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[Features]

Stroked 350Zs: Yin and Yang
Alex Yao and Brent Metro are two of the first in the States to stroke their 350Zs to 4.2 liters. But their Zs, while similar under the hood, are yin and yang personified. Page 36

Unstoppable: the Greatest Safari Driver Ever
Merlin Blackwell tells the captivating story of the greatest ever East African Safari Rally driver: Shekhar Mehta. His triumphs, his wrecks, his clashes with a tyrant, and his domination in the fabled race. Page 44

The GT-R Returns
As Nissan prepares to unveil the production version of the GT-R in Tokyo, Nissan Sport takes a look back at the legendary sports car and predicts what’s to come. Page 50

[Motorsports] Pg 56

Grassroots motorsports: SCCA vs NASA, grueling Xterra race, Super GT 350Z racing, European racing scene, truck successes, and more. Notorious Turns visits California Speedway. Also the Drift Corner, off-road driving advice, driving tips, drift tips, and more.

[Project Vehicles] Pg 64

1973 240Z: Tuning, lights, heater hoses
2003 350Z Street: Brake upgrades
1987 300ZX: Project taking shape
Xterra Off Road: Solid axle conversion
2006 Pathfinder: Aftermarket exhaust
2003 G35 Sedan: Collision fix up
1989 240SX: Working on suspension
More: 350Z Tube-Frame Race Car, 2004 Sentra SE-R Spec V, 2006 Titan, 1991 Z32

[DIY Tech] Pg 76

Product Tests, Reviews & Spotlights: Aero mods wind-tunnel tested, Titan headlight tip, 240Z combo switch, scan gauge put to test, radiator relief, Q&A with Z1 Motorsports Russel Floyd, more.

How Tos, Tech Tips & Tech Explained: Optima battery install, forced induction on the VQ35 explained, installing a racing harness, and more.

Q&A: Underpowered Maxima, wheels and tires for the 350Z, 240SX suspension Qs, 510 dashboard tech tip, rare 240Z pace car, and more.

[Departments]

6 From the Publisher
Celebrating our one year anniversary, the promotion of David Muramoto to Editor in Chief, and welcoming our newest staffer: Sarah Robinson

8 Letters
260Z from Londan, Z32 from Finland, 3rd-gen Maxima shout out, hitting 500,000 km in an HB, Titan team, “Gemini” G35, Jerry King cartoon, more

12 Ignition
Taking the reigns as Nissan Sport’s new Editor in Chief and a request for reader help (with a reward of swag)

14 Shifting Gears
Glovebox gadgets, the “Datsun Gang,” 1948 Datsun Truck, Ask the Cop, RPM (Rumors, Parts & More), Redline, Quick Shifts

22 First Takes
Infiniti: 2008 EX35, 2008 M35/45
Nissan: 2008 Rogue, 2007/08 Frontier

28 Behind the Wheel
Duane Norman’s 1973 Datsun 510
Kip Kearney’s 1990 Nissan 300ZX
Duwayne Wood’s 2002 Nissan Xterra
Jon Lefevers’ 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

86 The Scene
Event Recaps: Maxus, Motoring J Style, Nissan’s at the Peterson, Midwest Z Fest, East Coast Xterra Challenge, Nissans at the Secret Street, Blackhawk Show. Also: calendar of events, the official website and club partners of the magazine, Sarah’s Web Watch debuts

98 Review Mirror
A 1959 Datsun brochure for the Datsun 1000 Sedan

On The Cover
Alex Yao’s 350Z screams. Photo: Nissan Sport staff