Coyote_Lips Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Driving through Hollywood yesterday and saw a Nissan I didn't recognize. Dropped in behind it and saw a "390z" on the tail. Wish I could have gotten a picture for you guys. Are those even out yet? Didn't find much on the web, so I must assume it's a rebodied custom 370z or something... any thoughts? anyone else seen it? Yup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Probably some stroker kit they make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farberio Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Did it have manufacturer plates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 haha no 390z is out 370 just came out. he got those numbers from pepboys or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanGT Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 As it is, the 370Z engine has been criticized as being rough. I doubt Nissan will bore it out further to make a 390Z unless they start a whole new engine design. I think they may be better off it making it a small 4-liter V8. . . I have enough drama for now..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 highly doubt it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBGuy Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 i once saw an honda accord with audi circles. i wanted a picture but phone cam suks. before they stop making Zs they should make a limited Z with GTR Twin turbo eninge. that be bad asssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeNH Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 As it is, the 370Z engine has been criticized as being rough. I doubt Nissan will bore it out further to make a 390Z unless they start a whole new engine design. I think they may be better off it making it a small 4-liter V8. The 4.0 in their trucks/SUVs is based on the VQ out of the Z as well. I'm not sure if it's a simple bore/stroke increase but it is part of the family I think. Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them -Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 There is no 390z. Nissan has just signed the contract with Mercedes. The next generation Nissans will use Mercedes motors. Expect the next 370z to use the AMG C350 engine. Should be faster than todays GTR. Nissans engine platform is 15 years old. Tons of torque low but fall on their face at 5k. Bad mileage too. Rather than develop a new platform they "bought" into Mercedes and gained the technology. GM backed out, Nissan stepped in. Cant wait to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Expect the next 370z to use the AMG C63 engine. Edited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Buck up. 570Z please. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfsubiegt Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 It might even be a 350 with stroker kit theres a kid around me here that has one thats a 4.2 and he could of done it to a 3.9 but decided to go more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 There is no 390z. Nissan has just signed the contract with Mercedes. The next generation Nissans will use Mercedes motors. Expect the next 370z to use the AMG C350 engine. Should be faster than todays GTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseH Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 There is no 390z. Nissan has just signed the contract with Mercedes. The next generation Nissans will use Mercedes motors. Expect the next 370z to use the AMG C350 engine. Should be faster than todays GTR. Nissans engine platform is 15 years old. Tons of torque low but fall on their face at 5k. Bad mileage too. Rather than develop a new platform they "bought" into Mercedes and gained the technology. GM backed out, Nissan stepped in. Cant wait to see them. I don't think it's nearly as clean cut as that. Yes the VQ is getting old, but if you think it falls flat after 5k, let's go for a ride one day. Yes, it's harsh up there, but power is there. Also, remember when Chrysler started getting Benz parts/engines? They were either prior versions/detuned versions/etc. MB is smart enough not to de-value their brand by selling their best stuff to Nissan to put under the hood of a $35k sports car. Nothing all that special about the C350 engine..it's good, but nothing outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseH Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 VQ 4.3 stroker kit... http://www.vqpower.com/v2/news.php?readmore=98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 At $7,800 that's a steal. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseH Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 At $7,800 that's a steal. I personally at the guys who do that or the $7900 Stillen supercharger. Impressive power yes, but I just cannot see spending that much. That's just me. If you wanted 500hp...you probably bought the wrong car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I personally at the guys who do that or the $7900 Stillen supercharger. Impressive power yes, but I just cannot see spending that much. That's just me. If you wanted 500hp...you probably bought the wrong car. Tell that to people who build anything that makes less than 300hp stock, it usually takes about that in engine mods to hit 500 crank hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseH Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Tell that to people who build anything that makes less than 300hp stock, it usually takes about that in engine mods to hit 500 crank hp I was specifically speaking about the G crowd...but your point is valid..big power done right costs big money. My opinion is still that if you want a 500hp car...maybe think about buying one instead of making one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I'm trying to think what 500hp cars are available nowadays... I guess the new GT500 is the least expensive. But it's $60K up here. And I can get a new Mustang GT for about $40K, so that leaves me with 20K to play with.:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 You can get GT500's for $60k? The local Ford dealer had one, MSRP was right around $60k. Dealer markup was $25k. No B.S. they wanted $85k for a Mustang. They had already sold one of them at that price, too. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ahhhh, I never thought about dealer "up charge". 60K is the MSRP up here. They are rare, but not that rare. There are 3 of them zooming around in my little suburb right now! My suburb is not that big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 It's ridiculous. They do the same thing to the GT-R. Last one I saw had a $20k "ADP" attached to it. I can't believe anyone, no matter how much money they have, paying that. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 More money than brains I guess. In other news, I saw a red 599 Ferrari on my way to work today. How many GT-Rs can be bought for that?!:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I saw a guy drinking a bottle of wine while driving an F430 leaving a local country club. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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