01-19-2009, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dweedlebug
As mentioned already/elsewhere, they introduce upgrades that then become standard on the subsequent model (The 35th Anniv. had the rev-up motor).
I just don't think they can do much more with the current VQ block.
Don't get me wrong, it's a hell of a thing, but what could they really do next?
V8? -- I don't think so.
Bore the 3.7? -- To what, 3.9 or more ... How much can this really yield?
Direct Injection? -- Usually an *easy* way to add HP, increase economy.
Forced Induction? -- Cost prohibitive (ie - the next 300zx in the making)
Stroke the 3.7/3.9+? -- a) I thought that's how they already got the extra .2l we're at now; b) We're spinning 7.5k rpm already; c) This aint a damn Honda, I want/like torque.
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Well who knows. I mean Nissan did add and extra 13hp to the VQ35DE. Yeah the tq suffered but still people bought them. I mean if they can add an extra 10-20hp by adding direct injection or any other mild upgrades that would be pretty cool. But u are right...i dont see them adding a VK V8 or go FI with the Z. And I dont think we will see any factory bore/stroked VQ's until the next Z.
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