Anyone go from an evo IX to a 370z?

KillerBee370 · 12-06-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 8cube

Hi, I'm brand new here and I'm strongly considering a new 370 but I want to know what I'm going to miss (if anything) I know it will be a step down speed-wise but thats ok. Hows the steering ratio compare? As far as mods go I know the high flow cats and a tune are good for some solid gains. Any word on cams yet? I'd like to keep it N/A. I feel like I'm out growing the evo even though I love the sleeper aspect (RS model). Power wise, I'm trapping 108 with I/E, injectors and a tune. Thanks for any insight!

I did. If you have a IX that is stage 1 like mine was, then sure you will step down in speed and brute throttle force but that CAN be MATCHED with tuning and mods. I'm proof.

The steering ratio is WAY better on the 370. C'mon dude.. you know all about having to make a 3 point turn when trying to make a U-turn in the Evo. Uggh...

I know what you mean about "outgrowing" the Evo. I LOVED my Evo but when you step up to a 370Z, you won't get mistaken for a high school student wherever you go. I'm 36 and my wife was so happy with my 370Z purchase whereas she never even wanted to ride in the "shopping cart"

My Evo IX:

At the track:

The demise:

My evo put down 281 awhp and was lighter than the Z... however my Z is putting down 315 rwhp and trust me, it's about as fast now as my Evo was in the top end. And at the track, the 370 is a solid performer.

My current mods on the Z include:
intakes
cbe
hfc
sway bars
springs
ecu tune
oil cooler
ss brake lines
short throw shifter

I too am liking the NA aspect of a car with power. I will probably consider FI one day but for now I'm having a lot of fun with the Z.