Better track car? 370z or 240SX

Brazilbro · 05-24-2009, 12:53 PM

Hi guys, I have both cars and wonder what would be the faster car around the track with around 8-10k in upgrades?

240sx 2740lb w/ stock sr motor 220hp
370z 32XX lb w/ stock vq37 332hp

Diversion · 05-24-2009, 03:24 PM

Easily the Z.. throwing 10k into the Z would make it even more ridiculous on a track.

This is assuming if you were putting 10k into suspension/tires work only.

eXo5 · 05-24-2009, 03:43 PM

I wonder how he would do with a SR20DET motor tho... that would probably cost 8ish. And if he was doing drag only I wouldnt be sure.

Brazilbro · 05-24-2009, 03:45 PM

sr swap would cost me under 3k and leave me 5-7k left for more mods

Endgame · 05-24-2009, 06:11 PM

Are you talking a S13 or S14???

NIZMOZ · 05-24-2009, 10:02 PM

The Z umm no. The 240 would be a much better track car because of it's weight, and power you can put under the hood of those cars.

Brazilbro · 05-24-2009, 10:39 PM

S14

KingDavid · 05-25-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

Hi guys, I have both cars and wonder what would be the faster car around the track with around 8-10k in upgrades?

240sx 2740lb w/ stock sr motor 220hp
370z 32XX lb w/ stock vq37 332hp

That's a really obvious question.

The 240 can be made quicker than the 370 since all the parts for it are cheaper.

GreenJalapeno · 05-26-2009, 03:38 AM

^+1, also with 8-10k in mods, a rb20det is not out of the question. A 240 with a skyline engine will do wonders on track.

However the z poses as a great daily driver, and I am 100% sure it is wayyyy more comfortable, appealing, quiet, smooth, ect, ect.

Izzoh · 05-26-2009, 11:26 AM

With 8 to 10k thrown at them either will be a great track car ... however the 240 will hold the avantage of being 500lbs lighter which I think will be a considerable plus for it.

cossie1600 · 06-29-2009, 10:38 PM

No offense, but have you guys ever seen a fast 240sx at the track? The car has a chassis that is soft like butter. It can't support any big tires without big mod. The only good thing about a 240sx is that they are cheap and you can crash it without crying after. Let's not even get into how bad the suspension geometry is....

I still haven't seen any 240sx coming close to any of my lap times with a stock 350z

edeeZee · 06-30-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KingDavid

That's a really obvious question.

The 240 can be made quicker than the 370 since all the parts for it are cheaper.

I don't know if it's so "obvious." Just because a car is older doesn't mean its aftermarket hipo parts are cheaper.

KingDavid · 06-30-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by edeeZee

I don't know if it's so "obvious." Just because a car is older doesn't mean its aftermarket hipo parts are cheaper.

We can start comparing prices between the two right now if you'd like.

edeeZee · 06-30-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by KingDavid

We can start comparing prices between the two right now if you'd like.

I'm waiting...where's the YAWN icon?

NIZMOZ · 06-30-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

No offense, but have you guys ever seen a fast 240sx at the track? The car has a chassis that is soft like butter. It can't support any big tires without big mod. The only good thing about a 240sx is that they are cheap and you can crash it without crying after. Let's not even get into how bad the suspension geometry is....

I still haven't seen any 240sx coming close to any of my lap times with a stock 350z

Yes plenty of them. Obviously you haven't.

The suspension on the 240 is very good and the car is very light.

05-24-2009, 12:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	Better track car? 370z or 240SX Hi guys, I have both cars and wonder what would be the faster car around the track with around 8-10k in upgrades? 240sx 2740lb w/ stock sr motor 220hp 370z 32XX lb w/ stock vq37 332hp

05-24-2009, 10:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 490	The Z umm no. The 240 would be a much better track car because of it's weight, and power you can put under the hood of those cars. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

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05-24-2009, 03:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	Easily the Z.. throwing 10k into the Z would make it even more ridiculous on a track. This is assuming if you were putting 10k into suspension/tires work only.

05-24-2009, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
eXo5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 368 Drives: skateboard w/ NAWWWZ Rep Power: 672	I wonder how he would do with a SR20DET motor tho... that would probably cost 8ish. And if he was doing drag only I wouldnt be sure.

05-24-2009, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	sr swap would cost me under 3k and leave me 5-7k left for more mods

05-24-2009, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 223	Are you talking a S13 or S14???

05-24-2009, 10:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	S14

05-26-2009, 03:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 290	^+1, also with 8-10k in mods, a rb20det is not out of the question. A 240 with a skyline engine will do wonders on track. However the z poses as a great daily driver, and I am 100% sure it is wayyyy more comfortable, appealing, quiet, smooth, ect, ect.

05-26-2009, 11:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Izzoh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 69 Drives: 98 - 240sx Rep Power: 16	With 8 to 10k thrown at them either will be a great track car ... however the 240 will hold the avantage of being 500lbs lighter which I think will be a considerable plus for it.

06-29-2009, 10:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	No offense, but have you guys ever seen a fast 240sx at the track? The car has a chassis that is soft like butter. It can't support any big tires without big mod. The only good thing about a 240sx is that they are cheap and you can crash it without crying after. Let's not even get into how bad the suspension geometry is.... I still haven't seen any 240sx coming close to any of my lap times with a stock 350z