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How do you handle the loss of Torque? That is one thing that I think would be hard to get used to if you have driven a high torque V-8.
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How do you handle the loss of Torque? That is one thing that I think would be hard to get used to if you have driven a high torque V-8. This is what 'stang owners complain about when they drive the Z especially those with FI or those on the list for the 5.0.
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You are also (usually) not used to the extra 2,000 RPM so you find yourself short-shifting often. Basically you have to train yourself to the keep the revs up above 3000 and convince yourself that it's OK to wind it out in every gear, in fact, it's necessary if you actually want to get anywhere.
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![]() One of the reasons Nissan use a straight six is because it's buttery smooth and can rev to 10k. All "V" motors will have some sort of vibration as they are not naturally balanced. The older RB series engines currently make a lot more power than the VR38 in the R35 GTR. Moving on...I would like to see either a new turbo straight six with around 4 liters like the Australian Ford F6 or a decent V10 twin turbo with a short stroke that suits boost. Quote:
The weight of the engine is a major factor as well, so big heavy V8's are not an option as they upset the balance of a small car like the Z. Jeremy Clarkson once said running a V8 is like having a dead cow on your hood! haha
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Unfortunately making that much power would take away from the GTR marketshare and therefore will never happen.
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