Injected Performance is proud to announce the arrival of the Haltech Platinum series Plug and Play EMS for the 2003-06 Nissan 350z. After months of testing, the newly designed Platinum series EMS is ready for the Nissan 350z market. We have worked closely with Haltech and are now able to offer, as the US DISTRIBUTOR, the Platinum PnP EMS. With features that no other current EMS on the market offers, we feel all your tuning needs will now be taken care.

Some Key Points for the Platinum PnP EMS:
• End User Tunable (not locked like some EMS on the market)
• Sequential Fuel and Ignition Control (32×32)
• Cylinder Trim Tables for each injector and ignition coil (8×8)
• Coolant and Air Temp Correction for fuel and ignition
• Complete Intake and Exhaust Cam Control (03-05’ Intake Cam control only) (24×24)
• Configurable Load and RPM points for all tuning tables
• Tuning via MAF, TPS, or MAP
• Fuel tuning by Volumetric Efficiency (VE) or Injection Time (MS)
• Injector drivers operate both Saturated and Peak & Hold injectors
• Map Trace
• Knock Detection
• Overboost Protection
• Open/Closed Loop Boost Control
• Dual Closed Loop 02 Control
• Onboard Data Logging
• USB Communication (no outdated Serial cable required)
• New Windows Tuning Software, ‘Haltech ECU Manager’
• 32Bit Microprocessor, 55MHz
• Plug and Play Loom
• Auxiliary two-step rev limiter
• User Configurable Inputs and Outputs (coming soon in a free software update)
• Nitrous and Meth Injection Control (coming soon in a free software update)
• Knock Control (coming soon in a free software update)

In your Platinum Series PnP EMS package you will receive the following:
Haltech Platinum Series EMS with onboard MAP sensor and onboard data logging
Plug and Play Harness
USB connection cable
Software and User Manual on CD

Retail $2299
IN STOCK!!! Email to find your local dealer or order through OUR SITE HERE. You will not be charged until the units ship to you!

Say what you will about the styling of the Mazda Taiki concept that’s currently on display in Tokyo. It’s quite possible that what’s underneath is more interesting, anyway. Under the hood of the Taiki is a new gen rotary engine from Mazda called the 16X Renesis. Of course, the Rotary engine has its share of detractors, but Mazda’s sticking with it anyway.

Further refining Felix Wankel’s trochoid wonder, the Renesis (known internally as the 13B-MSP) has been massaged and enlarged for the first time in a very long time. Capacity is now 800cc per rotor, bringing total size up to 1.6 liters. Direct injection allows the 16X Renesis to put out more power and torque while running cleaner than a port injection setup would have allowed. Attention was also paid to reducing the oil consumption that Wankels are known for. The size of the engine is still pony-keg compact, and the rotor housing is now aluminum, which should save a little weight. While the new larger chamber design and direct injection offer more efficiency, it still remains to be seen whether or not the Rotary is capable of modern horsepower numbers without turbochargers (difficult with the side-port design) or swilling fuel like a sailor on shore leave. The 16X may show up in a special version of the current RX-8, or Mazda may hold off until a new RX-8 bows in 2011.

[Source: AutoWeek, Photo: Winding Road]

When Chevy introduced the HHR SS during the Woodward Dream Cruise, a few commenters weighed in with the desire for an SS version of the HHR Panel, a variant with windowless sides meant for the commercial sector. Well, the General has granted that wish and will offer the Chevy HHR Panel SS as an ‘09 limited-production model (shown at right). In advance of that, however, an HHR Panel SS show car 9above) has been prepared for SEMA. It’s based on the production vehicle, but because this is SEMA, it’s been modified, of course.

The bar-less grille sets the tone up front, polished metal accents dress up the sides, and it’s finished in a custom “suede” paint scheme with a panel graphic. 20″ wheels fill the openings thanks to the modified FE5 suspension, and the car boasts interior modifications such as billet aluminum tie downs and rails inside the cargo area. Power comes from the same 2.0L DI turbo found in the HHR SS, and the show car has an automatic transmission. Hopefully, buyers of the production machine will be able to select the same five-speed manual available in the standard HHR SS, as well. In any case, if you have a small business that needs to deliver stuff quickly, your dream ride’s on the way. Or, if you’re one of the customizers GM has also targeted with the standard HHR Panel, you’ve just been provided a more exciting blank canvas upon which to work. Follow the jump for GM’s official press release, and check out galleries of the HHR Panel SS production and show cars below.

[Source: GM]

The new Nissan GT-R is an engineering playground. We hope to get our chance to play with it soon, but until then, we get pictures. Luckily, Nissan has released detailed images of the GT-R drivetrain and suspension. These reveal some of the alterations made in the GT-R design from prior models. One of the more significant changes is the placement of the transmission. The dual-clutch transmission and combination transfer case sit at the back of the car, coupled to the rear differential (that makes it a transfermissiondiffcase). It makes for more balanced weight distribution with the transmission, rear differential and transfer case counterbalancing the weight of the engine and front differential.

The turbochargers have also changed from Garrett units used in past GT-R models to IHI, a Japanese-owned company. The turbine housings (aka hot side) of the turbochargers are a combined casting with the engine exhaust manifolds. Most likely this is done to save space and for emissions reasons to ensure the catalytic converters are as close to the turbocharger outlets as possible. Each turbocharger is followed by two catalytic converters, making for a total of four. Two intercoolers are also installed, as opposed to one with two inlets, keeping the charged air for each bank of cylinders constantly separated. This is most likely done to ensure precise metering of air.

[Source: Nissan]

During a sit down with Volvo’s senior veep of R&D, Magnus Jonsson told Automotive News that a five-door version of the C30 might be in the cards. “The five-door would be less exciting from a design perspective, but we’re looking to expand.” That seems like an accurate statement considering that stretching the three-door model could have a few negative aesthetic implications. But if sales of the C30 in the U.S. and Japan go through the roof, a five-door model could be a competitive product for buyers looking to move up market from the C30’s platform sibling, the Mazda3.

[Source: Automotive News – Sub. Req.]

Nissan is finally releasing the GT-R fun to the US market next summer, and the Franco-Japanese automaker has no intentions of sticking with only one model. We’ve heard rumors about a lightweight V-Spec GT-R for a while, and Nissan officials aren’t even denying it. Carbon fiber and light-weight aluminum will take a vehicle that has posted a 911 Turbo-beating 7:38 lap at the ‘Ring and kick it up a notch. Save 200 lbs. on a 480 HP ball of hell-fire, and an already explosive sports car can turn in some of the best clock times of its day.

While $68,000 will net you a super Nissan that challenges the likes of Porsche, a V-Spec edition will surely cost you quite a bit more. Something tells us there will be plenty of buyers waiting in line with their check books in hand, so Mr. Ghosn and company shouldn’t spend much time worrying if they’ll attracting enough customers.

26-27psi, extremely conservative tune

Engine: Injected Performance BC 4.2L, Cosworth Heads, IP Cams, L19 Headstuds
Transmission: Powerglide
Turbo setup: Custom Injected Performance Single Turbo (GT47-88)
Management: Haltech Platinum PnP Standalone (coming soon!)

 Keep checking back for more updates-  You can also follow it up in this thread on my350z

Taking the iconic Eames Shell Chair and improving it for the modern world, Garageworks Industries did up the classic design in carbon fiber. Not strictly auto related maybe, but we can totally see this in our garage, as we idle away the hours talking about or working on our rides. Especially if those rides happen to have a healthy dose of cf themselves, like the Lambos in the pics.

Just like the original Eames chair showed off its fiberglass construction for all the world to see, these GI chairs are bare cf, and they are gorgeous. The most unfortunate part is that the GI website isn’t really set up and their blog doesn’t talk about price or availability. But click over and you’ll see a few pics of both the rocker and the regular shell chair (above), as well as a classic student chair too (right) - all beautiful.

[Source: Garageworks Industries via daddytypes.com]

While those of us in the States must make due with either a modest revamp or an aero-enhanced version of the 350Z, the Japanese will be able to get their hands on a what is arguably the most desirable Z-car yet - courtesy of NISMO.

The Fairlady Z Type 380RS-Competition gets its new numerical nomenclature from increasing the displacement of the stock 3.5-liter V6 to 3.8-liters, boosting power to 350 HP and 293 lb.-ft. of torque. The increased oomph will likely be sent through a six-speed manual gearbox, with what we’d assume is a beefed up clutch to handle the extra horses.

[Sources: Inside Line, Carview (via Response)]