Matt Sixberry’s Viper-Powered Nissan 370Z

Matt Sixberry loves building unique vehicles at his company Sideways Fab & Customs in Loveland, Colorado. In 2021 he set out to build a 2009 Nissan 370Z for drifting. Since then it’s turned into a one mean machine thanks to Matt’s hard work.

In 2022 Matt wanted more power than the factory 3.7 L VQ37 V6 was producing. So the swapped to a 8.3 L V10 from a third-generation Dodge Viper. The V10 features a LSx 102 mm DBW throttle body, IGN-1a ignition coils, and runs on a MS3pro Ultimate ECU. It produces 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque to the wheels. Matt fabricating a custom front-sump oil pan, equal-length headers, and 4-inch oval exhaust. He also moved the radiator and battery to the back of the car.

Behind the V10 is a T56 six-speed manual transmission. A custom one-piece driveshaft by Northern Colorado Driveline sends power to a welded 370Z differential. Currently the rear end uses a 4.30 ratio but Matt plans on swapping to a 3.357 ratio. Factory 370Z axles with FDF spacers turn the rear wheels.

To help the car drift Matt installed a FDF Mega Mantis angle kit with BC Racing BR series adjustable coilovers. The 370Z still retains the factory Akebono disc brakes with a single rear caliper using a pass-through hydraulic handbrake.

On the outside Matt installed an Amuse body kit complemented by a set of SSR Formula Aero wheels (19×9, 19×11.5). The hood and fenders are made from carbon fiber helping reduce some front weight.

Matt pilots the 370Z from the comfort of NGR Prisma seats protected by a FD-spec roll cage. Behind that is a custom firewall and tubes feeding cold air to the radiator in the trunk. Matt also installed LRB Speed
metal door panels and relocated the shifter.

You can watch the full build process and follow the progress of Matt’s other wild projects on his 6berries channel.