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Has anyone considered upgrading(or upgraded) from your 370z to a V8 engined Sports Sedan ?

I'm wondering if the VQ37 engine just isn't enough after a certain point and you wish for a larger engine. . .

Something with Japanese reliability: Lexus IS-F (?)
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Has anyone considered upgrading(or upgraded) from your 370z to a V8 engined Sports Sedan ?

I'm wondering if the VQ37 engine just isn't enough after a certain point and you wish for a larger engine. . .

Something with Japanese reliability: Lexus IS-F (?)
i went from the vq37 to a 8.3L V10....i tell you, if i could afford to have the evo and my srt-10 back, i would. That thing was a beast.
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i went from the vq37 to a 8.3L V10....i tell you, if i could afford to have the evo and my srt-10 back, i would. That thing was a beast.
What's the replacement for displacement? Turbo charging.
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What's the replacement for displacement? Turbo charging.
indeed, when i get back in march my evo will be making as much power as a gen 3 viper
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Efficiency and technology.
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