Love-hate Z problem..
03-22-2013, 07:32 AM
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Thanks guys..I am now getting the info I was looking for. I understand that the average age difference between Z owners and vette owners are very different, but as the vette forum, this forum has great knowledge as well and you guys seem to be able to pass it on as I needed. Thanks again!
Being your retired and still looking for fun car toys, I would have went with a 07-08 Z car if you are worried about "underpowered."
07-08 HR engine + headers, testpipes, catback exhaust, intakes and Osiris tune coupled with some 4.08 gears is a real beast. Even more so a track beast with it's already great handling capabilities. Your looking at 365 - 375 hp at the crank with a serious kick in the *** with the gears.
I'd argue a lower costing HR z along with the mods I listed ($2,200) will outperform a higher costing c5, and look better and feel newer. Win win win.
03-22-2013, 06:17 PM
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May I ask what year Z you went with?
Being your retired and still looking for fun car toys, I would have went with a 07-08 Z car if you are worried about "underpowered."
07-08 HR engine + headers, testpipes, catback exhaust, intakes and Osiris tune coupled with some 4.08 gears is a real beast. Even more so a track beast with it's already great handling capabilities. Your looking at 365 - 375 hp at the crank with a serious kick in the *** with the gears.
I'd argue a lower costing HR z along with the mods I listed ($2,200) will outperform a higher costing c5, and look better and feel newer. Win win win.
Being your retired and still looking for fun car toys, I would have went with a 07-08 Z car if you are worried about "underpowered."
07-08 HR engine + headers, testpipes, catback exhaust, intakes and Osiris tune coupled with some 4.08 gears is a real beast. Even more so a track beast with it's already great handling capabilities. Your looking at 365 - 375 hp at the crank with a serious kick in the *** with the gears.
I'd argue a lower costing HR z along with the mods I listed ($2,200) will outperform a higher costing c5, and look better and feel newer. Win win win.
2) it hurts the value of the car and 3) It hurts the reliability and driveability of the car. Also, it's not about just power. I do not think any performance mods can turn a 350Z into a corvette beater unless you spend a $$$ and it will, put strain on a motor and drive train that is not made for such HP. Like I said, i had a c6 z06 that was just nasty power wise! But the car cost way more than i was willing to keep spending for a weekend toy! That's why i sold it. I bought the Z because it was under 12K, an 03 touring addition with low mileage. The car looks great and performs well for what it is. Please don't try the apples to oranges thing. The vette should be faster, it cost a lot more and is not as dependable or as reasonable to own as the Z. Thanks for the input anyway.
03-22-2013, 09:19 PM
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I am not a fan of performance mods for many reasons. 1) the cost...
2) it hurts the value of the car and 3) It hurts the reliability and driveability of the car. Also, it's not about just power. I do not think any performance mods can turn a 350Z into a corvette beater unless you spend a $$$ and it will, put strain on a motor and drive train that is not made for such HP. Like I said, i had a c6 z06 that was just nasty power wise! But the car cost way more than i was willing to keep spending for a weekend toy! That's why i sold it. I bought the Z because it was under 12K, an 03 touring addition with low mileage. The car looks great and performs well for what it is. Please don't try the apples to oranges thing. The vette should be faster, it cost a lot more and is not as dependable or as reasonable to own as the Z. Thanks for the input anyway.
2) it hurts the value of the car and 3) It hurts the reliability and driveability of the car. Also, it's not about just power. I do not think any performance mods can turn a 350Z into a corvette beater unless you spend a $$$ and it will, put strain on a motor and drive train that is not made for such HP. Like I said, i had a c6 z06 that was just nasty power wise! But the car cost way more than i was willing to keep spending for a weekend toy! That's why i sold it. I bought the Z because it was under 12K, an 03 touring addition with low mileage. The car looks great and performs well for what it is. Please don't try the apples to oranges thing. The vette should be faster, it cost a lot more and is not as dependable or as reasonable to own as the Z. Thanks for the input anyway.
03-24-2013, 12:45 PM
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@iridelow… I totally agree with your opinion of engine mods. I’ve done a few of the years, and it’s rarely turned out to be economical or reliable. It's usually worked for me short term, but long term results have been poor to outright disaster.
The problem as I see it is that while the manufacturer runs extensive tests on hundreds of scenarios on thousands of cars, the individual modification you do is a test of one (and without a significant statistical value).
Putting this a different way: I would never buy a Z that has a modified engine or transmission.
--Spike
The problem as I see it is that while the manufacturer runs extensive tests on hundreds of scenarios on thousands of cars, the individual modification you do is a test of one (and without a significant statistical value).
Putting this a different way: I would never buy a Z that has a modified engine or transmission.
--Spike
I am not a fan of performance mods for many reasons. 1) the cost...
2) it hurts the value of the car and 3) It hurts the reliability and driveability of the car. Also, it's not about just power. I do not think any performance mods can turn a 350Z into a corvette beater unless you spend a $$$ and it will, put strain on a motor and drive train that is not made for such HP. Like I said, i had a c6 z06 that was just nasty power wise! But the car cost way more than i was willing to keep spending for a weekend toy! That's why i sold it. I bought the Z because it was under 12K, an 03 touring addition with low mileage. The car looks great and performs well for what it is. Please don't try the apples to oranges thing. The vette should be faster, it cost a lot more and is not as dependable or as reasonable to own as the Z. Thanks for the input anyway.
2) it hurts the value of the car and 3) It hurts the reliability and driveability of the car. Also, it's not about just power. I do not think any performance mods can turn a 350Z into a corvette beater unless you spend a $$$ and it will, put strain on a motor and drive train that is not made for such HP. Like I said, i had a c6 z06 that was just nasty power wise! But the car cost way more than i was willing to keep spending for a weekend toy! That's why i sold it. I bought the Z because it was under 12K, an 03 touring addition with low mileage. The car looks great and performs well for what it is. Please don't try the apples to oranges thing. The vette should be faster, it cost a lot more and is not as dependable or as reasonable to own as the Z. Thanks for the input anyway.
03-24-2013, 03:30 PM
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300 - 310 whp and the named performance Mods doesn't hurt the reliability or drivability at all. Doesn't hurt the drivetrain can handle much more than that as well. And it is a C5 Beater at that threshold. C6 Z06 obviously not. That car to me is one of the best buys sports car wise $100k and under.
03-24-2013, 07:20 PM
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To be honest, it's not about HP. If you ever owned a c5 or a c6 vette, you would understand. The torque these cars have is unreal! I like my 350z and once it gets going, it has pretty good power....But come on. for a v6 it's great, but the last 3 vettes I had, 98 coupe, 06 Z06 and 05 vert, every one of these cars will jump with a touch of the gas...And the C6 vert and C6 Z06, holy #%@*. Well been there and done that, fun but very very very$$$$$$. As for now, i am enjoying the 350Z and don't care too much about the power thing. I just want a sporty car that rides nice and fun to drive!.
03-25-2013, 07:33 AM
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When I bought my Z, we also had a C5 Z06 then to a C6, I don't miss it one bit driving it. The Z gives me adequate power and can be driven with relaxation. The Vette needs to be pushed, or you would stall. You can't drive peacefully with the Vette either from noise, or from too much hp. I have two weekenders, except one of it isn't a Vette. I do miss driving like Batman, but my Z keeps me the happiest. C7, hmmm?!?!?!?
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