Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1668752)

I think it's unrealistic to expect big bolt-on gains out of an N/A 3.7L V6. IMO, going from ~270whp stock to over 315 whp with bolt-ons is pretty strong from a motor this size.

If you really expect anything significantly beyond that you're just kidding yourself and should be getting a pushrod V8 (read: LS series) instead.

Originally Posted by Telephone (Post 1669880)

This thread is all subjective blah blah blah...I had enough after "there are two classes of Z owners". Gimme a break.

Originally Posted by DLSTR (Post 1670503)

As far as mods go - in the US you are making alot of people rich to go 70mph in car that will double that in stock form. Save your money for good electronics, fun travel or retirement.

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am (Post 1670419)

The Z has a lot of power, but gets passed by M3's, is all true. What will you replace it with? A Porsche GT3 may be up your alley. :tiphat:

Originally Posted by ///PureSwank (Post 1670653)

I own a blacked out naturally aspirated v8 7.0l ls7 427 small block c6 z06 dishing out 620rwhp all motor. Power is ridiculously......violent. I just purchased a 370z.

Truth is, you can't expect to much from a 3.7l V6 as you would from a V8 period. The motor is limited in size and bolt ons won't help out to much due to the displacement. I bought the 370z because its got an interior that's light years better then that of my vette. I paid almost twice the price for the Z06 but thats because of the Block which is a monster. I am actually amazed on how smooth and pull its got for having such a small block. Exterior is really sexy might I add. It wouldn't be fair for the Z to compete against bigger blocks. Forced Induction is its only hope if big power is what is desired. If you wanna compete with bigger faster cars the GTR (Nissans Fans) is where its at. AMS GTR? Game over.

Originally Posted by KillerBee370 (Post 1670468)

This. I think it's unrealistic for any N/A car for that matter. I too sold my Z with every bolt on and putting down 315 rwhp seemed pretty good for what it was. In fact it was a big improvement especially with a tune and improved throttle response. (of course having coilovers spec'd up nice n tight made it feel much snappier)

I'm in an M3 now and it's the same story. I'm not going to get much more than about the same gains (as the Z) with bolt on's. It is starting from a much stronger point but the overall gain at the end of the day is probably equal (+50 hp) with full bolt ons. I won't lie... it's a different car alright but you know, that comes at a co$t.

I miss my Z for what it was and would absolutely recommend one to anybody. It's still the most bang for the buck although it's getting some pretty stiff competition coming out.

Originally Posted by ///PureSwank (Post 1670653)

I own a blacked out naturally aspirated v8 7.0l ls7 427 small block c6 z06 dishing out 620rwhp all motor. Power is ridiculously......violent. I just purchased a 370z.

Truth is, you can't expect to much from a 3.7l V6 as you would from a V8 period. The motor is limited in size and bolt ons won't help out to much due to the displacement. I bought the 370z because its got an interior that's light years better then that of my vette. I paid almost twice the price for the Z06 but thats because of the Block which is a monster. I am actually amazed on how smooth and pull its got for having such a small block. Exterior is really sexy might I add. It wouldn't be fair for the Z to compete against bigger blocks. Forced Induction is its only hope if big power is what is desired. If you wanna compete with bigger faster cars the GTR (Nissans Fans) is where its at. AMS GTR? Game over.

Originally Posted by DLSTR (Post 1670503)

+1. I see no class of Z owner. I see owners doing and driving what they want. The OP should have realized after a test drive the car was not a Vette or any other car that he feels is faster in a straight line.

Im in Germany and actually get to drive fast on a routine basis, If I want to see the the gas gauge move rapidly. I can also enjoy the car in a dynamic environment as well(think Nurburgring).

If makes me laugh when I see somone turning a sportcar into top fuel dragster. Making it anything but what it was out of the box. A car for driving and enjoying in a dynamic environment. The US does not lack cars for going fast for 12 seconds in a straight line.

As far as mods go - in the US you are making alot of people rich to go 70mph in car that will double that in stock form. Save your money for good electronics, fun travel or retirement.

Its a free country and we can do what we want, but its quite funny to see the rationale that the Z needs so much work after Nissan made it more than formidable.

On the Autobahn a Cayman isnt pushing me out of the left lane. Trust me. Its the 3 liter + Audi wagons LOL! Or the guy in the twin turbo 911 who is owning the left lane!

I watched a German auto test show and they tested the Audi TT-S vs the 370Z and the hosts/testers all picked it hands down! This car is superb.:hello:

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ (Post 1670803)

My neighbor just came by the office and we made a dunkin donuts run. He let me drive his Lotus Exige S. Omg....putting practicality aside, I have never driven such an amazing car. It left my heart racing and my soul yearning for me...I should not have driven it.

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ (Post 1670803)

My neighbor just came by the office and we made a dunkin donuts run. He let me drive his Lotus Exige S. Omg....putting practicality aside, I have never driven such an amazing car. It left my heart racing and my soul yearning for me...I should not have driven it.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1670834)

Exige is the ****. I would totally get one but I needed a practical car, so I bought the S2000. :facepalm:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1670216)

That I can agree with 100%. If it was a known issue off the bat in 09? It should have been resolved on the 10 model year. And they had to have known after all this time that the 12 cooler would only be good to keep the car cool in traffic jams. It is Nissan's second biggest failure. The biggest was the brake cooling issue. But there have been brake cooling issues since the original 240z. I guess they are making safety flaws a tradition???

Anyway, pardon the non-aspirated. Its naturally-aspirated. I'm actually just have flu, allergies and running a mild temp. As far as Ken feeling ignored... lol it doesn't really bother me what you said. You caught my flaw. Cool. There's just a couple of guys on here that will remain nameless that always seem to swing on mine hard on any little post. So my hostility showed. From a couple of guys on here its just reached corny status how they always appear to mock any comment I make which may be flawed. Then you get the one or two extra jock riders coming and joining in. I know who jokes and who's trying to be an azz.

Anyway back to topic. The z isnt without flaws and mods are expensive. But I honestly feel this car is worth taking my time and getting it right. If a turbo Z comes out? I will get one, but I won't trade the Z34. It may be only be a potential collectible to most. But for me its an instant classic. Talk about perfect evolution when you see a 240z and 370z next to each other.

Originally Posted by Bucketlist2012 (Post 1670845)

Hopefully I am not one of the extra Jock riders... And Corny is my middle name..We may have beaten a dead horse, and that is animal abuse..:tiphat:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1670836)

Doesn't get more practical than a Honda.


I bet you get great gas mileage. Too bad it is fwd.

Originally Posted by mic_crispy (Post 1670901)

Not sure if youre serious..... s2000 is RWD.

Originally Posted by mic_crispy (Post 1670901)

Not sure if youre serious..... s2000 is RWD.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1670890)

so you ran out of money and now you're pissed?

thats wat i get from this thread...

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ (Post 1670914)

Oh and I'm sorry I almost forgot, I haven't mentioned it at all but the damn m6 gearbox absolutely drove me mad. That "lump" between gates was very frustrating and members who have an s2k or porsche know that the Z m6 gearbox is faaaaar behind.

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ (Post 1670912)

Honestly, when you get left standing by a lightly tuned Evo X, STi, 5.0 Stang, 135i or dare I say a Genesis (I highly doubt it though) the last thing you are thinking is hey I got a good value.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1671011)

that's only because you want to race (street race for that matter :ugh2: ). i think you got the Z for all the wrong reasons. :)

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1671011)

that's only because you want to race (street race for that matter :ugh2: ). i think you got the Z for all the wrong reasons. :)

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ (Post 1671038)

I didn't expect everyone to smile and agree with all my statements but I do have a special perspective on the car due to my 3 year experience and ownership, maybe you're just pissed that I'm big enough to realize and mention the faults, if you look closely many guests are reading the post, they may be potential buyers and I find no problem in giving them the big picture.

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1670775)

:iagree:

Even with the 5.0s. We can get to 440whp or so with intake, tune, and full exhaust. Beyond that you need FI. Unless you are OK with shelling out several thousand bucks for cams (510whp), but FI is the best bang for the buck without a doubt. I think that's true for all cars. If you want cost-effective power, go FI. Otherwise realize that bolt-on gains will be limited.

Originally Posted by red6spd (Post 1671186)

LOL! I drove my Z to school and work today and everytime I made a smooth as melting butter shift I thought of all the complaints on this forum about the hard notchy shifting and started laughing. People in the other cars must think I'm nuts. I dont disagree that there are cars out there like the S2K that have a better feeling gearbox but I said it once and I will keep saying, 99.9% of the complaints I hear about this gearbox is due to bad stick drivers.

Originally Posted by NYBladeZ (Post 1670912)

I built a great Z, I loved it very much, I sold it and in hindsight there are characteristics of the car that could be improved. I had my "highway altercations" like some and had my share of glorious moments (I promise as safely as I could). Honestly, when you get left standing by a lightly tuned Evo X, STi, 5.0 Stang, 135i or dare I say a Genesis (I highly doubt it though) the last thing you are thinking is hey I got a good value.