New Z or TT my 370?

ocfoilist · 06-16-2022, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Just swap in a vr38. I can get you a brand new long block for 13k

The GT-R engine? Interesting...does that really just drop into a 370? What is involved with an engine swap like that? That's about 500-550hp, right?

Elmo370z · 06-17-2022, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocfoilist

The GT-R engine? Interesting...does that really just drop into a 370? What is involved with an engine swap like that? That's about 500-550hp, right?

Yes gtr engine. Drops in with some modifications to make everything work. If you’re going to spend money on a FI TT Kit with supporting mods. Vr38 makes the most sense.

ocfoilist · 06-17-2022, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elmo370z

Yes gtr engine. Drops in with some modifications to make everything work. If you’re going to spend money on a FI TT Kit with supporting mods. Vr38 makes the most sense.

I don't think this would be route I would take but I'm curious if anyone on the forum has successfully done this and what the final out-the-door costs for all of it was.

Spooler · 06-17-2022, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocfoilist

I don't think this would be route I would take but I'm curious if anyone on the forum has successfully done this and what the final out-the-door costs for all of it was.

It's been done on two drift cars. A Standalone is a must have.

cv129 · 06-19-2022, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocfoilist

I don't think this would be route I would take but I'm curious if anyone on the forum has successfully done this and what the final out-the-door costs for all of it was.

Don't know if he's on here, search for member "bbrblackwell" on Instagram, he has a SC'd 2014 Nismo, now getting a VR38. Last I checked, engine assembly is done, surgery scheduled for May.

VHRpurr · 06-19-2022, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Don't know if he's on here, search for member "bbrblackwell" on Instagram, he has a SC'd 2014 Nismo, now getting a VR38. Last I checked, engine assembly is done, surgery scheduled for May.

You lost me at "instagram".....

SeeThruHead · 06-19-2022, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VHRpurr

You lost me at "instagram".....

VHRpurr · 06-19-2022, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocfoilist

The GT-R engine? Interesting...does that really just drop into a 370? What is involved with an engine swap like that? That's about 500-550hp, right?

LOL, nothing except a VQ37VHR will "drop in". I was in the same boat between TT'ing the Nismo Z or buying the new one. However.....

1.) Dealer markups WILL be insane, and being in Cali you'll probably, no, WILL have to go out of state to find a non marked up honest dealer, and that may be between North Carlina to New Mexico or anywhere in between... Hope you have frequent flyer miles saved up...

2.) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Although I feel the new Z looks good, it doesn't look nearly as sexy as my '16 Nismo....

3.) As for emissions... short of driving a Prius or Tesla, you'll get state ref'd hand over fist, plus the EPA starting Jan. 1 to target louder than stock exhaust cars via cameras. Read the article here https://www.autoweek.com/news/techno...%20the%20state.

Lastly.... assuming you don't want to pay over MSPR, enjoy the looks of the new Z, will keep that new Z stock performance wise, AND make plenty of $$$ as to not go broke in Commie'fornia and reaaaaaaaally need to live in Cali, sure, buy the new one. Otherwise.......

Honestly, I'm all about the handling, not straight line stuff. I'm contemplating to sell my Nismo and get into something better handling.