Mistubishi EVO vs 370Z

Celinicus · 07-10-2009, 02:42 PM

I was torn between the two cars myself. I ultimately went with the Z because 1)I had a 350z as my previous car and loved it and 2) I was looking at the MR and as I understand it the transmission was not going to be able to handle much modding.

In the end I did get a 7AT Z (which can handle pretty much any bolt on gains). If I do go with a mild FI set up someday, I won't mind shelling out a little more for a VB job and/or tranny cooler.

Just my 2 cents on the matter.

Scott@FontanaNissan · 07-10-2009, 02:56 PM

This is true...the tranny on the MR is good for about 360tq and that's about it. There are several companies working on a fix for this...the main reason once it gets up to a certain temperature...LIMP MODE.

shabarivas · 07-10-2009, 05:34 PM

Xs are really fun - I had one... but it feels like the car is really driving itself - which it is. One thing i hated about them was the lack of response to the driver - you had no idea how much harder you could push it before it lost control... sadly this happened to me as I gave the car a little too much cred....

bboypuertoroc · 07-11-2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@FontanaNissan

30psi with an FP Red...please tell me you have upgraded your internals...

or you will be doing it soon...and not by choice!

No need. My internals are good up to ~550awhp. Weak point for the 4G63 is the rod bolts at that point. Only thing I had to do to run 30psi was install ARP head studs.

ARPs are an easy and recommended upgrade for Evos running over 25psi on the stock turbo or running aftermarket turbos.

EDIT: Do want Robispec. Will be buying in about a year and a half. OMFG do want.

GingaBreadMan · 07-11-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

You need to TT that sucker in order to smoke a evo. All and all a nice car man

I planned on getting a Evo and researched the hell out of that car when it first reached the States. I will take a stock 370z over any stock Evo.

bellydancer4 · 07-11-2009, 10:28 PM

I have an Evo( MR SE and a 370z

Brazilbro · 07-12-2009, 12:00 AM

I'm working on getting both too.. i traded in the evo 8, saving up now for a Evo 9 RS .
Its going to take turbos to kill the time of my old evo though.. bolt ons to bolt ons the Z cant compete

tpham · 07-12-2009, 02:42 AM

since you have all those stillen parts on your Z doesn't that void warrenty from the dealership??

GingaBreadMan · 07-12-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bellydancer4

I have an Evo( MR SE and a 370z

Wow u have both? I wanted 2 get the Evo IX MR but decided 2 wait 4 the X. What a mistake that was. I was overjoyed when the 370z came out. Which do u like more and why? How would u compare the 2?

sidewayz34 · 07-12-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

I'm working on getting both too.. i traded in the evo 8, saving up now for a Evo 9 RS .
Its going to take turbos to kill the time of my old evo though.. bolt ons to bolt ons the Z cant compete

My 08 HR Z fully bolt ons + UpRev tuned spanked a Stage 2 Cobb Evo X.

Not trying to stir the pot, just simply putting my 2 cents in here.

bellydancer4 · 07-12-2009, 05:15 PM

THe X is pretty nasty however it picked up a few pounds. The 9 has the luxury of mivec and truly is the last "evo." Very easy and cheap to mod. I dont need to go bankrupt to make big power out of that car. Its in the shop rite now getting a meth kit. We are hoping for 420-450 whp, stock turbo, stock block.The 370z is an improvement in every way over the 350, plus its sexy. It takes more money to mod the z but its a nice rear wheel drive platform.

bellydancer4 · 07-12-2009, 05:26 PM

My girlfriend loves the z, but the evo is just raw.

bellydancer4 · 07-12-2009, 05:49 PM

I cant realy compare the two cars since they are meant for different purposes. The evo is nasty out of the hole, and makes a ton of torque with the 16g. The z waits till it revs up to make some power, but it revs surprisingly high and makes good power through the whole power band. Both cars handle very well but the evo makes u feel more confident with the awd system, and the z is fun getting sidewayzz.

GingaBreadMan · 07-12-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bellydancer4

I cant realy compare the two cars since they are meant for different purposes. The evo is nasty out of the hole, and makes a ton of torque with the 16g. The z waits till it revs up to make some power, but it revs surprisingly high and makes good power through the whole power band. Both cars handle very well but the evo makes u feel more confident with the awd system, and the z is fun getting sidewayzz.

If u could only have one which would u choose? I gonna assume the Evo just because of the extra space and comparable performance.

bellydancer4 · 07-12-2009, 07:22 PM

u said it for me but, i like both for different purposes.

07-10-2009, 02:56 PM	#32 (permalink)
Scott@FontanaNissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fontucky, CA Posts: 857 Drives: 91 Sentra GTi-R Rep Power: 26	This is true...the tranny on the MR is good for about 360tq and that's about it. There are several companies working on a fix for this...the main reason once it gets up to a certain temperature...LIMP MODE. __________________ Scott VanderHeide - Motorsports Director - Fontana Nissan/NissanRaceShop www.nissanraceshop.com www.youtube.com/scottvanderheide

07-11-2009, 10:28 PM	#36 (permalink)
bellydancer4 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 11 Drives: 09 370z Bk, 06 Evo9 Rep Power: 16	I have an Evo( MR SE and a 370z __________________ Girl with the Z....

07-12-2009, 05:15 PM	#41 (permalink)
bellydancer4 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 11 Drives: 09 370z Bk, 06 Evo9 Rep Power: 16	THe X is pretty nasty however it picked up a few pounds. The 9 has the luxury of mivec and truly is the last "evo." Very easy and cheap to mod. I dont need to go bankrupt to make big power out of that car. Its in the shop rite now getting a meth kit. We are hoping for 420-450 whp, stock turbo, stock block.The 370z is an improvement in every way over the 350, plus its sexy. It takes more money to mod the z but its a nice rear wheel drive platform. __________________ Girl with the Z....

07-12-2009, 05:26 PM	#42 (permalink)
bellydancer4 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 11 Drives: 09 370z Bk, 06 Evo9 Rep Power: 16	My girlfriend loves the z, but the evo is just raw. __________________ Girl with the Z....

07-12-2009, 05:49 PM	#43 (permalink)
bellydancer4 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 11 Drives: 09 370z Bk, 06 Evo9 Rep Power: 16	I cant realy compare the two cars since they are meant for different purposes. The evo is nasty out of the hole, and makes a ton of torque with the 16g. The z waits till it revs up to make some power, but it revs surprisingly high and makes good power through the whole power band. Both cars handle very well but the evo makes u feel more confident with the awd system, and the z is fun getting sidewayzz. __________________ Girl with the Z....

07-10-2009, 02:42 PM	#31 (permalink)
Celinicus Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 53 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	I was torn between the two cars myself. I ultimately went with the Z because 1)I had a 350z as my previous car and loved it and 2) I was looking at the MR and as I understand it the transmission was not going to be able to handle much modding. In the end I did get a 7AT Z (which can handle pretty much any bolt on gains). If I do go with a mild FI set up someday, I won't mind shelling out a little more for a VB job and/or tranny cooler. Just my 2 cents on the matter.

07-10-2009, 05:34 PM	#33 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Xs are really fun - I had one... but it feels like the car is really driving itself - which it is. One thing i hated about them was the lack of response to the driver - you had no idea how much harder you could push it before it lost control... sadly this happened to me as I gave the car a little too much cred....

07-12-2009, 12:00 AM	#37 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	I'm working on getting both too.. i traded in the evo 8, saving up now for a Evo 9 RS . Its going to take turbos to kill the time of my old evo though.. bolt ons to bolt ons the Z cant compete

07-12-2009, 02:42 AM	#38 (permalink)
tpham Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 9 Drives: 2000 Integra ITR Rep Power: 16	since you have all those stillen parts on your Z doesn't that void warrenty from the dealership??

07-12-2009, 07:22 PM	#45 (permalink)
bellydancer4 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 11 Drives: 09 370z Bk, 06 Evo9 Rep Power: 16	u said it for me but, i like both for different purposes. __________________ Girl with the Z....