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Since the 1980s, the rivalry between Toyota and Nissan has been very intense, with many enthusiasts drawing a line in the sand when it came to the two automakers. But Steven Mills is looking to bring both sides together with the help of ISS Forged and his highly controversial Toyota 2JZ-powered Nissan 350Z.<br>
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Since the 1980s, the rivalry between Toyota and Nissan has been very intense, with many enthusiasts drawing a line in the sand when it came to the two automakers. But Steven Mills is looking to bring both sides together with the help of ISS Forged and his highly controversial Toyota 2JZ-powered Nissan 350Z. The pairing of two foes was the idea of Mills, a 30-year old Quality Control Manager from South Texas. After spending over $10,000 on a twin-turbocharger setup for his 2004 Nissan 350Z’s VQ35 engine and finding himself unsatisfied with the results, Mills decided to start all over again and contemplated swapping in a GM LS or Nissan RB, but instead opted to go with an unheard- of Toyota 2JZ-GTE swap. It was a beginning of a controversial pairing of two rival automakers that resulted in a high- performance coupe with a new ISS Forged FS6 fitment to bring it all together. Mills enlisted the help of the engine swap specialists at Tech 2 Motorsports in Redding, CA, a few friends, and third party shop to help transplant the new 2JZ engine with single-turbo setup from a 1998 Supra. Luckily, the removal of the VQ35 engine and installation of the 2JZ was straightforward and uncomplicated thanks to custom motor mounts, new drivetrain cross-members, and a four-inch front-mount intercooler from Tech 2 Motorsports paired up with custom turbo exhaust work. With the engine in place and ready to spin the newly fitted set of ISS Forged FS6 wheels, other modifications such as AEM V1 ECU mapping and the installation of new oil coolers, fuel pump, and HKS exhaust were completed. Once the 2JZ-GTE engine is mated to a new transmission in the future, the car should easily be capable of producing a monstrous 700 horsepower.
2004 Nissan 350Z Fitment Specifications Wheel Brand: ISS Forged Model: FS6 Front Diameter: 19×9.5 inches Rear Diameter: 19×11 inches Finish: Lamborghini Verde Ithaca with black inner barrels Hardware: ARP Titanium Lugs: Project Kics R40 Neo Chrome Tire Brand: Nitto Model: Invo Front: 265/30R19 Rear: 315/25R19 Suspension and Brakes: Suspension: GReddy Type S coilovers and strut bar Brakes: GReddy big brake kit with 13- and 14-inch discs and four- and six-piston calipers with stainless steel lines Engine: Type: 3.0 liter 1998 Toyota 2JZ-GTE with single-turbo setup -Tech 2 Motorsports engine mounts, 4-inch intercooler, solid driveshaft, custom transmission and cross-members -Precision turbocharger -HKS titanium exhaust system with custom turbo piping