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charlie 7 04-13-12 11:58 PM


Originally Posted by GSXRATED (Post 11054631)
Some of you guys considering using this "shop" called shifted performance, may want to do a little research first...
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...=1#post8744643
http://www.supraforums.com/forum/sho...ed+performance

Just FYI.


Damn that sucks
What other options bsides him and tech2 for swap kits?

MK3Brent 04-14-12 12:02 AM

GSX - fabricates what you need, but you're paying top dollar. (Which you should for that level of quality.)

Custom. Doing it yourself like a lot of us have.
Let's be clear here.

You're modifying the car severely, the ones that are really qualified for a job like this... are from real engineers. Not shady tree mechanics.

charlie 7 04-14-12 12:23 AM


Originally Posted by MK3Brent (Post 11054983)
GSX - fabricates what you need, but you're paying top dollar. (Which you should for that level of quality.)

Custom. Doing it yourself like a lot of us have.
Let's be clear here.

You're modifying the car severely, the ones that are really qualified for a job like this... are from real engineers. Not shady tree mechanics.

In my case i havr to pay cuz dnt havr the tools ..
Does gsx have a web page or something
Or just pm him

MK3Brent 04-14-12 12:37 AM

https://www.rx7club.com/other-engine-conversions-non-v-8-118/rhd-efini-project-2jz-swap-892257/
http://www.dmhfabrication.com/Produc...7_2JZ+Subframe

Notice how the images on the website aren't coated or painted?
No shame in showing you the quality of part interfaces... Then you decide what coating you desire.

GSXRATED 04-14-12 11:24 AM


Originally Posted by MK3Brent (Post 11055006)
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=892257
http://www.dmhfabrication.com/Produc...7_2JZ+Subframe

Notice how the images on the website aren't coated or painted?
No shame in showing you the quality of part interfaces... Then you decide what coating you desire.

Thanks for the compliments. Just one thing, DO NOT ORDER FROM DMH Fabrication!

It was a joint venture between myself and my brother, but he has since gotten into some shady stuff, lost his mind, stolen many items from me and my parents, and is not even talking to us anymore. If you have any questions about the swap, or are interested in me doing anything for you, please contact me directly through PM. Do not email the website since my brother has taken control of it, and blocked me out completely.

Sorry for the rant, but I just don't want anyone to think I am affiliated with that website any longer!

MK3Brent 04-14-12 01:01 PM

Sorry, D.

I had no idea.

Feel free to edit your quote to remove the link.
Mods can edit mine.

GSXRATED 04-14-12 06:31 PM


Originally Posted by MK3Brent (Post 11055375)
Sorry, D.

I had no idea.

Feel free to edit your quote to remove the link.
Mods can edit mine.

No worries. I just didn't want anyone thinking I was still affiliated with him. It's pretty messed up, but unfortunately it has to be that way.

aznmagic 05-12-12 12:19 AM

UPDATE!!!!
Havent been working on my car lately because i have been missing out spending time with my family. Wow, threadjack!!!!! Haha jk. I do feel bad about that whole situation, but i will build my car myself and it will be done the right way
Got the mounting kit bolted in. Took awhile because of the bushings in the control arms
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/7421c44e.jpg

Also got my flywheel and pressure plate in
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/a2337178.jpg

Check out my clutch pilot
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/8d817814.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/8d817814.jpg

Putting the motor in the car Tuesday, and hopefully can put the wiring harness in and battery. Hook everything up and then Wednesday start it ip!!!

charlie 7 05-12-12 01:05 AM

Damn AZ U TOOK for ever..lol
How's the ground clearance ..it looks like its too close to the ground ...
i got my engine lasst monday so its time to decide which swap kit should I
get...? .bro ur engine set up looks sick... what size turbo u r goin with?

aznmagic 05-12-12 01:23 AM


Originally Posted by charlie 7 (Post 11088004)
Damn AZ U TOOK for ever..lol
How's the ground clearance ..it looks like its too close to the ground ...
i got my engine lasst monday so its time to decide which swap kit should I
get...? .bro ur engine set up looks sick... what size turbo u r goin with?

Haha i know i know. But my family comes first.
Ground clearance, i cant tell yet until i drop the motor in, mine may be really low because i have the rx7 r1 suspension which makes it VERY low. So we shall see, uf anything ill change out the front suspension.
The shifted performance subframe looks really good. I was originally going to go with tech 2 before but i was hearing some complaints about it, that and some people would ho as far as buying it and modifying it. I would just research around the net like i did to make your decision.
Im going with a Rurbonetics T70 turbo i cant wait!!!!!!

aznmagic 05-12-12 08:30 PM

Correction, here is my clutch pilot
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/4690f56b.jpg

aznmagic 05-15-12 07:01 AM

Woooooh!!! Got the motor in, it took a little bit because of the brackets on the sides kept interfering with placing the motor in. I can imagine it being a lot easier placing the car on a lift and lowering the body onto the motor and subframe as Tech2 did in their video. It balances surprisingly well with the R1 suspension. Of course the transmission isnt in yet but that wont add a significant amount as the motor. Well enough talk, here are the pics

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/010faf6b.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/27abc1eb.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/58f55c37.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/27838ec7.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/53aed90a.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/313c6277.jpg

aznmagic 05-15-12 07:03 AM

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/cae189b5.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/97fc6d38.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/c72406d0.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/ed6ccfcc.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/63e5bda1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/2b8223e8.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/151ce276.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/307c488b.jpg

Let me know if you want any more pictures

aznmagic 05-15-12 07:23 AM

Plugging up everything this week when i get the time and hopefully Saturday i can start it

Talex37 05-15-12 08:54 AM

Is it just me or is that motor sitting crooked?

mannykiller 05-15-12 09:57 AM

we always want more pictures!!!!

charlie 7 05-15-12 10:28 AM

I think is just the way he too the pic...
nice job AZ..
=D..
Take a pic to see the ground clearance ...lol one more time ground clearance jaja
i just dnt get over it hahha
:b

MK3Brent 05-15-12 02:45 PM


Originally Posted by Talex37 (Post 11091109)
Is it just me or is that motor sitting crooked?

:lol: I think I know why.

aznmagic 05-15-12 02:52 PM

Talex37
I just noticed it too. Sorry about that, its not fully in though because the shop was closing by the time i was able to get the nuts secured on the mounts. Ill get it again today with an impact.

Mannykiller
You got it!!!

Charlie7
Thanks man. Ill take a pic of that ground clearance as well as soon as i tighten everything up

aznmagic 05-17-12 05:16 PM

Here you go charlie 7
I didnt have measuring tape at the time because i wasnt thinking about it but it appears to be around 6-8 inches from oil pan to the ground

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/aafb6d22.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k5...6/ea740382.jpg

charlie 7 05-17-12 05:43 PM

Thanks man....
Hey are u planing to lower the car more?
What about the engine did u got it sitting straight?

aznmagic 05-17-12 06:28 PM

Lowering it? Lol prolly not, mebe change the rims to something low profile, but we will see.

Havent straightened it out yet, been wiring everything up so i can ops check the motor Saturday

GSXRATED 05-18-12 07:38 PM

Why is there a ~1/4" gap between the front lower control arm bushing and the subframe? I'm not even sure how that's possible considering it looks like he used the oem subframe and chopped where he added the cross tubes. I would recommend measuring the engine in several locations relative to the frame rails, because it certainly looks crooked. I am not trying to criticize your build. I just want to make sure you don't get stuck with something that's not built right.

aznmagic 05-18-12 10:18 PM


Originally Posted by GSXRATED (Post 11095445)
Why is there a ~1/4" gap between the front lower control arm bushing and the subframe? I'm not even sure how that's possible considering it looks like he used the oem subframe and chopped where he added the cross tubes. I would recommend measuring the engine in several locations relative to the frame rails, because it certainly looks crooked. I am not trying to criticize your build. I just want to make sure you don't get stuck with something that's not built right.

Its all good man, everyone has their opinion. It sits straight, i tested it today, the reason i didnt tighten the nuts completely down was because i wanted to ops check the motor to make sure everything works. I tested everything today and....my starter needs to be changed :(
I turned the key and just heard the gear spin. I researched it and found out it may be the bendix. So im going to take it off and see if i can get it rebuilt here.

To everyone out there watching this thread, i understand what all of you are thinking in regards to the 350z, yes it did suck for that individual and ruined Shifted Performance's reputation, but this is my build and it will be done right. Thank you

charlie 7 05-19-12 02:21 PM

Flames all loud Jajjajajajjaja ..
Az just take more pics ...jajja
And hurry up man ....i love this thread..
=D


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