GT500 vs 370Z

spearfish25 · 01-04-2010, 07:36 AM

Drove my Z again today for the first time since the GT500. I like the Z's MT shifting feel MUCH better. I think the whole Z driving experience is better. I felt like I was driving a tank when I was in the GT500.

Z eliminator · 01-04-2010, 10:09 AM

Mty 370 7 AT with a few bolt ons runs 12.8009 on street tires, Now that i have Mickey thompson drag radials for it. ir should go 12.6s. I would give them a good run at the track. The 4.08 gears help my car a lot.
Now add the GTM SC. and it will be a good race.
Nice car i like the looks of the Ford Mustang.

j.arnaldo · 01-04-2010, 10:19 AM

I'm not knowledgeable on these issues, but comparing a V8 with a 6-cylinder sounds a bit off. How 'bout the 6-cyl. Mustang vs. the 370?; sounds like a more balanced race to me. BTW, IF I were to ever get an American Sports machine, it would be a Mustang. Greetings.

theDreamer · 01-04-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

I'm not knowledgeable on these issues, but comparing a V8 with a 6-cylinder sounds a bit off. How 'bout the 6-cyl. Mustang vs. the 370?; sounds like a more balanced race to me. BTW, IF I were to ever get an American Sports machine, it would be a Mustang. Greetings.

With the current Mustang the V6 is an econo car first. The Mustang V8 GT is comparable engine wise, but not the GT500.

ZKindaGuy · 01-04-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

With the current Mustang the V6 is an econo car first. The Mustang V8 GT is comparable engine wise, but not the GT500.

Bingo about the Mustang V8 GT. That is the correct comparison to a 370Z. Has nothing to do with number of cylinders...its the overall power and torque ratings that need to be compared.

spearfish25 · 01-04-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

I'm not knowledgeable on these issues, but comparing a V8 with a 6-cylinder sounds a bit off. How 'bout the 6-cyl. Mustang vs. the 370?; sounds like a more balanced race to me. BTW, IF I were to ever get an American Sports machine, it would be a Mustang. Greetings.

Hey J,

I clarified in a later post that I was merely writing a review of the GT500 and likened it to the Z since that's what I have. While I changed the title a bit in the original post, it didn't update in the forum category list. So, it still says "GT500 VS 370Z". Of the current 'stangs, the GT500 is the only one that really competes/beats the 370Z right now anyway.

ZKindaGuy · 01-04-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Hey J,

I clarified in a later post that I was merely writing a review of the GT500 and likened it to the Z since that's what I have. While I changed the title a bit in the original post, it didn't update in the forum category list. So, it still says "GT500 VS 370Z". Of the current 'stangs, the GT500 is the only one that really competes/beats the 370Z right now anyway.

The Shelby GT (not the GT500) can compete with a 370Z both in their stock configuration. Most of the time both cars can win any given 1/4 run from a dig.

In a nslalom type course believe it or not the Shelby GT will out handle the 370Z as it can do the curves and banks better. Again though I think it is ONLY because the stock tires on the Shelby GT are better than on the stock 370Z Touring+Sport tires.

ZKindaGuy · 01-04-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Hey J,

I clarified in a later post that I was merely writing a review of the GT500 and likened it to the Z since that's what I have. While I changed the title a bit in the original post, it didn't update in the forum category list. So, it still says "GT500 VS 370Z". Of the current 'stangs, the GT500 is the only one that really competes/beats the 370Z right now anyway.

The Shelby GT (not just the GT500) can compete with a 370Z both in their stock configuration. Most of the time both cars can win any given 1/4 run from a dig.

In a slalom type course believe it or not the Shelby GT will out handle the 370Z as it can do the curves and banks better. Again though I think it is ONLY because the stock tires on the Shelby GT are better than on the stock 370Z Touring+Sport tires.

Z eliminator · 01-04-2010, 10:46 AM

I just looked up the Mustang and just realized that it is SC, with 540 hp. There no comparison, Even with the GTM SC, if you put the same bolt ons, tires, gears, ecu mods. The mustang will thrash the 370 z at the track. Go the to Stegmister Mustang SC site and his mustang is almost making 600rwhp. (super snake modification kit).
Nice car,

Zsteve · 01-04-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

I just looked up the Mustang and just realized that it is SC, with 540 hp. There no comparison, Even with the GTM SC, if you put the same bolt ons, tires, gears, ecu mods. The mustang will thrash the 370 z at the track. Go the to Stegmister Mustang SC site and his mustang is almost making 600rwhp. (super snake modification kit).
Nice car,

Thats what an extra couple of cyls can do for you. Every year or so is gonna be a race for more HP by the car companies. The mustang comes in so many variations that they can do a big V8 SC for power and not worry about MPG with it cuz they other model stangs that can do that if thats what you want. Put a big V8 and SC in the Z and your right there with them in power and crapy MPG. Id like to see a V8 Z or a V6 SC Z, 2 variations would be nice.

ZKindaGuy · 01-04-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

Thats what an extra couple of cyls can do for you. Every year or so is gonna be a race for more HP by the car companies. The mustang comes in so many variations that they can do a big V8 SC for power and not worry about MPG with it cuz they other model stangs that can do that if thats what you want. Put a big V8 and SC in the Z and your right there with them in power and crapy MPG. Id like to see a V8 Z or a V6 SC Z, 2 variations would be nice.

You won't get crappy HP if you aren't putting your foot into it every 5 seconds. When I drove my 03 Mustang Cobra on the highway the ECU was reporting 27 MPG. This was with a tune of course using 93 octain fuel and the A/F ratio at the sweetspot. Blowers don't eat fuel when they are spinning at cruise.

Red370 · 01-04-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Z eliminator

I just looked up the Mustang and just realized that it is SC, with 540 hp. There no comparison, Even with the GTM SC, if you put the same bolt ons, tires, gears, ecu mods. The mustang will thrash the 370 z at the track. Go the to Stegmister Mustang SC site and his mustang is almost making 600rwhp. (super snake modification kit).
Nice car,

Lets not forget that it also weighs 4,000lbs, power to weight ratio is huge.

>135I · 01-04-2010, 11:01 AM

Nice review of the GT500. It was very informative and well worded.

Z eliminator · 01-04-2010, 11:33 AM

Your so right, I have a gtm 4.2 stroker with wolf 850 tt bb's with a speed force built 5 AT. Its not in the 2003 z yet. That the car in the picture below. It has all the toys, waiting to be installed. The picture is a burn out with a stillen SC, 5 AT with slicks and line lock.
MY GTM 350 z will handle the mustang no problems. I just have to save more money to put it together.

Zsteve · 01-04-2010, 11:55 AM

Its always about the money. If I had more I would have got the Z w/sport/touring and have some for the nice SC. As it is the SCs will probably be out of my range for now as I am taking a new job in Ft. Bliss, TX that starts off with less money than I was making but I will advance quicker. Right now Im unemployed for the last 2 weeks as the contract I was working under is done and didnt get renewed. So now I will be Civil Service (federal) at Bliss.

01-04-2010, 07:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	Drove my Z again today for the first time since the GT500. I like the Z's MT shifting feel MUCH better. I think the whole Z driving experience is better. I felt like I was driving a tank when I was in the GT500. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-04-2010, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,660 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 20	Mty 370 7 AT with a few bolt ons runs 12.8009 on street tires, Now that i have Mickey thompson drag radials for it. ir should go 12.6s. I would give them a good run at the track. The 4.08 gears help my car a lot. Now add the GTM SC. and it will be a good race. Nice car i like the looks of the Ford Mustang. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

01-04-2010, 10:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,660 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 20	I just looked up the Mustang and just realized that it is SC, with 540 hp. There no comparison, Even with the GTM SC, if you put the same bolt ons, tires, gears, ecu mods. The mustang will thrash the 370 z at the track. Go the to Stegmister Mustang SC site and his mustang is almost making 600rwhp. (super snake modification kit). Nice car, __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

01-04-2010, 11:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 44 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 18	Nice review of the GT500. It was very informative and well worded. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

01-04-2010, 11:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Z eliminator A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,660 Drives: 370 Z 7AT Sports Rep Power: 20	Your so right, I have a gtm 4.2 stroker with wolf 850 tt bb's with a speed force built 5 AT. Its not in the 2003 z yet. That the car in the picture below. It has all the toys, waiting to be installed. The picture is a burn out with a stillen SC, 5 AT with slicks and line lock. MY GTM 350 z will handle the mustang no problems. I just have to save more money to put it together. __________________ 12.343 @114.14 . 4.5 stroker motor is now being built. Dec 1 2015.

01-04-2010, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	I'm not knowledgeable on these issues, but comparing a V8 with a 6-cylinder sounds a bit off. How 'bout the 6-cyl. Mustang vs. the 370?; sounds like a more balanced race to me. BTW, IF I were to ever get an American Sports machine, it would be a Mustang. Greetings.

01-04-2010, 11:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 23	Its always about the money. If I had more I would have got the Z w/sport/touring and have some for the nice SC. As it is the SCs will probably be out of my range for now as I am taking a new job in Ft. Bliss, TX that starts off with less money than I was making but I will advance quicker. Right now Im unemployed for the last 2 weeks as the contract I was working under is done and didnt get renewed. So now I will be Civil Service (federal) at Bliss. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette