The Nissan 370Z seems to be a world record holder in 2 categories!

VinceThe1 · 01-08-2016, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Eclipz

I think i read somewhere that the v6 in the now 6th generation camaro coming out will have around 360 hp. Never liked the camaro, but a 200lb weight drop and the lt1 would make a good combo.

The Z was definitely impressive in 2009. but since it hasn't changed since, the rest of the automotive world is passing it by. time for a long overdue upgrade.

Well that didn't happen, 335hp is the result of the 2016 Camaro V6.

VinceThe1 · 04-22-2015, 02:40 PM

It is why Nissan is gonna borrow an engine from mercedes for the next Z...because they don't wanna invest a lot of money in a car that's not gonna make them any...I hate those investors/accountants/ceos that make decisions based on profit instead of making the best car they can and earn their name with pride, trust, and respect...but that's how the world works now I guess...those old days are gone.

VSS370z · 04-22-2015, 03:22 PM

I completely agree! And Nissan going that route it will make the Z in a way not a Z cause it won't have a new VQ engine as it should but who knows it might turn out to be a little monster of a car or the other way around.

VinceThe1 · 04-22-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by VSS370z

I completely agree! And Nissan going that route it will make the Z in a way not a Z cause it won't have a new VQ engine as it should but who knows it might turn out to be a little monster of a car or the other way around.

Well if it gets a 3.0tt it'll probably be a bit faster but that's not the point of the Z car (for me)...if I wanted a german car with a mercedes engine, I would just buy a mercedes....

MR.nismo · 04-23-2015, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by VinceThe1

Well if it gets a 3.0tt it'll probably be a bit faster but that's not the point of the Z car (for me)...if I wanted a german car with a mercedes engine, I would just buy a mercedes....

Or you could buy a Mercedes Benz and install a VQ37VHR in it. I'm just saying...

IAmTheStig · 04-23-2015, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VSS370z

I completely agree! And Nissan going that route it will make the Z in a way not a Z cause it won't have a new VQ engine as it should but who knows it might turn out to be a little monster of a car or the other way around.

Wasn't this the same thing people were saying when Datsun went from the I-6 to the VQ V-6 in the 300zx back in the day? I doubt many people will care what the engines pedigree is if the car is really great.

I think the best policy is to just wait and see what they decide to do with the Z; might be really cool. You never know.

JDM-JUNKIE · 04-23-2015, 12:50 AM

Good point!
I know Honda's golden boy the NSX Type R was a 3.2 V-6 making 290 hp & the NSX in general was considered the best NA performer for most of it's loooooong 15 year run.

So, I really can't think of a production V-6 with higher numbers besides the Nismo Fairlady 380RS mentioned already ; )
Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS DEBUT!!

roplusbee · 04-24-2015, 03:56 AM

The 300ZX had the VG30 in it. It was again a marvel of it's time. We can only hope that NISSAN will show us how it is done again, but I think they aren't going to put forth the effort.

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VinceThe1 · 04-26-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee

The 300ZX had the VG30 in it. It was again a marvel of it's time. We can only hope that NISSAN will show us how it is done again, but I think they aren't going to put forth the effort.

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Exactly, innovation...borrowing an engine isn't innovation

2011 Nismo#91 · 04-24-2015, 02:02 PM

Ferrari had rev match back in 1998, not a good one, but Nissan isn't the first.
Merc C32 AMG had a 349hp motor back in 2003. 6 years to make 1 more hp not something to cheer about.

IAmTheStig · 04-24-2015, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Ferrari had rev match back in 1998, not a good one, but Nissan isn't the first.
Merc C32 AMG had a 349hp motor back in 2003. 6 years to make 1 more hp not something to cheer about.

Sorry, C32 AMG was supercharged, not NA.

VinceThe1 · 04-25-2015, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IAmTheStig

Sorry, C32 AMG was supercharged, not NA.

Haha, so that 1hp is quite something to brag about, coming from an N/A

JDM-JUNKIE · 04-25-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

Ferrari had rev match back in 1998, not a good one, but Nissan isn't the first.

Nissan is the first to use electronic rev matching, that's the difference ; )
By using the ECU and the electronic throttle bodies the revs on a Z are near perfect whereas Ferrari's mechanical system wasn't so hot.

roplusbee · 04-26-2015, 03:07 AM

AND Ferrari's system was developed for their F1 platform and installed on "production" cars so that it could be used without scrutiny.

VinceThe1 · 04-26-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee

AND Ferrari's system was developed for their F1 platform and installed on "production" cars so that it could be used without scrutiny.

Interasting...wonder how it actually worked.

04-22-2015, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
VinceThe1 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 186 Drives: '12 Z34 SR 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 15	It is why Nissan is gonna borrow an engine from mercedes for the next Z...because they don't wanna invest a lot of money in a car that's not gonna make them any...I hate those investors/accountants/ceos that make decisions based on profit instead of making the best car they can and earn their name with pride, trust, and respect...but that's how the world works now I guess...those old days are gone. VSS370z, TopgunZ and TopaZ like this.

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roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 24	The 300ZX had the VG30 in it. It was again a marvel of it's time. We can only hope that NISSAN will show us how it is done again, but I think they aren't going to put forth the effort. Sent from my GT-I9506 using Tapatalk VinceThe1 likes this. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 24	AND Ferrari's system was developed for their F1 platform and installed on "production" cars so that it could be used without scrutiny. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

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VSS370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 380 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 15	I completely agree! And Nissan going that route it will make the Z in a way not a Z cause it won't have a new VQ engine as it should but who knows it might turn out to be a little monster of a car or the other way around.

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JDM-JUNKIE Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 140 Drives: Past:NSX, S15, G35TT Rep Power: 12	Good point! I know Honda's golden boy the NSX Type R was a 3.2 V-6 making 290 hp & the NSX in general was considered the best NA performer for most of it's loooooong 15 year run. So, I really can't think of a production V-6 with higher numbers besides the Nismo Fairlady 380RS mentioned already ; ) Fairlady Z Version NISMO Type 380RS DEBUT!!

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