A 900 Wheel Horsepower Nissan 370Z

Nik@SOHO · 08-23-2018, 06:58 PM

We knew the day would come when Carl would get tired of the twin turbo kit power on his stock block Nissan 370Z, but we did not know it would come so fast!* After about a year of driving around on 600 rwhp in Chicago, Carl contacted us to inquire about more power for his car with an initial goal of 750 rear wheel horsepower.

We chose to use our Stage 1 VHR longblock package to allow Carl to reach his target horsepower goal of 750 rwhp as the stock engine has a limitation and is not capable of achieving that power level over time. Our stage one longblock engine package includes upgraded pistons, rods, bearings, studs, gaskets, and minor headwork along with a closed deck engine block.

With any of the longblock packages that we offer, we include new timing components, water pump and oil pump as these items are relatively inexpensive when it comes to building a motor and can save an individual a lot of time and money in the future.

We chose to stick with the stock compression of 11:1 since E85 was going to be the primary fuel of choice and the OS giken triple disk clutch was going to be the clutch that would be able to handle the power and torque.

With the turbo kit mounted on the freshly built engine it was time to install it into the car and determine an intercooler that would be capable of surpassing the horsepower goal that Carl had initially set.

Upgrading the fuel system would be required to be able to supply enough fuel to the engine. We also chose Injector Dynamics 1700cc injectors and the CJM twin pump assembly utilizing the dual 450 fuel pumps to complete the fuel system.

It was now time to get the Z on the dyno for break in and also to see what power level we could achieve with the Stage 1 AAM twin turbo kit. Unfortunately with the turbos that are included in the stage 1 kit we were not able to hit Carl’s horsepower goal. It was now time to upgrade the turbos and increase the target wheel horsepower goal to 900!

Borg Warner EFR 7163 turbos were purchased and we also converted the standard internal wastegate setup to an external wastegate setup to allow for a more precise way to dial in the boost via a spring selection.

With the Z’s powerplant built, it was now time to focus on getting the power to the ground as the rear suspension components were completely stock and were in desperate need of upgrading.* The stock LSD can only take so much abuse, so we decided to upgrade to the OS Giken rear differential along with our billet differential cover.* SPL rear camber arms and toe arms were used along with 1200 horsepower upgraded Driveshaft Shop axles and carbon fiber driveshaft.

Prior to speaking with Carl in regards to building his Z for more horsepower, we were discussing the option of providing an intake manifold to the VHR community that would be able to make power and have an aestheticly pleasing look to it.* Once Carl had decided that he was going to build the Z he wanted to be the first one to test the manifold and have it on his car, and the manifold can be seen in the photo below.

A vehicle is only as safe as it can be when it comes from the factory and with Carl going after the VHR quarter mile record he wanted to make sure that there was a cage in the vehicle to provide additional safety at the speeds that he would be doing.

The time had now come to get the vehicle back on the dyno and shoot for the 900 wheel goal that we were aiming for, and the results speak for themselves in the dyno graph below!

If you are interested in a build of this nature or have any questions about the products and services we offer, please contact us to via phone (704-839-0435), email (info@sohomotorsports.com), or social media!

A video with Brian from BrosFourrSpeed:

Rusty · 08-23-2018, 11:17 PM

bimbimbop · 08-24-2018, 09:27 AM

Absolute beast bro! Great build and numbers...wish you all were in Korea so I could just take it to you all

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FPenvy · 08-24-2018, 09:32 AM

great read then i got to the bottom and it was ruined by seeing that idiot's video

bimbimbop · 08-24-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

great read then i got to the bottom and it was ruined by seeing that idiot's video

I agree! Hahaha that guys just a enthusiast...prob doesn’t know half of what’s going on with that Z and his facial expressions make you want to do really bad things lol

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FPenvy · 08-24-2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bimbimbop

I agree! Hahaha that guys just a enthusiast...prob doesn’t know half of what’s going on with that Z and his facial expressions make you want to do really bad things lol

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i have many comments and jokes but i love the guys from SOHO....so i'll keep the thread clean and on topic

CRiZO · 08-24-2018, 10:48 AM

Clean build, really nice.

Stock brakes?

Also isn't the factory driveshaft carbon fiber, anyone know what its limits are?

RumbleFish · 08-24-2018, 12:55 PM

Jeebus!

Spooler · 08-24-2018, 12:59 PM

Way to go Nik, nice to see you guys pushing it.

Nik@SOHO · 09-04-2018, 06:39 PM

Forgot to add the line lock part of this build

This is a custom setup that we built and plan on selling as a kit in the future

And a little video of it working

Spooler · 09-04-2018, 08:37 PM

I'll take one of those please. Call you guys tomorrow.

Martijn_b · 09-06-2018, 03:06 PM

Line lock kit... cool!

And wtg on the build. Do you guys also have numbers on pump? I take this is E85

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busterbull · 09-06-2018, 03:42 PM

Now that is impressive!

shadow85 · 03-14-2022, 08:30 AM

Did owner take this to 1/4 mile yet? What did he make?

Spooler · 03-14-2022, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shadow85

Did owner take this to 1/4 mile yet? What did he make?

Last I heard he was back in the shop for the Top fuel hoop engine rebuild. Not sure if he ever went to the drag strip.

08-23-2018, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nik@SOHO Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Charlotte Posts: 234 Drives: 14 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 10078	A 900 Wheel Horsepower Nissan 370Z We knew the day would come when Carl would get tired of the twin turbo kit power on his stock block Nissan 370Z, but we did not know it would come so fast!* After about a year of driving around on 600 rwhp in Chicago, Carl contacted us to inquire about more power for his car with an initial goal of 750 rear wheel horsepower. We chose to use our Stage 1 VHR longblock package to allow Carl to reach his target horsepower goal of 750 rwhp as the stock engine has a limitation and is not capable of achieving that power level over time. Our stage one longblock engine package includes upgraded pistons, rods, bearings, studs, gaskets, and minor headwork along with a closed deck engine block. With any of the longblock packages that we offer, we include new timing components, water pump and oil pump as these items are relatively inexpensive when it comes to building a motor and can save an individual a lot of time and money in the future. We chose to stick with the stock compression of 11:1 since E85 was going to be the primary fuel of choice and the OS giken triple disk clutch was going to be the clutch that would be able to handle the power and torque. With the turbo kit mounted on the freshly built engine it was time to install it into the car and determine an intercooler that would be capable of surpassing the horsepower goal that Carl had initially set. Upgrading the fuel system would be required to be able to supply enough fuel to the engine. We also chose Injector Dynamics 1700cc injectors and the CJM twin pump assembly utilizing the dual 450 fuel pumps to complete the fuel system. It was now time to get the Z on the dyno for break in and also to see what power level we could achieve with the Stage 1 AAM twin turbo kit. Unfortunately with the turbos that are included in the stage 1 kit we were not able to hit Carl’s horsepower goal. It was now time to upgrade the turbos and increase the target wheel horsepower goal to 900! Borg Warner EFR 7163 turbos were purchased and we also converted the standard internal wastegate setup to an external wastegate setup to allow for a more precise way to dial in the boost via a spring selection. With the Z’s powerplant built, it was now time to focus on getting the power to the ground as the rear suspension components were completely stock and were in desperate need of upgrading.* The stock LSD can only take so much abuse, so we decided to upgrade to the OS Giken rear differential along with our billet differential cover.* SPL rear camber arms and toe arms were used along with 1200 horsepower upgraded Driveshaft Shop axles and carbon fiber driveshaft. Prior to speaking with Carl in regards to building his Z for more horsepower, we were discussing the option of providing an intake manifold to the VHR community that would be able to make power and have an aestheticly pleasing look to it.* Once Carl had decided that he was going to build the Z he wanted to be the first one to test the manifold and have it on his car, and the manifold can be seen in the photo below. A vehicle is only as safe as it can be when it comes from the factory and with Carl going after the VHR quarter mile record he wanted to make sure that there was a cage in the vehicle to provide additional safety at the speeds that he would be doing. The time had now come to get the vehicle back on the dyno and shoot for the 900 wheel goal that we were aiming for, and the results speak for themselves in the dyno graph below! If you are interested in a build of this nature or have any questions about the products and services we offer, please contact us to via phone (704-839-0435), email (info@sohomotorsports.com), or social media! A video with Brian from BrosFourrSpeed: phunk, tiller, Rusty and 10 others like this.

08-23-2018, 11:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,190 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	__________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-24-2018, 09:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
bimbimbop Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Seoul Posts: 140 Drives: 12 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 8	Absolute beast bro! Great build and numbers...wish you all were in Korea so I could just take it to you all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Nismo AAM TT, CJM S1.SE Fuel System, AAM 3" True Dual Exhaust, CC 6 Puck Clutch/flywheel, Z1 engine/transmission mounts, Sparta Big Brake, ECUtek Tune, SPC Cambers, Whiteline Swaybar, KW V3 coilovers, Zspeed CMAK kit 542Whp 450TQ Last edited by Trips; 08-24-2018 at 12:22 PM.

08-24-2018, 12:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
RumbleFish Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Feliz, Ca. Posts: 1,212 Drives: '10-Sport-M6 Rep Power: 8240	Jeebus! __________________ How far, this...Utopia? F.I. CBE V2/Stillen G3 CAI/GTM 25R OC/EcuTek tune (Specialty Z)/ KW V3's/Stillen Sway bars/SPC rear camber kit/Z1 FUCA/Mich. PSS4S 255/35-295/30

08-24-2018, 12:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,803 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Way to go Nik, nice to see you guys pushing it. Nik@SOHO likes this.

08-24-2018, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	Clean build, really nice. Stock brakes? Also isn't the factory driveshaft carbon fiber, anyone know what its limits are?

09-04-2018, 06:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nik@SOHO Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Charlotte Posts: 234 Drives: 14 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 10078	Forgot to add the line lock part of this build This is a custom setup that we built and plan on selling as a kit in the future And a little video of it working Rusty, Spooler and redondoaveb like this.

09-04-2018, 08:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,803 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	I'll take one of those please. Call you guys tomorrow. Nik@SOHO likes this.

09-06-2018, 03:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
Martijn_b Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Netherlands Posts: 280 Drives: 2010 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 3786	Line lock kit... cool! And wtg on the build. Do you guys also have numbers on pump? I take this is E85 Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G950F met Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: Boosted_Fairlady

09-06-2018, 03:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
busterbull Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: So Cal Posts: 335 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 46	Now that is impressive!

03-14-2022, 08:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
shadow85 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Australia, Austra Posts: 918 Drives: 15' 370Z A/T AMM TT Rep Power: 25	Did owner take this to 1/4 mile yet? What did he make?

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