Z-Fever installs Fully built SR20DET into a 350Z w/ drive by wire

[Z-Fever]

We just started a really cool build. We had a customer bring us an 03 350Z and he wants a truly unique set up. It is getting an S14 SR20DET. We are fully building the engine, making a top mount manifold (custom) with a Garrett 3076 (GT30R) turbo and 850cc inj's. our goal is to do something no one has done before though. We are keeping the OEM drive by wire set-up from the 350Z and running a dual ECU set-up. This will allow us to manage the engine as well as to maintain the VTC, traction control, cruise control, and all factory gauges. The S14 ECU does not run can-bus but the 350Z's does. This is a cool build. I hope you like it.
Here are the pics as it is coming together. I will add pics as the build continues.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319248_10150373695923296_296402898295_9772481_5767 524_n.jpg
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and here are all the parts we are using to build the engine:
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301568_10150373695588296_296402898295_9772476_1473 341_n.jpg
850cc injectors
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306963_10150373697623296_296402898295_9772504_5389 679_n.jpg
New OEM S14 oil pump
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/296461_10150374394648296_296402898295_9777417_4662 644_n.jpg
New .20 over CP pistons
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/308067_10150374395168296_296402898295_9777423_7667 961_n.jpg
New HKS 264 step 2 camshafts
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/301408_10150373682788296_296402898295_9772345_2993 945_n.jpg
New Supertech performance spring and retainers
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/319898_10150373685578296_296402898295_9772384_7953 730_n.jpg
New Cosworth 87mm x 1.1mm metal head gasket
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/296303_10150373686788296_296402898295_9772395_4432 599_n.jpg
New SCAT forged rods
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297663_10150373688198296_296402898295_9772415_1566 853_n.jpg
New ARP head studshttp://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/301868_10150373688798296_296402898295_9772422_5538 780_n.jpg[/img]
New ARP main studs
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/321483_10150373696803296_296402898295_9772492_6350 97_n.jpg
The engine has been sent out, hot tanked, bored .20 over, and honed. The crank was polished and balanced.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/299118_10150373697233296_296402898295_9772499_8330 824_n.jpg
The head has been completely reconditioned and the new springs, retainers, and cams are installed.
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316168_10150373688533296_296402898295_9772420_3102 92_n.jpg
And of course, this is the heart of it all... the Garrett GT30R (3076) fully ball bearing beast. This power plant should make an easy 500whp on pump gas.
I know that some people will not like this build because we have taken out a perfectly good running VQ35 that we could have boosted and made 400whp or built and gotten more than 600whp. All true, but we have done 100 350Z's just like that. This is something unique that you won't see 50 of at a car show. And the way we are doing it is truly inspiring. I don't think anyone has maintained all the OEM functionality of the gauges and drive-by-wire.
I hope you like it.

We have the engine installed and the engine mounts are built. Here is where it sits. It is very far back and very low in the engine bay.
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/381394_10150541079713296_296402898295_10589365_714 186896_a.jpg
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/374637_10150541080538296_296402898295_10589370_150 7463554_n.jpg
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Stay tuned.. this job will be done by the end of December....

[tricky_ab]

Interesting...I'll be following this build...

[rb25_s13*CHUKI]

NICE!! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[teh smithers]

Definitely interesting. Why keep the drive-by-wie, though? I've always had a more direct feel with a cable throttle.

[TheRealSy90]

This looks promising.

[Imarvin240]

mad props from another sr 350z guy! Glad you are going with a different setup then everyone else.

[RoXiE.S14]

That hood is... Terrible

[Edwin562]

loving that turbo oil cap...

[Royal_T]

Like it,,, Its so funny how every other motor looks damn good in the Zs bay besides its own... lol...

Keep it up can't wait to see the end results .. And yes please loss that hood

[MidwestMyriad]

Inspiration
http://www.automotiveforums.com/jacob/articleimages/SEMA1/IMGA0045.jpg
http://images.superstreetonline.com/featuredvehicles/130_0609_15_z+2004_nissan_fairlady_350z+engine_bay .jpg

[Royal_T]

I very surprised they do not remove that fire wall.. Would give them a lot more room...

[sickstatus]

Interesting. Good luck with everything!

[canasion35]

do get rid of that horrendous flame paint job

[richmond82]

loving that turbo oil cap...


What he said.
Where can you get one ? Or are you guys planning on making more ? If in fact you did make it

[Imarvin240]

I very surprised they do not remove that fire wall.. Would give them a lot more room...

It doesn't really give you to much more...only the top half of the tubbing is removable so the lower half still keeps you from pushing the engine back further. Unless, you have a VE head like me (CAS in the back of the head) in which case i took off the top half and it gave me another 2 inches to play with. Besides that, doesnt really do much for a regular sr.

[Z-Fever]

Definitely interesting. Why keep the drive-by-wie, though? I've always had a more direct feel with a cable throttle.

We are maintaining the DBW so that all the other factory functions will work like cruise control and VDC.... Our goal is to make the SR20 run and function as if Nissan themselves would have installed it, only a lot faster!

[taeisbeast]

looks interesting!

[EjMalernee]

This car has a lot going for it, but that hood has to go.

[Corbic]

We are maintaining the DBW so that all the other factory functions will work like cruise control and VDC.... Our goal is to make the SR20 run and function as if Nissan themselves would have installed it, only a lot faster!

I guess my question is, what made you/customer choose an SR?

I have an SR in a S13 and really wish I had put a VQ in it!! I can't imagine how big a miss match an SR would be in a heavier 350Z.

[chaos240sx]

interested to see how this turns out...

[jumpman2334]

What he said.
Where can you get one ? Or are you guys planning on making more ? If in fact you did make it
this, need more info!

i just bought a new hks cap too. oh well. ill have two badass oil caps. :)

[PureRush]

this, need more info!

i just bought a new hks cap too. oh well. ill have two badass oil caps. :)

I want one too!!!!

[blueshark123]

veilside used to make a turbo oil cap. They are real rare and sell for over 150 if you can find one.

[Z-Fever]

loving that turbo oil cap...

I have a few of them in stock.. PM me and I will give you details.
They are not expensive.

Also, as for the hood.... It has already been replaced. We sold it to a customer that is running a VK56. We are installing an 07-08 OEM style Carbon hood. We are changing the front bumper cover also.

[S13SILVIA|E46M3]

loving that turbo oil cap...

Can be found on ebay.. Honda Acura Turbo Oil Cap Purple | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Acura-Turbo-Oil-Cap-Purple-/170742614669?hash=item27c10d8a8d&item=170742614669&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr)
They also have different colors.

[HPKMotorsports3]

dope build :drama:

[TheRealSy90]

Sooo what happened to this build?