{"id":145780,"date":"2026-03-03T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=145780"},"modified":"2026-03-03T00:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T06:10:19","slug":"ron-merlinos-ls7-powered-nissan-350z","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=145780","title":{"rendered":"Ron Merlino’s LS7-Powered Nissan 350Z"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ron Merlino from Raiju Racing<\/a> built his 2004 Nissan 350Z to compete in time attack with help from LOJ Conversions<\/a>. Under the hood sits a 7.0 L LS7 V8 producing 600 hp (441 kW). The motor features a stock rotating assembly, piston oil squirters, Texas Speed Stage 4 camshaft, Lingenfelter ported heads, Dailey Engineering Stage 3 dry sump, and LOJ Conversions longtube headers. Behind the V8 is a LOJ Conversions adapter<\/a> and Clutchmasters twin-disc clutch to a 370Z six-speed manual transmission. Further back is a R200 rear differential and 370Z axles. Ron improved handling using MCS two-way remote reservoir shocks, Swift springs, and SPL adjustable control arms. Braking is handled by StopTech ST-40 four-piston front brakes and ST-22 two-piston rear brakes. Those are covered by BC Forged RS43 wheels wearing Yokahoma A052 tires.<\/p>\n