'14 Nismo or "Z35" Detroit

FPenvy · 01-13-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

A 4 cylinder turbo with equivalent hp as the 370z but with 400 pounds less would be a much more enjoyable driving experience. The VQ should retire it had a great 11 to 12 year run but it's time for a refresher. The vq37 has more issues with oil burning etc then my vq35de ever had so progressively it's getting worse reliable wise. My old 350z had the same amount of oil to the drop for 7 years of me changing the oil yet this motor eats up oil.

I'm not hating the VQ as this is my 3rd Z in 12 Years but it's time for a refresh. The Z also needs to go on a serious diet and lose at least 300 pounds

i just dont see 300+BHP out of a 4cyl turbo coming in a Z. i would love it since it would probably be a pretty strong block where you could do a turbo swap and bump the HP a bunch without having to do a full bottom end forging. so it could work in the long run i guess.

Volk Z · 01-14-2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

i just dont see 300+BHP out of a 4cyl turbo coming in a Z. i would love it since it would probably be a pretty strong block where you could do a turbo swap and bump the HP a bunch without having to do a full bottom end forging. so it could work in the long run i guess.

If I had to bet I would say it will definitely be a 315 hp or slightly more 4 cylinder turbo with a weight of 2850 pounds with direct injection which should be able to get around 31 mpg highway 24 city. This combo also should yield a 0-60 time of around 4.2 seconds making it faster and more economical then the current Z.

Kia has a car that may come out with a 315 hp rear drive 4 cylinder turbo... I can't see nissan letting Kia win that battle.
Also tuners now are able to boost a car on higher compression successfully so the car could have a 10:5:1 ratio and be boosted at 18psi with a good size turbo but not too large to cause a big lag and achieve those numbers.

This is a lot better then shoving electric motors on an NA car like what was talked about a year or so ago.

FPenvy · 01-14-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

If I had to bet I would say it will definitely be a 315 hp or slightly more 4 cylinder turbo with a weight of 2850 pounds with direct injection which should be able to get around 31 mpg highway 24 city. This combo also should yield a 0-60 time of around 4.2 seconds making it faster and more economical then the current Z.

Kia has a car that may come out with a 315 hp rear drive 4 cylinder turbo... I can't see nissan letting Kia win that battle.
Also tuners now are able to boost a car on higher compression successfully so the car could have a 10:5:1 ratio and be boosted at 18psi with a good size turbo but not too large to cause a big lag and achieve those numbers.

This is a lot better then shoving electric motors on an NA car like what was talked about a year or so ago.

all good points. i mean it could be interesting to see what people can do with a just modding the already boosted engine. i mean i've seen some interesting number pumped out of the boosted 4 banger in the genesis coupes so i'm guessing it could be nice. plus i agree the weight saving would be lovely. for the size of the Z being around 3200lbs is a bit much. i mean the GTR is bigger and AWD but its only 3800lbs lol where is the Z hiding all that weight

and no Kia will not win lol

Volk Z · 01-14-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FPenvy

all good points. i mean it could be interesting to see what people can do with a just modding the already boosted engine. i mean i've seen some interesting number pumped out of the boosted 4 banger in the genesis coupes so i'm guessing it could be nice. plus i agree the weight saving would be lovely. for the size of the Z being around 3200lbs is a bit much. i mean the GTR is bigger and AWD but its only 3800lbs lol where is the Z hiding all that weight

and no Kia will not win lol

The best thing will be if we start with a weight of 2800 pounds then doing race seats, forged wheels or lighter wheels, 2 piece rotors, yank out the spare, braille battery And maybe some lighter suspension and you now have a car that's 200 more pounds lighter... my 350z I had I shaved 300 pounds off and the interior was fully in tact.

FPenvy · 01-14-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Volk Z

The best thing will be if we start with a weight of 2800 pounds then doing race seats, forged wheels or lighter wheels, 2 piece rotors, yank out the spare, braille battery And maybe some lighter suspension and you now have a car that's 200 more pounds lighter... my 350z I had I shaved 300 pounds off and the interior was fully in tact.

stop it lol you're gonna make me want to strip mine out. but to be honest i rather the car just come lighter stock. i like being able to say when i beat higher power cars that my only weight shaving is from changing the exhaust and intakes lol

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