Despite the outrageous exterior, the G35's engine received an equal amount of attention and came together through a collective effort that included Raging Bull Marketing of Martinez, Calif., Twin Cam Motorsports in Concord, Calif., and Samberg fabrications. To begin with, the Nissan V6 was completely torn down and reassembled by Sodano and Jason Flowers. The cylinder bores were opened up to undisclosed specifications-Sodano is keeping much of the powerplant specifics a secret until the new show season begins-and a custom stroker kit was implemented using a brand-new balanced crankshaft, custom rods, rings and lowered-compression Arias pistons. Up top, the cylinder heads were also machined and reassembled with high-performance equipment, including new cam profiles and requisite supporting hardware. The specs on the heads also are a secret at this point-so don't ask. Machine work on both the block and heads was carried out by Mark Young at Complete Auto Works, also in Concord.
Aside from the internal rebuild, the Infiniti's V6 has been subject to a two-stage power boost. First, Sodano added a bolt-on twin turbo kit from GReddy Performance Products, like the one found on 2NR's own Projekt Z. We gave you the rundown in our October issue, but in case your memory is short like ours here it is again. The kit is based on dual TD05H-18G turbochargers, each mounted on its own cast-exhaust manifold and incorporating a GReddy T-Type external wastegate. GReddy test pipes and a GReddy Evo 2 dual exhaust direct waste gas out the back. GReddy's e-Manage computer and 440cc injectors are supplied with the kit to provide an augmented flow of fuel for the thirsty twin-turbo system, but Sodano upgraded her injectors with even bigger RC Engineering squirters and plans to increase the boost from GReddy's conservative setting of 4.5 psi.
The second stage of power comes from a Nitrous Express direct-port nitrous system incorporating NX's cutting-edge rail technology. The direct port system interfaces directly with a one-off intake manifold made by Samberg, and incorporates dual delivery rails and the NX's proprietary Pirahna nozzles. Other additions beneath the hood include GReddy's Airinx intake, oil catch can and radiator overflow reservoir, as well as various caps and a big front-mount intercooler. The plumbing for the turbo system was sourced from both GReddy and Samberg Fabrication. An ACT clutch was installed to interface with the six-speed manual transmission and further drivetrain mods will be placed once final tuning for the turbo and fuel systems is accomplished. Sodano plans to at least double the factory power figures once this is done. Havoline fluids are used throughout the drivetrain, from the oil pan to the rear diff, and the high strung engine burns VP Racing fuels exclusively.
Beneath the car's eye-scorching panels, a set of JIC adjustable coil-overs was employed to drop the G35's sleek chassis over the new PIAA Super Rozza wheels, sized 19x9 in front and 19x10 in the back. Dunlop SP Sport 9000s provide the needed stick, sized 285/35R-19 on the drive wheels. The Brembo brakes remain in their stock configurations. You can't really complain about O.E. Brembo binders, but one of Sodano's next-planned mods is a big brake upgrade of some sort. SPC toe adjusters make sure the rear wheels are pointed in the right direction, even when the JIC suspension is slammed to the pavement.