--- title: "Tuned Nissan Z Runs Quarter Mile in 9.23 Seconds With Stock Block" date: "2025-05-28" modified: "2025-05-28" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/tuned-nissan-z-runs-quarter-mile-in-9-23-seconds-with-stock-block" categories: - "Builds" - "Culture" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Nissan News" tags: - "Nissan" - "sports car" --- # Tuned Nissan Z Runs Quarter Mile in 9.23 Seconds With Stock Block ![AMS Performance Nissan Z record]() *\AMS Performance\* This might be the quickest known [Nissan]() Z in America with most of its stock engine still intact. AMS Performance just finished building an RZ34 Nissan Z that retains its factory block, head, and internals while making a monstrous 820 wheel horsepower from only bolt-on upgrades. With that much power, the modded Z was able to run the quarter-mile in 9.23 seconds at 149 mph. It isn't the outright quickest RZ34-generation [Nissan Z]() in America, as that title belongs to [Emilia Hartford's]() heavily modified Z. That one actually holds the record for the fastest Z on the planet. However, Hartford ditched the VR30 engine for an extremely modified VR38 from a Nissan GT-R. That 2,000 horsepower monster ran a 7.75-second quarter-mile, which is crazy on its own, but AMS's car is practically stock compared to Hartford's. ![AMS Performance Nissan Z record]() ![AMS Performance Nissan Z record]() ![AMS Performance Nissan Z record]() ![AMS Performance Nissan Z record]() ![AMS Performance Nissan Z record]() ![AMS Performance Nissan Z record]() AMS told *The Drive* that all the installed upgrades can be added to any Nissan Z, like its upgraded intake, intercooler, exhaust, heat exchanger, and even fuel system parts. Basically, AMS threw its entire catalog of tuning parts at the Z's engine. It also has upgraded turbochargers that were developed in-house by AMS, along with an engine tune. Impressively, it even uses the stock nine-speed automatic. Despite its pedestrian transmission, it's able to put its power down to the rear wheels consistently, as AMS had to do four consecutive quarter-mile runs to achieve its 9.23-second time. The fact that the stock transmission is able to handle that much power, repeatedly, during violent full-throttle launches, is pretty remarkable. Helping to keep that power down are absolutely massive Hoosier drag radials. Otherwise, the suspension seems to be stock, though. The ride height looks normal, too. To call this an ordinary current-gen Z wouldn't be right. Still, it's a lot closer to a car you can buy from the dealer than other builds we've seen on the platform so far. And no matter how you look at it, a nine-second quarter-mile time is a stellar achievement on this side of the sports car market. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()