Z-Fever installs Fully built SR20DET into a 350Z w/ drive by wire - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Z-Fever · 12-10-2011, 03:12 PM

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.

and here are all the parts we are using to build the engine:

850cc injectors

New OEM S14 oil pump

New .20 over CP pistons

New HKS 264 step 2 camshafts

New Supertech performance spring and retainers

New Cosworth 87mm x 1.1mm metal head gasket

New SCAT forged rods

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

The engine has been sent out, hot tanked, bored .20 over, and honed. The crank was polished and balanced.

The head has been completely reconditioned and the new springs, retainers, and cams are installed.

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.

Stay tuned.. this job will be done by the end of December....

tricky_ab · 12-10-2011, 03:16 PM

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

rb25_s13*CHUKI · 12-10-2011, 03:17 PM

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

teh smithers · 12-10-2011, 03:25 PM

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

*TheRealSy90* · 12-10-2011, 04:13 PM

This looks promising.

Imarvin240 · 12-10-2011, 05:43 PM

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

RoXiE.S14 · 12-10-2011, 05:46 PM

That hood is... Terrible

Edwin562 · 12-10-2011, 05:49 PM

loving that turbo oil cap...

Royal_T · 12-11-2011, 07:45 AM

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 · 12-11-2011, 08:42 AM

Inspiration

Royal_T · 12-11-2011, 09:10 AM

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

sickstatus · 12-11-2011, 09:17 AM

Interesting. Good luck with everything!

canasion35 · 12-11-2011, 10:06 AM

do get rid of that horrendous flame paint job

richmond82 · 12-11-2011, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin562

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 · 12-11-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Royal_T

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 · 12-12-2011, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teh smithers

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 · 12-12-2011, 08:25 AM

looks interesting!

EjMalernee · 12-12-2011, 12:24 PM

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

Corbic · 12-12-2011, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Fever

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 · 12-12-2011, 03:10 PM

interested to see how this turns out...

jumpman2334 · 12-12-2011, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richmond82

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 · 12-12-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpman2334

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 · 12-13-2011, 06:24 PM

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

Z-Fever · 12-14-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin562

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 · 12-14-2011, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edwin562

loving that turbo oil cap...

Can be found on ebay.. Honda Acura Turbo Oil Cap Purple | eBay
They also have different colors.

HPKMotorsports3 · 12-15-2011, 02:27 PM

dope build

*TheRealSy90* · 12-03-2016, 06:20 PM

Sooo what happened to this build?

12-10-2011, 03:12 PM	#1
Z-Fever Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 54 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Z-Fever installs Fully built SR20DET into a 350Z w/ drive by wire 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. and here are all the parts we are using to build the engine: 850cc injectors New OEM S14 oil pump New .20 over CP pistons New HKS 264 step 2 camshafts New Supertech performance spring and retainers New Cosworth 87mm x 1.1mm metal head gasket New SCAT forged rods 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 The engine has been sent out, hot tanked, bored .20 over, and honed. The crank was polished and balanced. The head has been completely reconditioned and the new springs, retainers, and cams are installed. 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. Stay tuned.. this job will be done by the end of December.... __________________ Z-Fever, Inc 813-877-7600 www.zfever.com or www.VQ35swap.com

12-10-2011, 03:17 PM	#3
rb25_s13*CHUKI Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cali Age: 32 Posts: 2,759 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	NICE!! Can't wait to see how it turns out! __________________ Obliterate

12-10-2011, 05:43 PM	#6
Imarvin240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: king of prussia, PA! Posts: 1,721 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	mad props from another sr 350z guy! Glad you are going with a different setup then everyone else. __________________ https://instagram.com/eck_matthew/

12-11-2011, 07:45 AM	#9
Royal_T Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Age: 38 Posts: 813 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	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 __________________ http://zilvia.net/advertise.html

12-11-2011, 08:42 AM	#10
MidwestMyriad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Traveling through time and space... Posts: 1,387 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Inspiration __________________ @MMyriad

12-10-2011, 03:16 PM	#2
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,413 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Interesting...I'll be following this build...

12-10-2011, 03:25 PM	#4
teh smithers Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mute City Age: 28 Posts: 387 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Definitely interesting. Why keep the drive-by-wie, though? I've always had a more direct feel with a cable throttle.

12-10-2011, 05:46 PM	#7
RoXiE.S14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Socal, CA Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	That hood is... Terrible

12-10-2011, 05:49 PM	#8
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 31 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	loving that turbo oil cap...

12-11-2011, 09:10 AM	#11
Royal_T Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TX Age: 38 Posts: 813 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I very surprised they do not remove that fire wall.. Would give them a lot more room... __________________ http://zilvia.net/advertise.html

12-11-2011, 09:17 AM	#12
sickstatus Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 30 Posts: 1,539 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Interesting. Good luck with everything! __________________ straights are for fast cars, corners are for fast drivers.

12-11-2011, 10:06 AM	#13
canasion35 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, tx Posts: 328 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	do get rid of that horrendous flame paint job

12-12-2011, 08:25 AM	#17
taeisbeast Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Texas/Afghan Posts: 738 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	looks interesting! __________________ Intangible Visionary: Multimedia Production

12-12-2011, 12:24 PM	#18
EjMalernee Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando/FL Age: 35 Posts: 181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	This car has a lot going for it, but that hood has to go.

12-12-2011, 03:10 PM	#20
chaos240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	interested to see how this turns out...

12-13-2011, 06:24 PM	#23
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	veilside used to make a turbo oil cap. They are real rare and sell for over 150 if you can find one.

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