no cost HP increase sure fire way

jcosta79 · 09-27-2012, 11:54 AM

This has to be the gayest thread ever.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-27-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KSFastah

*shrug*

I guess I'm coming at this from a different perspective after driving the Camaro SS for a year...but...the Z just doesn't "FEEL" fast to me yet. Hot or cold. It's definitely "quick"...and is clearly the superior car when thrashing through corners....but I miss the big V8 for the press you back into seat and then THROW you violently down the road feeling.

I'm thinking it's gonna take a TT setup up to help. Having ridden in a Z configured that way, I think it's gonna be a must have for my long term satisfaction with this car. It's just too underwhelming power-wise, otherwise.

I feel you but when you buy a Z. You have to search for a different auto-orgasm. lol. I choose to live mine in the corners.

You play different auto-orgasm games to have car fun. Usually in the camaro its done at a red light or on the highway (60-150mph etc). You have to find new and more interesting games in a lighter, better sport-suspension tuned car like the Z. A game I love to play is... How fast can I take a 90 degree turn. Another game is, how fast can i exit off this clear highway donut.
I never race, just compare my own stats too past ones. Also, you get some good jolt in the Z if you change your gears between 5500-6500 rpm'sish. with a combination of being aggressive on the pedal. It'll feel pretty fast with a penalty of about 16-17mpg's lol.

kenny's 370z · 09-27-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I feel you but when you buy a Z. You have to search for a different auto-orgasm. lol. I choose to live mine in the corners.

You play different auto-orgasm games to have car fun. Usually in the camaro its done at a red light or on the highway (60-150mph etc). You have to find new and more interesting games in a lighter, better sport-suspension tuned car like the Z. A game I love to play is... How fast can I take a 90 degree turn. Another game is, how fast can i exit off this clear highway donut.
I never race, just compare my own stats too past ones. Also, you get some good jolt in the Z if you change your gears between 5500-6500 rpm'sish. with a combination of being aggressive on the pedal. It'll feel pretty fast with a penalty of about 16-17mpg's lol.

enkei2k · 09-27-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

This has to be the gayest thread ever.

Trust me, I've seen a lot worse.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-27-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Trust me, I've seen a lot worse.

This is just a social thread where people will unite and conversate off a known fact for most... but also is a new fact for new drivers that may not know.

Zrider79 · 09-27-2012, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Call me crazy... I don't recall complaining about power issues with the 350Z regardless of temperature. It has enough torque for daily driving even though it doesn't pull as hard to redline compared to the 370Z. I could've sworn the 350Z felt consistent regardless of temps.

You are right, i've been there. This engine is much more sensitive to temp. A radiator and oil cooler should keep it consistent. Ive been noticing the same as temp drops, im in Florida.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-27-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zrider79

You are right, i've been there. This engine is much more sensitive to temp. A radiator and oil cooler should keep it consistent. Ive been noticing the same as temp drops, im in Florida.

I had the G35 which pretty much had the same engine. I felt the engine bog down in that car as well... Maybe the Z is a little bit worse but both vq35 and vq37 seem to be boggy imho.

EndyKwon · 09-27-2012, 08:10 PM

Its past midnight, 65 degrees fahrenheit. Enter an on-ramp to the freeway, place gear in 3rd. Press on pedal.

But in all honesty, driving the car in So-Cal stinks! You always see the temp gauge hovering at 220~240.

The lack of instant response and a bogged down engine really gets to me, any solutions to get engine temp down?

jcosta79 · 09-27-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EndyKwon

But in all honesty, driving the car in So-Cal stinks! You always see the temp gauge hovering at 220~240.

The lack of instant response and a bogged down engine really gets to me, any solutions to get engine temp down?

That's actually ideal oil temps. Keep good quality synthetic oil in your engine and you're fine.

For better throttle response you need a tune (removes throttle delay) along with a less restrictive intake. I would also remove the cats (if you can get away with it where you live).

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EndyKwon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 422 Drives: '11 BSilver Base 7AT Rep Power: 13	Its past midnight, 65 degrees fahrenheit. Enter an on-ramp to the freeway, place gear in 3rd. Press on pedal. But in all honesty, driving the car in So-Cal stinks! You always see the temp gauge hovering at 220~240. The lack of instant response and a bogged down engine really gets to me, any solutions to get engine temp down? Last edited by EndyKwon; 09-27-2012 at 08:13 PM.

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