After weeks of battling it out, a winner has been crowned! Congratulations Jason Berckman for having what it takes to win Tuner Battlegrounds (Presented By LiquiMoly). Jason did not walk away with this title unscathed, Greg O'brien and his 1999 Honda Vamos put up a huge fight in the final round. Ulltimately the crowd has chosen, and Jason's C4 Blew them away! His 1984 Chevy C4 Corvette not only won him the bragging rights of being TBG Season 13's winner (Presented By LiquiMoly), being featured on the cover of a ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ issue, but also a trip to SEMA to show off the ride!! Stay tuned to see whats next for the new champ and his road to SEMA!

For a detailed overview of his 1984 Chevrolet C4 Corvette, click the link below!

When our friend Shawn Bassett picked up his 1972 Datsun 240Z, the plan was simple: track days, some nostalgia, and a manageable project. Naturally, it didn’t all go exactly to plan. Years of wear — and rust — had crept into the chassis and floor, turning what looked like an exciting new toy into a long-term commitment. Bassett doubled down, tearing into the car’s bones and beginning a transformation that would eventually take him from local circuits to the clouds at Pikes Peak.

If you saw the car at the 2018 SEMA Show, you might remember a sharp-looking Z that hinted at purpose. That exposed carbon fiber version feels like a draft compared to what sits on track today. The evolution since then is the product of countless revisions, tear-down winters, and a growing skillset through Bassett’s shop, Attacking the Clock Racing. The name seems especially apropos here, because time was both the opponent and the motivator.

Power comes from a Texas Speed–built 427 LS, force-fed by a compact Garrett G42-1200 turbo. The combination is good for 850 horsepower, which is plenty for such a lightweight chassis. Even with a tight engine bay, the routing looks intentional thanks to Vibrant components, fabricated pipes, and some custom turbo plumbing. A Dailey dry sump setup keeps oiling reliable under race conditions, and Radium Engineering manages the fuel delivery demands cleanly. Cooling is handled by a ducted front end paired with CSF components, because climbing a mountain of thinning air at pace isn’t exactly gentle on intake temps.

Underneath, the original unibody has been supplemented — and in many places, replaced — by a tube chassis and a Pikes Peak–ready roll cage. Moton 3-way coilovers and SPL suspension parts dial in the grip, while custom knuckles from FDF Fab help with geometry. A StopTech Trophy big brake kit handles stopping power, backed by HEL brake lines. Toyo RS1 competition slicks are the only logical rubber choice. At full load, aero matters more than aesthetics, but this car does both. Attacking the Clock Aerodynamics contributes a wide array of carbon pieces, from the hood vents to the flat bottom, while an APR chassis-mounted dual-element wing towers over the hatch. It’s not subtle, but it’s not supposed to be.

Inside, the heritage of the 240Z’s original dash remains, even as modern race functionality takes precedence. A Haltech IC7 digital display sits front and center, while auxiliary gauges nest cleanly into OEM-inspired shapes. The brains of the operation come in the form of the Haltech Nexus R5 ECU, coordinating traction control, power distribution, and data delivery without the usual tangle of separate systems. A paddle-shift enclosure flanks the steering wheel, commanding a BMW M3 dual-clutch transmission through an HTG control unit — a seemingly unlikely combination that works far better than expected.

Safety is handled with Sabelt gear, a custom aluminum rear firewall, and a Lifeline fire suppression system. An OBP pedal box and ATC button box keep ergonomics in focus. Even battery placement has careful thought behind it, utilizing an Antigravity ATX-30RS housed in a rally-spec enclosure from Mele Design Firm.

The car’s aesthetics still matter to Bassett, but not in a show-car sense. Attacking the Clock Racing’s builds tend to share a certain posture: functional, aggressive, and distinct without being loud for the sake of loudness. The team’s work stands out not because of polish alone, but because each line and opening on the car has a job.

And yet, for all the parts lists and technology, the story of Bassett’s 240Z is more about persistence and growth. The rusty track toy became a SEMA build. The SEMA build became a time attack weapon. From there, the ascent — pun absolutely intended — continued to one of motorsport’s most demanding hillclimbs. Progress didn’t come all at once, but you can see it in every panel and weld. Racing the clock doesn’t end at the finish line. It continues in the shop, after hours, and until the next revision. The proverbial hill just keeps getting taller, and Bassett seems content to keep climbing.

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ESSENTIALS

1972 Datsun 240Z

Location:

Horsepower: 850

Club: Attacking The Clock Racing

SOCIAL

IG: @shawnb26

ENGINE

Texas Speed built 427 LS motor

Radium Engineering (fuel pump hanger, fuel filler, dry brake, fuel pressure regulator)

Garrett G42 turbocharger

PTP (turbo blanket, wastegate blanket)

Dailey dry sump system

Vibrant Performance (fabrication components, clamps, custom turbo dump)

Custom (turbo manifold, pipes)

Haltech Nexus R5 ECU

Custom cooling/ducting front end package

CSF (radiator, intercooler)

HEL Performance custom lines

EXHAUST

Vibrant Performance custom side-exit exhaust

DRIVETRAIN

BMW M3 DCT transmission

Domiworks adapter plate

Driveshaft Shop custom aluminum driveshaft

HTG Tuning GCU

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Work Wheels Meister L1 wheels

Toyo Tires RS1 competition slicks

StopTech Trophy Kit big brake package

HEL Performance brake lines

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Moton Suspension 3-way coilovers

SPL Parts suspension components

Custom tube chassis

Custom FIA/Pikes Peak-spec race roll cage

FDF Fab rear knuckles

DC Electronics electric-assist steering rack

AST Suspension (55mm air jack system, safety stands)

EXTERIOR

Custom carbon fiber wide body

ATC Aerodynamics (carbon fiber aero package w/ shark fin, front splitter, custom splitter rods, flat bottom, rear diffuser, canards, custom aero hood vents, louvers)

APR Performance chassis-mounted GT-2000 dual-element wing w/ custom swan-neck mounts

INTERIOR

Modern race interior

Sabelt (Taurus racing seat, 6-point safety harness, racing window net, GT-style steering wheel)

Lifeline Zero 360 (electric fire suppression system, hand-held fire extinguisher)

Custom aluminum rear firewall

ATC Racing (integrated motorsports button box, paddle shifter)

OBP Pro V3 pedal box

Haltech IC-7 dash

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Antigravity Batteries ATX-30RS battery

Mele Design Firm ATX30 rally spec battery box

SPONSORS

LEEN Customs

Toyo Tires

Attacking the Clock Racing

Moton Suspension

HEL Performance USA

Garrett Motion

Vibrant Performance

Sabelt America

Radium Engineering

Haltech

APR Performance

Lowered Lifestyle

WORK Wheels

Vyper Industrial

Stilo

Antigravity Batteries
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Story by Adam Gordon

TBGLIVE IAM America,  Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

November 16, 2025

Horsepower: 181 hp

Team: Genkai Tuned

SOCIAL

Instagram: @malanimiata

TikTok: @malanimiata

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

AFE Takeda Momentum Cold Air Intake

GWR RoadsterSport SuperStreet Twin Tip Exhaust

Wilwood Premium 6-Piston Front Calipers

PowerStop Drilled/Slotted Front & Rear Rotors

MeisterR Clubrace Coilovers

GWR RoadsterSport V2 Front Shock Tower X-Brace

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EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

Carbon Miata Spyder Grill

Garage Vary Vented Front Fenders

Garage Vary Carbon Fiber Front Lip

Garage Vary Vented Carbon Fiber Hood

Rally Backer Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser

ESQ Carbon Fiber Side Skirts

Pandem GT Wing

AutoExe Rear Bumper Cowls

Abstract.Nine Kuromi Itasha Livery / Custom Wrap

Zymexx LED Sequential Tail Lights

Hard Tuned Underglow Kit

Carbon Miata Glossy Black Mazda Emblems

MX5 Things DRL Mod

MX5 Things Sequential Smoked Sidemarkers

MX5 Things Smoked Corner Lights

Advan Racing TC4 Umber Bronze – 17x8 +35

Advan Racing Umber Bronze Center Caps

Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 – 215/40R17

Muteki SR45R Titanium Burn Lug Nuts

JDC Titanium Bolts & Washers

JDC Titanium Washer Fluid Cap

JDC Titanium Radiator Cap

Mishimoto Washer Fluid Reservoir

James Barone Racing Engine Sill Covers

Verus Engineering RLA Oil Cap

Verus Engineering Dipstick Handle

OEM Mazda Sound Tube Delete

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INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

RevLimiter Custom Kuromi Gauges

Sparco Evo QRT Seats

EVS Tuning Titanium Teardrop Shift Knob

Craven Speed Short Shifter

Craven Speed Shift Boot Well

Low Glow Interior Ambient Lighting

JDMFV LED RGB Infinity Galaxy Rear View Mirror

Carbon Miata Quilted Floor Mats

Aotenjo Brushed Aluminum Accents

(Door Mirror Switch Base, Control Switch Panel, Hazard Button, A/C Panel, Indicator Panel, Tweeter Rings)

Cusco Spin Turn Knob

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TECHNOLOGY & CAR AUDIO

Bose Sound System

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SHOPS & INSTALLERS

Indey’s Garage

Innovative Auto Body Werkz

YG Auto Detailing

Luminous Concepts

Wrapz N Slapz

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SPONSORS

Abstract.Nine

Jackie Hanchana – 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Photography by Mike Palomar (@Trickymikeyy)

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—though not exactly a proud moment in hindsight. “Boy, did I pick some ugly ones,” 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 “feeling like Dennis”—an 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 2018–2019, 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 ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ 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—a 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’t 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’s first appearance in its new form resulted in another Best of Show. “Job complete,” 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’s cabin into something that feels purpose-built.

For Revell, the car is about more than spec sheets or awards. It’s been a series of challenges—each 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’s build feels less like it’s reached its peak and more like it’s continuing to grow—just 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 – 19x10.5 -52 (f), 19x12 -63 (r)

Yokohama Advan Apex – 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

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—though not exactly a proud moment in hindsight. “Boy, did I pick some ugly ones,” 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 “feeling like Dennis”—an 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 2018–2019, 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 ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ 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—a 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’t 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’s first appearance in its new form resulted in another Best of Show. “Job complete,” 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’s cabin into something that feels purpose-built.

For Revell, the car is about more than spec sheets or awards. It’s been a series of challenges—each 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’s build feels less like it’s reached its peak and more like it’s continuing to grow—just 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 – 19x10.5 -52 (f), 19x12 -63 (r)

Yokohama Advan Apex – 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

TBGLIVE Tuned Originals Winner

Location: Prosper, TX
Horsepower: 658 whp
Club: HiDef

SOCIAL
IG: @exlence_q

ENGINE

2021 Q50SS engine swap

Pure turbos swap

ECUTech tunes by Brandon BTune

AMS (intakes, 3-inch down pipes w/ resonators)

Z1 aluminum oil pan

GReddy magnetic oil drain plug

Hidden NOS install

Hydro dipped red marble engine bay trim

EXHAUST

MBRP 3-inch exhaust with added resonators

3-inch exhausted dumps

DRIVETRAIN

Aluminum drive shaft

WaveTrac limited slip differential

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Rohana RFX2 wheels - 20x9 +30 (f), 20x11 +45 (r)

Michelin Pilot Sports 4S tires - 255/35/20 (f), 325/30/20 (r)

R1 Concepts (8-piston front calipers, 6-piston rear calipers, 420mm front rotors, 390mm rear rotors, stainless steel brake lines)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

SPL (front upper control arms, rear torsion bars, end links)

Z1 subframe collars

Cusco front strut bar

Stillen sway bars

RSR adjustable coilovers

EXTERIOR

Stillen (front lip, rear diffuser w/ custom backup lights)

2022 Infiniti Sport bumper

Red Marble hydrodipped (fog light bezels, rear skirts)

Dynamic Auto Works Glowe LED and Ghozt controller (custom headlights, custom fog lights, custom grille emblem)

Custom front grille with blinder head mounts

85% coverage ClearBra PPF

2-inch welded rear quarter widebody

Paint-matched rear window spoiler

Front handles as rear handles

Paint-matched front sequential turn signals

M1 mirror caps

14-inch LED light bar

Rear LED light Infiniti emblem

Rear bumper smoked sequential liquid crystal turn signals

INTERIOR
Red Marble hydrodipped interior accent trim

Permanent hotspot

Hidden glove box charging port

Hologram (“Exlence” & Infiniti logo trunk deck lid, door courtesy ground lights)

Lite courtesy undercarriage

Blinder Laser Jammer w/ hidden vent display

Valentine1 radar detector

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Tesla-style screen

Focal speakers

SPONSORS

Dynamic Auto Works

R1 Concepts

Endless Wraps

Gabriel Corra - 2017 Infiniti Q50S

Photography by Merrick Harding (@merrick_media)

When James Horne picked up his base-model 2010 Nissan 370Z four years ago, he didn’t see it as a compromise. His best friend owned a 2016 Nismo, but even without the factory upgrades, Horne knew his Z wouldn’t stay stock for long. What began with an exhaust and a tune quickly spiraled into a full-scale project that would carry him across the country—literally.

As a long-haul truck driver hauling hazmat, Horne couldn’t pick up parts the way most builders do. Instead, he arranged meet-ups in Walmart parking lots, truck stops, and interstate exits to grab pieces sourced from Facebook Marketplace. With only two days at home each week, he split the workload between personal wrench time and trusted specialists who could move the build forward while he was on the road.

That network became essential. Local drifter Gavin Burkard connected Horne with Ian Adcock of Enlow Garage, who handled the engine and drivetrain. B&K Auto Upholstery in Shreveport rewrapped his Braum Alpha-X seats and interior panels in peanut-butter leather. For paint, Horne trailered the car to Houston, where Junior Reyes at JR Prestige Auto stripped the Z to bare panels, repaired hidden bodywork issues, and laid down a clean respray.

Under the hood, the VQ now breathes through a SOHO Motorsports supercharger system, fed by CJM fuel upgrades, Injector Dynamics 1300cc injectors, and a Walbro 525 pump. Tuning duties fell to Moncef Faik at AdminTuning, who dialed in the ECUTEK setup. A built transmission, South Bend clutch, and Nismo 3.9 differential handle more than 600 horsepower at the rear wheels. Rolloface brakes, Precision Forged wheels, and Air Lift Performance suspension round out the chassis.

Horne saved one of the most ambitious jobs for last: the audio. He wanted a 1990s and early-2000s fiberglass-heavy install—something bold both visually and sonically. After months of saving, he dropped the car off at Inov8Audio in Houston, where Roland built a full DD Audio system with custom fiberglass enclosures in the trunk and doors. Despite storms causing week-long power outages, the finished product matched Horne’s vision exactly.

From roadside part pickups to relying on small shops across multiple states, Horne’s Z is a testament to persistence. The final product is far more than a widebody, boosted 370Z. It’s a build shaped by long drives, long nights, and the people who stepped in when Horne couldn’t be home to finish it himself.

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ESSENTIALS

2010 Nissan 370Z

Location: Shreveport, LA

Horsepower: 640 whp

Club: Team Diverse

Social: IG @doughboi_z

ENGINE

SOHO Motorsports supercharger

CJM S1e fuel return, billet pump basket

Walbro 525lph pump

SpecialtyZ flex fuel

Injector Dynamics 1300cc

Minized cog conversion

Ported upper/lower manifolds

ECUTEK tune by Moncef Faik

EXHAUST

AAM S-Line midpipe

HallBuiltPerformance valvetronic axle-back

DRIVETRAIN

Built transmission

Nismo 3.9 differential

South Bend Stage 3 clutch

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Precision Forged 20x10.5 / 20x12

Nitto NT555 (front)

Toyo R888R (rear)

Rolloface BBK

Blue anodized lug nuts

SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance 3P

EXTERIOR

Fiberglass Mafia widebody

Fly1motorsports Zele kit

VIS Racing carbon hood

Custom headlights

Morimoto tails

Custom paint

INTERIOR

Braum Alpha-X seats (peanut-butter leather)

Suede headliner + LED console

AuCar 13.9” screen

Custom A-pillar gauge pod

Fiberglass door + trunk enclosures

AUDIO / ELECTRONICS

DD Audio subs, speakers, amplifiers

XS Power batteries

DC Power H.O. alternator

Story by Adam Gordon

Photography by Parker Digilormo (@pd.pix)