Forged Performance: Project 370Z Race Car Build!!

t-ray · 07-21-2009, 08:49 AM

How long have you guys had scales Sharif?

Zat_Zuma · 07-21-2009, 09:02 AM

I look forward to following the details of the build and the results of the tests

RCZ · 07-21-2009, 09:07 AM

Finally something good to watch! This is going to be awesome.

Ryan@Forged · 07-21-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

I'm interested in some of the OEM interior panels. How would I go about obtaining them from you guys? Let me know!

PM myself or Sharif for pricing on what you are looking for.

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

for unlimited class you're going to need some BoOooOst!!.. whatcha got up your sleaves?

We were thinking we would see what she can do N/A

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Quick question... what are you doing for seats? full halo? building custom seat rails/brackets, or hoping to source from somewhere? thanks

We will be going with a lightweight racing seat with all of the necessary safety equipment. We'll have more detailed information once we have planned everything out in detail.

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Originally Posted by t-ray

How long have you guys had scales Sharif?

Quite some time

Sharif@Forged · 07-21-2009, 09:48 AM

Well, we are off to a great start. Turns out we have a nice little ringer on our hands. The other 370's and G37's I have done all baselined around 250whp. Ours turned the rollers to 276whp.

For those of you not familiar with our Dyno Dynamics Dyno, it tends to read fairly low, compared to the Dyno Jet or Dyno Pak machines.

nightfire · 07-21-2009, 09:50 AM

Nice Sharif! I'm psyched to see how this build comes along!

semtex · 07-21-2009, 09:52 AM

Why did you guys stop short of redline on the dyno? Nice results though!

Ryan@Forged · 07-21-2009, 09:53 AM

Alright, we have updates! Our first stage of this project was to remove the basic interior out of the car. This included carpet, seats, pillar covers, etc etc. We were quite pleased with the amount of weight we were able to remove from the car with very little effort. We were able to remove over 300 pounds of just interior pieces. Our current weight is 3009 which is down from 3323, a 314 pound difference!

We are about to start moving forward with our second stage of this project which will include more in depth weight reduction. This is where it starts getting a little bit harder to get significant weight off. We will be removing sound deadening, AC, door crash beams, etc. Keep in mind the car is still bone stock, so we havn't even installed new exhaust, suspension, and other aftermarket parts which will drop a nice bit of weight out of the car. Stay tuned to our progress! Here are a few more pictures

Lots of sound deadening to remove

Down to 3009 pounds (314 pounds less than stock)

wstar · 07-21-2009, 10:08 AM

Excellent thread, subscribing for all the data, and to drool over things I can't do to my street car but wish I could

Sharif@Forged · 07-21-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Why did you guys stop short of redline on the dyno? Nice results though!

I wasn't on site to supervise the dyno. They ran it to redline, but the RPM signal was a bit off, so that's the max power we saw from 4 runs total.

FuszNissan · 07-21-2009, 11:01 AM

Oooh baby! This is going to be an awesome thread!

shabarivas · 07-21-2009, 11:06 AM

Wanna sell me that middle pannel (for the cubby under the guages?) and a couple other things? Looking for the trim pieces in the center console / door handles (inside and out)... ket me know

- Also - if you are not going to need the headlights

LiquidZ · 07-21-2009, 11:09 AM

You guys aren't joking around, that's for sure.

RCZ · 07-21-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Excellent thread, subscribing for all the data, and to drool over things I can't do to my street car but wish I could

Exactly my thoughts.

Maybe in a few years though

travisjb · 07-21-2009, 11:37 AM

if i did the math right, you guys are now at 57.6% weight to front... hopefully you find some ways to shift more weight towards the rear and continue to lighten the front

07-21-2009, 09:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 18	I look forward to following the details of the build and the results of the tests __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

07-21-2009, 09:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	Well, we are off to a great start. Turns out we have a nice little ringer on our hands. The other 370's and G37's I have done all baselined around 250whp. Ours turned the rollers to 276whp. For those of you not familiar with our Dyno Dynamics Dyno, it tends to read fairly low, compared to the Dyno Jet or Dyno Pak machines. __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

07-21-2009, 09:52 AM	#22 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Why did you guys stop short of redline on the dyno? Nice results though! __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

07-21-2009, 09:53 AM	#23 (permalink)
Ryan@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta/Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,527 Drives: Evo 8/Evo 9 MR/GTR Rep Power: 0	Alright, we have updates! Our first stage of this project was to remove the basic interior out of the car. This included carpet, seats, pillar covers, etc etc. We were quite pleased with the amount of weight we were able to remove from the car with very little effort. We were able to remove over 300 pounds of just interior pieces. Our current weight is 3009 which is down from 3323, a 314 pound difference! We are about to start moving forward with our second stage of this project which will include more in depth weight reduction. This is where it starts getting a little bit harder to get significant weight off. We will be removing sound deadening, AC, door crash beams, etc. Keep in mind the car is still bone stock, so we havn't even installed new exhaust, suspension, and other aftermarket parts which will drop a nice bit of weight out of the car. Stay tuned to our progress! Here are a few more pictures Lots of sound deadening to remove Down to 3009 pounds (314 pounds less than stock) carlitos_370z likes this.

07-21-2009, 10:08 AM	#24 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Excellent thread, subscribing for all the data, and to drool over things I can't do to my street car but wish I could __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-21-2009, 08:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
t-ray Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: bham al Posts: 91 Drives: 05 g sedan 6mt Rep Power: 16	How long have you guys had scales Sharif?

07-21-2009, 09:07 AM	#18 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	Finally something good to watch! This is going to be awesome.

07-21-2009, 09:50 AM	#21 (permalink)
nightfire Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 178 Drives: Mk IV Jetta turbo Rep Power: 267	Nice Sharif! I'm psyched to see how this build comes along!

07-21-2009, 11:01 AM	#26 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Oooh baby! This is going to be an awesome thread! __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

07-21-2009, 11:06 AM	#27 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Wanna sell me that middle pannel (for the cubby under the guages?) and a couple other things? Looking for the trim pieces in the center console / door handles (inside and out)... ket me know - Also - if you are not going to need the headlights

07-21-2009, 11:09 AM	#28 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 704	You guys aren't joking around, that's for sure. __________________

07-21-2009, 11:37 AM	#30 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	if i did the math right, you guys are now at 57.6% weight to front... hopefully you find some ways to shift more weight towards the rear and continue to lighten the front __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

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