John Revell's 2012 Infiniti G37

John Revell's 2012 Infiniti G37

Some builds begin with intent, others with circumstance. For John Revell, it was somewhere in between. He calls it the car that chose him. A G37 was always on the list, but life, family, and career came first. When the time finally opened up after his divorce, the Infiniti became a way forward.

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Wheels were the first move—though not exactly a proud moment in hindsight. “Boy, did I pick some ugly ones,” Revell laughs. The reset came after connecting with another G37 owner, and not long after, a set of Work VS-XX found their way onto the car. That shift carried him into his first real build, his first trophy, and what he describes as “feeling like Dennis”—an inside joke about the overwhelming rush that hits every time his car earns recognition.

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The timeline since has been steady and full of stylistic leaps. Joetech handled a boost setup in 2018–2019, but by 2020, Revell took on a bigger challenge himself. Installing a SoHo Motorsports air-to-air kit in his garage gave him something beyond horsepower: confidence. That sense of accomplishment traveled with him to shows, where the G landed in PASMAG Issue #173, claimed Best of Show awards at Slammedenuff, and earned attention from multiple outlets.

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Ideas kept coming. Revell designed a cowl delete, which Solkreations365 produced—a first for the Infiniti platform. Not long after, he saw copies circulating, including engraved versions. A custom carbon fiber front bumper followed, eventually replicated and mass-produced by a larger company. For Revell, those moments confirmed that his build was influencing the G community.

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With momentum behind him, the next step was the one he once swore he wouldn’t take: a widebody. In late 2023, he committed, sourcing an AY Dynamics kit and having it remade in carbon. RK Customs handled the install and paint while Revell sat out shows for the year, waiting to debut the completed project. The car’s first appearance in its new form resulted in another Best of Show. “Job complete,” as he puts it.

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Mechanically, the car is as layered as the exterior. A Stillen Vortech V3 supercharger paired with a SoHo air-to-air conversion, Injector Dynamics fueling, and a host of chrome, carbon, and tucked details define the bay. R1 Concepts brakes, Air Lift suspension, and VIP Modular wheels support the new wide stance, while an extensive list of carbon fiber additions sharpens the bodywork. Inside, racing seats, Alcantara, carbon fiber, and a Workshop 12 Tesla-style screen reshape the G’s cabin into something that feels purpose-built.

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For Revell, the car is about more than spec sheets or awards. It’s been a series of challenges—each building on the last, each adding another layer of validation. From the first trophy in Ennis, Texas, to seeing his ideas recreated by others, to debuting a widebody that redefined the car once again, the G37 has been both a project and a personal evolution. Now, with shows across the country on the calendar and SEMA somewhere on the horizon, Revell’s build feels less like it’s reached its peak and more like it’s continuing to grow—just like the driver behind it.

 

ESSENTIALS

2012 Infiniti G37

Location: Rockwall, TX

Horsepower: 431 whp

Club: DIVERSE

 

SOCIAL

IG: @nevisg37

ENGINE

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Stillen Vortech V3 supercharger

Ecutek tune

AMS Alpha Nissan GT-R 4-Bar MAP sensor

Injector Dynamics ID1000 injectors

SOHO Motorsports (air-to-air conversion kit, intercooler)

Chrome plated throttle body Y-pipe

Tial BOV

NGK Laser Iridium spark plugs

DeatschWerks DW300 340LPH fuel pump

Engine bay wire tuck

Motordyne ART pipes

Level 10 Bulletproof valvebody

Stillen transmission oil cooler

Carbon fiber Stillen supercharger engine cover

Chrome Stillen manifold

Polished power steering reservoir

ARC brazing catch can/rad reservoir

Vibrant Performance stainless braided hose

Turbo-Guard blower-guard

ZSPEC dress-up bolts

Solkreations365 chrome cowl delete

Gotti Custom Composites carbon fiber cowl covers

Chrome timing covers

Black powdercoated VTC cover

EXHAUST

ARK GRIP exhaust

Motordyne ART test pipes

DRIVETRAIN

Stillen transmission oil cooler

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

VIP Modular RS-14 S2 Concave wheels – 19x10.5 -52 (f), 19x12 -63 (r)

Yokohama Advan Apex – 255/30/19 (f), 295/30/19 (r)

R1 Concepts (8-piston front, 6-piston rear, 380mm/365mm rotors, SS lines)

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CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

SPC rear camber kit

Air Lift Performance suspension

3H management

VIAIR dual compressors

EXTERIOR

AY Dynamics carbon widebody kit

CMST Tuning tempered glass carbon fiber hood

Custom carbon fiber OEM sport bumper

Seibon carbon fiber fenders

Successful Automotive (duckbill trunk, splitter, side splitters)

Carbon fiber (side skirts, diffuser, spats, roof cap, grille mesh, mirror covers, fuel door)

707 Motoring carbon pillar posts

Stillen roof spoiler

E6 Carbon grille emblem

INTERIOR
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Braum (Elite-X seats, harness bar, 5-point harnesses)

Planted brackets

Workshop 12 Tesla-style screen

VQ Vortex carbon steering wheel

Carbon fiber trim throughout

GlowMount + Fitted Customs controller mounts

Diamond-stitched leather

Alcantara (headliner, dash, console, airbag cover, door panels)

Innovate Motorsports gauges

Triple pillar pod

Kustomz floating air tank + hardlines

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AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Alpine PDXM12 1200 RMS amplifier

Story by Adam Gordon

Photography by Rj Lake (@nerdy.m3dia)