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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Thumbs up UPDATED! Video Sneak Peak: Funtion:TUNED ?WD 350Z

Low Bandwidth Version

http://www.youtube.com/v/7HPv0yuM2SM

Higher Quality Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjcME3lfkos

(And Yes Conversion is missing an R )

Well we are pretty confident that she'll be running in a week or to but here are some teaser picks. Once we are complete we'll be sure to drop put up some videos.



About to come out!



Hmmmm....Z33 Engine Subframe....and something else???



VQ35DE...with accessories???



Z33 missing its heart



Removing some excess components



Test fitting new brackets



Anyone see the new components?



On the ground to check clearances





We hope to have this project complete in the next week or two. We are waiting for some custom parts we are having made. I can't say we are the first but we are definetly the first with this driveline layout (edit: and this chassis)!

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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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This is going to get interesting...
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 01:34 PM
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FF?

Not sure what you mean about first with this driveline. If you mean AWD, then it has already been done recently with the 240sx.

Can't wait to see the outcome though.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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killer!!

whats the combo? RB trans with AWD G35 front suspension? something like that I would assume.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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killer!!

whats the combo? RB trans with AWD G35 front suspension? something like that I would assume.
Not just yet! Stock driveline. We want to make that work before we start throwing other potential problems in our path. Once we are confident with this layout we're going to look into manual trans options. RB is the most likely route though.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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Oh thats cool, so its full G35x conversion for now. Thats cool. I wonder how the RB trans is compatability-wise. I would figure it would at least bolt to the block, but after that, who knows. You could at least ask a clutch manufacturer such as exedy or ATS if the RB trans input shaft is the same, that way you know if you are looking at custom clutches, etc.

My aunt has an AWD G35, I have been meaning to crawl around under it to check the subframe mounting point, etc. But it appears you have answered that question - it appears you have had remove the 350z subframe mounts and weld in G35x ones.

very cool, glad to see someone try it out. will you be able to use the factory rear driveshaft?

dont forget to make sure you have the same final drive ratio in the front and rear diffs!!!!

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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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I wanna make my car FWD!! =D Hook it up Mista Dave!
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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slackers hurry up and finish already!

jk cant wait to see the final product im sure it'll me a monster
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Looking awesome guys.
Dave/Juan... you guys have too much time on your hands... LOL
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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I thought this project is supposed to be top secret! This is gonna be really interesting.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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Looking good!
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Now I understand the ? mark...

Very cool.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Wow thats sick. So will that awd setup hold up well?
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You guys are my hero.....Dave you should wear a cape
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Boy am I glad Ill be moving down just down the road. Juan, looking SICK bro. Dave, Ill be talking to you guys shortly.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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+1 on I thought it was a secret. It's gonna be sick man, no need for DR's or slicks anymore...
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I want this sooo bad...
it seems like the price range will be wayyy up there to do all this.
Good luck with what you guys are doing and I hope to see that car on the road soon!
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
Wow thats sick. So will that awd setup hold up well?
The valve body upgrade is a must with any type of FI. The drag of the drivetrain and additional power are just to much for the clutch packs. Stock with NA mods its fine, esspecially in the lighter chassis. We're hoping to eventually make that a none issue with the addition of a manual trans setup from the RB32/33/34 Skyline.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveFunction2ND
The valve body upgrade is a must with any type of FI. The drag of the drivetrain and additional power are just to much for the clutch packs. Stock with NA mods its fine, esspecially in the lighter chassis. We're hoping to eventually make that a none issue with the addition of a manual trans setup from the RB32/33/34 Skyline.
How hard is it to install the skyline awd system in the car? I know the transfer cases are pretty beefy on those and i'm not sure if it can even fit.
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