Fresh Alloy reports 290 hp out of VQ35
07-03-2002, 05:57 AM
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Fresh Alloy reports 290 hp out of VQ35
Just noticed a link on Fresh Alloy reporting some unofficial "official" numbers for the 350Z. Apparently, they are getting 290 hp or so out of the VQ35.
Nice target for us 2k2 owners...
Nice target for us 2k2 owners...
07-03-2002, 06:12 AM
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Just an addendum; Came across a 350Z review on thecarconnection.com and they are quoting 287 hp and 274 ft-lbs of torque.
There must be a path for us 2k2 max owners to get to these numbers without too much grief.
There must be a path for us 2k2 max owners to get to these numbers without too much grief.
07-03-2002, 06:13 AM
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Re: Fresh Alloy reports 290 hp out of VQ35
That's with a totally revamped intake manifold, longer duration cams and a dual exhaust system with (likely) better flowing exhaust manifolds. It will be very difficult to reach 290 in a Maxima with typical bolt-ons. The intake man and exhaust will not fit a Maxima and replacing all 4 cams would be prohibitively expensive for 99.9% of people.
Originally posted by Eric
Just noticed a link on Fresh Alloy reporting some unofficial "official" numbers for the 350Z. Apparently, they are getting 290 hp or so out of the VQ35.
Nice target for us 2k2 owners...
Just noticed a link on Fresh Alloy reporting some unofficial "official" numbers for the 350Z. Apparently, they are getting 290 hp or so out of the VQ35.
Nice target for us 2k2 owners...
07-03-2002, 06:13 AM
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Originally posted by Eric
Just an addendum; Came across a 350Z review on thecarconnection.com and they are quoting 287 hp and 274 ft-lbs of torque.
There must be a path for us 2k2 max owners to get to these numbers without too much grief.
Just an addendum; Came across a 350Z review on thecarconnection.com and they are quoting 287 hp and 274 ft-lbs of torque.
There must be a path for us 2k2 max owners to get to these numbers without too much grief.
07-03-2002, 06:18 AM
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Re: Re: Fresh Alloy reports 290 hp out of VQ35
That sucks the big weiner. Are you sure they changed the cams?
Originally posted by Keven97SE
That's with a totally revamped intake manifold, longer duration cams and a dual exhaust system with (likely) better flowing exhaust manifolds. It will be very difficult to reach 290 in a Maxima with typical bolt-ons. The intake man and exhaust will not fit a Maxima and replacing all 4 cams would be prohibitively expensive for 99.9% of people.
That's with a totally revamped intake manifold, longer duration cams and a dual exhaust system with (likely) better flowing exhaust manifolds. It will be very difficult to reach 290 in a Maxima with typical bolt-ons. The intake man and exhaust will not fit a Maxima and replacing all 4 cams would be prohibitively expensive for 99.9% of people.
07-03-2002, 06:35 AM
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Re: Re: Fresh Alloy reports 290 hp out of VQ35
Originally posted by Keven97SE
That's with a totally revamped intake manifold, longer duration cams and a dual exhaust system with (likely) better flowing exhaust manifolds. It will be very difficult to reach 290 in a Maxima with typical bolt-ons. The intake man and exhaust will not fit a Maxima and replacing all 4 cams would be prohibitively expensive for 99.9% of people.
That's with a totally revamped intake manifold, longer duration cams and a dual exhaust system with (likely) better flowing exhaust manifolds. It will be very difficult to reach 290 in a Maxima with typical bolt-ons. The intake man and exhaust will not fit a Maxima and replacing all 4 cams would be prohibitively expensive for 99.9% of people.
07-03-2002, 06:53 AM
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That conflicts with what I read elsewhere, that stated the 350Z had longer duration cams.
I'm sure there's a lot of "special sauce" in the intake manifold also...ie it's designed for higher rpm torque boost than the Maxima/Altima's...but I have no data/info to proove it.
I'm sure there's a lot of "special sauce" in the intake manifold also...ie it's designed for higher rpm torque boost than the Maxima/Altima's...but I have no data/info to proove it.
Originally posted by DAVEB
Been going through the 350Z parts listings- All the engine internals are the same! Cams, pistons, valves, you name it- Exactly the same part #'s as a Maxima or Altima. The exhaust looks like nothing special-log-style manifolds and a y-pipe down to a single-the rear muffler just has two outlets. Makes me wonder where they got the extra HP.
Been going through the 350Z parts listings- All the engine internals are the same! Cams, pistons, valves, you name it- Exactly the same part #'s as a Maxima or Altima. The exhaust looks like nothing special-log-style manifolds and a y-pipe down to a single-the rear muffler just has two outlets. Makes me wonder where they got the extra HP.
07-03-2002, 06:59 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Fresh Alloy reports 290 hp out of VQ35
Heads? Extra finishing techniques like Extrude-honing? Ford went to E-h when they had to bring all those 320 advt but not really 320 hp motors up to snuff.
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07-03-2002, 07:02 AM
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either that or, makes you wonder how they robbed the alt/max of the extra hp 
Originally posted by DAVEB
Makes me wonder where they got the extra HP.
Makes me wonder where they got the extra HP.
07-03-2002, 07:04 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Fresh Alloy reports 290 hp out of VQ35
Originally posted by soundmike
either that or, makes you wonder how they robbed the alt/max of the extra hp
either that or, makes you wonder how they robbed the alt/max of the extra hp
07-03-2002, 07:24 AM
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You must think Nissan is not making the Maxima for car enthusiasts; they're making it for the average Joe. Think if Nissan were to put 290hp in a FWD car, the average person wouldn't know what to do with it. We are lucky because know little tricks here and there to handle Torque steer but our Mothers and Fathers might not know what to do with it. I feel before Nissan put any more juice into the VQ for the Max the platform has to be changed.
07-03-2002, 07:36 AM
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Originally posted by Keven97SE
That conflicts with what I read elsewhere, that stated the 350Z had longer duration cams.
I'm sure there's a lot of "special sauce" in the intake manifold also...ie it's designed for higher rpm torque boost than the Maxima/Altima's...but I have no data/info to proove it.
That conflicts with what I read elsewhere, that stated the 350Z had longer duration cams.
I'm sure there's a lot of "special sauce" in the intake manifold also...ie it's designed for higher rpm torque boost than the Maxima/Altima's...but I have no data/info to proove it.
07-03-2002, 08:02 AM
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No VIAS on the intake manifold?!? Is this info from the parts catalog? That sounds very odd.
Oh, one more thing: Doesn't the 350Z have CVTC on the exhaust manifolds as well as the intakes? (Maxima/Altima only have it on the intake cams.)
Oh, one more thing: Doesn't the 350Z have CVTC on the exhaust manifolds as well as the intakes? (Maxima/Altima only have it on the intake cams.)
Originally posted by DAVEB
My source of info is the factory Nissan parts catalog. The discs come from Japan, so it's probably our best source at this point. The intake manifold is very different, much broader/flatter. It also does not have the VIAS like a Maxima. I checked the cylinder heads, they carry the same part # as well. It will be interesting when someone gets one on a dyno!
My source of info is the factory Nissan parts catalog. The discs come from Japan, so it's probably our best source at this point. The intake manifold is very different, much broader/flatter. It also does not have the VIAS like a Maxima. I checked the cylinder heads, they carry the same part # as well. It will be interesting when someone gets one on a dyno!
07-03-2002, 08:10 AM
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Originally posted by nice95GLE
You must think Nissan is not making the Maxima for car enthusiasts; they're making it for the average Joe. Think if Nissan were to put 290hp in a FWD car, the average person wouldn't know what to do with it. We are lucky because know little tricks here and there to handle Torque steer but our Mothers and Fathers might not know what to do with it. I feel before Nissan put any more juice into the VQ for the Max the platform has to be changed.
You must think Nissan is not making the Maxima for car enthusiasts; they're making it for the average Joe. Think if Nissan were to put 290hp in a FWD car, the average person wouldn't know what to do with it. We are lucky because know little tricks here and there to handle Torque steer but our Mothers and Fathers might not know what to do with it. I feel before Nissan put any more juice into the VQ for the Max the platform has to be changed.
07-03-2002, 08:11 AM
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DAVEB can you help me?
Can you please check the parts on the Pathfinder VQ to see if the internals are the same numbers as the 2k2 Maxima?
Cylinder Head Castings
Cams
Valves
Pistons
Rods
Crank
Block
Thanks!
Cylinder Head Castings
Cams
Valves
Pistons
Rods
Crank
Block
Thanks!
07-03-2002, 08:16 AM
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Originally posted by Keven97SE
No VIAS on the intake manifold?!? Is this info from the parts catalog? That sounds very odd.
Oh, one more thing: Doesn't the 350Z have CVTC on the exhaust manifolds as well as the intakes? (Maxima/Altima only have it on the intake cams.)
No VIAS on the intake manifold?!? Is this info from the parts catalog? That sounds very odd.
Oh, one more thing: Doesn't the 350Z have CVTC on the exhaust manifolds as well as the intakes? (Maxima/Altima only have it on the intake cams.)
07-03-2002, 08:25 AM
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07-03-2002, 08:26 AM
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Originally posted by Eric
Just an addendum; Came across a 350Z review on thecarconnection.com and they are quoting 287 hp and 274 ft-lbs of torque.
There must be a path for us 2k2 max owners to get to these numbers without too much grief.
Just an addendum; Came across a 350Z review on thecarconnection.com and they are quoting 287 hp and 274 ft-lbs of torque.
There must be a path for us 2k2 max owners to get to these numbers without too much grief.
07-03-2002, 09:19 AM
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Yeah, but they're still geared for fogies anyways...
Yeah, but they're still geared for fogies anyways...
uh...ok....
07-03-2002, 09:30 AM
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If SR20DET is correct and our ECU is infact retarding the timing by 5 degrees this is where the 350Z could be shining. I am convinced our ECU's are terrible, at about 5800 RPM the motor runs extremly rich. If the timing was bumped up 5 degrees and the air/fuel mixture was leaned out we would have a lot more top end probably!
I wonder if the 350Z has a larger throttle body we could use on the max?
I wonder if the 350Z has a larger throttle body we could use on the max?
07-03-2002, 09:32 AM
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Originally posted by emax95
If SR20DET is correct and our ECU is infact retarding the timing by 5 degrees this is where the 350Z could be shining. I am convinced our ECU's are terrible, at about 5800 RPM the motor runs extremly rich. If the timing was bumped up 5 degrees and the air/fuel mixture was leaned out we would have a lot more top end probably!
I wonder if the 350Z has a larger throttle body we could use on the max?
If SR20DET is correct and our ECU is infact retarding the timing by 5 degrees this is where the 350Z could be shining. I am convinced our ECU's are terrible, at about 5800 RPM the motor runs extremly rich. If the timing was bumped up 5 degrees and the air/fuel mixture was leaned out we would have a lot more top end probably!
I wonder if the 350Z has a larger throttle body we could use on the max?
07-03-2002, 09:45 AM
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Originally posted by emax95
If SR20DET is correct and our ECU is infact retarding the timing by 5 degrees this is where the 350Z could be shining. I am convinced our ECU's are terrible, at about 5800 RPM the motor runs extremly rich. If the timing was bumped up 5 degrees and the air/fuel mixture was leaned out we would have a lot more top end probably!
I wonder if the 350Z has a larger throttle body we could use on the max?
If SR20DET is correct and our ECU is infact retarding the timing by 5 degrees this is where the 350Z could be shining. I am convinced our ECU's are terrible, at about 5800 RPM the motor runs extremly rich. If the timing was bumped up 5 degrees and the air/fuel mixture was leaned out we would have a lot more top end probably!
I wonder if the 350Z has a larger throttle body we could use on the max?
07-03-2002, 10:19 AM
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would be very cool to be able to "chip" our Max's the way 1.8T VWs do it. I know, I know, they're blown, but if the timing is fixed on the Z ECU vs the Max...sweeet.
07-03-2002, 10:21 AM
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I'm stumped. If the 350 indeed uses no exhaust CVTC, a non-VIAS intake manifold, the same camshafts as the Maxima, and same compression, then I have no idea where the power is coming from. I cannot imagine ECU timing/fuel changes netting a 40+ HP increase either. N/A tuning changes usually result in no better than 10-20 HP increases.
The power is coming from somewhere that we are not looking at.
Here are some thoughts:
1) Perhaps the intake manifold is tuned for a much higher rpm than the Maxima/Altima and provides an added high-rpm torque improvement?
2) Perhaps Nissan actually tweaked the intake CVTC timing to add substantial cam timing overlap at higher rpms to extend the torque curve and bump up the HP
Man, just imagine that if Nissan can get 290 out of a relatively mild 3.5L, what they could do with exhaust CVTCs, more aggressive camshafts, and increased compression? You know, one of the major differences between the previous-gen M3 (US-spec) and the current M3 motors is the addition of exhaust CVTCs? This was one of the major changes that allowed the 240 to 333 HP increase.
The power is coming from somewhere that we are not looking at.
Here are some thoughts:
1) Perhaps the intake manifold is tuned for a much higher rpm than the Maxima/Altima and provides an added high-rpm torque improvement?
2) Perhaps Nissan actually tweaked the intake CVTC timing to add substantial cam timing overlap at higher rpms to extend the torque curve and bump up the HP
Man, just imagine that if Nissan can get 290 out of a relatively mild 3.5L, what they could do with exhaust CVTCs, more aggressive camshafts, and increased compression? You know, one of the major differences between the previous-gen M3 (US-spec) and the current M3 motors is the addition of exhaust CVTCs? This was one of the major changes that allowed the 240 to 333 HP increase.
07-03-2002, 10:35 AM
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Ohh, ye wise men....prithee tell me...at this
stage of your Nissan experiences, do you believe Nissan horsepower figures??
My old 540 weighed 3750 pounds and with 282 HP would do 5.7 secs 0-60 and 14.2 (at 102)in the quarter. And if u calculate the weight/HP numbers they work out to be 13.29 lbs/hp.
If you use 3350 lbs for the 350Z and 290 hp, the weight/hp works out to be 11.55 lbs/hp...with that much better power/weight ratio the car should be much under 5.4 secs 0-60 and 14.1 at 101 for the quarter mile, moreso considering the improved aerodynamics versus the E39 body.
Granted...the HP is very likely better than 255 but 290?? Nahh...I wont buy that for a minute...
My old 540 weighed 3750 pounds and with 282 HP would do 5.7 secs 0-60 and 14.2 (at 102)in the quarter. And if u calculate the weight/HP numbers they work out to be 13.29 lbs/hp.
If you use 3350 lbs for the 350Z and 290 hp, the weight/hp works out to be 11.55 lbs/hp...with that much better power/weight ratio the car should be much under 5.4 secs 0-60 and 14.1 at 101 for the quarter mile, moreso considering the improved aerodynamics versus the E39 body.
Granted...the HP is very likely better than 255 but 290?? Nahh...I wont buy that for a minute...
07-03-2002, 11:16 AM
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You're forgetting the source...Car and Driver. I would wait for
Motor Trend's times to come out. Usually they are faster. I am expecting them to hit 13.9 in the Z. The new Z "enthusiast" model uses P235 rear tires, which would create nothing but tire smoke if you launched it aggresively. This coupled with its anti-squat IRS would make for one heck of a slow 60' time much like the 90-96 300ZX.
Make no mistake about it, the new 350Z is going to be one heck of a top end screamer. The hp and torque is substantially higher than the Maxima and it's RWD. I doubt the ECU from the 350 will be able to be used on the Maxima. The fuel pressure is probably higher and the injectors may be larger too. Also the CVTC is programmed for use with longer duration higher lift camshafts which could also be a problem for us Maxima owners.
Jesse
Motor Trend's times to come out. Usually they are faster. I am expecting them to hit 13.9 in the Z. The new Z "enthusiast" model uses P235 rear tires, which would create nothing but tire smoke if you launched it aggresively. This coupled with its anti-squat IRS would make for one heck of a slow 60' time much like the 90-96 300ZX.
Make no mistake about it, the new 350Z is going to be one heck of a top end screamer. The hp and torque is substantially higher than the Maxima and it's RWD. I doubt the ECU from the 350 will be able to be used on the Maxima. The fuel pressure is probably higher and the injectors may be larger too. Also the CVTC is programmed for use with longer duration higher lift camshafts which could also be a problem for us Maxima owners.
Jesse
07-03-2002, 12:00 PM
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Originally posted by 02MaximizedVQ
You're forgetting the source...Car and Driver. I would wait for
Motor Trend's times to come out. Usually they are faster. I am expecting them to hit 13.9 in the Z. The new Z "enthusiast" model uses P235 rear tires, which would create nothing but tire smoke if you launched it aggresively. This coupled with its anti-squat IRS would make for one heck of a slow 60' time much like the 90-96 300ZX.
Make no mistake about it, the new 350Z is going to be one heck of a top end screamer. The hp and torque is substantially higher than the Maxima and it's RWD. I doubt the ECU from the 350 will be able to be used on the Maxima. The fuel pressure is probably higher and the injectors may be larger too. Also the CVTC is programmed for use with longer duration higher lift camshafts which could also be a problem for us Maxima owners.
Jesse
You're forgetting the source...Car and Driver. I would wait for
Motor Trend's times to come out. Usually they are faster. I am expecting them to hit 13.9 in the Z. The new Z "enthusiast" model uses P235 rear tires, which would create nothing but tire smoke if you launched it aggresively. This coupled with its anti-squat IRS would make for one heck of a slow 60' time much like the 90-96 300ZX.
Make no mistake about it, the new 350Z is going to be one heck of a top end screamer. The hp and torque is substantially higher than the Maxima and it's RWD. I doubt the ECU from the 350 will be able to be used on the Maxima. The fuel pressure is probably higher and the injectors may be larger too. Also the CVTC is programmed for use with longer duration higher lift camshafts which could also be a problem for us Maxima owners.
Jesse
You are probably right, but think about how many happy campers we would have on here with 290 hp to play with? Those acura guys would be like: 
07-03-2002, 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by emax95
I wonder if we could use the 350Z's ECU? If it has the exact same engine and sensors it should work!
DAVEB if you get a chance could you check the part #'s on the ECU's? I'd appreciaste it
I wonder if we could use the 350Z's ECU? If it has the exact same engine and sensors it should work!
DAVEB if you get a chance could you check the part #'s on the ECU's? I'd appreciaste it
07-03-2002, 12:49 PM
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Re: Ohh, ye wise men....prithee tell me...at this
Originally posted by Galo
stage of your Nissan experiences, do you believe Nissan horsepower figures??
My old 540 weighed 3750 pounds and with 282 HP would do 5.7 secs 0-60 and 14.2 (at 102)in the quarter. And if u calculate the weight/HP numbers they work out to be 13.29 lbs/hp.
If you use 3350 lbs for the 350Z and 290 hp, the weight/hp works out to be 11.55 lbs/hp...with that much better power/weight ratio the car should be much under 5.4 secs 0-60 and 14.1 at 101 for the quarter mile, moreso considering the improved aerodynamics versus the E39 body.
Granted...the HP is very likely better than 255 but 290?? Nahh...I wont buy that for a minute...
stage of your Nissan experiences, do you believe Nissan horsepower figures??
My old 540 weighed 3750 pounds and with 282 HP would do 5.7 secs 0-60 and 14.2 (at 102)in the quarter. And if u calculate the weight/HP numbers they work out to be 13.29 lbs/hp.
If you use 3350 lbs for the 350Z and 290 hp, the weight/hp works out to be 11.55 lbs/hp...with that much better power/weight ratio the car should be much under 5.4 secs 0-60 and 14.1 at 101 for the quarter mile, moreso considering the improved aerodynamics versus the E39 body.
Granted...the HP is very likely better than 255 but 290?? Nahh...I wont buy that for a minute...
I'm willing to bet once people actually take delivery of the 350z we will see some VERY impressive track times...possibly mid 13s....
07-03-2002, 12:52 PM
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Are the heads the same part number, David? Remember, some part numbers for the 2k and 2k1 were the same but they were obviously different parts (ie automatic shifer).
Are the heads the same part number, David? Remember, some part numbers for the 2k and 2k1 were the same but they were obviously different parts (ie automatic shifer).
07-03-2002, 01:17 PM
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Official 350Z specs and Gear Ratio
2003 Maxima
HP: 255 @ 5,800 RPM
TQ: 246 @ 4,400 RPM
Comp. ratio: 10.3
Gear ratio for the 6 sp.
1st - 3.153
2nd - 1.944
3rd - 1.392
4th - 1.055
5th - 0.809
6th - 0.630
Rev - 3.002
Final drive ratio - 3.812
2003 350Z
HP: 287 @ 6,200 RPM
TQ: 274 @ 4,800 RPM
Comp. ratio: 10.3
Gear ratio for the 6 sp.
1st - 3.794
2nd - 2.324
3rd - 1.624
4th - 1.271
5th - 1.000 (easy to dyno )
6th - 0.794
Rev - 3.446
Final drive ratio - 3.538
Taken from:
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...ma/specs.shtml
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...0z/specs.shtml
HP: 255 @ 5,800 RPM
TQ: 246 @ 4,400 RPM
Comp. ratio: 10.3
Gear ratio for the 6 sp.
1st - 3.153
2nd - 1.944
3rd - 1.392
4th - 1.055
5th - 0.809
6th - 0.630
Rev - 3.002
Final drive ratio - 3.812
2003 350Z
HP: 287 @ 6,200 RPM
TQ: 274 @ 4,800 RPM
Comp. ratio: 10.3
Gear ratio for the 6 sp.
1st - 3.794
2nd - 2.324
3rd - 1.624
4th - 1.271
5th - 1.000 (easy to dyno
)6th - 0.794
Rev - 3.446
Final drive ratio - 3.538
Taken from:
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...ma/specs.shtml
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...0z/specs.shtml
07-03-2002, 02:36 PM
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How you like me now, b*tch?
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Originally posted by Matthew
...Damn, why you gotta come in and sound all realistic and rain on our parade??? You are probably right, but think about how many happy campers we would have on here with 290 hp to play with? Those acura guys would be like:
...Damn, why you gotta come in and sound all realistic and rain on our parade???
You are probably right, but think about how many happy campers we would have on here with 290 hp to play with? Those acura guys would be like:
07-03-2002, 03:05 PM
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Re: Official 350Z specs and Gear Ratio
Holy cow, look at the bottom of the page at the curb weight specs listed on the second site (http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/200...0z/specs.shtml)
Curb (pounds) MT
Base 3,188
Enth 3,197
Perf 3,217
Track 3,225
Tour 6MT 3,247
Curb (pounds) MT Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear 53/47
So, the official word from Nissan is the 350Z will come in right at 3200 lbs. Pretty damn good and much better than the fatazz 3350 listed by Car and Driver in the (oops!) prematurely-posted online article.
Curb (pounds) MT
Base 3,188
Enth 3,197
Perf 3,217
Track 3,225
Tour 6MT 3,247
Curb (pounds) MT Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear 53/47
So, the official word from Nissan is the 350Z will come in right at 3200 lbs. Pretty damn good and much better than the fatazz 3350 listed by Car and Driver in the (oops!) prematurely-posted online article.
07-03-2002, 07:14 PM
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Originally posted by DAVEB
The ECU's are different, as are the injectors. Dunno any specs, just different part #'s
The ECU's are different, as are the injectors. Dunno any specs, just different part #'s
It would also seem likely that since the 3.5 seems to be Nissan's "universal" engine, the ECU could be a "plug and play" mod for it (to keep costs minimized).
The increase in hp between the Maxima's 255 and the 350Z's 287 is only an increase of about 12.5% - which would seem entirely possible using an upgraded ECU and higher flowrate injectors.
Just my $.02.
07-03-2002, 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by 2k1GrayMaxSE
I think you're onto something. DaveB, also check the fuel pump #'s. It seems likely that if the injectors will flow more fuel, it would follow that the fuel pump may also have to have a higher flowrate to keep up.
It would also seem likely that since the 3.5 seems to be Nissan's "universal" engine, the ECU could be a "plug and play" mod for it (to keep costs minimized).
The increase in hp between the Maxima's 255 and the 350Z's 287 is only an increase of about 12.5% - which would seem entirely possible using an upgraded ECU and higher flowrate injectors.
Just my $.02.
I think you're onto something. DaveB, also check the fuel pump #'s. It seems likely that if the injectors will flow more fuel, it would follow that the fuel pump may also have to have a higher flowrate to keep up.
It would also seem likely that since the 3.5 seems to be Nissan's "universal" engine, the ECU could be a "plug and play" mod for it (to keep costs minimized).
The increase in hp between the Maxima's 255 and the 350Z's 287 is only an increase of about 12.5% - which would seem entirely possible using an upgraded ECU and higher flowrate injectors.
Just my $.02.