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2003 Nissan 350z - Top Gun

2003 Nissan 350Z
Engine
Engine Code: VQ35DE
Type: 3,498cc, V-6, aluminum block and heads
Internal Modifications: JE pistons,Carrillo rods, balanced crank, ARP head bolts, HKS headgasket, WPC coating on the crankshaft and bearings, thermal barrier coating for the pistons
External Modifications: Cosworth intake plenum, fuel rail, Greddy EVO TT exhaust, Technosquare catalytic converters, oil cooler, custom power steering cooler, IHI PE1420 turbos, Power Enterprise exhaust manifolds, wastegates, radiator, ARC intercooler with custom piping, HKS blow-off valve, NGK spark plugs, Subaru 550cc/min fuel injectors, SARD FPR 255 LPH, Walbro fuel pump
Engine Management Modifications: HKS EVC5 boost controller, Technosquare ECU reflash

Drivetrain
Layout: Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain Modifications: OS Giken Super Lock LSD, twin plate racing clutch, B&M short shifter, Nismo LSD cover

Suspension
Front: KW coilovers, Cusco antiroll bar, Cusco strut brace, camber arms, GT Spec bracing, M-Workz alignment, and corner balancing
Rear: KW coilovers, Cusco antiroll bar, Cusco strut brace, GT Spec bracing, Battle Version toe arms, SPC camber arms, M-Workz alignment, and corner balancing

BrakesFront: StopTech ST-60 six-piston calipers, 355mm cross drilled rotors, Goodridge stainless steel braided brake lines
Rear: StopTech ST-45 four-piston calipers, 355mm cross drilled rotors, Goodridge stainless steel braided brake lines

External
Wheels: 18x9.5 +15 offset (F), 18x10.5 +18 offset (R), Volk Racing RE30
Tires: 265/35/18 (F), 275/35/18 (R), Toyo Proxes R888
Body: C-West front bumper, canards, sidekirts, Asuka carbon-fiber hood, Voltex Type III rear wing, Top Secret rear diffuser, FiberImages carbon-fiber front fenders, carbon-fiber rear hatch, Ganador aeromirrors, Sparco hood pins, Daytona Blue paint
Interior: Sparco EVO L seats, Forged Performance custom shift knob, Autometer dual gauge Pillar Pod, Works Bell Rapflix II quick release, short hub, I/O Port racing camera mount, Defi BF gauges (boost, fuel pressure, oil temp), Defi VSD concept, Innovative XD-1 AFR guage, Techtom CMX-100 multi-gauge, OEM Nissan navigation, Technosquare custom rollbar

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