Spoke to Nissan rep at Philly car show

ZYGOTE · 01-30-2011, 11:25 PM

Was at the Philly car show today and spoke to the Nissan rep there for a few mins, who was a really nice guy and seemed reasonably informed. I asked what the future held for the Z and he said that they've been told that the 2012 will be getting direct injection that will bump hp to approx 360. He also said the car will have a revised front and rear facia. I asked if he knew of a release date and he said they didn't have a definite date yet, but his best guess would be mid-summer.

I realize anything short of an official announcement is hearsay, but I thought you guys would find this interesting nonetheless.

GZ3 · 01-30-2011, 11:36 PM

direct injection? damn it...

christian370z · 01-30-2011, 11:46 PM

I would hope that if that information is true, GTM or likewise will come out with a direct injection conversion. I am looking forward to seeing what the new fascia looks like though!

GZ3 · 01-30-2011, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

I would hope that if that information is true, GTM or likewise will come out with a direct injection conversion. I am looking forward to seeing what the new fascia looks like though!

how much would a conversion like this cost? speculate?

JB1 · 01-31-2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

GTM or likewise will come out with a direct injection conversion.

I highly doubt this will happen. It takes a bit more then just moving the injectors from the intake manifold to the cylinder head...

Lemers · 01-30-2011, 11:46 PM

If this Is true Don't big a 2011.

Red__Zed · 01-30-2011, 11:48 PM

That'd be pretty neat if they did that...

GZ3 · 01-30-2011, 11:51 PM

ehhh...cant justify a trade in if this is true. ill wait to see the dynos and how well they take to mods>>> right now all i can be happy about is if the crack VVEL

Lemers · 01-30-2011, 11:54 PM

A DI mode would be cool, but at what price?

k20z3 · 01-30-2011, 11:57 PM

Can anyone explain direct injection (Newb)?

optiontrader · 01-31-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k20z3

Can anyone explain direct injection (Newb)?

Fuel is injected directly into the cylinders vice the intake manifold. Allows for more accurate metering of fuel and control of AFR's. Downside is typically an increase in price due to higher temperatures and pressures the injectors must withstand.

Another issue, I've read, is carbon buildup on the valves, as there's no wash of fuel over them to clean them up.

optiontrader · 01-31-2011, 12:01 AM

It's about time - mebbe an upgrade?

Hopefully the price premium won't be drastic - most of the other car manufacturers have introduced DI engines with little change in MSRP.

GZ3 · 01-31-2011, 12:09 AM

indirect injection fuel and air are pre mixed in the intake manifold, in Direct injection they are not, air still comes in via intake mani but fuel is sprayed directly into the cylinder...resulting in more power,

k20z3 · 01-31-2011, 12:13 AM

Hmmm, choices choices!

Waiz · 01-31-2011, 12:27 AM

Nissan rep or car show presenter?

01-30-2011, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Spoke to Nissan rep at Philly car show Was at the Philly car show today and spoke to the Nissan rep there for a few mins, who was a really nice guy and seemed reasonably informed. I asked what the future held for the Z and he said that they've been told that the 2012 will be getting direct injection that will bump hp to approx 360. He also said the car will have a revised front and rear facia. I asked if he knew of a release date and he said they didn't have a definite date yet, but his best guess would be mid-summer. I realize anything short of an official announcement is hearsay, but I thought you guys would find this interesting nonetheless.

01-30-2011, 11:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	direct injection? damn it... __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

01-30-2011, 11:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	I would hope that if that information is true, GTM or likewise will come out with a direct injection conversion. I am looking forward to seeing what the new fascia looks like though! __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

01-30-2011, 11:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	If this Is true Don't big a 2011. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-30-2011, 11:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	ehhh...cant justify a trade in if this is true. ill wait to see the dynos and how well they take to mods>>> right now all i can be happy about is if the crack VVEL __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

01-30-2011, 11:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	That'd be pretty neat if they did that...

01-30-2011, 11:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	A DI mode would be cool, but at what price? __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-30-2011, 11:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Can anyone explain direct injection (Newb)? __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

01-31-2011, 12:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
optiontrader Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Smog Hell, SoCal Posts: 595 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	It's about time - mebbe an upgrade? Hopefully the price premium won't be drastic - most of the other car manufacturers have introduced DI engines with little change in MSRP. __________________ 40th Anniversary Z - 3M Paint Protection Film, CA Legal Tint! (70/40)

01-31-2011, 12:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	indirect injection fuel and air are pre mixed in the intake manifold, in Direct injection they are not, air still comes in via intake mani but fuel is sprayed directly into the cylinder...resulting in more power, __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

01-31-2011, 12:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Hmmm, choices choices! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

01-31-2011, 12:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Nissan rep or car show presenter?

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