40th Anniversary Edition 370z???

dweedlebug · 01-19-2009, 12:32 PM

As mentioned already/elsewhere, they introduce upgrades that then become standard on the subsequent model (The 35th Anniv. had the rev-up motor).

I just don't think they can do much more with the current VQ block.

Don't get me wrong, it's a hell of a thing, but what could they really do next?

V8? -- I don't think so.
Bore the 3.7? -- To what, 3.9 or more ... How much can this really yield?
Direct Injection? -- Usually an *easy* way to add HP, increase economy.
Forced Induction? -- Cost prohibitive (ie - the next 300zx in the making)
Stroke the 3.7/3.9+? -- a) I thought that's how they already got the extra .2l we're at now; b) We're spinning 7.5k rpm already; c) This aint a damn Honda, I want/like torque.

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dweedlebug Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 97 Drives: '11 Nismo #142 - Red Rep Power: 17	As mentioned already/elsewhere, they introduce upgrades that then become standard on the subsequent model (The 35th Anniv. had the rev-up motor). I just don't think they can do much more with the current VQ block. Don't get me wrong, it's a hell of a thing, but what could they really do next? V8? -- I don't think so. Bore the 3.7? -- To what, 3.9 or more ... How much can this really yield? Direct Injection? -- Usually an easy way to add HP, increase economy. Forced Induction? -- Cost prohibitive (ie - the next 300zx in the making) Stroke the 3.7/3.9+? -- a) I thought that's how they already got the extra .2l we're at now; b) We're spinning 7.5k rpm already; c) This aint a damn Honda, I want/like torque.