370z LS Swap

hazzazi · 10-13-2010, 03:22 PM

intresting thread... i have thought of the same thing, but i'm leaning more towards the turbo's now.

Jeffblue · 10-13-2010, 03:23 PM

i just noticed you have a 7AT. i'm not sure how much power the auto trans in our car is designed to take. and i assume what you'd get out of an LSX would be more than that. i think if you want a crazy retarded fast car, you should by a supra turbo or a 03/04 cobra and do a build and keep your z intact. If you just wanna GO REALLY FAST, then get a car that isn't really expensive to mod. engine swaps=expensive. engine building=expensive. turbo kits=expensive.

dnasty370z · 10-15-2010, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i just noticed you have a 7AT. i'm not sure how much power the auto trans in our car is designed to take. and i assume what you'd get out of an LSX would be more than that. i think if you want a crazy retarded fast car, you should by a supra turbo or a 03/04 cobra and do a build and keep your z intact. If you just wanna GO REALLY FAST, then get a car that isn't really expensive to mod. engine swaps=expensive. engine building=expensive. turbo kits=expensive.

I obviously would not be keeping my transmission...

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2010, 03:25 PM

He would ditch the 7AT and have to mate the LS up to an LS MT trans. Probably a T56.

Jeffblue · 10-13-2010, 03:27 PM

i'd be curious to see what top secret does for a ridiculous 370z build.

m4a1mustang · 10-13-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i'd be curious to see what top secret does for a ridiculous 370z build.

We'd never know because it's classified.

Jeffblue · 10-13-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

We'd never know because it's classified.

ha ha

ClemsonWill · 10-13-2010, 04:29 PM

I have a buddy with an LS1 Rx7. He did all the work himself and everything fits fine. The engine bay is about the same size so I don't see why you couldn't do this with the 370z. It's just a lot of work. IMO you are probably better off getting a S/C or TT.

Rooskey · 10-13-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

I have a buddy with an LS1 Rx7. He did all the work himself and everything fits fine. The engine bay is about the same size so I don't see why you couldn't do this with the 370z. It's just a lot of work. IMO you are probably better off getting a S/C or TT.

I just saw a cadilac (4 door) run 7.80's bone stock in the 1/8th. I have LS motors up for grabs all around me. If there's a retro kit to be had im totally in!! F#*>? my warranty and the FI. Oh my favorite ride to be had.

And maybe a shot of gas to swarm off the old school Xupra's.!! And if you like the old school stuff like i do there is nothing like seeing an old 240 or 60 with a small block in it. (If its done right by all means)!!

370zproject · 10-14-2010, 02:47 AM

Rooskey · 10-14-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

Nasty!!

Mercennarius · 10-13-2010, 05:54 PM

LSx 370Z is LAME.

You can make more power easier and cheaper with turbos.

shabarivas · 10-13-2010, 06:33 PM

Yes you can - but its also not as good as NA power - Ill take an NA 370z w/ 400whp over a TT 370z w/ 450 just due to its general drive-ability. Try taking a sweeping turn @ 80 while your turbos decide to kick in - makes for an interesting sight....

TT is cool - but NA is always better...

Mercennarius · 10-13-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

Yes you can - but its also not as good as NA power - Ill take an NA 370z w/ 400whp over a TT 370z w/ 450 just due to its general drive-ability. Try taking a sweeping turn @ 80 while your turbos decide to kick in - makes for an interesting sight....

TT is cool - but NA is always better...

Incorrect.

Think the GTRs VR38DETT isn't good for road racing? You must not have experience with a proper turbocharged engine.

Turbo > Natural Aspiration

Jeffblue · 10-13-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercennarius

Incorrect.

Think the GTRs VR38DETT isn't good for road racing? You must not have experience with a proper turbocharged engine.

Turbo > Natural Aspiration

i think he means it in the context of a haphazard build like 'THROW A NEW ENGINE IN' or 'SLAP ON A TURBO' kind of thing. obviously a car with a stock turbo, like the GTR isn't going to have that problem. a properly tuned system shouldn't have it either, but i could see it being more likely in an aftermarket build.

10-13-2010, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
hazzazi Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA, Virginia / KSA Posts: 648 Drives: 09 nismo Silver Rep Power: 17	intresting thread... i have thought of the same thing, but i'm leaning more towards the turbo's now. __________________ i Don't Drive Fast, i just Fly Slow.

10-13-2010, 03:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	He would ditch the 7AT and have to mate the LS up to an LS MT trans. Probably a T56. CSA0890 likes this. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-13-2010, 04:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I have a buddy with an LS1 Rx7. He did all the work himself and everything fits fine. The engine bay is about the same size so I don't see why you couldn't do this with the 370z. It's just a lot of work. IMO you are probably better off getting a S/C or TT. __________________ Slightly modded

10-14-2010, 02:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	__________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	i just noticed you have a 7AT. i'm not sure how much power the auto trans in our car is designed to take. and i assume what you'd get out of an LSX would be more than that. i think if you want a crazy retarded fast car, you should by a supra turbo or a 03/04 cobra and do a build and keep your z intact. If you just wanna GO REALLY FAST, then get a car that isn't really expensive to mod. engine swaps=expensive. engine building=expensive. turbo kits=expensive.

10-13-2010, 03:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
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10-13-2010, 06:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Yes you can - but its also not as good as NA power - Ill take an NA 370z w/ 400whp over a TT 370z w/ 450 just due to its general drive-ability. Try taking a sweeping turn @ 80 while your turbos decide to kick in - makes for an interesting sight.... TT is cool - but NA is always better...