Ronnie's Self-Built Twin-Turbo 1995 Nissan 300ZX on WELD Beadlock Drag Wheels

The 1995 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo is one of the most iconic Japanese performance cars of the 1990s. With its twin-turbocharged V6, timeless styling, and impressive aftermarket potential, the Z32 platform continues to be a favorite among enthusiasts looking to build something truly special.

Our customer Ronnie, known on Instagram as @evltwinz, has taken his 1995 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo to an entirely different level. What makes this build especially impressive is that Ronnie has performed all the work himself, transforming his Z32 into a highly modified performance machine with a fully built engine, upgraded twin turbos, custom fabrication, extensive drivetrain modifications, and a serious suspension and braking package.

Ronnie’s 300ZX is running WELD Ventura 5 wheels in gloss black with milled spokes, featuring 18x9.5 front wheels and 18x10 rear beadlock wheels. He also has a dedicated 15x10 WELD Racing RT-S S71 rear setup, paired with Mickey Thompson drag radial tires.

With custom titanium piping, Garrett GTX2860 Gen 2 turbos, upgraded fueling, Haltech engine management, and countless hours of personal fabrication, Ronnie’s 300ZX is an incredible example of a purpose-built street/strip car.

The Exact Setup:

Front Wheels:

WELD Ventura 5 Street Gloss Black Wheel with Milled Spokes 18x9.5 | 5x114.3 BC | +29 Offset | 6.40” Backspacing

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Rear Wheels:

WELD Ventura 5 Beadlock Drag Gloss Black Wheel with Milled Spokes 18x10 | 5x114.3 BC | +45 Offset | 7.27” Backspacing Single Beadlock

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18-Inch Rear Tires:

Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S Tire P305/35R18

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15-Inch Rear Drag Wheels:

WELD Racing RT-S S71 Black Drag Wheel 15x10 | 5x114.3 BC | 7.50” Backspacing Medium Pad

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15-Inch Rear Drag Tires:

Mickey Thompson ET Street R Tire P275/50R15

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Lug Nut Kit:

WELD Conical Seat Lug Nut Kit for WELD RT-S, Solana, Belmont, Ventura, and Laguna Wheels

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Engine & Turbo System:

• Wiseco forged pistons
• Eagle connecting rods
• ARP 2000 head studs and ARP main studs
• JWT 500 camshafts with upgraded JWT valve springs
• Fully ported cylinder head intake and exhaust ports
• Ported upper and lower intake manifolds
• BDE R35 GT-R ignition coil conversion
• BDE adjustable intake and exhaust cam gears
• BDE crank and cam trigger kit
• Garrett GTX2860 Gen 2 twin turbos with TiAL exhaust housings
• Custom QFab tubular V-band exhaust manifolds
• Turbosmart Gen V 40mm wastegates
• Custom-built 3-inch downpipes with screamer pipes
• Z1 3-inch test pipes
• Specialty Z 3-inch cat-back exhaust
• Turbosmart RacePort blow-off valves
• Custom QFab vertical front-mount intercooler
• Custom-built 2.5-inch titanium intercooler piping
• Custom-built 3-inch titanium turbo intake piping
• Custom full-flow oil cooler system with Setrab 19-row cooler
• Custom Volvo ESP pump conversion
• Z1 58mm throttle bodies
• Koyo aluminum radiator with Ford SHO electric fan
• DC Power 180-amp alternator

Fuel System:

• BDE top-feed fuel rails
• Injector Dynamics ID1300x injectors
• Polar Engineering fuel pump hanger
• Walbro 485 primary fuel pump
• Walbro 525 secondary fuel pump
• Turbosmart FPR1200 fuel pressure regulator

Powertrain:

• Specialty Z High 5 clutch
• ZSpeed billet flywheel
• One-piece driveshaft with safety loop

Braking System:

• R35 GT-R brake booster and master cylinder conversion
• Cadillac CTS-V front big brake kit conversion
• DBA 12.75-inch rotors
• WaveSpec rear rotors
• Hawk Performance 5.0 brake pads
• Stainless steel brake lines

Suspension:

• Powertrix upper control arms
• Powertrix coilovers
• Stillen front tension rods
• Stillen sway bars
• SPL rear traction arms
• GKTech rear upper control arms
• SPL HICAS delete kit
• SPL solid differential and subframe bushings

Engine Management:

• Haltech Platinum Pro ECU
• Custom tuned by Seb at Specialty Z

Ronnie’s 300ZX is far more than a wheel and tire upgrade. Nearly every major system of the car has been addressed, with an incredible amount of custom fabrication and attention to detail. The fact that Ronnie performed the work himself makes this build even more impressive.

Why Choose the WELD Ventura 5 for a Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo?

1. Aggressive Z32 Fitment – The WELD Ventura 5 design gives Ronnie’s 300ZX a clean, modern drag-inspired appearance while complementing the car’s iconic 1990s styling.

2. 18x10 Rear Beadlock Setup – The wider rear beadlock wheels create a serious performance-focused stance, especially when paired with Mickey Thompson 305/35R18 ET Street S/S tires.

3. Dedicated 15-Inch Drag Setup – Ronnie’s additional WELD RT-S S71 15x10 rear wheels provide an alternative drag racing configuration with Mickey Thompson 275/50R15 ET Street R tires.

4. Gloss Black with Milled Spokes – The WELD Ventura 5 gloss black finish and milled spoke details deliver a sharp, modern look that works extremely well with the Z32 platform.

5. Customer-Built Performance Machine – Ronnie’s @evltwinz 300ZX is a great example of how WELD wheels complement a heavily modified, personally fabricated performance build.

A Fully Built Twin-Turbo 300ZX with Serious Performance Potential

The Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo has always been an impressive performance platform, but Ronnie has taken the original concept much further with a fully built engine and extensive supporting upgrades.

At the heart of the build is a strengthened VG30DETT featuring Wiseco forged pistons, Eagle connecting rods, ARP hardware, JWT 500 camshafts, upgraded valve springs, and fully ported cylinder heads. The upper and lower intake manifolds have also been ported to support improved airflow.

The factory turbocharger arrangement has been replaced with a pair of Garrett GTX2860 Gen 2 turbos featuring TiAL exhaust housings. These are paired with custom tubular V-band exhaust manifolds fabricated by QFab and Turbosmart Gen V 40mm wastegates.

One of the most impressive aspects of Ronnie’s build is the amount of custom fabrication he completed himself. He built his own 3-inch downpipes with screamer pipes, along with 2.5-inch titanium intercooler piping and 3-inch titanium turbo intake piping.

A custom vertical front-mount intercooler built by QFab helps manage intake temperatures, while Turbosmart RacePort blow-off valves, Z1 test pipes, and a Specialty Z 3-inch cat-back exhaust complete the turbo and exhaust system.

The engine also features BDE adjustable cam gears, a BDE crank and cam trigger kit, an R35 GT-R ignition coil conversion, and upgraded Z1 58mm throttle bodies. Cooling and supporting components include a Koyo aluminum radiator, Ford SHO electric fan, Setrab 19-row oil cooler, and DC Power 180-amp alternator.

Fuel delivery is handled by BDE top-feed fuel rails, Injector Dynamics ID1300x injectors, and a Polar Engineering fuel pump hanger containing both Walbro 485 and Walbro 525 fuel pumps. A Turbosmart FPR1200 regulator helps manage the upgraded fuel system.

Controlling everything is a Haltech Platinum Pro ECU, custom tuned by Seb at Specialty Z.

This combination represents an incredible amount of mechanical work, fabrication, and planning, especially considering Ronnie completed the build himself.

Upgraded Drivetrain, Brakes, and Suspension

With a heavily modified twin-turbo engine, Ronnie also made sure the rest of the 300ZX received the attention needed to support the build.

The drivetrain features a Specialty Z High 5 clutch, ZSpeed billet flywheel, and a one-piece driveshaft with safety loop. These upgrades complement the engine modifications and help prepare the car for demanding performance driving.

The braking system has also received extensive upgrades, including an R35 GT-R brake booster and master cylinder conversion, a Cadillac CTS-V front big brake kit conversion, DBA 12.75-inch rotors, WaveSpec rear rotors, Hawk 5.0 pads, and stainless steel brake lines.

Suspension upgrades include Powertrix coilovers and upper control arms, Stillen front tension rods and sway bars, SPL rear traction arms, GKTech rear upper control arms, and an SPL HICAS delete kit. Solid differential and subframe bushings further complete the suspension package.

These modifications help give Ronnie’s Z32 a more comprehensive performance foundation rather than focusing on engine power alone.

Two Serious WELD Rear Wheel and Tire Setups

One of the standout features of Ronnie’s 300ZX is the ability to run two different rear drag wheel and tire combinations.

For his 18-inch setup, Ronnie runs WELD Ventura 5 18x10 rear beadlock wheels paired with Mickey Thompson P305/35R18 ET Street S/S tires. The gloss black finish with milled spokes matches the 18x9.5 front Ventura 5 wheels, creating a cohesive appearance with an aggressive staggered fitment.

For his additional drag racing setup, Ronnie has WELD Racing RT-S S71 15x10 rear wheels paired with Mickey Thompson P275/50R15 ET Street R tires. The smaller wheel diameter allows for additional tire sidewall compared with the 18-inch arrangement, giving Ronnie another tire configuration for drag racing use.

The combination of WELD Ventura 5 front and rear wheels, plus the additional RT-S S71 rear setup, shows how Ronnie has tailored his wheel choices to the different demands of his build.

With the upgraded braking and suspension components on this particular vehicle, wheel clearance is especially important. Ronnie’s custom setup should not be assumed to fit every factory or modified Z32 without checking brake and suspension clearance.

Who This Setup Is For

This WELD Ventura 5 and WELD RT-S S71 combination is a great example for Nissan 300ZX owners looking to build a serious street/strip wheel and tire package.

This type of setup is ideal for:

• 1990–1996 Nissan 300ZX owners
• Z32 Twin Turbo performance builds
• Built VG30DETT engine setups
• Single or twin-turbo Z32 drag builds
• Owners looking for 18x9.5 front wheels
• Customers wanting 18x10 rear beadlock wheels
• Modified Z32 owners considering 15x10 drag wheels
• Drivers running Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S or ET Street R tires
• Nissan performance enthusiasts looking for gloss black wheels with milled spokes
• Custom-fabricated, high-horsepower import builds

Availability at Drag Racing Wheels

The WELD Ventura 5 Street front wheels, WELD Ventura 5 Beadlock Drag rear wheels, WELD RT-S S71 15x10 rear wheels, Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S and ET Street R tires, and WELD conical seat lug nut kit featured on Ronnie’s 1995 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo can be found through DragRacingWheels.com.

Whether you are building a Nissan 300ZX, 350Z, 370Z, GT-R, or another performance import platform, our team can help confirm the correct wheel specs, tire sizing, brake clearance, and supporting hardware for your exact vehicle.

Questions? Call us at 1-833-287-6088.

Ronnie’s @evltwinz 1995 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo is one of those builds that truly demonstrates the dedication and skill involved in creating a highly modified performance car. With a fully built engine, Garrett GTX2860 Gen 2 twin turbos, custom titanium piping, upgraded fueling, Haltech engine management, extensive brake and suspension upgrades, and multiple WELD drag wheel setups, this Z32 is anything but ordinary.

What makes it even more impressive is that Ronnie built the car himself. From the mechanical upgrades to the custom fabrication, this 300ZX represents countless hours of work, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for performance.