Fast Fours Mag reviews the APS
Intercooled Twin Turbo system for the 350z
David is quick to point out that
he didn't build the car for Straight line activities.
The twisty stuff is what the 350Zchassis is renowned
for. The big Nissan is home to many upgraded Nismo
parts including the suspension. Nismo S-Tune coil-overs
Lower the body a sensible 20 mm and render a classic
stance Without compromising ride quality.
S-Tune front and rear sway Bars are also fitted, while
David sourced a sweet enhancement From the USA
in the form of a set of Rays Engineering Nismo
LM-GT4 lightweight wheels. Measuring 18x8.5-inches
up front and a wide 9.5-inches down back, 245
front and beefy 275 rear tyres do a great job
of transmitting the Zed's broad torque band to
the tarmac.
The GT4's are also the lightest forged aluminium wheels
Rays Engineering makes in an 18-inch, while the
body kit is mostly Nismo (the Aero-spec kit).
David wasn't keen on the rear bar, so he's added
a modern touch in the form of the C-West carbon
fibre guard pods. "Most of the Nismo parts
are available through Nissan, but I purchased
mine over seas as it's much cheaper. It really
pays to shop around," David adds. As David's
350 is the Track Spec version he was lucky Enough
to receive the Brembo brake upgrade as standard
equipment. Combined with some Endless pads, David
adds that braking cohesion is more than adequate,
even with the vast power Increase.
Peering into the cockpit conjures up images of
how Comfortable this car would be to drive hard.
David had Ideal Seat Company bolt in the Recaro
SRIII bucket seats. They look So factory that
you just assume the yare. Also snugly fitted is
An array of products from Defi. The Defi instruments
are among Some of the funkiest-looking in-car
accessories on the Market today and David's got
a Defi Link controller II, Link BF boost, fuel
pressure, oil temp and sensors, water temp, oil
pressure and of course the Defi Link display.
So what's next on the agenda for the Nissan,
David? "Now that the new clutch is in, I'm
looking forward to some more track time. It's
really at home on a quick circuit like Sandown.
This car has far exceeded my expectations as far
as enjoyment and excitement. The two-year journey
has been just great and I hope it will continue
into the future. If I ever get bored with it,
Maybe I'll look at some forged internals and up
the boost, but I think that time is a long way
off yet."
Be sure to give Autotech
Enginnering a call to see what they can do for
your 350z!
If you would like further informatio
on the APS Intercooled Twin Turbo System for the
Nissan 350z, please do not hesitate to contact
Autotech Engineering via email on sales@autotechengineering.com.au
or by phone
on (02)9897 1378
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