Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1439632)

He's working from a flooded 350

Originally Posted by andre12031948 (Post 1439701)

I agree with your comment about the Z. My indecisiveness & posting it too many times is what irkes many here. My record holding car (350z) that I really liked got totaled by a wave of water released from a resevoir.
I liked the car so much, that I bought it back from State Farm, right before the auction. I loved everything about that car.
Even today, I'm not that sure which way to go. Sorry for the drama, but don't we all love our cars?
My car is at a shop. I have 3 choices. 1)Re-wire it completely, & hope it'll be as good as new, 2)sell it, then buy a 370z, mode it & drag race in the bolt on class, or 3) With a broken title, I no longer have to worry about strict N.Y.S. inspection laws, so I can build an LS 350z with the classic look of a Z. I CAN'T change what happened. I don't care for the look of the Vette!!!
I will post some pictures/video & more info of my car, so maybe some will understand my predicament & all this drama that I don't want or should have created. It's not life & death situation but it's still important to me.
I'll say I'm sorry for my long winded & repeated postings.
Thank you

I also want to thank the Moderators for their patience with me.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1439785)

*Honestly? Should have let them keep it, because it's not the car you loved anymore. What has been done is tantamount to taking Aunt Betty out of the casket and letting her rot in the spare bedroom. just my un-varnished .02 on the matter.

Originally Posted by ImportConvert (Post 1439785)

I just want to go on record as saying I did not have sexual relations with your car.


*Honestly? Should have let them keep it, because it's not the car you loved anymore. What has been done is tantamount to taking Aunt Betty out of the casket and letting her rot in the spare bedroom. just my un-varnished .02 on the matter.

Originally Posted by andre12031948 (Post 1439838)

I like your style, & that off the wall humor that I wish was a bit more permitted here. How to wash a car or what off-set for my Volks to get can get very boring.
I thought about letting go and moving to a new car. The buy back was only $6,500 for a very nice Black 6sp, strong engined, with a brand new trans, new ACT clutch 5zigen wheels, full thread tires, 3:90 gears, test pipes, & did I say it's black. Anyway, my thought was I can always sell it for 10 grand with no problem. Yes, it will never be the same:(

Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 1439786)

:icon18::iagree: There's a ton of 350z's for sale.... i bet you could have found one for sale in the same year/model/trim within 2 weeks. If it was some super rare car then i'd say you should have done it.

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1439631)

I have to agree on this. First off our engine bays are tight as hell. Cramming a v8 in there? You are looking at serious heat trap issues. And we have that problem with our V6's now. Imagine cramming a V8. A V8 will probably weigh at least 150 extra lbs. That will just add to forward weight throwing off the balance of the Z.
Also my prediction will be is, yes you will get about 30% more immediate torque at a much lower RPM. Overall acceleration times will only increase marginally. Then you will need aftermarket to make the Z as fast as you want it for a V8. Will there even enough room in the bay for a supercharger without stretching the chassis. I think the GTR build would end up cheaper. At least the engine is the same size and weighs about. The same as ours. And it would be a "Real" JDM build. That would be hotttt!

Originally Posted by Jeffblue (Post 1439848)

no one will pay 10k for a salvage title 350z.

Originally Posted by andre12031948 (Post 1439871)

Value of an 08 roller never in an accident.
Strong H.R. engine with 39/40k miles-mobil 1 every 1,500 to 2,000 miles.
BRAND NEW 6sp trans from Nissan
Brand new Act clutch
Alum flywheel w new surface
test pipes
4 Zigen wheels
Almost new Continental front /rear tires
stock Nissan wheels/tires
3:90 gears from Japan & posi traction:)
line-lock to heat up tires
did I mention it's black?

Does that sound like it might be worth more than the $6,500 that I paid?

Originally Posted by andre12031948 (Post 1459963)

Now is not the right time for me to build that very quick LS, & still 100% streetable car that I wanted.
To buy a 370z ??? Kia is coming out with a 388hp sports car. Buying a new 370z then modding it, & a year later finding out that Nissan is coming out with a 400hp+ V8, would not feel good.
I really like my black 08 350. On the highway, the street, & at the track, the car treated me very well. So for now/the winter, I'll clean it & park it in front of my window:)

Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19 (Post 1438991)

You're doing an engine swap? Would it no be cheaper just to go supercharged or TT?

Originally Posted by vividracing (Post 1460036)

An V8 swap can be done for a lot less, and will be more reliable. V8 Z's aren't uncommon. A friend of mine owns own, another friend of mine drifts for a coilover company in their LS1 240SX and they just finished building him an LS1 350Z for next year. For those that aren't familiar with Chevy V8s, the LS series is their performance engine. The LT series is extremely similar in terms of what needs to be done to swap it, but is found in trucks.

Check out Fueled Racing. They've got the BEST kit out there. By far. The owner, Todd, is a good guy too.