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350Z — Stage 2 ECU Tune

2005 VQ35 Flex Fuel RWD Stage 2
kW
326
HP
437
Nm
510
Nissan
350Z · 2005
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Dyno Chart — digitised from report
Vehicle
Make
Nissan
Model
350Z
Year
2005
Engine
VQ35
Drive
RWD
ECU
Haltech Nexus
Tune
ECU Tune
Fuel & Boost
Fuel Type
Flex Fuel
Tuned Boost
0.69 bar
Modifications
Precision 6466 turbocharger intercooling exhaust upgrade fuel system upgrade Haltech Nexus engine management
Improvements
  • 326 kW output at 10 psi boost on E85 fuel
  • 254 kW output at 5 psi boost on petrol
  • turbo boost capability with stock engine internals
  • improved airflow through intercooling system
  • enhanced fuel delivery and management control
VQ35 350Z flex-fuel package on Haltech Nexus with Precision turbo

This 2005 350Z runs a full Haltech Nexus standalone feeding a Precision 6466 turbo setup, calibrated for flex fuel operation. The VQ35 pulled 326 kW at the wheels and 510 Nm on 0.69 bar, built for closed-circuit competition use. Supporting hardware includes intercooling, exhaust, and an upgraded fuel system to handle both 98 and E85.

The Nexus platform gives clean control over ignition and fuelling across the ethanol range, letting the operator switch between pump premium and E85 without reflashing. Boost and timing maps are trimmed to suit each fuel's characteristics, with protection logic in place for lean conditions and detonation.

Common questions
Does this file support both 98 RON and E85, or just one fuel type?

It's calibrated for flex fuel operation, so the ECU adjusts fuelling and timing automatically based on ethanol content. The operator can run anything from straight 98 through to E85 without changing the tune.

What's the Haltech Nexus platform like to work with on a VQ35 turbo build?

It's a full standalone with native flex fuel support and good resolution for tuning naturally aspirated motors under boost. Wiring is straightforward and the logging tools are solid for dialling in safety parameters on a build like this.

Is 0.69 bar conservative for a 6466 on this motor?

Yes. The Precision 6466 has headroom beyond that, but this calibration prioritises reliability for track use with pump fuel compatibility. There's scope to lift boost on straight E85 if the customer wants more.

Workshop & Dealer Access

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