Biography infiniti manual transmission swap

Infiniti might not be the first brand that comes to mind for driving fans, but one thing’s for certain—it’s made some good cars worth loving, and there are likely few people that know this better than Tyler Gray.

After buying a certified pre-owned 2014 Infiniti Q50 back in mid-October four years ago, he decided he’d had enough with the automatic. He then set a course to build his own ultimate Japanese sports sedan.

By sourcing a slew of parts—both mechanical and aesthetic—and working in his California garage to get the install just right, the manual swap is now complete.

Biography infiniti manual transmission swap

Gray is one of the few people with a stick shift, 3.7-liter V6-powered Infiniti Q50. It’s a remarkably clean build.

Gray was hooked on the Q50 as soon as he got behind the wheel. While his 2004 G35 coupe was in the shop for transmission repairs, he got one as a loaner and knew he needed it.

“When I drove the car to Phoe