Is the 370 "future proofed"?

blinkme323 · 02-05-2010, 11:53 AM

Hey guys, I was reading an article in C&D today on the new 2011 Mustang and I came across something interesting in the article. They stated that Ford has "future proofed" the engine in the Mustang for applications such as direct injection. I'm guessing this means that DI can be added down the line? Doesn anyone know if Nissan did the same for the Z?

theDreamer · 02-05-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

Hey guys, I was reading an article in MT today on the new 2011 Mustang and I came across something interesting in the article. They stated that Ford has "future proofed" the engine in the Mustang for applications such as direct injection. I'm guessing this means that DI can be added down the line? Doesn anyone know if Nissan did the same for the Z?

Anything can be "future proof," but does it mean they will use the same engine when they do go DI, maybe/maybe not.

vipor · 02-05-2010, 11:57 AM

"Future Proofed" a Ford? I think that's just a nice way of saying they finally went to an overhead cam standard...

m4a1mustang · 02-05-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

"Future Proofed" a Ford? I think that's just a nice way of saying they finally went to an overhead cam standard...

lol they've had that for a long time.

It's GM that still runs the pushrods.

ChrisSlicks · 02-05-2010, 12:13 PM

They added modern tech like free flowing heads, 4-valves per cylinder and variable valve timing.

The comment in the article regarding "future proofing" was mainly directed to the block being built tough enough to handle additional power upgrades such as DI and supercharging.

kenchan · 02-05-2010, 01:05 PM

or just made one common design that can accomondate different orientations....

to save cost.

Mercennarius · 02-05-2010, 01:11 PM

Nissan will most likely add DI when the 370Z gets a refresh in a year or two.

shabarivas · 02-05-2010, 01:35 PM

Ok look ... when you throw around terms like "future proof" its hard to infer what you are saying... look at cars today vs 10 years ago ... even 5 years ago - they are making amazing strides in how fast / cheap / well built / integrated they are... I for one feel that cars in 5 years will be blowing the doors off cars from today... however - the Z like some vehicles is a car that enthusiasts spot and appreciate for time immemorial - I still break my neck looking at nice 240s or 300s or even 350s... the same will be true of the 370... While it might not be future proof in the sense that in 5 years ill want to get the latest and greatest toy - I wont be replacing my Z...

6spd · 02-05-2010, 08:34 PM

unless someone else makes a better car that also has SRM, i wouldnt worry!

Slynky · 02-05-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

"Future Proofed" a Ford? I think that's just a nice way of saying they finally went to an overhead cam standard...

LMFAO ! ( +1)

It's amazing just how many buzzwords a company can think up with a certain amount of "spin" just to increase sales.

m4a1mustang · 02-05-2010, 08:37 PM

FWIW, C&D called it "future proofed," not Ford.

PapoZalsa · 02-05-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercennarius

Nissan will most likely add DI when the 370Z gets a refresh in a year or two.

Try three or four yrs...

Xan · 02-05-2010, 08:39 PM

Future proof on a Ford means they are able to add technology to it today, so that it is on par with others... They just decided not to put in on and instead call it future proof...

To bad Ford's future is other OEM's past... So you don't win anything..

Minicobra1 · 02-05-2010, 08:44 PM

This is what I would do to future proof my new 5.0 motor

Red370 · 02-05-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

While it might not be future proof in the sense that in 5 years ill want to get the latest and greatest toy - I wont be replacing my Z...

I'll be replacing mine with the twin turbo 400hp 400Z

here's hoping this isnt just wishful thinking...

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blinkme323 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	Is the 370 "future proofed"? Hey guys, I was reading an article in C&D today on the new 2011 Mustang and I came across something interesting in the article. They stated that Ford has "future proofed" the engine in the Mustang for applications such as direct injection. I'm guessing this means that DI can be added down the line? Doesn anyone know if Nissan did the same for the Z? Last edited by blinkme323; 02-05-2010 at 11:59 AM.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	They added modern tech like free flowing heads, 4-valves per cylinder and variable valve timing. The comment in the article regarding "future proofing" was mainly directed to the block being built tough enough to handle additional power upgrades such as DI and supercharging.

02-05-2010, 01:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	or just made one common design that can accomondate different orientations.... to save cost.

02-05-2010, 01:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mercennarius Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 160 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 15	Nissan will most likely add DI when the 370Z gets a refresh in a year or two.

02-05-2010, 01:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Ok look ... when you throw around terms like "future proof" its hard to infer what you are saying... look at cars today vs 10 years ago ... even 5 years ago - they are making amazing strides in how fast / cheap / well built / integrated they are... I for one feel that cars in 5 years will be blowing the doors off cars from today... however - the Z like some vehicles is a car that enthusiasts spot and appreciate for time immemorial - I still break my neck looking at nice 240s or 300s or even 350s... the same will be true of the 370... While it might not be future proof in the sense that in 5 years ill want to get the latest and greatest toy - I wont be replacing my Z...

02-05-2010, 08:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Future proof on a Ford means they are able to add technology to it today, so that it is on par with others... They just decided not to put in on and instead call it future proof... To bad Ford's future is other OEM's past... So you don't win anything..