Tour The Shop That Built A 1,000 Horsepower V8 Nissan 370Z

theDreamer · 07-01-2014, 04:55 PM

Chris Forsberg's Nissan 370Z with a nitrous-shot pickup truck V8 is one of the coolest tuner cars in the country. Here's the shop that built it.

kenchan · 07-01-2014, 05:08 PM

wow, that's crazy.

especially when i read nismo is running a 4banger turbo on the superGT500 GTR's now.

Davey · 07-01-2014, 05:31 PM

I would have put an LS3 in it or something.

Masterbeatty · 07-01-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

I would have put an LS3 in it or something.

That would be too easy. Everyone and their mom does an LS swap, it's sweet that he stuck with nissan and made a 1000hp vk56.

Davey · 07-01-2014, 05:44 PM

I like easy. And cheap.

Wait are we talking about cars still?

theDreamer · 07-01-2014, 05:47 PM

Actually, I think his old engine just all motor was in the 6xxWHP range and he is using a VK56 again but threw on a bottle to push it even farther.

Masterbeatty · 07-01-2014, 05:49 PM

Still that is fuggin redonkulous in a 370z.

Davey · 07-01-2014, 05:50 PM

It sounds pretty healthy, that's for sure.

cigarclifford · 07-01-2014, 07:10 PM

[QUOTE=theDreamer;2880749]Chris Forsberg's Nissan 370Z with a nitrous-shot pickup truck V8 is one of the coolest tuner cars in the country. Here's the shop that built it.

One simple word. Outstanding

aszyd · 07-01-2014, 07:38 PM

Definitely confused...

Why is 1000 HP necessary for a drift car? Is that much power really beneficial, or could he have continued using his 6XX HP car and kept up with the other competitors?

Of all things, why spray? Would a supercharger not be the optimal power-adder?

Solomatrix · 07-01-2014, 08:32 PM

cool!

enkei2k · 07-01-2014, 09:06 PM

what's in the wheel wells??

aszyd · 07-01-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

what's in the wheel wells??

Not massive, side mount intercoolers, that's for sure...

Jordo! · 07-02-2014, 03:40 AM

Open ITB's in a box filter or has that thing got a carburetor???

Quote:

Originally Posted by aszyd

Definitely confused...

Why is 1000 HP necessary for a drift car? Is that much power really beneficial, or could he have continued using his 6XX HP car and kept up with the other competitors?

Of all things, why spray? Would a supercharger not be the optimal power-adder?

My guess is the shot helps to break traction verrrry easily in order to initiate a drift. it's overkill, but its all basically stunt driving, so...

A blower (especially roots or twin screw) would definitely be the way to go for a road course car, tho'. To ram a car sideways, the shot actuator probably acts like a "slide" button.

theDreamer · 07-02-2014, 09:27 AM

Picture of the old engine, but it is the same engine just new now. I believe he sold the original one to another drifter with a 370z. I believe the reason is the shot is to just make instant power to slide and keeping the car NA allows for better cooling and less "issues" during competition.

I don't know all the FD rules, but I know once the competition starts you can call a timeout for only a certain time to 'fix' something and if you do not get to the line you forfeit. So, simplifying the engine/car is key to staying competitive.

07-01-2014, 04:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Tour The Shop That Built A 1,000 Horsepower V8 Nissan 370Z Chris Forsberg's Nissan 370Z with a nitrous-shot pickup truck V8 is one of the coolest tuner cars in the country. Here's the shop that built it. scope22 and Zteven like this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I would have put an LS3 in it or something. IDZRVIT and gbrettin like this.

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Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	I like easy. And cheap. Wait are we talking about cars still? GaleForce and Zoren 370 like this.

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Actually, I think his old engine just all motor was in the 6xxWHP range and he is using a VK56 again but threw on a bottle to push it even farther. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	Still that is fuggin redonkulous in a 370z. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wow, that's crazy. especially when i read nismo is running a 4banger turbo on the superGT500 GTR's now.

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Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	It sounds pretty healthy, that's for sure.

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cigarclifford A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cali State Hospital Posts: 13,351 Drives: 2017 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 458713	[QUOTE=theDreamer;2880749]Chris Forsberg's Nissan 370Z with a nitrous-shot pickup truck V8 is one of the coolest tuner cars in the country. Here's the shop that built it. One simple word. Outstanding Last edited by cigarclifford; 07-01-2014 at 07:18 PM.

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aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	Definitely confused... Why is 1000 HP necessary for a drift car? Is that much power really beneficial, or could he have continued using his 6XX HP car and kept up with the other competitors? Of all things, why spray? Would a supercharger not be the optimal power-adder? __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM

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Solomatrix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: crispy bacon Posts: 3,236 Drives: sizzling bacon Rep Power: 858	cool!

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enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	what's in the wheel wells?? __________________ ...need boost...

07-02-2014, 09:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Picture of the old engine, but it is the same engine just new now. I believe he sold the original one to another drifter with a 370z. I believe the reason is the shot is to just make instant power to slide and keeping the car NA allows for better cooling and less "issues" during competition. I don't know all the FD rules, but I know once the competition starts you can call a timeout for only a certain time to 'fix' something and if you do not get to the line you forfeit. So, simplifying the engine/car is key to staying competitive. Unique_Z and aszyd like this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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