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travismaser · 11-09-2011, 07:03 PM

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/44658...ml#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

First, some pics of the car as of now:

BUT, i guess this thread is no good without pics...sooo here are what i have so far:

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 · 11-09-2011, 07:19 PM

looking good!

doyle4281 · 11-09-2011, 07:47 PM

This is awesome

Thursday7 · 11-09-2011, 07:52 PM

mmmm, tasty.

idahotuner · 11-09-2011, 07:57 PM

this will be interesting!

K_style · 11-09-2011, 08:14 PM

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

xnissan240sx · 11-09-2011, 08:25 PM

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

travismaser · 11-10-2011, 06:40 AM

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 · 11-11-2011, 03:45 AM

a new pic of the paint all done!

tricky_ab · 11-11-2011, 11:55 AM

I'll be watching this one!

1jz_240 · 11-11-2011, 12:20 PM

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

travismaser · 11-11-2011, 07:55 PM

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

pandaroo · 11-11-2011, 08:07 PM

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

boms · 11-11-2011, 08:22 PM

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 · 11-11-2011, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

travismaser · 11-12-2011, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SLiDe_WaYz

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 · 11-12-2011, 05:35 AM

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 · 11-13-2011, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

travismaser · 11-13-2011, 10:17 AM

its the simple things that make my day

boms · 11-13-2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travismaser

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

travismaser · 11-13-2011, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boms

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

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

boms · 11-13-2011, 10:38 AM

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

h815 240sx · 11-13-2011, 10:41 AM

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 · 11-13-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 11-15-2011, 05:08 PM

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 · 11-15-2011, 10:29 PM

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

fatduece · 11-15-2011, 11:20 PM

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

travismaser · 11-16-2011, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatduece

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 · 11-16-2011, 05:14 AM

DOPE! keepin my eye on this one

PoorMans180SX · 11-16-2011, 06:51 AM

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!

11-09-2011, 07:19 PM	#2
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11-09-2011, 07:57 PM	#5
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11-09-2011, 08:25 PM	#7
xnissan240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada, Ontario Age: 30 Posts: 528 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Interested in #'s as well. Can't wait to see how she turns out __________________

11-10-2011, 06:40 AM	#8
travismaser Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: pittsburgh Age: 37 Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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 __________________ -__- 2jz 350Z -__- NSN Garage

11-11-2011, 03:45 AM	#9
travismaser Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: pittsburgh Age: 37 Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a new pic of the paint all done! __________________ -__- 2jz 350Z -__- NSN Garage

11-09-2011, 07:03 PM	#1
travismaser Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: pittsburgh Age: 37 Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my Toyota 350z build :) 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/44658...ml#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 First, some pics of the car as of now: BUT, i guess this thread is no good without pics...sooo here are what i have so far: 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! __________________ -__- 2jz 350Z -__- NSN Garage Last edited by travismaser; 04-09-2012 at 07:58 PM..

11-09-2011, 07:47 PM	#3
doyle4281 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: East Coast Age: 38 Posts: 585 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	This is awesome

11-09-2011, 07:52 PM	#4
Thursday7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 800 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	mmmm, tasty.

11-09-2011, 08:14 PM	#6
K_style Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 7,666 Trader Rating: (63) Rides Gallery: K_style Feedback Score: 63 reviews	I am not sure 2JZ Z33 is that "Unique" anyways.. what is your goal as far as #s ?

11-11-2011, 11:55 AM	#10
tricky_ab Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: It's dark, and hell is hot! Posts: 9,414 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I'll be watching this one!

11-11-2011, 12:20 PM	#11
1jz_240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: reno, NV Age: 32 Posts: 128 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	this should definitely be interesting. i want a z =/

11-11-2011, 07:55 PM	#12
travismaser Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: pittsburgh Age: 37 Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks guys! hopfully i have some really good pics and updates this coming monday and tuesday!! __________________ -__- 2jz 350Z -__- NSN Garage

11-11-2011, 08:07 PM	#13
pandaroo Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: panama city florida Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hell yes! just seeing the title of this thread made my pants tight. __________________ 89 2tone coupe 2jzgte swap in progress

11-11-2011, 08:22 PM	#14
boms Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sc Age: 35 Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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

11-12-2011, 05:35 AM	#17
ih8bmps Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: las vegas Age: 33 Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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

11-13-2011, 10:17 AM	#19
travismaser Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: pittsburgh Age: 37 Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its the simple things that make my day __________________ -__- 2jz 350Z -__- NSN Garage

11-13-2011, 10:38 AM	#22
boms Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sc Age: 35 Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nice i sent ya a pm.. shed some light on a few subjects

11-13-2011, 10:41 AM	#23
h815 240sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Age: 35 Posts: 347 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	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.

11-15-2011, 05:08 PM	#25
travismaser Zilvia Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: pittsburgh Age: 37 Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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 __________________ -__- 2jz 350Z -__- NSN Garage

11-15-2011, 10:29 PM	#26
sexcii-zenki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2011 Location: neu joyzee Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	lookz amazing!!! kant wait to c the end results...sent u a pm!!!

11-15-2011, 11:20 PM	#27
fatduece Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: hoonigay Posts: 673 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subscribed. Im just glad you didn't go with an lsx like everyone else is. We don't need redneck swaps (lsx)

11-16-2011, 05:14 AM	#29
the40sondec Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: va beach Posts: 115 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DOPE! keepin my eye on this one

11-16-2011, 06:51 AM	#30
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	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! __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.