ls motor thoughts.

cookz · 08-06-2013, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

LSx motors are nice, but my personal choice for V8 in a Z is a VK56VD that's been uncorked.

Hey man, do you know if it is easier to do the vk56 over the LS? This I have not researched. and is it a lower center of gravity? LS is all block. Top ends have become so HUGE lately on Japanese motors I just don't see the point anymore. Wish they stayed inline 6 and I would of never of chose this route... Force induction on Nissan v motors seem to get out of tune so quickly these days and when you want to get a turbo for these 10,000 dollar motors ( same price as a corvette motor) a 7k+ upgraded turbo/supercharger with out installation the money just doesn't add up. I have not tried to touch the titan motor though. Your knowledge could be helpful for me. I know the NOS Sponsered 370z drifter sports one but will it ever compete with the ls?

cookz · 08-06-2013, 12:58 AM

i'm worried about how it will handle.. the 350z was 50/50 even weight and can handle more forced induction ( I used to own one..) and the 370 is like a 57/43 which is already nose heavy. hate to ruin the g's the 370z pulls around a corner and not many people know but it does pull harder g's around a corner than the GTR. I think it's like a .98 vs a .96 on the gtr...

Baer383 · 08-10-2013, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cookz

Hey man, do you know if it is easier to do the vk56 over the LS? This I have not researched. and is it a lower center of gravity? LS is all block. Top ends have become so HUGE lately on Japanese motors I just don't see the point anymore. Wish they stayed inline 6 and I would of never of chose this route...Force induction on Nissan v motors seem to get out of tune so quickly these days and when you want to get a turbo for these 10,000 dollar motors ( same price as a corvette motor) a 7k+ upgraded turbo/supercharger with out installation the money just doesn't add up. I have not tried to touch the titan motor though. Your knowledge could be helpful for me. I know the NOS Sponsered 370z drifter sports one but will it ever compete with the ls?

Really

who have you been getting your car tuned by?

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cookz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 58 Drives: 2011 370z sp M6 Rep Power: 14	i'm worried about how it will handle.. the 350z was 50/50 even weight and can handle more forced induction ( I used to own one..) and the 370 is like a 57/43 which is already nose heavy. hate to ruin the g's the 370z pulls around a corner and not many people know but it does pull harder g's around a corner than the GTR. I think it's like a .98 vs a .96 on the gtr...