Exciting New Nissan 370Z NISMO Team

AutoX Z · 03-07-2011, 08:53 PM

So will the 3.5 and 3.7 engines swap between both the 350 and 370 with no modification? Specifically do you know what would be required to get a 3.7 into a 350?

ChrisSlicks · 03-07-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoX Z

So will the 3.5 and 3.7 engines swap between both the 350 and 370 with no modification? Specifically do you know what would be required to get a 3.7 into a 350?

The engines are exactly the same size, only difference are the heads and a longer stroke. It is a pretty straightforward swap as long as long as the ECU gets swapped with it.

lazer_Z · 03-07-2011, 09:26 PM

this thread is amazing! sub for updates! and seriously thinking of making the drive to barber!

Isamu · 03-08-2011, 01:35 AM

This is some amazing stuff... makes me sad I live in the frozen north, nothing remotely this awesome anywhere close to me... keep up the good work! and like everyone else, i can't wait for more updates
and when you decided to sell some of those stock parts, let me know, i kinda want your wheels

SE · 03-08-2011, 02:14 AM

I'll be stopping by in a couple weeks after my trip to Texas. Road trip anyone?

1slow370 · 03-08-2011, 05:15 AM

if they are keeping the vvel there is a few more modules that need to move other than the ecu, the two motors are the same but very different. but being a race team they might be throwing in a mocal and saying screw all the nissan BS (thats right i'm going there) that comes in our f'n cars, slap in some some 4000-9000 cams up the redline with stiffer springs say F the vvel throw in a 350z hr timing set and covers with the quad cam adjustable timing, a regular high ratio steering rack instead of the adjustable one, there's no way they are crazy enough to use the stock fuel system, throw the GOD DAMN factory transmission in the garbage in favor of a quaife sequential with a real 7.25inch twin disck race clutch and hydraulic throwout bearing, pitch the rear vlsd for a good 1.5 way, or gear type, rear adjusters instead of eccentrics on the suspension arms, replace all the rubber body, suspension, and subframe mounts with aluminum or urethane, brace the rear cover of the differential to the chassis mount a real underbody diffuser, a proper set of race headers and single exhaust, real adjustable link sway bars, raise the suspension pickup points, and a few other things off my wish list for a race car... but i doubt it would pass inspection. Should just race Rolex GT when done with grand am

Edit: damn got on a roll there

ChrisSlicks · 03-08-2011, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 1slow370

if they are keeping the vvel there is a few more modules that need to move other than the ecu, the two motors are the same but very different. but being a race team they might be throwing in a mocal and saying screw all the nissan BS (thats right i'm going there) that comes in our f'n cars, slap in some some 4000-9000 cams up the redline with stiffer springs say F the vvel throw in a 350z hr timing set and covers with the quad cam adjustable timing, a regular high ratio steering rack instead of the adjustable one, there's no way they are crazy enough to use the stock fuel system, throw the GOD DAMN factory transmission in the garbage in favor of a quaife sequential with a real 7.25inch twin disck race clutch and hydraulic throwout bearing, pitch the rear vlsd for a good 1.5 way, or gear type, rear adjusters instead of eccentrics on the suspension arms, replace all the rubber body, suspension, and subframe mounts with aluminum or urethane, brace the rear cover of the differential to the chassis mount a real underbody diffuser, a proper set of race headers and single exhaust, real adjustable link sway bars, raise the suspension pickup points, and a few other things off my wish list for a race car... but i doubt it would pass inspection. Should just race Rolex GT when done with grand am

Edit: damn got on a roll there

LOL, sounds like your dream race car. Yes, they already said they plan on running the 350 heads with the 3.7 block. You're right that VVEL doesn't do anything for you if you spend all your time in the upper RPM range.

Citadel · 03-08-2011, 09:21 AM

Those welds on the cage and exhaust are beautiful.

One question...who is doing all the funding?

Mt Tam I am · 03-08-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Citadel

Those welds on the cage and exhaust are beautiful.

One question...who is doing all the funding?

They sure are.

Mike@AMPerformance · 03-08-2011, 11:19 AM

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Brake ducts! He said brake ducts! Please make these work generically so that they work with any caliper. There is nothing in the market right now, very sad.

LOL, I did say brake ducts. We're going to need them, so we've got to make them. We cannot guarantee they'll work with calipers we don't deal with, as they are engineered to work with our Brembos. However, we may be able to develop custom mounts for other brands further down the road.

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...but i doubt it would pass inspection. Should just race Rolex GT when done with grand am

It sure wouldn't pass inspection for Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge! You read our minds though on the Rolex GT stuff... stay tuned for more on that!

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One question...who is doing all the funding?

We are fortunate to have been provided with start-up capital from private investors, and the company is on it's way to slowly but surely becoming self-sufficient through corporate partnership and service and retail. If you guys want to see Nissan's competing at the very highest levels, you can help by choosing to put our parts on your cars!

Mike

1slow370 · 03-09-2011, 03:48 AM

oh man the hr heads really? Hybrid vhr heads with rear block off plates for the vvel, 2 oil passages blocked off, hr lifters and intake cams and the hr pulleys and timing cover. revised combustion chamber cooling and intake and exhaust port geometries are where it's at. it would take so little work it's not funny. biggest thing is the revised spark plug area on the casting, smaller plug, the coolant is closer to it, they removed the big boss in the coolant jacket eliminating the hotspot between the valves....

Cmike2780 · 03-09-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by msweeney

We are fortunate to have been provided with start-up capital from private investors, and the company is on it's way to slowly but surely becoming self-sufficient through corporate partnership and service and retail. If you guys want to see Nissan's competing at the very highest levels, you can help by choosing to put our parts on your cars!

Mike

Can't wait to see what kind of performace parts you guys come up with. Keep the quality high and the prices within reach so us working folks can get a taste.

Only a few more weeks till you guys race. It must be chaos in the shop.

a.m. Brian · 03-09-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Can't wait to see what kind of performace parts you guys come up with. Keep the quality high and the prices within reach so us working folks can get a taste.

Only a few more weeks till you guys race. It must be chaos in the shop.

You have no idea...

spearfish25 · 03-10-2011, 07:48 PM

How are you guys dealing with the fuel starvation issue?

lazer_Z · 03-10-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

How are you guys dealing with the fuel starvation issue?

03-07-2011, 08:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 17	So will the 3.5 and 3.7 engines swap between both the 350 and 370 with no modification? Specifically do you know what would be required to get a 3.7 into a 350? __________________ 2013 SCCA Solo National Champion VVV For Sale VVV

03-08-2011, 05:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7252	if they are keeping the vvel there is a few more modules that need to move other than the ecu, the two motors are the same but very different. but being a race team they might be throwing in a mocal and saying screw all the nissan BS (thats right i'm going there) that comes in our f'n cars, slap in some some 4000-9000 cams up the redline with stiffer springs say F the vvel throw in a 350z hr timing set and covers with the quad cam adjustable timing, a regular high ratio steering rack instead of the adjustable one, there's no way they are crazy enough to use the stock fuel system, throw the GOD DAMN factory transmission in the garbage in favor of a quaife sequential with a real 7.25inch twin disck race clutch and hydraulic throwout bearing, pitch the rear vlsd for a good 1.5 way, or gear type, rear adjusters instead of eccentrics on the suspension arms, replace all the rubber body, suspension, and subframe mounts with aluminum or urethane, brace the rear cover of the differential to the chassis mount a real underbody diffuser, a proper set of race headers and single exhaust, real adjustable link sway bars, raise the suspension pickup points, and a few other things off my wish list for a race car... but i doubt it would pass inspection. Should just race Rolex GT when done with grand am Edit: damn got on a roll there __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7252	oh man the hr heads really? Hybrid vhr heads with rear block off plates for the vvel, 2 oil passages blocked off, hr lifters and intake cams and the hr pulleys and timing cover. revised combustion chamber cooling and intake and exhaust port geometries are where it's at. it would take so little work it's not funny. biggest thing is the revised spark plug area on the casting, smaller plug, the coolant is closer to it, they removed the big boss in the coolant jacket eliminating the hotspot between the valves.... __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50 Last edited by 1slow370; 03-10-2011 at 03:55 AM.

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1858	How are you guys dealing with the fuel starvation issue? __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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lazer_Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 164 Drives: s2000 Rep Power: 16	this thread is amazing! sub for updates! and seriously thinking of making the drive to barber!

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Citadel Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlotte Posts: 19 Drives: 07 Nissan Titan Rep Power: 16	Those welds on the cage and exhaust are beautiful. One question...who is doing all the funding?