2009 Nissan 370Z

[Mossyrocks]

I dunno, I like the manual because it keeps you more engaged in the driving experience than an auto. Although the new autos will let you hold gears, they do not have the same feeling as having a direct connection to the drivetrain.

But that right there is exactly why I think I would hate the manual in this car.

[Mossyrocks]

For drag racing... There will never be a manual as fast as an automatic in a given car... Not to mention consistancy. I dont think people realize how long it actually takes a person to shift.

not just drag, but f1 and circuit racing, a manual gearbox without a clutch is what they use.

most all automatics have an option to hold gears, but usually if you stomp it, it will downshift without you asking.

however with the SMG, F1, 4matic and all the other gearboxes in the amg, m series bmw and ferraris, its essentially a manual without a clutch to hold

and yup.

[Whitey]

With the Z, why not take a page out of Chris Forsberg's book and develop the Titan's V8 to drop in there. The weight is close and it's got 380ft/lbs.

I just wonder how strung out the first generation of that v6 is to put up those HP numbers.

[Mossyrocks]

I would never own a Z with a V8... its just wrong. haha

But I doubt its strung out at all. stock STI is 300/300 with a 2.5l 4cyl. Which is seriously detuned. Then you have the Integra type R with 240 stock. Plenty of others but you get the point.

There are alot of 2jz supras with over 1000whp not to mention the WOTM supra with 1400whp out of a 3.4l stroker 2jz. Ive also seen a few 350z's with 1000whp

[04 Rocko Taco]

Don't forget Chris Forsberg's first year in the 350Z drifting, he blew the VQ35 motor in it, and ended up buying Signal Auto's spare SR20 motor out of thier S15 project. Turbo 2.0 liter 4 cylinder, making right at 990 whp.

[DHC6twinotter]

I'd like to see a 350Z with a RB26dett. And AWD.

[Whitey]

Don't forget Chris Forsberg's first year in the 350Z drifting, he blew the VQ35 motor in it, and ended up buying Signal Auto's spare SR20 motor out of thier S15 project. Turbo 2.0 liter 4 cylinder, making right at 990 whp.

I think the Signal Sr's were 2.2...and I find that 990# EXTREMELY hard to believe.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Dan, I too would like to see an RB26 in there. Heck, I like to see an RB26 ANYWHERE. and Whitey, I beleive you are correct about the Signal Auto SR's. Now that I think about it, I think they were one of the first to experiment, and then continually use the 2.2 stroker kit for them. Pretty sure on the power though) if you have an unlimited budget, and can build a motor from scratch it isnt hard.

[Whitey]

Dan, I too would like to see an RB26 in there. Heck, I like to see an RB26 ANYWHERE.

true...

[paddlenbike]

All this talk of 2JZs and RB26s is getting me excited. I thought the turbocharged inline-6s were gone until BMW released the 135i/335i models.

My favorite engine is still the overseas Supra 2.5L twin turbo 1JZ-GTE with a 7800 RPM redline. Small motor but big power and torque.