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[Features]

2007 SE-R Spec V Test
Senior editor and veteran racer David Muramoto got the chance to rip the all-new 2007 Spec V on Phoenix International Raceway. Page 40

A Tale of Two Skylines
Writer Giancarlo Pawelec unravels the tale of the 1995 R33 GT-R owned by Ross Esposito of RIPP Mods. Is it the most powerful GT-R in the States? You decide. Page 44

240Z Masterpieces
Don Anderson owns five Zs: three 240Zs and two 300ZXs. All are in jaw-dropping mint condition. Nissan Sport sent Mike Maez to cover and shoot this amazing story. Page 50

RB26 Infused 300ZX
The NA to TT swap is a rather common one for the Z32. But dropping in an RB26 Skyline GT-R engine? Writer Michael Smith breaks down this incredible Z. Page 58

[Motorsports] Pg 66

The Inside Line uncovers a surprising new racing effort out of Europe, Japan debuts a V8 350Z motorsports effort, the Playboy Racing Z battles for the podium, and the long-awaited G35 Coupe effort gives it a go. Also 350Zs battle in the Drift Corner, off-road driving advice, racing tips, and more.

[Project Vehicles] Pg 70

2004 Sentra SE-R Spec V: Cage, brakes and flywheel
350Z Tube-Frame Race Car: Tuning the SR20DE
2003 G35 Sedan: Popular Z-Tube install
2006 Pathfinder: Getting supercharged by Stillen
1989 240SX: Our newest project kicks off
Xterra Off Road: The start of a rock-crawling beast
1987 300ZX: Beginnings of a bargain street rocket
More: 1973 240Z, 2006 Titan, 1991 Z32, 2003 350Z Street

[DIY Tech] Pg 80

Product Tests, Reviews & Spotlights: Synthetic oil test (is it worth the extra $?), Nitto R Compound tire review, B14 stainless brake line kit, 240Z dual brake master setup, an improved can holder for the offroad truck, more.

How Tos, Tech Tips & Tech Explained: How to decrease oversteer and understeer, MacGyvering fixes on old Datsuns, installing new brake lines, 2007 Altima hack, Q&A with Coz Ceh of Concept Z Performance, putting nitrogen in your tires, and more.

Q&A: Nissan’s 240Z rebuild program, 350Z pinging, upgrading the stock clutch in a Z32, Roadster restarting, 280Z courtesy lights, bad mounts in a Z31, warranty extension advice, Spec V NISMO cams, and more.

[Departments]

6 From the Editor
Growing to 100 pages, adding six new project vehicles, and more.

8 Letters
280ZX family, 350Z from Costa Rica, Z31 on the Tail of the Dragon, Murano owner writes, Titan owners discover mag, Starbucks and Nissans, bathroom reading, more.

12 Ignition
BRE legend Peter Brock and senior editor David Muramoto think aloud as to what Nissan needs to bring to the table next.

14 Shifting Gears
Tokyo Auto Salon, Bluetooth headset review, new Datsun Ts available from Nissan Sport, RPM column launches (Rumors, Parts & More), unabridged Sport Z Magazine collections now for sale (only 23 left!), and more

24 First Takes
Infiniti: 2008 G Coupe, Crossover Concept
Nissan: 2007 Altima, 2007 350Z, Bevel Concept, 2008 Titan, 2008 Armada, 2008 Pathfinder

30 Behind the Wheel
Viet Nguyen’s 2005 Infiniti FX
Jonathan Hartendorp’s 1992 240SX
David Swig’s 1972 Datsun 510
Dee Dee Lopez’s 2005 G35 Coupe
John Ebersole’s 2006 Titan

88 The Scene
Event Recaps: Redline Time Attack, West Coast all-Nissan event, Auto Crave, New Zealand Zs, Nissan Sport’s first HPDE, upcoming event preview. Clubs & Websites: The official partners of Nissan Sport

98 Review Mirror
Nissan historian Dan Banks revisits a Nissan ad of 1974

On The Cover
Don Anderson’s persimmon 240Z is pure art. Photo by Mike Maez.