Evo X to 370Z... Who's made the jump?

Brazilbro · 11-27-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

Yeah, I was considering one of MAP's new turbos... guys are hitting 450whp on minimal supporting mods and pump gas. I had a laundry list of mods to put on that car that were going to cost me around $10k. That's when I stepped back and realized I didn't want to sink all that money into my DD that probably won't see the track anytime in the next year.

Btw, if you have any leftover Z parts, I've got some X parts I could trade

I got lightweight pulleys

bigsix · 11-28-2011, 01:22 PM

Has anyone considered upgrading(or upgraded) from your 370z to a V8 engined Sports Sedan ?

I'm wondering if the VQ37 engine just isn't enough after a certain point and you wish for a larger engine. . .

Something with Japanese reliability: Lexus IS-F (?)

4r3s · 11-28-2011, 01:45 PM

one nice thing about the Z is the big 19 gallon gas tank, I think the evo has a 12-13 gallon tank. Fewer visits to the gas station is always a good thing.

congrats on the purchase!

sfearl1 · 11-28-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 4r3s

one nice thing about the Z is the big 19 gallon gas tank, I think the evo has a 12-13 gallon tank. Fewer visits to the gas station is always a good thing.

congrats on the purchase!

Thanks! Yeah, I was filling up 1-2 times a week in the Evo. I filled the Z up the other day and it seemed like a bottomless pit. I don't like the orange gas gauge in the Z though

anthonyy · 11-28-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

Thanks! Yeah, I was filling up 1-2 times a week in the Evo. I filled the Z up the other day and it seemed like a bottomless pit. I don't like the orange gas gauge in the Z though

Yeah that gas gauge is a POS...

Agreed on the bottomless pit. The Z is a mean, non-green, gas machine. But you'll never catch me in a Prius!

Snakes709 · 11-28-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Has anyone considered upgrading(or upgraded) from your 370z to a V8 engined Sports Sedan ?

I'm wondering if the VQ37 engine just isn't enough after a certain point and you wish for a larger engine. . .

Something with Japanese reliability: Lexus IS-F (?)

i went from the vq37 to a 8.3L V10....i tell you, if i could afford to have the evo and my srt-10 back, i would. That thing was a beast.

bigsix · 11-29-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakes709

i went from the vq37 to a 8.3L V10....i tell you, if i could afford to have the evo and my srt-10 back, i would. That thing was a beast.

What's the replacement for displacement? Turbo charging.

KillerBee370 · 11-29-2011, 12:33 PM

There are days when I miss my Evo for sure but when I hop in my Z I kinda forget the missing. Just different cars.

Snakes709 · 11-30-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

What's the replacement for displacement? Turbo charging.

indeed, when i get back in march my evo will be making as much power as a gen 3 viper

Mecinoid · 11-30-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaughman22

I own both a new evo and a 2010 Z, yes interior is better in the Z but the performance is so much better in the evo. I can track my evo with the alot more confidence rain or shine whereas my Z im always worried with grip. Depends on what aspect your going for you it seems youll like the Z more

Honest representation. I've seen the numbers and reviews. The EVO is nice on the track. You have to throw it around a little more than the Z But, it comes back into line right after a powersliding turn so well.

The EVO X does so many things so well.... 4WD, Fast, 4Door for the family and is small for Gym parking spots.

In my case, my wife and I have a Maxima four door (only $28K). It is fast enough for a family car. My folks (no kids) would have a fit if I was to race around with them in the car anyways. I have a 370Z S7 for a daily comute car and it's quite fast and gets resonable mileage. My wife drives the Maxima most of the time. We love our Nissans and have had many of them. They are high quality and comfortable vehicles. Unlike our GM / Toyota / Chrysler Vehicles. Our Ford Motorhome quality is unbelievable and with a V10 that sucker moves.

For the weekend - The '03 Vette with a 6spd and few speed tricks is great. Or Supercharged Firebird with 6spd if I want to challenge the land speed record. However, with the big doors on those cars do not make it easy to park at the Gym. They like to pack us in and I always end up with a SUV that doesn't know how to park on each side of me.

Not to mention I'm always on edge with such power in hand. In traffic, idle shift, idle shift. I can't even press down on the gas pedal really.

For snow country or when it gets really wet around here there is the JEEP with the HEMI in it. ;-) It wouldn't make a very good track vehicle though. Still loads of fun!

If I had a family / kids and only one car a Evo X would be a great all around car.

Point is - Make sure that going to a Z you don't give up the flexibility you may have had with the EVO. However, coming from 350Z like me and going back to 370Z like I did. I can see your point. I LOVE MY Z's All seven that I've owned throughout the years. There is just something about a Z. Nice and tight, quick with good gas mileage to boot. It's hard to beat on the fun factor scale. Even with a S7 it's a blast !!! I love to hear the S7 do the downshift for you. It's better than the manual because you can do it really fast. People outside must think I'm Michael Schumacher (Stig)

Mecinoid · 11-30-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyy

Yeah that gas gauge is a POS...

Agreed on the bottomless pit. The Z is a mean, non-green, gas machine. But you'll never catch me in a Prius!

Prius- owned one ... Not so bad if you want to blend in. Black ones are nice if you buy some aftermarket wheels. I sold mine for a profit and got back into a Z. Saving the planet or gas is now a much lower priority for me.

Mecinoid · 11-30-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TopElement

I'd say keep the Evo for dd and tuning potential, get a Nismo Z to drive a sports car that has some style. Can't imagine the Z as sole method of transportation!

+1

Mecinoid · 11-30-2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sfearl1

Wish I had the funds to keep the Evo and get a Z. I dont drive that much, can work from home if I need to and carpool with the missus during the winter when i have to be at the office, so the Z works for me. I'd like to pay the Z off and look into a Ford Raptor as my DD utility vehicle.

Now that's the ticket ... Fantastic Truck... I was thinking about selling my Jeep for one of those. I just have to wait a bit too.
That's one bad bleep mother-bleeping truck !!!

sfearl1 · 11-30-2011, 08:55 AM

^^ yes it is! and wow, how many vehicles do you own? you must have a stable to park those in haha

i'm soooo happy with the Z right now. in the Evo, i felt like i had to be smashing the gas pedal 100% of the time. with the Z, I just cruuiiiiise

TopElement · 11-30-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

What's the replacement for displacement?

Efficiency and technology.

11-28-2011, 01:45 PM	#63 (permalink)
4r3s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD Posts: 2,077 Drives: Touring 370z Rep Power: 24	one nice thing about the Z is the big 19 gallon gas tank, I think the evo has a 12-13 gallon tank. Fewer visits to the gas station is always a good thing. congrats on the purchase! Last edited by 4r3s; 11-28-2011 at 01:48 PM.

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