Kyle McGuckin: 2004 Nissan 350Z

Kyle McGuckin wanted to build a RWD car that wasn't often modified. He noticed that a lot of people had modified the Nissan 350Z, but the convertible version of the platform was rarely used. So he took it upon himself to modify a 2004 Nissan 350Z Touring Edition. Driving a convertible was a childhood dream that he managed to check off at the same time.

Owner: Kyle McGuckin
Location: Rochester, NY
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster Touring
Horsepower: 450 whp
Club: N/A

SOCIAL:
Facebook: Kyle McGuckin
Instagram: @kmcguckin

Written by Adam Gordon.
Photography by Kyle McGuckin.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE:
Vortech V2 Supercharger
2.87 Pulley
Kinetix SSV plenum
NWP Throttle Body
Uprev MAF
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
NGK plugs
GTR Injectors
AAM Oil Pan Space
Mishimoto Oil Tree
Password JDM Harness Cover
Rydes 1 piece charge pipe
Maxflo Race BOV

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EXHAUST:
Berk high-flow catalytic convertors (gutted)
Top Speed Y-pipe 
Top Speed cat-back exhaust

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS:
Autometer AFR gauge
Autometer water temp gauge
Autometer boost gauge
Autometer A-pillar gauge
Uprev/Osiris Tune

DRIVELINE:
CD0009 transmission 
TWM short shifter

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WHEELS & TIRES:
Work Equip wheels - 19x10 -11 (f), 19x11.5 -11 (r)
Federal 595 tires

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION:
Airlift Performance struts
Airlift Performance V2 management
Cusco Polished Strut Bar
SPC rear camber arms 
SPC toe bolts 
SPC lock out kit

BRAKES
Brembo front and rear calipers
Stainless steel brake lines
Z1 drilled and slotted rotors
Hawk brake pads

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EXTERIOR:
Astek front bumper
Top Secret rear diffuser 
KBD duck bill
Shaved front fenders

LIGHTING:
Custom headlights
LED interior lighting

INTERIOR:
TWM short shifter
DC Sports shift knob
Custom-built trunk enclosure

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA:
Kenwood CMX7704S head-unit
Bose audio system

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COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS:
Street Scene 2016 - Best Air Stance
ZCCR 2015 - Top Ten Impot

FAVORITE MODIFICATION:
"My supercharger! With the added supporting mods the sound it provides to the car is incredible."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS:
Vehicle wrap or paint
New front and rear bumper
New seats

SPONSORS:
Limelight Automotive 
Silvertouch LLC

SHOPS/MECHANICS:
Kyle McGuckin

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