AWD anyone?

Lemers · 07-02-2010, 09:08 PM

This is more of a dream and not very partical to do. But I just thought maybe someone has thought about it too.

Would it be possible to make the Z an AWD. I was thinking that modifying the g37x's setup to work with the Z. I'm not a machanic so tech is way beyond me. Just want a good topic to dicuss.

mrcardio · 07-02-2010, 11:22 PM

With enough time, money and resources al most anything is possible.

Jordo! · 07-02-2010, 11:46 PM

Eh... maybe. Assuming that the trans would fit the chassis without major modification, you'd also need the G37's ECU, as I'm sure power distribution is all electronically controlled.

Also, is it a particualrly good AWD? It's honestly probably not worth it unless you plan on adding major power upgrades (i.e., FI) to the equation too...

StealthZ · 07-03-2010, 02:44 PM

well JUN did it with the 350Z, and a G35Xs' drive train to my knowledge and twin turbo'd the thing. So it wouldn't be much difference to do our 370Z. And again a lot of time and money would be the only way possible, but worth it...

Brazilbro · 07-03-2010, 02:51 PM

Just get a 911 TT and call it a day..

Jordo! · 07-03-2010, 03:19 PM

It would certainly be worth doing if you were looking to build a Zed rally car... now that would be an interesting beast.

Zat_Zuma · 07-03-2010, 03:31 PM

yes, it's possible and it's a straight bolt in to the 370Z.

But you'll need the drivetrain from a G37x and the electronics to make it run. While your at it you, may as well TT to 1000 hp and have the GTR's chase you all day.

Since your spending mad money, you may as well purchase a GTR as your DD, while your at it, so the GTR owners don't get too mad at you.

I would do it but I need to win a major couple million lottery first, so I could afford it and pay someone else to do it.

m4a1mustang · 07-03-2010, 03:54 PM

Function Tuned out here in VA did it to a 350Z.

StealthZ · 07-03-2010, 04:02 PM

I forgot about that one.

Jordo! · 07-03-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

yes, it's possible and it's a straight bolt in to the 370Z.

But you'll need the drivetrain from a G37x and the electronics to make it run. While your at it you, may as well TT to 1000 hp and have the GTR's chase you all day.

Since your spending mad money, you may as well purchase a GTR as your DD, while your at it, so the GTR owners don't get too mad at you.

I would do it but I need to win a major couple million lottery first, so I could afford it and pay someone else to do it.

That's a very good point... the cost of the car itself plus swap, tuning, turbo kit, and any unexpected issues that might crop up would bring you into the price range of a GT-R... meaning unless you REALLY loved the Z, it would be a lot less trouble to just get a GT-R.

That said... I've seen some crazy projects all for love of a particular car...

Check out this "7th gen" Celica built by Fensport

[Fensport UK]: Celica GT4 X

Speaking only for myself, I grew weary of building my Celica and dealing with a constant "make it faster" project, so I sold it and bought a Z.

Lemers · 07-03-2010, 07:03 PM

First you can likely find someone to order the parts without ripping apart a g37x.

Second there might even be a totaled one somewhere.

Third if it is straight bolt on and parts are availible it doesn't seem that more exspensive than some of the projects being talked about on here.

I personally would be a Slave to which ever shop thinks they could do it and they would charge me out the a$$. But it would be cool to have the only AWD Z around.

cossie1600 · 07-03-2010, 08:59 PM

Isnt the G37x longer? You will need a minimum of a longer driveshaft, plus the bodymounts are probably different.

Anyway, it's retarded

Cjanik · 07-04-2010, 12:10 PM

if somebody does it...it will bring a lot of fame and attention to the person/shop.

so it wouldnt be all that bad of an idea if your the first to do it, the fame may return the $$ a couple times over if you sell car parts/services.

KaienZ34 · 07-04-2010, 07:22 PM

Huge pain in the wallet !! That being said i think it would be cool as F@#K.

dlmartin81 · 07-05-2010, 12:18 AM

Function Tuned

Jun

The famous Jun crash!

07-02-2010, 09:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	AWD anyone? This is more of a dream and not very partical to do. But I just thought maybe someone has thought about it too. Would it be possible to make the Z an AWD. I was thinking that modifying the g37x's setup to work with the Z. I'm not a machanic so tech is way beyond me. Just want a good topic to dicuss. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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mrcardio Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 219 Drives: 08 MS3 Rep Power: 15	With enough time, money and resources al most anything is possible. __________________ ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^›

07-02-2010, 11:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Eh... maybe. Assuming that the trans would fit the chassis without major modification, you'd also need the G37's ECU, as I'm sure power distribution is all electronically controlled. Also, is it a particualrly good AWD? It's honestly probably not worth it unless you plan on adding major power upgrades (i.e., FI) to the equation too... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	Just get a 911 TT and call it a day.. __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

07-03-2010, 03:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	It would certainly be worth doing if you were looking to build a Zed rally car... now that would be an interesting beast. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

07-03-2010, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 17	well JUN did it with the 350Z, and a G35Xs' drive train to my knowledge and twin turbo'd the thing. So it wouldn't be much difference to do our 370Z. And again a lot of time and money would be the only way possible, but worth it...

07-03-2010, 03:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 19	yes, it's possible and it's a straight bolt in to the 370Z. But you'll need the drivetrain from a G37x and the electronics to make it run. While your at it you, may as well TT to 1000 hp and have the GTR's chase you all day. Since your spending mad money, you may as well purchase a GTR as your DD, while your at it, so the GTR owners don't get too mad at you. I would do it but I need to win a major couple million lottery first, so I could afford it and pay someone else to do it. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

07-03-2010, 03:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Function Tuned out here in VA did it to a 350Z. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-03-2010, 04:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 17	I forgot about that one.

07-03-2010, 07:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	First you can likely find someone to order the parts without ripping apart a g37x. Second there might even be a totaled one somewhere. Third if it is straight bolt on and parts are availible it doesn't seem that more exspensive than some of the projects being talked about on here. I personally would be a Slave to which ever shop thinks they could do it and they would charge me out the a$$. But it would be cool to have the only AWD Z around. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

07-03-2010, 08:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Isnt the G37x longer? You will need a minimum of a longer driveshaft, plus the bodymounts are probably different. Anyway, it's retarded

07-04-2010, 12:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 17	if somebody does it...it will bring a lot of fame and attention to the person/shop. so it wouldnt be all that bad of an idea if your the first to do it, the fame may return the $$ a couple times over if you sell car parts/services.

07-04-2010, 07:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Huge pain in the wallet !! That being said i think it would be cool as F@#K. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

07-05-2010, 12:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
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