Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I was not much on the 350Z, but the platform has matured and I am liking the 370's looks.

My questions regarding this car, and I am sorry if they are "noob". Please understand that I still have paper plates on my ONLY import ever. I don't know much about them other than "hearsay".

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What is the widest tire that can fit under the front and rear of the 370Z (assume properly spec'ed aftermarket rims)?

The Greddy TT kit would be a must (or is the Stillen S/C better? What is the Greddy's quality like?), 332 or 350bhp just doesn't excite me, been there/done that, boring. How durable are these cars? Will the 450whp afforded by the Greddy system beat the car up and turn it into a rattle-trap before its time much like the motor I put in my '88GT did it?

How much power can the OEM clutch handle? How about the OEM rear-end?

Is it "ok" to floor it in OD with a 450whp kit like the Greddy? OD looks like a "functional" gear the way the manual/diff. are geared in this car, but can it take the increased horsepower/tq?


What issues would I have with the rev-matching feature and the Greddy TT kit?

Would a TT 370Z at 450whp or so be able to put the power to the ground on street tires (see above rim/tire question), or would it just slide all over the place after it spooled up?


I really like the GT-R, but it is not RWD, it is not a standard, and it is a damn pig at 4,000# with me in it. As you can see from above, I am basically wanting a GT-R with a standard, RWD, and a reasonable curb-weight. With the 370Z set up like above "feel" like a "cheap" car with a ton of power, or will it feel like a comprehensive package like a Z06 or GT-R or Viper? Basically, I owned a WS6 and it felt like a pile of junk with a ton of power. The engine was way too much for that car, it belonged in a 'vette where GM originally placed that LS1. Would I have the same impression of a 450whp 370Z? Kinda hard to explain what I am trying to convey, but those of you who have owned fast cars with so-so build know what I am talking about.


Again, I am sorry to be such a noob.