No Going Back Now... Z1 Turbos • Z1 LSD • CZP DS • Depo Racing 3” FDPs + AAM 3” CBE • Spool FX-180 + FlexFuel • & MORE!

No Going Back Now... Z1 Turbos • Z1 LSD • CZP DS • Depo Racing 3” FDPs + AAM 3” CBE • Spool FX-180 + FlexFuel • & MORE!

I can’t wait for AMS’s Turbo Kit anymore. After kicking tires for a while and a sh!t load of research... I finally did it! I have placed multiple orders on a bunch of parts to hopefully end my quest for more power and to complete my build. My build will be on stock engine internals and stock tranny (depending on how my car performs on the street and at the drag strip, i might get Z1’s LSD in the future). I’m shooting for a safe (haha) 500 whp / 500 wtq give or take on 91 octane.

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PARTS ON ORDER:

•Pure Upgraded Turbos Stage 2 - Ordered directly from Pure Turbos’ website. They retain the OEM turbos’ housing but bore it out and have larger turbine + compressor wheels with upgraded seals. They’re built to order with their quoted lead time of 7 to 10 business days. Edit: Pure’s lead time turned out to actually be 20 business days.

Ordered from Concept Z Performance (CZP):
•CZP by PPE 2.5” Upper Downpipes - Currently on back order, should receive them in about 3 weeks. Edit: I cancelled this order because there was no guarantee that I'd receive this on time - See 6/22/2020 Edits.
•AMS Low Pressure Fuel Pump (LPFP) - Should receive this in 2 days.
•AMS RA338 High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) - Should receive this in 5 days.
•AMS Auxiliary Intercooler Tank - Should receive this in a little over a week. Edit: I cancelled this order because it was "drop shipped" from AMS and it's been almost 2 weeks - See 6/22/2020 Edits.

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CURRENT ENGINE MODS:

•Specialty-Z EcuTek E-Tune - At 19 psi on Shell 91 Octane and have ran this for the past few months.
•Add-W1 Oil Catch Can V3.3 - Got it directly from Add-W1 and have had it on my car for the past few months.
•Fast Intentions Resonated Touring 2.5” Catback Exhaust - Got it directly from FI and have had it on my car since 2017.

Bought from CZP and has been on my car for the past few months:
•Infiniti (AMS) Intakes
•HKS Resonated 2.5” Lower Downpipes
•AMS Heat Exchanger
•CZP Turbosmart Vee Port Pro Blowoff Valves

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As you can tell, CZP is my number 1 vendor since they don’t charge tax and are really responsive when it comes to inquiring and ordering parts.

I’m going to install the AMS Auxiliary Intercooler Tank myself as soon as it arrives next week.

Specialty Z is going to install the Pure Turbos, Z1 Upper Downpipes, and AMS HPFP + LPFP, Z1 Motor Mounts, and then dyno tune my car.

EcuTek Tune with the following maps:
•Max psi on VP Racing Q16 - Good for 550 to 575 whp ish, track only
•Max psi on 100 Octane
•20 psi (or max safe psi) on 91 octane - Good for 500 whp / 500 wtq ish, will be daily driven
•Hot Weather
•Pops & Bangs

If all goes well and if I receive all of my parts on time, I can hopefully get my car into Specialty Z’s shop in about 5 weeks (mid July).

If AMS/Nostrum releases their injectors by then (highly doubt it), I may just add them into the mix too.

I’ll be buying out my lease. My car is currently at 77k miles, so it doesn’t have the factory powertrain warranty any more - this is sorta why I’ve decided to full send it 🏎 🚀

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6/22/2020 EDITS:

Ordered from Z1 Motorsports
•Z1 2.5" Upper Downpipes - They currently have this in stock, so I should receive them in a few days.
•Z1 Urethane Motor Mounts - They currently have this in stock, so I should receive them in a few days.

Ordered from an Infiniti Dealership's Ebay Store:
Infiniti (AMS) Auxiliary Intercooler Tank - Should receive this in a few days.

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7/25/2020 EDITS:
MODS FOR COMPLETED BUILD #1
2017 Q50 Red Sport RWD

Engine
•Specialty-Z EcuTek Dyno Tune
•Pure Stage 2 Turbos
•Z1 Urethane Motor Mounts
•Z1 2.5" UDPs
•HKS Res. 2.5” LDPs
•Fast Intentions Res. Touring 2.5” CBE
•AMS Intakes
•AMS LPFP
•AMS RA338 HPFP
•AMS Heat Exchanger
•AMS Aux. Intercooler Tank
•Add-W1 OCC V3.3
•CZP TurboSmart Vee Port Pro BOVs

Wheels/Suspension
•Street: MRR FS01 Front 20x8.5 +30 & Rear 20x10 +40 w/ Michelin PS A/S 3+ 255/35 & 285/30
•Drag Pack: Front 18x4 +0 Enkei 370Z Spare Wheel w/ 185/50 M&H RaceMaster DRs & Rear 18x9.5 +38 Enkei RPF1 w/ 285/40 Nitto NT05R DRs
•RS-R Down Sus Lowering Springs
•SPC Rear Adjustable Toe Links & Camber Arms
•Z1 Aluminum Rear Subframe Bushing Collars

CLICK FOR DYNO RESULTS OF THIS COMPLETED BUILD ON 91 OCTANE, 100 OCTANE, AND 116 OCTANE

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7/26/2020 EDITS

I’ve decided to run Flex Fuel Ethanol on my car with the AMS Flex Fuel Kit. I’ve also enlisted RaceBox to remote tune my car for Flex Fuel Ethanol.

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8/1/2020 EDITS:

With this new found power on Flex Fuel Ethanol, my car has started to go sideways a few times at WOT, even in 3rd gear at 60 mph. And, I’ve been spinning and not winning off of the line at the drag strip lol.

So, I’ve placed an order on Z1’s LSD. Since I’ll be installing the LSD myself and will be working in that area, I also placed an order on CZP’s RWD Aluminum Driveshaft and Z1’s RWD Urethane Transmission Mount made for 370Z’s / G37’s. Currently there aren’t any official tranny mounts made for RWD Q50’s / Q60’s. Although the Z1 Tranny Mount isn’t specifically made for the Q50, there have been a few people that have used 370Z / G37 tranny mounts on their Q50’s / Q60’s. I’ll test this out on my car.

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9/11/2020 EDITS

MODS FOR COMPLETED BUILD #2
2017 Q50 Red Sport RWD at 79k+ miles

Powertrain/Drivetrain
•RaceBox EcuTek Remote Tune on E60***
•Pure Stage 2 Turbos
•CZP TurboSmart Vee Port Pro BOVs
•CZP 4” Aluminum Driveshaft***
•Z1 LSD***
•Z1 Urethane Tranny Mount***
•Z1 Urethane Motor Mounts
•Z1 2.5" UDPs
•HKS Res. 2.5” LDPs
•Fast Intentions Res. Touring 2.5” CBE
•AMS Intakes
•AMS LPFP
•AMS RA338 HPFP
•AMS Flex Fuel Kit***
•AMS Heat Exchanger
•AMS Aux. Intercooler Tank
•DeatschWerks DWFF70 10 Micron Fuel Filter***
•Add-W1 OCC V3.3
•Factory Stock Motor
•Factory Stock Tranny
•OEM Injectors

Wheels/Suspension
•Street: Michelin PS A/S 3+ 255/35 & 285/30 on MRR FS01 Front 20x8.5 +30mm & Rear 20x10 +40mm
•Drag Pack:
Front: 185/50 M&H RaceMaster DRs on 18x4 +0mm Enkei 370Z Spare Wheels
Rears 1: 285/40 Nitto NT05R DRs on 18x9.5 +38mm Enkei RPF1
Rears 2: 325/35 Mickey Thompson ET Street R DRs on 18x11 +56mm ForgeStar D5 w/ Z1 5mm Spacers***
•Z1 Aluminum Rear Subframe Bushing Collars
•RS-R Down Sus Lowering Springs
•SPC Rear Toe & Camber Arms

Other
•Escort Max 360
•Dragy
•Braille B129 Lightweight (9.5 lb) Car Battery***

CLICK FOR DYNO RESULTS OF THIS COMPLETED BUILD ON E60 (minus the CZP DS & Z1 LSD)

***Indicates New/Different mods for this Completed Build #2, compared to #1

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9/29/2020 EDITS

Since my car is currently at 79.5k miles with the factory motor and factory tranny, I’ve decided to bulletproof my car by building the motor and maybe building the tranny. Additionally, I’ve fallen down the slippery slope of the rabbit hole known as, “MO POWA BABEH!”


I’ve placed orders on the following parts to upgrade my current setup. I’m gonna sell my old parts to recoup some of what I’ve spent.

•3” AAM Resonated FDPs & 3” AAM Resonated CBE. AAM does not keep stock of their FDPs and CBEs for the VR30; they’re made-to-order with a 3-4 week lead time. And, AAM Competition doesn’t list their 3” CBE with resonators. So, since they have to fab their CBEs when customers put in an order anyways, I called them to request that they put in resonators at the mid-pipe section of their CBE; they fulfilled my custom request/order. To get the most out of my PS2 Turbos, opening up the exhaust with a full 3” turbo-back gives MO POWA BABEH!

•DeatschWerks 19S-00-1700-6 Injectors, Spool FX-180 HPFP, OEM Left-Side Fuel Rail 17522-5CA0A, OEM Right-Side Fuel Rail 17521-5CA0A. I’m gonna test out this new, relatively inexpensive (compared to AMS) injector option on full ethanol. More fuel for MO POWA BABEH!

I’m still working out the details of building my motor and maybe building my tranny. If I build the tranny, I’m going to use my builder’s recommended tranny builder (NOT Level 10). This, of course, will enable me to reliably run MO POWA BABEH!

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3/5/2021 EDITS:
MODS FOR COMPLETED BUILD #3 (WAS NEVER ACTUALLY COMPLETED)
2017 Q50 Red Sport RWD

Powertrain/Drivetrain
•RaceBox EcuTek Remote/Dyno Tune on Full Ethanol***
•Pure Stage 2 Turbos
•Built Motor***
~Manley Rods***
~Manley Pistons***
~ARP L19 Head Studs***
•Pure Drivetrain Solutions Built 7AT Tranny w/ PDS Triple Billet Disc Torque Converter***
•Killer Chiller w/ Bypass+Drag Valves***
•CZP TurboSmart Vee Port Pro BOVs
•CZP 4” Aluminum Driveshaft
•Z1 LSD
•Z1 Urethane Tranny Mount
•Z1 Urethane Motor Mounts
•AAM 3” Resonated FDPs***
•AAM 3” Resonated CBE***
•AMS Intakes
•AMS Heat Exchanger
•AMS Aux. Intercooler Tank
•AMS Flex Fuel Kit
•AMS LPFP
•Spool FX-180 HPFP***
•DeatschWerks 19S-00-1700-6 Injectors***
•DeatschWerks DWFF70 10 Micron Fuel Filter
•Add-W1 OCC V3.3

Wheels/Suspension
•Street: Michelin PS A/S 3+ 255/35 & 285/30 on MRR FS01 Front 20x8.5 +30mm & Rear 20x10 +40mm
•Drag Pack:
Front: 185/50 M&H RaceMaster DRs on 18x4 +0mm Enkei 370Z Spare Wheels
Rears 1: 285/40 Nitto NT05R DRs on 18x9.5 +38mm Enkei RPF1
Rears 2: 325/35 Mickey Thompson ET Street R DRs on 18x11 +56mm ForgeStar D5 w/ Z1 5mm Spacers
•Z1 Aluminum Rear Subframe Bushing Collars
•RS-R Down Sus Lowering Springs
•SPC Rear Toe & Camber Arms

Other
•Escort Max 360
•Dragy
•Braille B129 Lightweight (9.5 lb) Car Battery

***Indicates New/Different mods for this Completed Build #3, compared to #2

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3/31/2023 EDITS:

Welp… Kris Kunetka / K2 RaceKraft had my car for 2 years with nothing to show for it besides excuses and issues with my engine. WARNING TO ANYONE THAT’S THINKING ABOUT DOING BUSINESS WITH KRIS KUNETKA / K2 RACEKRAFT - DON’T!!! If you get Kris to work on your VR30, then you may end up with an improperly machined head and a major oil leak that’ll drain your oil at 1 quart for every 150 miles driven.

Link to the story here:

MODS FOR COMPLETED BUILD #4(WAS NEVER ACTUALLY COMPLETED)
2017 Q50 Red Sport RWD

Powertrain/Drivetrain
•RaceBox EcuTek Remote/Dyno Tune on Full Ethanol
•Pure Stage 2 Turbos
•Built Motor
~Manley Rods
~Manley Pistons
~OEM Head Bolts***
•OEM Factory Red Sport Tranny***
•No Killer Chiller***
•CZP TurboSmart Vee Port Pro BOVs
•CZP 4” Aluminum Driveshaft
•Z1 LSD
•Z1 Urethane Tranny Mount
•Z1 Urethane Motor Mounts
•AAM 3” Resonated FDPs
•AAM 3” Resonated CBE
•AMS Intakes
•AMS Heat Exchanger
•AMS Aux. Intercooler Tank
•AMS Flex Fuel Kit, Version 1
•AMS LPFP
•Spool FX-180 HPFP
•DeatschWerks 19S-00-1700-6 Injectors
•DeatschWerks DWFF70 10 Micron Fuel Filter
•Add-W1 OCC V3.3

Wheels/Suspension
•Street: Michelin PS A/S 3+ 255/35 & 285/30 on MRR FS01 Front 20x8.5 +30mm & Rear 20x10 +40mm
•Drag Pack:
Front: 185/50 M&H RaceMaster DRs on 18x4 +0mm Enkei 370Z Spare Wheels
Rears 1: 285/40 Nitto NT05R DRs on 18x9.5 +38mm Enkei RPF1
Rears 2: 325/35 Mickey Thompson ET Street R DRs on 18x11 +56mm ForgeStar D5 w/ Z1 5mm Spacers
•Z1 Aluminum Rear Subframe Bushing Collars
•RS-R Down Sus Lowering Springs
•SPC Rear Toe & Camber Arms

Other
•Escort Max 360
•Dragy
•Braille B129 Lightweight (9.5 lb) Car Battery

***Indicates New/Different mods for this Completed Build #4, compared to #3

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6/2/2023 EDITS:

Welp… Looks like Kris Kunetka’s / K2 RaceKraft’s built motor that he built for me is a dud with a significant amount of metal particles in the lower oil pan.

Link to the story here:

MODS FOR COMPLETED BUILD #5
2017 Q50 Red Sport RWD

Powertrain/Drivetrain
•RaceBox EcuTek Remote Tune on Full Ethanol
•Z1 VRX70 Turbos***
•OEM Motor***
•OEM Factory Red Sport Tranny
•CZP TurboSmart Vee Port Pro BOVs
•CZP 4” Aluminum Driveshaft
•Z1 LSD
•Z1 Urethane Tranny Mount
•Z1 Urethane Motor Mounts
•Depo Racing 3” 100 Cell Catted FDPs***
•AAM 3” Resonated CBE
•AMS Intakes
•AMS Heat Exchanger
•AMS Aux. Intercooler Tank
•AMS Flex Fuel Kit, Version 1
•AMS LPFP
•Spool FX-180 HPFP
•DeatschWerks 19S-00-1700-6 Injectors
•DeatschWerks DWFF70 10 Micron Fuel Filter
•Add-W1 OCC V3.3

Wheels/Suspension
•Street: Michelin PS A/S 3+ 255/35 & 285/30 on MRR FS01 Front 20x8.5 +30mm & Rear 20x10 +40mm
•Z1 Aluminum Rear Subframe Bushing Collars
•RS-R Down Sus Lowering Springs
•SPC Rear Toe & Camber Arms

***Indicates New/Different mods for this Completed Build #5, compared to #4