Originally Posted by ramoszx12r (Post 3369871)

They are very reliable. I am on my 2nd one, and very happy.

Originally Posted by kay.zee (Post 3369683)

Nissan has said they want the z to go more fuel efficient and lightweight . That usually means a turbo 4 cylinder... There is no new z confirmed the Infiniti is pretty low in reliability and resale value. They do have great lease deals though

Originally Posted by BrandonT (Post 3369853)

So anyone have similar pics of the Merc engine? I'd really be curious if this is in fact a Nissan or Merc motor after all the rumours.

Originally Posted by RicerX (Post 3369167)

I think that is a byproduct benefit (deterring people from removing them) - the emissions benefit is likely the primary motive for the move from an engineering standpoint - the cats warm up almost instantaneously, which heavily benefits cold-start emissions (some of the worst in the scope of emissions).

That torque band would be dreamy on the current Z34, much less a revised and more efficient Z35 platform.


There's no way they can't make the Z35 perform right in the pack of the new GM Alpha-platformed cars, the new Mustang GT, or the current Caymans with the potential of this motor.

Originally Posted by kay.zee (Post 3369683)

Nissan has said they want the z to go more fuel efficient and lightweight . That usually means a turbo 4 cylinder... There is no new z confirmed the Infiniti is pretty low in reliability and resale value. They do have great lease deals though

Originally Posted by BrandonT (Post 3369853)

So anyone have similar pics of the Merc engine? I'd really be curious if this is in fact a Nissan or Merc motor after all the rumours.

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 3369962)

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If the 2500LB GRIP Z chassis is coupified and sports car reinforced? It won't be 2,500lb anymore. Being that the Grip Z had an AWD in it at the weight. I see it possible the Z will be right under 3,000lbs and 400HP. Unstoppabl!! . Nissan may actually be giving us the car we want?

The muscle cars would once again play catch up... if they follow tradition like Mercedes and keep there sports cars with Hydraulic steering. I see the next Z winning awards and being the best Z since the early 70's.

Nissan, do it right! But we know like with the Z34, as when I fed the troll in the "iwantanicecar/jungle Z posts... Nissan brought groundbreaking technology and firsts in the Z. Looks like we'll be seeing this trend....

PRAYING FOR EXTREMELY LOW COG....

Dry sump lubrication anyone? Please Nissan, drop it like its hot!!! 50" ride height is the magic number.

Originally Posted by kay.zee (Post 3369683)

Nissan has said they want the z to go more fuel efficient and lightweight . That usually means a turbo 4 cylinder... There is no new z confirmed the Infiniti is pretty low in reliability and resale value. They do have great lease deals though

Originally Posted by Z_ealot (Post 3370169)

Did people just ignore the fact that the new v6tt engine is lighter than the vq37 its replacing? Seems to me that would fall in line with their goal of lighter weight for the next Z

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3370171)

yes and no.

the block is lighter.

the new block with TT system is heavier by I believe 19lbs than the 3.7VQ

Originally Posted by Z_ealot (Post 3370178)

I could not for the life of me find an exact weight on the vq37 fully assembled....what's the weight on the vq37 anyway?

Originally Posted by triso07 (Post 3370206)

Do we have a code name for this badboy yet aside from VR?

Originally Posted by FPenvy (Post 3370216)

VR30DETT

same as the GTR VR38DETT

Originally Posted by jwick (Post 3370249)

You mean we might actually get a VR with a real transmission?:stirthepot: