370z Vs Rx 7

theDreamer · 04-27-2012, 04:42 PM

To get you into the RX-7 mood, sad ending though.
Stance:Nation – Form > Function 500+ HP Mazda RX7 // The Ups & Downs.

bigdog1250 · 04-27-2012, 05:44 PM

How is 150 not "too much top speed" No "back road" is suitable for 150mph... you sound nuts.

Take your gtr to the track and go enjoy yourself there.

MightyBobo · 04-27-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

How is 150 not "too much top speed" No "back road" is suitable for 150mph... you sound nuts.

Take your gtr to the track and go enjoy yourself there.

Oh yeah, I forgot to say that...

Wanting to do those kinds of speeds on public roads is friggin' crazy, and stupid.

gtaylor1023 · 04-27-2012, 06:21 PM

I hit 150 on the interstates heading home after running. You are all right 150 one curve is suicide - my apologies to all.

So progressing farther - LS 1 rx 7 - or GTM 370z

gtaylor1023 · 04-27-2012, 06:34 PM

But to the gentleman "unknown". - the hp to torque ratio is fixed via the 3 rotor 20b - has anyone seen a 26b in a FD???

Would be cool to go alpha 9 and 370z. The brothers unite

Skeeterbop · 04-27-2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaylor1023

Ok guys - asking this on this board to get a different feel for the build as compared to the RX 7 or rotary boards.

What i am looking to do is build an acceleration monster for running NC vallies and country back roads. Not really too much top end speed but getting from 20-150 asap i feel could be fun.

Current cars:

2012 Nissan GTR

So ya, i have godzilla and am contimplating just putting in an AMS kit and calling it good but i thought i would expand the stable a little bit and see what opinions you guys have about it.

370z build with engine mods will be a must. Thinking 550-700 TO THE WHEELS would be necessary. Pros for this are is availablity and relative ease of the build. there are also a plethera of tuners to do such a build. next would be styling of the car. cool looking with great lines but this is also a negative as well since there are so many of them around. Body kit of extreme quality would be a nice option if you guys have ideas on such kits please let me know.

RX 7 - very light weight and cheap to get started. I have a few shops willing to fortify a 20B for me to support the 600+ HP i am asking for. These shops / engines aren't cheap. Also going with a True Veilside Fortune kit for it. Pros are amazing styling of that kit if you like the kit and power to weight ration. question is will i need some huge gaudy *** wing to keep that power gripped to the road.

I am also considering dual charging both cars if possible. SC for low end then Turbo for the high end - much like that gentlemen did in CA with his lotus

Lets try and keep this discussion to the finer points of the builds with no hazing / raggin on any posters or their opinions - we are all adults here.

Thanks

Greg

Firstly, asking here is going to get a fairly biased response. If I was in your shoes, I would just mod the GTR some and be happy. Secondly, i think your F****** stupid doing those kinds of speeds on the kind of roads I imagine you are talking about (I'm from east TN as well). It's just a matter of time before you kill yourself or somebody else. You may not be worried about yourself (and in that case I could care less), but you should atleast have some respect for others on the road. Do like some of the others have said and take it to the track. It's more fun and more rewarding IMO. Plus if you have the ability to afford a GTR a track day shouldn't be a problem. I'll get off the soap box now.

speedfreek · 04-27-2012, 07:18 PM

Get an old 260 and tub it out to put some bigger meat out back and do the LSX conversion on it. A guy here used to have one years ago that thing was insane!!! He always brought it out to AutoX.

Zerenity · 04-27-2012, 08:18 PM

Years ago I saw a shop drop in a 2JZ-GTE Supra engine into an RX7. That thing was a beast! 550-700HP is nothing for the 2JZ motor. Just an idea.

buddyZ · 04-27-2012, 09:56 PM

you have a freaking GTR man!!! forget the back roads

gbrettin · 04-27-2012, 10:25 PM

Do you have a budget in mind? Anything can be done if you throw enough money at it.

Skeeterbop · 04-27-2012, 10:31 PM

I would honestly take the money I would spend on buying and modding the 370 and put most of it into the GTR if i were you. That could be one BA car.

MacLean · 04-28-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

I would honestly take the money I would spend on buying and modding the 370 and put most of it into the GTR if i were you. That could be one BA car.

gbrettin · 04-27-2012, 10:39 PM

A different option:

MacLean · 04-28-2012, 01:06 AM

gbrettin, man all four of the videos AWESOME.

wdkwang · 04-28-2012, 01:40 AM

i personally, given the financial opportunity which you apparently have, would say fuk z's and fuk rx7's if i have the means to get an alpha kit for a '12 gtr. my mouth waters when i see a gtr with an alpha 12 kit. the power, launch, grip is insane. a 600whp gtr vs a 600whp z is a landslide win for the gtr (even on a roll) because of the aggressive gear ratios. the z just cannot compete, unless you are big on the raw sports car feel which i have to say is quite numb in the gtr. i don't own one but i did spend some time flying around in a friend's gtr and it is to me like some reviewers say is quite numb and disconnected from the road, like you're in a videogame. the only issue is that you lose the rwd, which would be an issue for me since i love getting slideways. but then again, i could probably afford a drift-tuned s14 on the side if i have the means for a modded gtr. my 2 cents

04-27-2012, 04:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-27-2012, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 19	How is 150 not "too much top speed" No "back road" is suitable for 150mph... you sound nuts. Take your gtr to the track and go enjoy yourself there. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

04-27-2012, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
gtaylor1023 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SC Posts: 19 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	But to the gentleman "unknown". - the hp to torque ratio is fixed via the 3 rotor 20b - has anyone seen a 26b in a FD??? Would be cool to go alpha 9 and 370z. The brothers unite Last edited by gtaylor1023; 04-27-2012 at 06:35 PM. Reason: Additional info

04-27-2012, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zerenity Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 38 Drives: 2012 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 15	Years ago I saw a shop drop in a 2JZ-GTE Supra engine into an RX7. That thing was a beast! 550-700HP is nothing for the 2JZ motor. Just an idea. __________________ There's no such thing as awkward silence when you're talking to yourself.

04-27-2012, 10:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 18	I would honestly take the money I would spend on buying and modding the 370 and put most of it into the GTR if i were you. That could be one BA car. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

04-27-2012, 06:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
gtaylor1023 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SC Posts: 19 Drives: 09 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	I hit 150 on the interstates heading home after running. You are all right 150 one curve is suicide - my apologies to all. So progressing farther - LS 1 rx 7 - or GTM 370z

04-27-2012, 07:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 20	Get an old 260 and tub it out to put some bigger meat out back and do the LSX conversion on it. A guy here used to have one years ago that thing was insane!!! He always brought it out to AutoX.

04-27-2012, 09:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
buddyZ Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: socal Posts: 118 Drives: 2012 Base6mt Rep Power: 0	you have a freaking GTR man!!! forget the back roads

04-27-2012, 10:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,303 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589152	Do you have a budget in mind? Anything can be done if you throw enough money at it.

04-27-2012, 10:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,303 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589152	A different option: Last edited by gbrettin; 04-27-2012 at 10:41 PM.

04-28-2012, 01:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
MacLean A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,589 Drives: '12 GM Nismo # 0445 Rep Power: 18	gbrettin, man all four of the videos AWESOME.

04-28-2012, 01:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 22	i personally, given the financial opportunity which you apparently have, would say fuk z's and fuk rx7's if i have the means to get an alpha kit for a '12 gtr. my mouth waters when i see a gtr with an alpha 12 kit. the power, launch, grip is insane. a 600whp gtr vs a 600whp z is a landslide win for the gtr (even on a roll) because of the aggressive gear ratios. the z just cannot compete, unless you are big on the raw sports car feel which i have to say is quite numb in the gtr. i don't own one but i did spend some time flying around in a friend's gtr and it is to me like some reviewers say is quite numb and disconnected from the road, like you're in a videogame. the only issue is that you lose the rwd, which would be an issue for me since i love getting slideways. but then again, i could probably afford a drift-tuned s14 on the side if i have the means for a modded gtr. my 2 cents __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo! Last edited by wdkwang; 04-28-2012 at 01:44 AM.