New VR engine in same 370z body for 2017?

cdean112 · 03-03-2016, 02:23 PM

Hey guys. First time post but long time reader. I drive a 07 350z and am strongly considering upgrading to a 370.

Question is, what's the chances nissan just drops the new 400hp tt VR engine into the existing 370? Maybe tweak it/ give it a face lift.

They did that with the Infiniti sadan. It was a vq and now a VR. So why not save money and drop that beast in the 370 which is still the sexiest car out in my opinion.

Thoughts???

xfrgtr · 03-03-2016, 02:37 PM

no chance

Dirk McGurck · 03-03-2016, 02:40 PM

I don't see that happening. The VR has to take up more space and with the additional plumbing and air handling, it would take a decent amount of work to squeeze it in. The Q60 was a redesign, similar to the G35 Sedan changing exterior first, then engine.

FPenvy · 03-03-2016, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdean112

Hey guys. First time post but long time reader. I drive a 07 350z and am strongly considering upgrading to a 370.

Question is, what's the chances nissan just drops the new 400hp tt VR engine into the existing 370? Maybe tweak it/ give it a face lift.

They did that with the Infiniti sadan. It was a vq and now a VR. So why not save money and drop that beast in the 370 which is still the sexiest car out in my opinion.

Thoughts???

there's like 3 or 4 threads going al about the next possible Z

if youre a long time reader you should know where the search bar is by now lol

also i agree with dirk it would be a pain to fit and need redeisgned.

cdean112 · 03-03-2016, 03:11 PM

Sorry regarding the new thread. I just haven't seen specifically this discuss anywhere else.

I'm sad you guys say no chance though. It'd be sick if that did that then came out with new body after. Send off the 370 with proper power package.

mishuko · 03-03-2016, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FPenvy

there's like 3 or 4 threads going al about the next possible Z

if youre a long time reader you should know where the search bar is by now lol

also i agree with dirk it would be a pain to fit and need redeisgned.

you sick?

FPenvy · 03-03-2016, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mishuko

you sick?

well he finally made a solid point that the engine dimensions most likely wont work especially with the car specific turbo plumbing.

dont worry he will say something else and it'll be back to the regularly scheduled programming lol

Dirk McGurck · 03-03-2016, 03:22 PM

Whew. I was about to check my calendar to see if there was a full moon.

DEpointfive0 · 03-03-2016, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xfrgtr

no chance

This.

Either they will drop the Z line again (the smarter move), or a completely new model

Dirk McGurck · 03-03-2016, 07:02 PM

You want them to kill the Z?

Nismoee · 03-05-2016, 12:41 PM

Highly doubt Nissan is gonna drop the VQ if they continue the "370z" name. VR is a much larger engine and the current Z engine bay would need to be redesigned.

NeverBoneStck · 03-05-2016, 07:21 PM

Honestly there probably is a good chance that will happen... I would wait.

vtec to vvel · 03-06-2016, 07:14 PM

yes

imjello · 03-07-2016, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdean112

Hey guys. First time post but long time reader. I drive a 07 350z and am strongly considering upgrading to a 370.

Question is, what's the chances nissan just drops the new 400hp tt VR engine into the existing 370? Maybe tweak it/ give it a face lift.

They did that with the Infiniti sadan. It was a vq and now a VR. So why not save money and drop that beast in the 370 which is still the sexiest car out in my opinion.

Thoughts???

idk if they would do this, but i do wonder if there will be a extra special last version of the car. one with 351hp or something

edk370 · 03-07-2016, 09:33 AM

It would be sweet if all car manufacturers let you put in any engine as an option. Mine would look like,

Car: 2017 Nissan 370Z (base $26,000; excludes engine and transmission)
Engine: GM V8 LT-1 460 hp, 455 lb/ft. torque at 5600 RPM (add $7,000)
Transmission: 7-speed manual $2,500
Sport package: add $3,000

Total MSRP excluding destination: $38,500
...Do you want to proceed?

03-03-2016, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
cdean112 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Charlotte Posts: 6 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 9	New VR engine in same 370z body for 2017? Hey guys. First time post but long time reader. I drive a 07 350z and am strongly considering upgrading to a 370. Question is, what's the chances nissan just drops the new 400hp tt VR engine into the existing 370? Maybe tweak it/ give it a face lift. They did that with the Infiniti sadan. It was a vq and now a VR. So why not save money and drop that beast in the 370 which is still the sexiest car out in my opinion. Thoughts??? ped likes this.

03-03-2016, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
xfrgtr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: miami,fl Posts: 171 Drives: 09' 370z nismo Rep Power: 15	no chance DarkJak and DEpointfive0 like this.

03-03-2016, 02:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 20	I don't see that happening. The VR has to take up more space and with the additional plumbing and air handling, it would take a decent amount of work to squeeze it in. The Q60 was a redesign, similar to the G35 Sedan changing exterior first, then engine. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

03-03-2016, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
cdean112 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Charlotte Posts: 6 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 9	Sorry regarding the new thread. I just haven't seen specifically this discuss anywhere else. I'm sad you guys say no chance though. It'd be sick if that did that then came out with new body after. Send off the 370 with proper power package. FPenvy likes this.

03-03-2016, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 20	Whew. I was about to check my calendar to see if there was a full moon. TerribleONE and Z in the 6 like this. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

03-03-2016, 07:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 20	You want them to kill the Z? __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

03-05-2016, 12:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nismoee Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: TN Posts: 5 Drives: 12' 370z NISMO Rep Power: 9	Highly doubt Nissan is gonna drop the VQ if they continue the "370z" name. VR is a much larger engine and the current Z engine bay would need to be redesigned.

03-05-2016, 07:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
NeverBoneStck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,110 Drives: 2008 G37 S Rep Power: 17	Honestly there probably is a good chance that will happen... I would wait. __________________ Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

03-06-2016, 07:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,903 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 499553	yes __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

03-07-2016, 09:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
edk370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 12	It would be sweet if all car manufacturers let you put in any engine as an option. Mine would look like, Car: 2017 Nissan 370Z (base $26,000; excludes engine and transmission) Engine: GM V8 LT-1 460 hp, 455 lb/ft. torque at 5600 RPM (add $7,000) Transmission: 7-speed manual $2,500 Sport package: add $3,000 Total MSRP excluding destination: $38,500 ...Do you want to proceed? Tick64 and Kzonts like this.

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