370z Vs Rx 7

kchu221

sorry for your loss op...

but honestly if it was me, id build an FD3.

seems like you want something more exclusive then the Z since you stated that you
see alot of Z's in your area, and the FD is definately more exclusive then the Z.

2011 Nismo#91

IMO there really isn't much better then what you already have except maybe a lotus. Its small and light making it quick and good in turns. The low relative HP shouldn't be an issue since you won't be going that fast on public roads.

gtaylor1023

@rockcrawler thanks for the money pit advice

maybe this will help with the progress of either build. Looking at spending 50-65k out the door.

Everything i'm about to type is just me relaying it to the board not sure if there is very much validity to it until i meet them and hand them a check with some form of guarantee in hand

I have spoken withe a few rotary guys that will back a 600hp rotor but the engine cost alone is 25-30k.

now i know i can pick up an 09 Z and go to GTM or Z1 and put 25-30k in it and have a 700 HP monster - question is will that be similar in quickness with much higher reliability.

yes i understand that when there is that much work reliability is always a subjective term.

FPenvy

if you're gonna spend that much money on a Z, why don't you just put it into that '12 GT-R?

I'm just having trouble grasping the concept of having one of the quickest cars in the world and wanting to get the baby version and dump 30k into it.

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theDreamer

Some prefer the idea of a RWD manual car when canyon carving or back road runs.
For the OP, honestly if you are doing an engine swap (2J/RB/LSx) I would consider the RX7 but I would not drop the money if you are not going that road. The 370z is a great platform to work with, but you are going to drop 25k on engine/upgrades and then you will need to do suspension, brakes and tires.

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Red__Zed

This.


Also bear in mind that the power levels you are talking are very much a stretch for the stock transmission, especially if you are talking high speed pulls.

4th and 5th struggle heavily if you spend a lot of time makin pulls there.

speedfreek

Turn the GT-R into the AMS Alpha Omega and be done. See you everyone else and thanks for playing.

Plus if you want something to just throw around the back roads it is simple. Get a Lotus Exige and dual charge it and be done. It doesn't get more fun than that.

370zproject

plus gtr 4 seats

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370zproject

or the op could buy me a GTR ....


jk

mod the Z it will last longer as far as rust and all that crap dont get me wrong the rx7 i love but i like the Z more as a DD

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ZMan8

isn't 700 hp overkill for backroads?

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speedfreek

not if you are the STIG

sfearl1

yep, GTR + AMS Alpha 9 package ($25k) and that's all you'll ever need.

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gtaylor1023

looking more and more like just sticking with the GTR after a few PMs that i have gotten.

i looked up the lotus boards pretty heavy over the last few hours and to do what Frank did in Cali takes Uber $$$ and it breaks a ton.

gtaylor1023

any sexy body kits like the fortune with that scooped out side panel for the Z. I think i am getting things narrowed down here pretty well.

Let me thank each and every one of you for helping in this discussion. I know its not over yet but you all are great !

Cmike2780

I say go for the Z build..... because you can. I'd go for lightweight and balanced instead of all out power though. Maybe use the 370Z Nismo RC as your inspiration, but with a bit more grunt.

There are plenty of body kit's around, or if you're truly dedicated, have a custom kit made. Find a good enough shop and they can pretty much make anything for you want in the visual department. I kind of like the 'sleeper' look though.

These look pretty bad-*** too.

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