Anyone go from a Corvette to a 370??

Boosted Josh · 06-06-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by The BlueMax

This is my daily dispel, I have to fear the corvette's power but agree with all the other advantages. I knew what I was getting into before I bought the 370
and I'm getting used to limited torque, but give me the 5.6L V8 out of the M56 and I would go after a 2006 and up Z51 equiped LS3s. Bob Mallet did it for the Pontiac Solstice, a factory warranted LS3 for 18,000, that would put the cost I paid for my 370 at 47,000, I wonder if an asian tuner could offer that same option with an Infiniti V8. I would pay for it, just think how exclusive the car would be, the sound, torque you may never sell it.

Check out hinson supercars

they put corvette motors in everything from rx7's to s2000's. They could probably stuff one in the Z.

Lug · 06-06-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The BlueMax

This is my daily dispel, I have to fear the corvette's power but agree with all the other advantages. I knew what I was getting into before I bought the 370
and I'm getting used to limited torque, but give me the 5.6L V8 out of the M56 and I would go after a 2006 and up Z51 equiped LS3s. Bob Mallet did it for the Pontiac Solstice, a factory warranted LS3 for 18,000, that would put the cost I paid for my 370 at 47,000, I wonder if an asian tuner could offer that same option with an Infiniti V8. I would pay for it, just think how exclusive the car would be, the sound, torque you may never sell it.

One of the two supercharge solutions for the Z would probably serve you just as well and certainly save you big big coin.

wishihadnav · 06-01-2010, 06:46 PM

i drove a 2010 Z06...all i can say its quick!

autopc25 · 06-02-2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by noonespecial

Hi all,
New member seriously contemplating making the switch from a C6 Z06 to a
370Z Nismo.....anyone else here do anything similar?

I've been using Corvettes as my DD for over ten years & just ready for a change.

Any and all experiences or opinions are welcome.

Edit: of course I meant "to a" in the thread title.....

Test drive back to back. I can also understand wanting to try something different.

chris12.8 · 10-27-2010, 05:07 PM

Hey guys sorry to bump an old thread, but im currently thinking about trading in my 09 vette for a 370z. the vette is to fast for the streets i cant really enjoy it, i miss being able to floor my car )08 civic si) and revving it out, i cant do that in the vette or ill be doing well over the speed limit by the end of 2nd gear instantly. I guess i want a better drivers car.

Zsteve · 10-27-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chris12.8

Hey guys sorry to bump an old thread, but im currently thinking about trading in my 09 vette for a 370z. the vette is to fast for the streets i cant really enjoy it, i miss being able to floor my car )08 civic si) and revving it out, i cant do that in the vette or ill be doing well over the speed limit by the end of 2nd gear instantly. I guess i want a better drivers car.

You live in Az take it out to a long road and have fun. I dont think I would trade a newer vette for a Z unless the vettes are having alot of problems. Are you having any transmissions problems with the vette?

chris12.8 · 10-28-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

You live in Az take it out to a long road and have fun. I dont think I would trade a newer vette for a Z unless the vettes are having alot of problems. Are you having any transmissions problems with the vette?

no transmission problems or any problems at all. im still debating it but i might just stick with the vette for a little longer to see what else comes out.

Mike · 10-27-2010, 08:59 PM

Steve,
The Vette might be faster, but the Z is much more fun to drive. I had both for a while, and I do regret selling the Vette a little, and I might buy a Grand Sport still, but I definitely like the Z better.

And, Chris does have a point. I actually enjoyed my vette less when it was supercharged than when it wasn't and you really can't wring out an NA vette on public roads.

Zsteve · 10-27-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Steve,
The Vette might be faster, but the Z is much more fun to drive. I had both for a while, and I do regret selling the Vette a little, and I might buy a Grand Sport still, but I definitely like the Z better.

I want to feel that 400 hp and 400 tq, the Z is fun but it lacks the TQ to me, now I was looking at the GS too but they werent giving me anything for a trade in for my Z so the deal couldnt be done, but I will wait for the 2014 vette and try to SC the Z in the mean time. I have plenty of roads here in TX to let the vette loose.

Mike · 10-27-2010, 09:56 PM

If I get the GS, it will be an addition, not a replacement. It would give me the justification to gut the z

Zsteve · 10-27-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

If I get the GS, it will be an addition, not a replacement. It would give me the justification to gut the z

that would be cool

cossie1600 · 10-27-2010, 11:41 PM

The Z feel dirt slow compare to the Vette. You can make up for some of it with a smaller tire to get you shorter gears.

Mythic · 10-28-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by noonespecial

Hi all,
New member seriously contemplating making the switch from a C6 Z06 to a
370Z Nismo.....anyone else here do anything similar?

I've been using Corvettes as my DD for over ten years & just ready for a change.

Any and all experiences or opinions are welcome.

Edit: of course I meant "to a" in the thread title.....

I think if you do you should by a Nismo, preferrably a black one...like mine that im selling

ImportConvert · 10-29-2010, 05:05 PM

If you had a ZR1, you wouldn't need a wife.

Zsteve · 10-29-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

If you had a ZR1, you wouldn't need a wife.

just fast girls

10-27-2010, 08:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	Steve, The Vette might be faster, but the Z is much more fun to drive. I had both for a while, and I do regret selling the Vette a little, and I might buy a Grand Sport still, but I definitely like the Z better. And, Chris does have a point. I actually enjoyed my vette less when it was supercharged than when it wasn't and you really can't wring out an NA vette on public roads. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-27-2010, 09:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	If I get the GS, it will be an addition, not a replacement. It would give me the justification to gut the z __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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chris12.8 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: az Posts: 2 Drives: 2009 corvette coupe Rep Power: 16	Hey guys sorry to bump an old thread, but im currently thinking about trading in my 09 vette for a 370z. the vette is to fast for the streets i cant really enjoy it, i miss being able to floor my car )08 civic si) and revving it out, i cant do that in the vette or ill be doing well over the speed limit by the end of 2nd gear instantly. I guess i want a better drivers car.

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