Jordyn Brazeau - 2006 Infiniti G35
Story by Adam Gordon
Photography by Jeremy Robertson (@robertsonmedia_) and Jarrod Daye (@risk.everything.photography)
When Jordyn Brazeau went looking for a project in 2020, the goal was simple: find a clean, rust-free 2006 Infiniti G35 Sport with the right transmission. What he ended up with was a nearly stock car with little more than an aftermarket head unit — a perfect blank slate. Four years later, that same chassis, now known affectionately as “Silly Sally,” took him all the way to the cover of PASMAG as the winner of the 12th annual Tuner Battlegrounds Championship.
The transformation didn’t happen overnight. Within the first year of ownership, Brazeau committed to a widebody build, turning to online forums for guidance. The widest wheel fitment he could find was 14.5 inches out back, but he decided to push it even further with a 15-inch rear wheel. The gamble didn’t pay off immediately — clearance issues meant cutting and widening the fenders even more. It was the first of many lessons in trial, error, and persistence that defined Brazeau’s build process.
That persistence was tested again when the factory VQ failed just before an important show deadline. Rather than rebuild, Brazeau pivoted to an LS swap. The car drove into that event under its own power — even if it was on open headers. It also began earning its “Silly Sally” nickname when its alarm and power windows seemed to take on a life of their own. From then on, the G35’s quirks became part of its personality, and just as much a part of the build journey as any modifications that came afterward.
Engines came and went — sometimes lasting years, sometimes just days. Junkyard blocks, head-gasket jobs, and countless hours of wrenching became the rhythm of the build. With the help of Stay Tuned Auto Repair, the latest iteration is a fully forged LS 6.0-liter build with a Stage 4 BTR cam, Thompson Motorsports 799 ported heads, and a 200-shot of Nitrous Express. On spray, the setup makes around 800 horsepower, echoed through a set of Kooks headers and a dual exhaust.
Supporting that power is a Clutch Masters 6-puck clutch, while Toyo Proxes R888R tires wrap massive 19x13.5-inch front and 19x15-inch rear Weds Kranze Vishnu wheels. An Air Lift 3P management system over Truhart struts provides the aggressive stance Brazeau wanted. The exterior wears a Fibreglass Mafia widebody kit, widened an additional 2.5 inches per side, and wrapped in Luminous Nightsky White by Vibin Vinyl, with honeycomb carbon pieces from Fly1 Motorsports and Tqwrkz. Inside, Bride Low Max seats and gradient-pattern door cards set the tone, while NRG hardware and an Atoto S8 head unit complete the cockpit.
As much as the spec sheet matters to us and the readers, Brazeau emphasizes that the build was never just about parts — it was about learning and growing as a car builder. Every engine swap taught him more about wiring, routing, and diagnostics. Every failure made the successes mean that much more. His children learned how to wrench by his side, to the point where he says his seven-year-old could nearly pull the motor himself. What began as a personal project became a way to bond with his family.
That family connection carried the build further than Brazeau ever expected. Tuner Battlegrounds gave him a platform, and the community support pushed “Silly Sally” to the cover of PASMAG, along with a dream invitation to SEMA — a milestone Brazeau swore he’d never reach unless it was with his own car on display. It’s proof that every hard-earned success begins with commitment — and that some victories, like this one, are truly earned, not given.
Originally featured in PASMAG Issue #182
ESSENTIALS
VEHICLE:
2006 Infiniti G35
LOCATION:
Kamloops, BC, Canada
HORSEPOWER:
800 whp
CLUB:
RKLSS
SOCIAL:
IG: @rklss.g
ENGINE:
Loj Conversions LS swap + Wiring Specialties harness + LQ4 6.0 cast block + Thompson Motorsports 799 ported and polished heads + Dual-rate Beehive valve springs + Titanium valve spring retainers + BTR cam + Nitrous Express 200 wet shot through 78 mm plate + Tuned on HP Tuners + Grassroots Performance radiator + Full engine bay shave and tuck with custom tubs
EXHAUST:
Kooks Custom Headers 4-1 + Dual exhaust
DRIVETRAIN:
Clutch Masters (aluminum flywheel and 6-puck clutch)
WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES:
Weds Kranze Vishnu wheels - 19x13.5 front, 19x15 rear + Toyo Proxes R888R tires - 285/35R19 front, 345/30R19 rear
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION:
Truhart air struts + Air Lift 3P management + SPC rear camber arms
EXTERIOR:
Fibreglass Mafia widebody kit - widened 2.5 inches per side, rear + Fly1 Motorsports (Slayer honeycomb carbon hood and honeycomb carbon roof overlay) + Tqwrkz honeycomb carbon-fiber duckbill trunk + Dynamik Auto Concepts (headlights and halo taillights) + Luminous Nightsky White wrap by Vibin Vinyl
INTERIOR:
B&M short shifter + NRG (tilt hub and Broken Heart Brigade steering wheel) + Bride Low Max bucket seats + Bride gradient fabric door cards + Planted seat brackets + Custom gauge pods
AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS:
Atoto S8 head unit
SPONSORS:
Stay Tuned Auto Repair + Vibin Vinyl + Concept One Autoworks + NRG + Toyo Tires + Dynamik Auto Concepts + Fly1 Motorsports + Atoto
PHOTO CREDIT:
Photography by Jeremy Robertson — @robertsonmedia_
Photography by Jarrod Daye — @risk.everything.photography
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