400 Horse Power Z

spearfish25 · 03-05-2010, 10:40 PM

The problem with swapping motors these days is that the car electronics are all programmed for the stock motor. So swapping for an LS isn't as easy as making it fit in the engine bay. In fact, they say the toughest part is fooling the computers and electronics to recognize the new motor as stock.

Trips · 03-05-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bluestyle55

wonder what that drives like?

Like my 70 240z with a 450hp V8

Can you say Pocket Rocket

3SeventyZ · 03-05-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bluestyle55

wonder what that drives like?

too bad it got stolen in November..

G37Sam · 03-06-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bluestyle55

wonder what that drives like?

Something like this:

BlackCherryZ · 03-06-2010, 08:12 AM

now.........

LS2 engine swapping, is this a mockery or a serious suggestion?

would anyone do it on their new 370z?

i guess there is no limit as far as burning money............

nothing better than FI for the bang for the buck...... but definitely NOT cheap........

spearfish25 · 03-06-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by G37Sam

Something like this:

It's funny how the engine sound just doesn't 'fit' right.

WICKED_GRIN · 03-06-2010, 08:27 AM

^^ It sounds right to me!

theDreamer · 03-06-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

The problem with swapping motors these days is that the car electronics are all programmed for the stock motor. So swapping for an LS isn't as easy as making it fit in the engine bay. In fact, they say the toughest part is fooling the computers and electronics to recognize the new motor as stock.

Yep, just got done reading an article where Hennesay put the LS9 in a Camaro, they stated that 90% of the time was not spent transplanting the engine but working on electronics. I think he stated that at one point the radio was talking to the ECU giving it info.

theDreamer · 03-06-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCherryZ

now.........

LS2 engine swapping, is this a mockery or a serious suggestion?

would anyone do it on their new 370z?

i guess there is no limit as far as burning money............

nothing better than FI for the bang for the buck...... but definitely NOT cheap........

Well considering the LS engine is a rather good engine it is a popular mod, not so much in a brand new car but still popular. The thing about the LS mod is the torque, with forced induction on the Z you get some torque but nowhere near the same as on a LS engine.

bluestyle55 · 03-06-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

It's funny how the engine sound just doesn't 'fit' right.

I give the guy props for getting this setup to...'cough' 'cough' work.... but I personally would not do this butchary to my Z

bluestyle55 · 03-06-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Yep, just got done reading an article where Hennesay put the LS9 in a Camaro, they stated that 90% of the time was not spent transplanting the engine but working on electronics. I think he stated that at one point the radio was talking to the ECU giving it info.

I read that article too...I was not impressed. Camero was 20k more than the ZR1, 100 more hp, 150 more lb-ft but WAY less performance.

theDreamer · 03-06-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bluestyle55

I read that article too...I was not impressed. Camero was 20k more than the ZR1, 100 more hp, 150 more lb-ft but WAY less performance.

That is the first thing I saw after I read it.
"Wow, the Camaro lost in every race or trial and costs more, hmmmm, which to choose?"

G37Sam · 03-06-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackCherryZ

now.........

LS2 engine swapping, is this a mockery or a serious suggestion?

would anyone do it on their new 370z?

i guess there is no limit as far as burning money............

nothing better than FI for the bang for the buck...... but definitely NOT cheap........

You might be surprised but a LS2 engine swap on your Z with a few bolt ons will definitely outperform the boosted VQ37 in the performance, reliability and cost departments.

Chris@FsP · 03-06-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by G37Sam

You might be surprised but a LS2 engine swap on your Z with a few bolt ons will definitely outperform the boosted VQ37 in the performance, reliability and cost departments.

Blasphemy!

Chriz · 03-06-2010, 03:09 PM

Who wants to bite the bullet and try it out?

03-05-2010, 10:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The problem with swapping motors these days is that the car electronics are all programmed for the stock motor. So swapping for an LS isn't as easy as making it fit in the engine bay. In fact, they say the toughest part is fooling the computers and electronics to recognize the new motor as stock. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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Chriz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston TX Posts: 626 Drives: '10 370z PW 7AT Rep Power: 16	Who wants to bite the bullet and try it out? __________________ PW 7AT w/Sports Pkg Hook Em!

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BlackCherryZ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 BC-Z M6 Rep Power: 15	now......... LS2 engine swapping, is this a mockery or a serious suggestion? would anyone do it on their new 370z? i guess there is no limit as far as burning money............ nothing better than FI for the bang for the buck...... but definitely NOT cheap........

03-06-2010, 08:27 AM	#22 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 15	^^ It sounds right to me!