Top Secret Intake Manifold for the 350z
Originally Posted by h2kFrosty
that is definately an interesting design... are there any dynos of that car?
IIRC, the car was around 600+ ps
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ARticle Web: http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea...0z_import_car/
ARticle Web: http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea...0z_import_car/
Originally Posted by SuperStreet
In typical Top Secret fashion, the underside of the hood is a work of art. In fact, we'd probably drive it around town with the hood off if officer law wouldn't notice the plethora of never-to-be-CARB-approved products, polished and reflecting all fragments of light. The engine has been given a significant overhaul, which allows it to produce the aforementioned 700 ps at an impressive 8,000 rpm; that's a hair over 690 hp for those of you not familiar with the metric system. Anyone who has spent enough track time behind the wheel of a 350Z will attest to the intrusive rev limiter, and the higher rev limit is a welcome improvement. What lets the VQ35 rev so high? Well, for starters, the engine's not even a VQ35; it's a VQ30 out of a Nissan Gloria (an Infiniti M45-offered in different JDM trim, naturally). After the original engine was pulled and the new mounts were made, it was time to go to work on the new powertrain. The obvious first step was to pop off the head. A set of JUN forged rods and pistons were installed to handle the extreme combustion. Then, a set of port-matched Top Secret SPL heads were equipped to ensure proper airflow and a clean combustion cycle. This engine was built to withstand the high levels of abuse it will undoubtedly receive. Top Secret's cars come at a considerable cost, so it uses the best products available to ensure durability.
Interesting... VQ30, but they retained the CVTC system.. I was thinking about doing this with a S13/Turbo setup.. The short runner length is obviously for making big power at high RPM.. I bet it could go higher than 8K..
Travis
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I think it is a destroked 3.5 block. IIRC the engine description on the side of the article indicated vq35 block, vq30 crank.. or something along those lines. I'm still looking around for the issue
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