Episode 1 – Laying the Groundwork
Episode 2 – Engine Bolt-On Modifications
Episode 3 – Suspension Work
Episode 4 – Brakes, Wheels, & Chassis
Episode 5 – Aero Additions
Episode 6 – Finishing Touches
Episode 7 – On the Track
When the Midwest sun sets on a Friday evening in late spring there’s something different about heading east towards the city. A hard week’s work is over. It’s that golden hour, a nod to the glow of skyscrapers putting on a show in the last moments of light, but also the first hour where the only thing on your mind is what trouble, err fun, you’re going to get into over the next two days. It’s a moment where the “go’s” in stop-and-go traffic give you an excuse to see how quick you can get back to the speed limit… before that inevitable throttle down. In that moment, where the only thing holding you back is the final few miles on the highway, what do you dream about doing? Restaurants and bars, movies and shows, those are all great; but what we dream about is the chance to get back behind the wheel, and when needed, under the hood. Building or modifying the car you want can seem daunting, but we’re here to show you that it is not only affordable, but the journey along the way is almost as rewarding as that first turn of the ignition.
With the help of STA-BIL® and 303® we are modifying a 2003 Nissan 350Z into a weekend track car that’s also a fun daily driver. The budget: $25,000 all-in. Parts, insurance, license fees, everything.
Join us while we add bolt-on engine mods, a fully adjustable suspension, and exterior accessories to revive this Japanese icon into something’s that’s a pure joy to drive.
We’re Revving Up™ for a seven-part series and look for us out at the track or on the road!
Episode 1 – Laying The Groundwork
The journey begins. Brand Managers Bob Galuska of STA-BIL® and 303®’s DJ Goodson spend an entire day cleaning and prepping a 2003 Nissan 350Z to set up a smooth re-build.
Dive into Revving Up™ Episode 1 to see how the pair properly cleans the exterior and undercarriage to remove loose dirt and grime before making room for new parts that will be used to modify the coupe.
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Episode 2 – Engine Bolt-On Modifications
The 350Z re-build gains plenty of momentum in Revving Up™ Episode 2. Galuska and Goodson head under the hood to install a new cold air intake, a larger throttle body, and a plenum spacer.
While working under the hood, the pair also performs routine maintenance by fixing a leaky valve cover and replacing the spark plugs and coil packs.
Episode 3 – Suspension Work
Maximizing performance requires a lot of attention to detail when it comes to the suspension. That’s why we place a considerable focus here in Revving Up™ Episode 3.
Jump in to see Galuska and Goodson remove the existing suspension system of the 350Z to make room for new coilovers, traction bars, camber arms, and front adjustable upper control arms.
Episode 4 – Brakes, Wheels, and Chassis
The work continues! After making some serious headway with a new suspension system for the 350Z, Galuska and Goodson are back at it to complete this part of the re-build in Revving Up™ Episode 4.
See how the pair works together to install new brakes and slotted rotors, sway bars, chassis bracing, and the exhaust. With this much progress, it’s like night and day compared to when we first started.
Episode 5 – Aero Additions
After performing much of the base and framework, the time has finally come to give the 350Z some cosmetic changes in Revving Up™ Episode 5.
Get a step-by-step look at how Galuska and Goodson make the coupe more aerodynamic by installing a front splitter, side splitters, and new hood vents.
Episode 6 – Finishing Touches
If this video series had a designated flagman, he or she would be waving the checkered flag as our Nissan 350Z re-build enters its final lap in Revving Up™ Episode 6.
Check out Galuska and Goodson as they put on a rear spoiler, install a new radio, introduce an oil cooler, and give the car a thorough detail to keep it looking shiny and new.
Episode 7 – On the Track
There’s no doubt that our Nissan 350Z re-build was a labor of love. But all the time and attention to detail is well worth it since we’re putting it to the test in Revving Up™ Episode 7!
See how the choices made by Galuska and Goodson come to fruition as we take the newly rebuilt coupe around the racetrack at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Ill.