Decision made-I want V8 power but stay in the Z world

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

There's a ton of 350z's for sale.... i bet you could have found one for sale in the same year/model/trim within 2 weeks. If it was some super rare car then i'd say you should have done it.

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I have to agree on this. First off our engine bays are tight as hell. Cramming a v8 in there? You are looking at serious heat trap issues. And we have that problem with our V6's now. Imagine cramming a V8. A V8 will probably weigh at least 150 extra lbs. That will just add to forward weight throwing off the balance of the Z.
Also my prediction will be is, yes you will get about 30% more immediate torque at a much lower RPM. Overall acceleration times will only increase marginally. Then you will need aftermarket to make the Z as fast as you want it for a V8. Will there even enough room in the bay for a supercharger without stretching the chassis. I think the GTR build would end up cheaper. At least the engine is the same size and weighs about. The same as ours. And it would be a "Real" JDM build. That would be hotttt!

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

no one will pay 10k for a salvage title 350z.

Originally Posted by andre12031948

Value of an 08 roller never in an accident.
Strong H.R. engine with 39/40k miles-mobil 1 every 1,500 to 2,000 miles.
BRAND NEW 6sp trans from Nissan
Brand new Act clutch
Alum flywheel w new surface
test pipes
4 Zigen wheels
Almost new Continental front /rear tires
stock Nissan wheels/tires
3:90 gears from Japan & posi traction
line-lock to heat up tires
did I mention it's black?

Does that sound like it might be worth more than the $6,500 that I paid?

Originally Posted by andre12031948

Now is not the right time for me to build that very quick LS, & still 100% streetable car that I wanted.
To buy a 370z ??? Kia is coming out with a 388hp sports car. Buying a new 370z then modding it, & a year later finding out that Nissan is coming out with a 400hp+ V8, would not feel good.
I really like my black 08 350. On the highway, the street, & at the track, the car treated me very well. So for now/the winter, I'll clean it & park it in front of my window

Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19

You're doing an engine swap? Would it no be cheaper just to go supercharged or TT?

Originally Posted by vividracing

An V8 swap can be done for a lot less, and will be more reliable. V8 Z's aren't uncommon. A friend of mine owns own, another friend of mine drifts for a coilover company in their LS1 240SX and they just finished building him an LS1 350Z for next year. For those that aren't familiar with Chevy V8s, the LS series is their performance engine. The LT series is extremely similar in terms of what needs to be done to swap it, but is found in trucks.

Check out Fueled Racing. They've got the BEST kit out there. By far. The owner, Todd, is a good guy too.