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

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.?

370zdub · 03-30-2010, 01:19 PM

Dang you and your speedy replys Red! haha

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.

Pushing_Tin · 03-30-2010, 01:32 PM

The Mustang only weighs about 200-300lbs more than the Z right?

Lug · 03-30-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

The Mustang only weighs about 200-300lbs more than the Z right?

Around 3600 lbs. But with 412 Hp, that yeilds 8.7 lbs per hp, a very respectible number.

Red370 · 03-30-2010, 01:36 PM

So... who shall do the first 5.0 into Z swap? imagine? jesus.

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

So... who shall do the first 5.0 into Z swap? imagine? jesus.

If I had the money you know I'd be all over that.

370Z_Fan · 03-30-2010, 07:04 PM

Just put the 5.6L V8 from the new M into the Z and call it even!

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z_Fan

Just put the 5.6L V8 from the new M into the Z and call it even!

Red370 · 03-30-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Z_Fan

Just put the 5.6L V8 from the new M into the Z and call it even!

I think that would be a good idea as an option. Ya know, offer the base, the SP, SP/Touring, Nismo, then BOX package (Balls Out Extreme)

m4a1mustang · 03-30-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

I think that would be a good idea as an option. Ya know, offer the base, the SP, SP/Touring, Nismo, then BOX package (Balls Out Extreme)

Count me in for some balls out extreme action.

03-30-2010, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 18	^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	#5 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 18	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	#6 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	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

03-30-2010, 01:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	The Mustang only weighs about 200-300lbs more than the Z right? Last edited by Pushing_Tin; 03-30-2010 at 01:36 PM.

03-30-2010, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 297	So... who shall do the first 5.0 into Z swap? imagine? jesus. __________________ 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, 07:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
370Z_Fan Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 238 Drives: 2010 MB ZR sport pkg Rep Power: 17	Just put the 5.6L V8 from the new M into the Z and call it even!

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