N/A 370z

Eclipz · 12-12-2013, 04:57 PM

There's probably some naturally aspirated Z's outside of this forum that have really high numbers. The JUN concept car has 380 HP. I'm wondering if there are any setups out there that are in the 400 range. 400 HP naturally aspirated Z revving to 8k RPM would be delicious.

Eclipz · 12-12-2013, 05:07 PM

Anyone want to fork up $25,000 for this?

500 HP Competition Naturally Aspirated Wet Sump System 4.5L Stroker Engine

BGTV8 · 12-12-2013, 05:52 PM

The European FIA GT4 series 370Z makes ~440 hp with stock internals but different heads.

In the USA, the 370Z RC run by Doran Racing will make similar power. The Grand Sport series permits the cylinder head to be changed (use the HR head and not the VHR head) plus a dry-sump lubrication kit and long-tube headers and low-restriction exhaust (no cats).

These engines run at close to 9000 rpm which is where a lot of the power increase comes from.

Such an engine would not last very long in a road car though.

All I can say to the OP (based on over 40 years of involvement in competitive motorsport as a driver in state and national series, and a volunteer event/series official) if leave the car standard (brake pads and brake fluid apart), learn how to drive quickly (and there is no better place to start than AutoX) and when your times do not improve for two events on the trot, then think about firming up the suspension, then progress to stickier tyres and then when you have 2 events where you are not going quicker, think about a bit more torque (torque wins motorsport events, NOT horsepower).

RB

Chuck33079 · 12-12-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BGTV8

All I can say to the OP (based on over 40 years of involvement in competitive motorsport as a driver in state and national series, and a volunteer event/series official) if leave the car standard (brake pads and brake fluid apart), learn how to drive quickly (and there is no better place to start than AutoX) and when your times do not improve for two events on the trot, then think about firming up the suspension, then progress to stickier tyres and then when you have 2 events where you are not going quicker, think about a bit more torque (torque wins motorsport events, NOT horsepower).

RB

Well said.

Firebase99 · 12-13-2013, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JWillis72

You let your instructor drive your car? I don't think I would be ok with that. There is nothing like track time to teach you can't buy being fast around the track.

Meh, to see the full potential, in the current conditions, its worth it. Its a blast too, lol.

Firebase99 · 12-13-2013, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Eclipz

400 HP naturally aspirated Z revving to 8k RPM would be delicious.

Yes, yes it would. We, "car guys", especially on the OTHER Z site, have been saying for years and years , a 400HP NA+, 350 at the wheel would be nice, same weight (fewer pounds ideal but we're realistic, lol), same balance, 7.5 redline is fine (8 would be secs) and base model starts at $30-31K. HID, LSD, 245-/275/40/18's (19's would be nice but...) same "quality" interior, a 6 to 7 inch, info screen would be nice, not nav but a basic MFD. Cruise control. Loaded, Coupe,non nismo,, $43K, all the bells and whistles. ehhh...amiright?

SPOHN · 12-13-2013, 08:46 AM

Funny how OP hasn't post since. I'm calling BS. 17 with a 370. Riiiight

Chuck33079 · 12-13-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Funny how OP hasn't post since. I'm calling BS. 17 with a 370. Riiiight

If it is bs, he's been at it for a while.

Did I Waste My Money?

Don · 12-17-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Funny how OP hasn't post since. I'm calling BS. 17 with a 370. Riiiight

not bs.. you can go check my instagram @donlaserna or go on my photo album

edub370 · 12-18-2013, 08:02 AM

there's crazier **** for a 17 year old to have than a z. i could see it

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

there's crazier **** for a 17 year old to have than a z. i could see it

That doesn't make it a good idea. Thet's why we're trying to talk him out of adding power to the car, since it's more car than a new driver should have bone stock.

He's mentioned having a motorcycle too. That's worse.

Don · 12-18-2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

there's crazier **** for a 17 year old to have than a z. i could see it

Agreed

my cousin has a e63 amg and he's the same age as me. I will post pictures of us next to our cars so people will finally believe I'm 17 lol

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Don

Agreed

my cousin has a e63 amg and he's the same age as me. I will post pictures of us next to our cars so people will finally believe I'm 17 lol

You're not helping your case.

Don · 12-18-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You're not helping your case.

Sorry.. I have been going to a local track with my friends since it's only $10, driving lessons seems too expensive and I doubt my parents would pay for that so I have to make with what I have /:

Chuck33079 · 12-18-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Don

Sorry.. I have been going to a local track with my friends since it's only $10, driving lessons seems too expensive and I doubt my parents would pay for that so I have to make with what I have /:

Pay for it yourself? You need to learn how to drive before you worry about more power. Your parents are irresponsible as hell to have bought you the car they did. The least you could do is make sure you don't end up killing someone else or yourself. Stop worrying about mods yet.

12-12-2013, 05:52 PM	#33 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,503 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 29907	The European FIA GT4 series 370Z makes ~440 hp with stock internals but different heads. In the USA, the 370Z RC run by Doran Racing will make similar power. The Grand Sport series permits the cylinder head to be changed (use the HR head and not the VHR head) plus a dry-sump lubrication kit and long-tube headers and low-restriction exhaust (no cats). These engines run at close to 9000 rpm which is where a lot of the power increase comes from. Such an engine would not last very long in a road car though. All I can say to the OP (based on over 40 years of involvement in competitive motorsport as a driver in state and national series, and a volunteer event/series official) if leave the car standard (brake pads and brake fluid apart), learn how to drive quickly (and there is no better place to start than AutoX) and when your times do not improve for two events on the trot, then think about firming up the suspension, then progress to stickier tyres and then when you have 2 events where you are not going quicker, think about a bit more torque (torque wins motorsport events, NOT horsepower). RB fzgood, Ghostvette and Motionmagic like this.

12-13-2013, 08:46 AM	#37 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Funny how OP hasn't post since. I'm calling BS. 17 with a 370. Riiiight __________________

12-18-2013, 08:02 AM	#40 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	there's crazier **** for a 17 year old to have than a z. i could see it Don likes this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

12-12-2013, 04:57 PM	#31 (permalink)
Eclipz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 360 Drives: 06 Eclipse GS Rep Power: 11	There's probably some naturally aspirated Z's outside of this forum that have really high numbers. The JUN concept car has 380 HP. I'm wondering if there are any setups out there that are in the 400 range. 400 HP naturally aspirated Z revving to 8k RPM would be delicious.

12-12-2013, 05:07 PM	#32 (permalink)
Eclipz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tampa Posts: 360 Drives: 06 Eclipse GS Rep Power: 11	Anyone want to fork up $25,000 for this? 500 HP Competition Naturally Aspirated Wet Sump System 4.5L Stroker Engine