2011 Mustang GT... I think I need to re-think my next car

Red370 · 03-30-2010, 12:51 PM

im ready for Nissan to bring back the 240SX, 300-350hp turbo 4, boost controller, up pipe, larger compressor, 500+ HP on the cheap.

Nick911sc · 03-30-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

im ready for Nissan to bring back the 240SX, 300-350hp turbo 4, boost controller, up pipe, larger compressor, 500+ HP on the cheap.

I don't think that's too far fetched.

SeeyaBud86 · 03-30-2010, 01:03 PM

Honestly it boils down to whatever floats your boat. Personally I got the Z over higher-powered muscle cars because I wanted my car to be balanced. Not just a drag queen. I've said it before and I'll say it again:

Mustang for the street.
Z for track/backroad fun.

theDreamer · 03-30-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

im ready for Nissan to bring back the 240SX, 200-250hp turbo 4, boost controller, up pipe, larger compressor, 350+ HP on the cheap.

Fixed.
Nissan will control the revival of the 240SX very heavily not to interfere with the 370z or GT-R. It will be cheap power, but they will also limit it so initial sales do not hurt current production vehicles.

SeeyaBud86 · 03-30-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 40th370z

Suggesting a Mustang is better then a Z in a Z forum is going to get flamed.

Yes. Lol. This is also part of the reason. Most of us picked the Z over a muscle car. I bet you on the Ford forums or GT forums they are having a parade and

- ing everywhere. Ford has really stepped up their game, and being an American I like that. Would I ever buy one? No. But I give it a

Red370 · 03-30-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Fixed.
Nissan will control the revival of the 240SX very heavily not to interfere with the 370z or GT-R. It will be cheap power, but they will also limit it so initial sales do not hurt current production vehicles.

Nissan is going to have to do something drastic man, whether it be bumping up the Z's power, or creating another model intermediately priced between the Z and the GTR, with all these cars coming out with 400+ hp, it will only hurt sales if they dont.

theDreamer · 03-30-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

Nissan is going to have to do something drastic man, whether it be bumping up the Z's power, or creating another model intermediately priced between the Z and the GTR, with all these cars coming out with 400+ hp, it will only hurt sales if they dont.

You also have to factor in power to weight ratio. The 370z could easily come out with a slightly better flowing exhaust setup (IE aftermarket) and put down 350-70HP and compete with a stock 2011 Mustang.

Red370 · 03-30-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

You also have to factor in power to weight ratio. The 370z could easily come out with a slightly better flowing exhaust setup (IE aftermarket) and put down 350-70HP and compete with a stock 2011 Mustang.

This is a good point, but where they have us by the balls is the TQ, and I dont think the VHR will make alot of that even FI'ed

370zdub · 03-30-2010, 01:18 PM

^Very true dreamer, I think Nissan has plenty up their sleeve when it comes to Tech, and I'm sure they have witheld plenty of that tech waiting for something to step up. I can guarantee by 2012-2013 the 370Z will have a HP bump and some new suspension geometry putting it right back on top of the game as far as performance numbers go. Nissan has the Tech to do it now, but in the meantime while the Z is still selling well, why not wait and let the others show their cards.?

theDreamer · 03-30-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

This is a good point, but where they have us by the balls is the TQ, and I dont think the VHR will make alot of that even FI'ed

Well, 3.7 v 5.0, not much you can do about that.
Currently Mustang has done a one up all around the, but in a few years lets wait and see what Nissan does.

370zdub · 03-30-2010, 01:19 PM

Dang you and your speedy replys Red! haha

370zdub · 03-30-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Well, 3.7 v 5.0, not much you can do about that.
Currently Mustang has done a one up all around the, but in a few years lets wait and see what Nissan does.

Wow, I guess we were on the same page in our thinking with the future enhancements to the Z.

Red370 · 03-30-2010, 01:21 PM

in a way im kinda curious to see what Chevy is going to come back with, i know the Z28 is in the works, but thats going to be direct competition with the GT500.

theDreamer · 03-30-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

in a way im kinda curious to see what Chevy is going to come back with, i know the Z28 is in the works, but thats going to be direct competition with the GT500.

Well the GT500 is pretty worthless right now, until Chevy can figure out which end is its brain then we will not see a Z28.

dad · 03-30-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I pulled this picture up and asked a few coworkers to guess what year mustang interior this is. They all said between the late 80's and early 90's. It's the 2011 Mustang's interior... That's just pathetic design.

Have you gone to a Ford dealer, and looked inside a Mustang? Or are you just judging photos, to base your judgment? That pathetic design as you call it! "Hasn't hurt the sale of the Mustang"!

03-30-2010, 12:51 PM	#106 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	im ready for Nissan to bring back the 240SX, 300-350hp turbo 4, boost controller, up pipe, larger compressor, 500+ HP on the cheap. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

03-30-2010, 01:03 PM	#108 (permalink)
SeeyaBud86 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 480 Drives: 09 PW 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Honestly it boils down to whatever floats your boat. Personally I got the Z over higher-powered muscle cars because I wanted my car to be balanced. Not just a drag queen. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Mustang for the street. Z for track/backroad fun. __________________ My Z:http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...l-finally.html 1969 MGB for sale: http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...ml#post1238143

03-30-2010, 01:18 PM	#114 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	^Very true dreamer, I think Nissan has plenty up their sleeve when it comes to Tech, and I'm sure they have witheld plenty of that tech waiting for something to step up. I can guarantee by 2012-2013 the 370Z will have a HP bump and some new suspension geometry putting it right back on top of the game as far as performance numbers go. Nissan has the Tech to do it now, but in the meantime while the Z is still selling well, why not wait and let the others show their cards.? __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

03-30-2010, 01:19 PM	#116 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 17	Dang you and your speedy replys Red! haha __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

03-30-2010, 01:21 PM	#118 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 295	in a way im kinda curious to see what Chevy is going to come back with, i know the Z28 is in the works, but thats going to be direct competition with the GT500. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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