Hope this information is not a repost but here it goes. This will be used in the 07 350z

The soul of the G35 has always been its dynamic performance and at the heart of advanced drivetrain has always been its award-winning VQ35 3.5-liter V6 engine and advanced FM (Front Mid-ship) platform. Both engine and platform have been significantly enhanced for use with the 2007 G.

The VQ-series V6, which has been named one of the "Ten Best Engines" by Ward’s Auto World magazine for 12 consecutive years, now moves into its fourth generation and has been significantly rethought, with approximately 80% of major parts (except bolts, O-rings and clips) redesigned. The block features ladder frame construction for greater rigidity, crank journal and pin diameters have been increased, the block height increased by 8.4 millimeters to reduce piston side force and the engine center is now 15 millimeters lower, which also contributes to the G’s improved dynamic performance.

Other engine enhancements include the addition of standard variable exhaust cam timing (eCVTCS), a higher rev limit (increased from 6,600 rpm to 7,500 rpm) and higher compression ratio (10.6:1 versus the previous 10.3:1), asymmetric piston skirts, twin knock sensors, improved coolant flow and new Iridium spark plugs.

A new symmetric twin ram air intake system helps reduce airflow resistance by 18% and a new exhaust system design with equal length exhaust manifolds and reduced muffler exhaust pressure (25% less than the first generation G35) help improve engine breathing. Both are tuned to create authoritative harmonies, helping enhance driving pleasure.

 

wow nice

 

where did you find this?

 

I've heard about the dual-intakes on the new Z. I kinda wish I wasn't forced to buy an '06 and had the convineicne of waiting to buy the '07. Dual intakes means dual pop chargers? Oh I hope... lol the sound would be amazing!

 

If I told you I would have too ... well you know.

 

And I wonder if they will still carry over the "oil burning" option in 07


I got that option free from Nissan

 

You won't be seeing this on the 2007 model Z.

 

Maybe as a 2008 Track/GT

 

Why not on a 2007 Z but on a 2007 G? No offense to G drivers, but the Z is suppose to be the sports car of the family and the G the sports coupe of the family... (ignoring the Skyline, of course)

 

2007 G35 has gained weight = more power same performance

 

soon it will be up at 4000pds, lol, right around tt stealth/VRT-4 country

 

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Yep I heard that the 350 and Maxima will retain the old 3.5 where as the G35S and 3.5 Altima will get the updated 3.5 for 07......We probably will see that engine in the new Z and Maxima in a few years as well.

 

umm new Z will be a VQ37DE with VVL

 

New Skyline will be Same non vvl TT

 

A increase in hp is nice but adding lbs with it like the 06 Z doesnt help performance. My 03 Z Touring model is 3210lbs or so. The 06 Z Touring is 3400 or so. Even with the 300hp it doesn't go any faster.

 

Where are you pulling this from...better yet dont tell me. I am just posting the changes to the VQ35.

 

Nissan has to do something.. The 350Z was a real coup-de-torte for its price point, but now there is a whole host of 300hpish cars for the same price or less. Granted none are as sexy, but it still hurts. Bump Power by 20% or so and the Z is back in the Game on top.

 

 

G's are Skyline dood...

not all skylines are GT-R (I assumed you meant to say "ignoring the GT-R, of course")