Some builds begin with intent, others with circumstance. For John Revell, it was somewhere in between. He calls it the car that chose him. A G37 was always on the list, but life, family, and career came first. When the time finally opened up after his divorce, the Infiniti became a way forward.
Wheels were the first move鈥攖hough not exactly a proud moment in hindsight. 鈥淏oy, did I pick some ugly ones,鈥� Revell laughs. The reset came after connecting with another G37 owner, and not long after, a set of Work VS-XX found their way onto the car. That shift carried him into his first real build, his first trophy, and what he describes as 鈥渇eeling like Dennis鈥濃�攁n inside joke about the overwhelming rush that hits every time his car earns recognition.
The timeline since has been steady and full of stylistic leaps. Joetech handled a boost setup in 2018鈥�2019, but by 2020, Revell took on a bigger challenge himself. Installing a SoHo Motorsports air-to-air kit in his garage gave him something beyond horsepower: confidence. That sense of accomplishment traveled with him to shows, where the G landed in 乐播传媒 Issue #173, claimed Best of Show awards at Slammedenuff, and earned attention from multiple outlets.
Ideas kept coming. Revell designed a cowl delete, which Solkreations365 produced鈥攁 first for the Infiniti platform. Not long after, he saw copies circulating, including engraved versions. A custom carbon fiber front bumper followed, eventually replicated and mass-produced by a larger company. For Revell, those moments confirmed that his build was influencing the G community.
With momentum behind him, the next step was the one he once swore he wouldn鈥檛 take: a widebody. In late 2023, he committed, sourcing an AY Dynamics kit and having it remade in carbon. RK Customs handled the install and paint while Revell sat out shows for the year, waiting to debut the completed project. The car鈥檚 first appearance in its new form resulted in another Best of Show. 鈥淛ob complete,鈥� as he puts it.
Mechanically, the car is as layered as the exterior. A Stillen Vortech V3 supercharger paired with a SoHo air-to-air conversion, Injector Dynamics fueling, and a host of chrome, carbon, and tucked details define the bay. R1 Concepts brakes, Air Lift suspension, and VIP Modular wheels support the new wide stance, while an extensive list of carbon fiber additions sharpens the bodywork. Inside, racing seats, Alcantara, carbon fiber, and a Workshop 12 Tesla-style screen reshape the G鈥檚 cabin into something that feels purpose-built.
For Revell, the car is about more than spec sheets or awards. It鈥檚 been a series of challenges鈥攅ach building on the last, each adding another layer of validation. From the first trophy in Ennis, Texas, to seeing his ideas recreated by others, to debuting a widebody that redefined the car once again, the G37 has been both a project and a personal evolution. Now, with shows across the country on the calendar and SEMA somewhere on the horizon, Revell鈥檚 build feels less like it鈥檚 reached its peak and more like it鈥檚 continuing to grow鈥攋ust like the driver behind it.
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ESSENTIALS
2012 Infiniti G37
Location: Rockwall, TX
Horsepower: 431 whp
Club: DIVERSE
SOCIAL
IG: @nevisg37
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ENGINE
Stillen Vortech V3 supercharger
Ecutek tune
AMS Alpha Nissan GT-R 4-Bar MAP sensor
Injector Dynamics ID1000 injectors
SOHO Motorsports (air-to-air conversion kit, intercooler)
Chrome plated throttle body Y-pipe
Tial BOV
NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs
DeatschWerks DW300 340LPH fuel pump
Engine bay wire tuck
Motordyne ART pipes
Level 10 Bulletproof valvebody
Stillen transmission oil cooler
Carbon fiber Stillen supercharger engine cover
Chrome Stillen manifold
Polished power steering reservoir
ARC brazing catch can/rad reservoir
Vibrant Performance stainless braided hose
Turbo-Guard blower-guard
ZSPEC dress-up bolts
Solkreations365 chrome cowl delete
Gotti Custom Composites carbon fiber cowl covers
Chrome timing covers
Black powdercoated VTC cover
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EXHAUST
ARK GRIP exhaust
Motordyne ART test pipes
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DRIVETRAIN
Stillen transmission oil cooler
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WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES
VIP Modular RS-14 S2 Concave wheels 鈥� 19x10.5 -52 (f), 19x12 -63 (r)
Yokohama Advan Apex 鈥� 255/30/19 (f), 295/30/19 (r)
R1 Concepts (8-piston front, 6-piston rear, 380mm/365mm rotors, SS lines)
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CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
SPC rear camber kit
Air Lift Performance suspension
3H management
VIAIR dual compressors
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EXTERIOR
AY Dynamics carbon widebody kit
CMST Tuning tempered glass carbon fiber hood
Custom carbon fiber OEM sport bumper
Seibon carbon fiber fenders
Successful Automotive (duckbill trunk, splitter, side splitters)
Carbon fiber (side skirts, diffuser, spats, roof cap, grille mesh, mirror covers, fuel door)
707 Motoring carbon pillar posts
Stillen roof spoiler
E6 Carbon grille emblem
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INTERIOR
Braum (Elite-X seats, harness bar, 5-point harnesses)
Planted brackets
Workshop 12 Tesla-style screen
VQ Vortex carbon steering wheel
Carbon fiber trim throughout
GlowMount + Fitted Customs controller mounts
Diamond-stitched leather
Alcantara (headliner, dash, console, airbag cover, door panels)
Innovate Motorsports gauges
Triple pillar pod
Kustomz floating air tank + hardlines
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AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS
Alpine PDXM12 1200 RMS amplifier
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Story by Adam Gordon
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