Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3115453)

I say option 1 based on the engine itself. if we get a boosted V6 from factory it opens up more possibilities for power where slight tweaks or a tune can make the factor of not shedding weight irrelevant.

look at the tenability of a GT-R or BMW 335. couple breathers and a tune and you're gaining 100WHP most cases.

the problem with boost and the current Z is that we're boosting a factory N/A motor. usually never ends well. but a boosted factory motor would be nice to play with and help us in the long run.

if Nissan builds a block as solid as the GT-R's for the Z it'll have great potential.

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 3115466)

I hear all new Nissan cars will only come with CVT, minus the GTR....:stirthepot:

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3115478)

don't put those demons on us lol

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 3115466)

I hear all new Nissan cars will only come with CVT, minus the GTR....:stirthepot:

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 3115479)

:rofl2:
I think Nissan is smart enough not to do that, though I tend to agree that the auto will probably be pushed more next generation. The manual is good, but better tech, ease to drive, etc will turn the tide for people to just buy the auto. Heck, even one of my friends who is 100% manual guy got to take out a c7 with the 8 speed auto and came back saying he does not want to drive his manual vette anymore.

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3115453)

the problem with boost and the current Z is that we're boosting a factory N/A motor. usually never ends well. but a boosted factory motor would be nice to play with and help us in the long run.

Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3115483)

Nissan has provided a pretty good NA platform to boost with this HR motor. Plenty of guys pushing over twice the factory rating. The key is proper tuning.

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3115484)

yea with e85.

none of those builds would hold 600 stock block as solid without it. tuning is a huge factor but on pump gas I don't think it would be the same.

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3115484)

yea with e85.

none of those builds would hold 600 stock block as solid without it. tuning is a huge factor but on pump gas I don't think it would be the same.

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3115484)

yea with e85.

none of those builds would hold 600 stock block as solid without it. tuning is a huge factor but on pump gas I don't think it would be the same.

Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3115487)

Not true. Terrible was running 55Xish whp on 91 oct.

Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3115489)

And E85 is not magic. At some point you are just dealing with stress from the pressure regardless if its running cooler.

Originally Posted by carlitos_370z (Post 3115498)

Ill be more than happy if i install a TT kit in my Z and run 450 to 500 whp on pump gas... I think is more safety and very fun to drive :stirthepot:

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3115511)

yes but most people on pump typically are tuned to 550whp for safety reasons which i'm not mad at. that's a lot of power and from what I've seen a safe number for a stock block.



exactly. until you get froggy, build the block, and pump that boost up :driving: