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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am Once again I do not know what is possible, but it does seem that a mass produced GTR engine that puts out less

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Old 07-27-2012, 09:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Once again I do not know what is possible, but it does seem that a mass produced GTR engine that puts out less HP would be possible while staying with a six.

I have also heard here at the370z.com, that the Z32 tt nearly bankrupted Nissan, so they will never make another turbo Z. Yet the new talk is of a turbo 4.
but that was pre-french guy when nissan had bazillian platforms each dedicated to pretty much its own car. nissan needed an overhaul very badly and the french guy did a great job cutting out the crap/fat and keeping things lean.
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I think everyone is so caught up in HP. What the Z really needs to do is get to sub 3000 lbs while out putting similar power. But sure, more torque would be nice
I would like this approach.

The important thing to me is to improve power/weight ratio and most importantly if the car is to remain true to the sports car heritage it should get lighter.
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I would like this approach.

The important thing to me is to improve power/weight ratio and most importantly if the car is to remain true to the sports car heritage it should get lighter.
How do you think they could lower weight? Anyone know how the 370 was lightened from the 350? The problem is probably that beyond a certain point it starts getting pricey to lower weight further, which nissan doesn't want to do.
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