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.
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
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
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
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
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
