be track and street driving...the GT40 is sopposed to be a really nice turbo for that according to what the Supra guys are telling me.

[travismaser]

so, Tony recieved my new turbo on Thursday eve...friday i got this pic sent to me of them test fitting the new turbo

He has to change the T3 flange out for the new T4 turbo and then make the exhaust and intercooler piping match up.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/430200_10150609001242194_548262193_9134984_2499421 89_n.jpg

i also got this pic of my old pic labeled "cold blooded murder" lol, it made me laugh haha

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426020_10150610911837194_548262193_9141831_1520056 280_n.jpg

[Vitzio240sx]

Sick build dude! keep it up

[travismaser]

Turbo is mounted! should be ready for pick up on Friday!!!!

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/419011_10150626914887194_548262193_9197587_9029765 75_n.jpg

[GSXRJJordan]

I'm not the biggest 2JZ fan, but this setup looks great in the Z. Interested to see how you like the larger turbo on a smaller motor.

I cried a little when I saw the 2JZ FD next to your car too lol.

[JDM SPUG]

nice build thread!

[Dany]

there needs to be "like" buttons on here lol

[travismaser]

got my wheels and tires done! now just waiting on Tony to tell me to come get it...

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/427943_10150630495227194_548262193_9210878_6448338 29_n.jpg

[travismaser]

picked up the car Friday! had some issues with the tuning sooo i went ahead and ordered Mega Squirt 3 for it...for those who dont know what that is, its a full stand alone that you literally build yourself (solder the board together and run wires and blah blah blah blah)

this video is of the car just on a S-AFC II so its not a perfect idle or anything at all...but its a good clip of the exhaust and turbo. once the tuning is done, there will be more vids!

travismaser 2jz 350z HIGH REV'S, LOUD 4" EXHAUST - YouTube (http://youtu.be/tnUwWVw_-00)

[UNITEDMASTER]

Megasquirt????? why not AEM ,Haltec or PFC

[winter]

Fairly quick, NO BS build. Love it. A+ dude , work those bugs out, good workmanship.

[travismaser]

Megasquirt????? why not AEM ,Haltec or PFC

Honestly, it came down to price vs performance....i see alot of guys that run the high-end expencive stuff and they like it, and it works well....yes....but i also see the guys who run the mega squirt and love it, have $1500.00 extra bucks in their pocket, and still run the same (if not better in a few applications).

it was a no brainer for me with my power goals and budget right now...its gnna take a little extra work in the begining with soldering it all together but, the "auto tune" is going to be nice to use after a days work.

[ncspotlight]

this is gonna be a very sick build cant wait to see the finished product

[travismaser]

NSN Garage in Uniontown PA is doing my tuning! got the Mega Squirt all laid out and started piecing it all together! should be done by friday!!!!

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/561216_10150643380182194_548262193_9255576_1813918 102_n.jpg

also went ahead and bought the Racepak IQ3 with everything needed to run it with the mega squirt! it ships out on friday or monday!

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/485667_10150645347257194_548262193_9262232_1643178 921_n.jpg

[ncspotlight]

i like the wheels that are on ther car now more

[travismaser]

welp....just got bad news on the Racepak...looks like racepak hasnt made a cord that is compatable with Megasquirt 3 yet...they have it listed in the catalog...but dont actually have it yet....soooooo looks like i may be returning the racepak :(

[travismaser]

Well guys, got the car back and boy am I disappointed...I tried to work everything out with Tony from Shifted but he won’t help me out so hear I am telling you guys that if you do end up buying from them, WATCH YOURSELF! I have dropped my sponsorship and will no longer be affiliated with Shifted Performance.

I will be following this up with a detailed thread of my full experience with Shifted either tonight or tomorrow (it’s a lot of information to gather and put together)...I’m sorry to those who have followed this build and may have already contacted Tony about their builds or have bought anything from him in advance. My whole build seemed to be perfect until I picked the car up and found that it had been practically destroyed...body damage, faulty parts, cheaply done fabricating, complete disregard to any sort of functionality and much much more...

In the end, I now have a motor sitting in my car crooked, doors that won’t open from the inside, gauges that blind you at night (when they work), turbo rubbing a hole in my brake lines, coolant lines improperly ran to turbo, A&N fittings cross threaded and JB welded into the valve cover, exhaust leaks, and to top all that off it now has rod knock.... there is much more to list in my "experience with Shifted" thread...this will get interesting, I can promise that.

[UNITEDMASTER]

WHHAAAATTTTT holy shit I been following this from the begining,damn sorry to hear that,but in the pics everything looked/seemed to be legit.

And im sorry but fuck, how the hell did they rod knock a 1/2J,absolutly no oil in it or what!!! man this sound really bad.

Hope you get it sorted out!!!!

[travismaser]

WHHAAAATTTTT holy shit I been following this from the begining,damn sorry to hear that,but in the pics everything looked/seemed to be legit.

And im sorry but fuck, how the hell did they rod knock a 1/2J,absolutly no oil in it or what!!! man this sound really bad.

Hope you get it sorted out!!!!

We are tearing into it this week to try and see what happened, but we assume he didnt use correct touque on internals...ill have more info as we start the tear down and rebuild...i believe we will also be building our own engine mounts since his had the motor about an inch crooked from front to rear of trans...

big things to come from this, full rebuild, internals and all...

[Royal13]

fuck those mother fuckers!

[travismaser]

HERE IS THE LINK TO MY EXPERIANCE WITH SHIFTED PERFORMANCE THREAD!!!
http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/446587-shifty-shifted-performance-my-experiance.html#post4626492

[Corbic]

HERE IS THE LINK TO MY EXPERIANCE WITH SHIFTED PERFORMANCE THREAD!!!
http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/446587-shifty-shifted-performance-my-experiance.html#post4626492

I choked on the price for the swap kit. $1,300? And then seeing all those issues, F-that.

[KiLLeR2001]

Not gonna lie, I shed a tear when I saw pictures of all the janky work.