Black Ops Nissan 350z
The National Guard recently sponsored a car built by one of their own for as a rolling showcase to honor fallen heroes. The Black Ops Nissan 350z is pimped from inside and out with the best the tuning community has to offer. This car will be showcased at various Hot Import Nights shows across the nation.
Sgt. Nicholas Ashby has built car in memorial for soldiers who have died in the past, and the Nissan 350z was built on the idea that our soldiers are citizens too. This car combines the Spirit of the National Guard with some extreme sports car performance. There are quite a few companies that pitched in some expensive parts and accessories to help boost this ride into the show car realm.
VQ Engine Modifications
The VQ engine was put together by Stillen and has been stroked to 4.1 liters thanks to a Crower stroker kit featuring beefier pistons, rods, and crank. The forced induction set-up was taken care of by the good folks at turbochargers.com and consists of an Artisan turbo kit, custom intercooler piping, and custom ECU maps. Jim Wolfe supplied a billet Camshaft set and a high duration valve 
spring set. Misimoto anted up the necessary parts for cooling including a 350z performance radiator, silicone hose kit, and slimmer high performance fans. A Stillen Dual Exhaust and performance oil pan round out the engine mods from Stillen. Shifting force is handled by an ACT clutch kit featuring a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and Performance Street Disc.
Rollers and Stoppers
Huge Asanti 20-inch rims fill the gaps in the fender wells. These three piece wheels measure 9-inches wide in the front and 11-inches wide out back. The rubber is handled by Hankook tires. AP Racing volunteered their 4-piston front and rear big break kit. BC Suspension makes some of the best coilovers around and the Black Ops 350z sports the BR kit. Getting the alignment in order; comes via Stillen once again with Adjustable front and rear camber arms and toe links.
Body Kit and Carbon Fiber
Stillen once again pitched in concerning the body modifications with a front fascia, front splitter, rear wing, roof wing, rear valance, and rocker panels. Seibon is the best known company when it comes to carbon fiber parts and they hooked up the 350z with a sweet hood, OEM style trunk lid, front and rear fenders, and OEM carbon fiber doors. Custom BASF paint and art by Cory Saint Clair finish off the exterior mods.
Interior Style
NRG sent the entire parts catalog for the 350z over to be installed on the Black Ops car. A 300mm Leather Steering Wheel with carbon fiber trim is attached to a quick release kit. Adjustable seat brackets hold down the 2 Carbon fiber bucket seats. 4-point safety harnesses hold the driver in place. A titanium handbrake and shift knob round out the interior mods.
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Man this one is simply awesome. Just love the fabulous carbon finish. Surely would look like the perfect beast on the roads
That is outstanding. I saw the new 360 on Topgear last week, but this looks great
I never knew 350z can be pimped up like this. The normal silver-colored versions are not very cool, but this is something different, and cool!
However, there is one thing that bugs me. This car looks like it has been collecting dust for a long time, the black finishings look rusty rather than glossy!
4.1 liters! nice! cool idea and fitting tribute
Great car, I don’t think they will launch an electric version very soon
haha
Oh! Oh! I love custom mod cars when there is a theme to them. This is definitly the most badass car I have ever seen. What makes it even more attractive is that it was built to honor the fallen soldiers. That is one of the most thoughtful way to remember those who fought with you.
That is a mean looking ride. I love the exterior paint job and modifications, the inside power isn’t to shabby either.
i bet that thing is awesome with a stroked engine, plus a massive turbo, torque city
This is an awesome looking car and very well designed for the theme. I’m sure this will bring plenty of interest and lots of envy to many. Concept cars are a step beyond reality and into the imagination realm where they are the most fun to. This is for a great cause and remembering the fallen is always something that should be promoted in any way.
There’s red print on the front of the car. Is that a reflection or really there (and if so, what does it say)?
>> … the Nissan 350z was built on the idea that our soldiers are citizens too. This car combines the Spirit of the National Guard with some extreme sports car performance.
Honoring fallen soldiers is all well and good, but why a Japanese car? Although I will agree that it definitely looks fast. And the specs. Oh! The specs. They make me drool … and I’m not even a sports car type of guy.
This is seriously one sleek car. I like the brushed look of the paint (at least it looks brushed). Sweet.