When we featured Kotaro’s 240z in December ZCG had transformed the car with a monstrous 268whp 3.2L stroker motor. Within one week of picking up the Z from us Kotaro came back, realizing the car needed several things to handle the newfound power. We love to help customers achieve balanced performance. Having a classic sports car that can accelerate, brake and handle as well(or better) than modern cars is what we set out to do for Kotaro.
To address braking issues that come with a high power engine we developed the ZCG Big-Brake Kit. This track-tested setup provides the ultimate in fade resistance and pedal feel. Kotaro’s Z now has 13″ rotors, 4-piston calipers(finished in red), stainless lines and a new master cylinder to ensure correct proportioning:
In addition to almost infinite reserves of braking capacity even with street pads, the ZCG Big-Brake setup looks as good as it functions:
With higher acceleration and braking forces the stock seats just weren’t up to the task of holding Kotaro in place so we installed the quintessential sport seat: RECARO LXF. Now he can focus on driving!
With 300hp on tap it was prudent to upgrade the transmission to cope with that extra power. One of ZCG’s special touches is the marrying of modern and old-school technologies. We backed Kotaro’s L-series motor with a 5-speed transmission from a late model Nissan 240sx. This is the same setup we installed on Rick and Gary’s 280z cars and offers smoother shifting, 5-speeds, and late model service/reliability. A Z32 shift knob finishes off the new transmission install:
Kotaro’s S30 is now a three-dimensional sports car with acceleration, braking and handling that would put some current sportscars to shame. Let ZCG help you acheive this with your vintage Z Car!
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