Z35 motor theory

Montez · 07-24-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakonis GTR

Chances are that if they started to make one that might give any of MB's cars a run for their money performance-wise, MB would have a tantrum and pull the plug.

Well it "pretty" much does most and/or near close to others except for the newer AMG cars.

370zrider · 07-25-2014, 12:14 AM

How about Nissan using this engine for the z35 ?

Valentino · 07-25-2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by falconfixer

From what I heard from a doctor:

There will be an engine manufactured in TN that will go in the lowest model Infiniti. What MB does with the same engine, is up to them.

Also, look forward to the first Infiniti model vehicle built outside of Japan to be produced in good ol' TN. Is that a bad thing? Not when you figure out that the Japanese have decided the quality of vehicles coming out of Smyrna is good enough to carry the Infiniti brand name.

Now, back on topic I wish I could get some intel on the next Z but I'll speculate with the best of them. The next gen GTR will have a new engine producing 800hp. That leaves this motor as a left over that could be shoved into the Z35.

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Originally Posted by mab864

We need a direct injected, higher compression NA 3.8L V-6 out of the GTR that's not hand built. 400 hp & 300 tq and the car needs to weigh 3K. 25 mpg combined due to the direct injection. Yeah... better stock exhaust note. Oh yeah, and I want those red Recaros out of the '15 Nismo. That would be $$$.

380Z Makes a lot of senses. it even sounds right

240z (2400cc), 260z(2600cc), 280z (2800cc), 300zx (3000cc), 350z (3500cc), 370z (3700cc), and they are all 6 cylinders.

edub370 · 07-25-2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

I don't like turbo's either. I do like the idea of hybrid .

You! out of the pool!!

Firebase99 · 07-25-2014, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

You! out of the pool!!

Instant. Fecking. Torque.

edub370 · 07-25-2014, 09:10 AM

but... no soul....

b15 · 07-25-2014, 09:28 AM

I would like to see the Z35 drop in weight with a 3.0T, however I doubt Nissan will do that. I know there's been talk about a turbo I4 as well, but I see Nissan, being Nissan and retaining the VQ37 with sheet metal changes. Case in point, the G37 -> Q50 remodel.

Sadly, Nissan has pretty much forgotten about the Z34 since it's introduction and I don't see them making a legitimate effort on the Z35 either. Yes, it's received updates here and there, but the GTR also came out in 2009, and look how much they've improved it compared to the Z.

edub370 · 07-25-2014, 09:36 AM

imo the best thing that can happen right now, if we don't get a turbo 6, is the z34 go the way of the z32. no car follows for a couple years, and the z34 market stays extremely strong as its the last Z car on the market for the time

zeeder · 07-25-2014, 09:37 AM

As much as I'd love a baby GTR engine, what I'm hoping Nissan can make happen is great handling, good power, good build and material quality, great design and a starting price less than $40,000. Oh, and good headroom for we tall/long of torso folks!

That's a lot to ask but I'm hopeful.

b15 · 07-25-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

imo the best thing that can happen right now, if we don't get a turbo 6, is the z34 go the way of the z32. no car follows for a couple years, and the z34 market stays extremely strong as its the last Z car on the market for the time

I really hope they don't bastardize the z35

Jordo! · 07-26-2014, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Your right on that. I hated the 350z. I thought it was ugly. The sweeping back end of the 370z looks more like the early 240-280z.

Agreed

watson853 · 07-27-2014, 08:10 AM

Seems like the new supra may be a Z competitor after all. I hope nissan doesn't go plug in hybrid.....

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...details-emerge

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b15 · 07-27-2014, 08:15 AM

While I'm not completely sold on the hybrid drive trains in sports cars yet (love the instant torque concept just concerned about reliability) 350hp and 3000lbs excites me. I hope they keep it close to the FT1concept styling.

Masterbeatty · 07-27-2014, 08:16 AM

IDK a 3.0l VQ with a motor would be sweet! torque on demand all the time.

watson853 · 07-27-2014, 08:19 AM

I agree I just worry bout long term but the car is beautiful.

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07-25-2014, 12:14 AM	#62 (permalink)
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07-25-2014, 09:36 AM	#68 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 19	imo the best thing that can happen right now, if we don't get a turbo 6, is the z34 go the way of the z32. no car follows for a couple years, and the z34 market stays extremely strong as its the last Z car on the market for the time __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

07-25-2014, 09:37 AM	#69 (permalink)
zeeder Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 47 Posts: 460 Drives: ‘13 370Z ST 6M Rep Power: 3427	As much as I'd love a baby GTR engine, what I'm hoping Nissan can make happen is great handling, good power, good build and material quality, great design and a starting price less than $40,000. Oh, and good headroom for we tall/long of torso folks! That's a lot to ask but I'm hopeful. __________________ Zack FI catback, HFC, and Start Button - Z1 Intake - Nismo S-Tune Spoiler - PasswordJDM V2 Shift Knob

07-27-2014, 08:16 AM	#74 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122866	IDK a 3.0l VQ with a motor would be sweet! torque on demand all the time. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

07-25-2014, 09:28 AM	#67 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	I would like to see the Z35 drop in weight with a 3.0T, however I doubt Nissan will do that. I know there's been talk about a turbo I4 as well, but I see Nissan, being Nissan and retaining the VQ37 with sheet metal changes. Case in point, the G37 -> Q50 remodel. Sadly, Nissan has pretty much forgotten about the Z34 since it's introduction and I don't see them making a legitimate effort on the Z35 either. Yes, it's received updates here and there, but the GTR also came out in 2009, and look how much they've improved it compared to the Z.

07-27-2014, 08:10 AM	#72 (permalink)
watson853 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Age: 37 Posts: 202 Drives: 2014 Blue T/S 7AT Rep Power: 11	Seems like the new supra may be a Z competitor after all. I hope nissan doesn't go plug in hybrid..... http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...details-emerge Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

07-27-2014, 08:15 AM	#73 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36571	While I'm not completely sold on the hybrid drive trains in sports cars yet (love the instant torque concept just concerned about reliability) 350hp and 3000lbs excites me. I hope they keep it close to the FT1concept styling.

07-27-2014, 08:19 AM	#75 (permalink)
watson853 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Texas Age: 37 Posts: 202 Drives: 2014 Blue T/S 7AT Rep Power: 11	I agree I just worry bout long term but the car is beautiful. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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