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?

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

"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.

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.

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

to save cost.

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

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...

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

LMFAO ! ( +1)

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

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

Try three or four yrs...

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..

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

I'll be replacing mine with the twin turbo 400hp 400Z:icon17: here's hoping this isnt just wishful thinking...