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Opera Performance Nissan 350Z - GT4 Tuner Garage

How to properly build a Nissan 350Z.

By James Tate, Photography by Henry Z. Dekuyper
  • Nissan 350Z Chassis Brace
    Chassis braces are built and installed.
  • Nissan 350Z Subframe Bushing
    The subframe bushings are polyurethane.
  • Nissan 350Z Trunk View
    The trunk liner is removed and the spare tire mount is unwelded...
  • Nissan 350Z Steel Trunk Support
    ...in preparation for the extra steel in this photo.
  • Nissan 350Z Trunk View
    Extra OEM pieces are sanded and welded atop the existing trunk metal.
  • Nissan 350Z Trunk Sound Deadening
    When the welding is done, sound deadening material is added.
  • Nissan 350Z Steel Support Plate
    Reinforced steel plates and OEM pieces are cut, mirroring paper templates.
  • Nissan 350Z Steel Support Plates
    The metal is then chamfered and welded into place.
  • Nissan 350Z Steel Support Plates
    Note the completed steel plates installed along with the OEM pieces.
  • Nissan 350Z Finished Support Plates
    The finished product is painted pretty.
  • Nissan 350Z Suspension Braces
    Down come the subframe and stock suspension braces for some extreme reinforcing.
  • Nissan 350Z Subframe Brace
    Note the precision of the welds and the strategic placement of the additional brace above.
By James Tate
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