Sport Z Issue #18
Features
28 The Hand of God
(at 5,000 rpm and 548 lb-ft torque)
From zero to 8,000 rpm, Sport Z’s Carl Merritt spins a piece—literally rpm by rpm—on the only Gold Cup winner from the 2004 Z Car Convention: Mike Kojima’s twin turbo 300ZX.
32 Blurring the Skyline
Three years ago, SZM explored the mint Z31 of Japan’s Kei Miyata: a rare 1988 200ZR. But since our visit with Kei in 2002, his Z has undergone a major transformation, one that now blurs the skyline (as in Skyline GT-R) in dramatic fashion.
44 NISMO Assault
SZM’s David Muramoto, Carl Merritt, and Brian Long combine to give readers an inside look at the JGTC as the circuit invaded California in December. Interviews, drive-alongs, and more.
Tech & Racing
48 Tire Choices a Feather (Ahem) in the Cap for Z and G Owners
As 350Z and G35 owners have discovered, 17- and 18-inch diameter tires
are proliferating, with a wide variety of features, constructions, and prices.
50 Project 280Z Supercharged!
SZM’s Ken Jones has been busy in his garage over these past few months building
a devastatingly powerful L-Series motor: a supercharged L6. All the grisly details
are right here in our latest Project 280Z installment.
58 Keepin’ the VQ Cool: Exploring the G35/350Z Engine Cooling System
As summer approaches, Sport Z’s G35 editor Dave Ochenreider breaks down
the technical details of the cooling system in Nissan’s outstanding VQ engine.
54 Motorsports: The Inside Line
Getting into racing has never been easier for the amateur motorsports enthusiast.
Departments
6 From the Pub
Celebrating 35 years of Z
8 Ped Crossings
Pair of 240Zs from Atlanta, GA
14 Shifting Gears
Stillen supercharged G35, 280ZX coast drive, Auto Africa, 350Z T-Tune, 280Z
hood vents, The Mole, VQ changes, brake cleaner, Z32 resto part, Toys for
Tots drive, Titan review
64 Club Zone
Desert Z Association spotlighted
68 Ed’s Garage
Favorite Z32 exhausts, best 350Z superchargers, determining 280ZX
anniversary edition
70 Last Writes
Favorite Z memories from SZM reader
