The other Skyline is a 2003 Nissan Skyline V35. The V35 was selected to match Signal Auto’s Nissan 350Z drift car. With the twin Silvia S13 drift machines in mind, Signal wanted to build another twin setup with a special twist.
The V35 itself is very unique; not only is the right hand drive equivalent of the G35 über rare in the U.S., but this Skyline is packing a 2.2-liter SR20DET motor with an R33 GT-S transmission.
The SR20DET powerplant had been specially designed by Toda. Where else have you heard of a 2.2-liter SR20? This badboy has been beefed up another 0.2-liter with a few of Toda’s improvements. The factory camshafts, connecting rods, pistons, cam gears and valve springs were all replaced with Toda components. The factory turbo kit was trashed for a GReddy TD-06 turbocharger bolted onto an HKS turbo manifold. The rest of the turbo kit is accompanied by several brand name trinkets.
Identical to the R34 this V35 features the signature custom Signal intake and Tanabe Concept G-Blue exhaust system, as well as a chrome valve cover. A Trust wastegate, V-mount intercooler and radiator and Sard 600cc injectors round off the additional components. Fuel is managed by a HKS F-Con V-Pro computer and the boost pressure is controlled by a GReddy Profec B boost controller.
Signal customized a front bumper and sprayed the entire car Maziora Ekishow Orange. But it didn’t stop there. Signal deliberately flew the staff from Kal Koncepts to Japan to finish the sick graphics that were air brushed onto the car during the painting session.
Tanabe and Endless own this V35’s footwork. Tanabe Sustec Pro 7 coilovers enhance the V35s drifting experience, while the rest of the suspension is strengthened with Tanabe’s titanium strut tower bar and front and rear sway bars. An Endless big brake kit is utilized to guarantee solid stopping power. With the height dropped, a set of beefy SSR Professor SP-1s captivates the rest of the exterior. The SSRs were selected in a mirror face finish to enhance the external features.
While mashing on the streets of Osaka, the driver and passenger are secured in a set of custom Signal bucket seats. A Max Racing F-Con Special Display gauge, Signal shift knob, Nardi Classic steering wheel and two Alpine headunits were the only accessories left after the rest of the interior was revealed and painted orange.
Six months and $140,000 later, Signal has produced two pavement hitters that represent the strength and poise of this well-built company. With time, money and effort well spent, Signal Auto has deserved top honors from the industry’s top tuners. By building fiends like these to represent the company, I have a feeling we will be seeing them for decades to come.
