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So i met someone who asked me if my car is faster then the HR..
I have been trying to find out.. all I can say is i raced two hr from a roll
and won. Any know the difference between the two like hp and torque?
i have a 2008 nismo.. anyone?

turboed350z

Faster in what? Straight line? Track? Endurance?

Theres more to a car than just being "faster" and the term "faster" is assonine.

A car can have "faster" acceleration but still loses in the 1/4

NISMO-08-NLF

Well school me then.. We normally race 1/4
I would like to know it all.

turboed350z

Im not 100%, and many og members will have a better answer, but heres my go at it.

The nismo has the hr motor in it. It also has a full functional body kit which generates more downforce.

Down force also generates drag and the extra body lit weight it down. On paper, the nismo version SHOULD be a slower car than the hr.

HOWEVER, paper numbers and real world numbers are different. In the 1/4 the difference between a nismo and an hr is neglected when you factor in driver skill, driver weight, full tank of gas vs near empty.

Over all, the nismo IS faster in the corners since it does have a better aerodynamic and better handling, however, in the 1/4 the nismo and the hr are so close in performance, that its really a drivers race.

travlee

iTrader: (8)

i agree with everything he said, same motor and trans..... driver would be the key in this matchup

KingBaby

iTrader: (3)

correct and if it's a base model HR is more than likely gonna inch out the nismo...

MicVelo

Specs wise (concerning power, torque, gearing) there is no difference between the Nismo and any other trim level '07-08 HR car.

What *might* give the Nismo a slight edge is the stiffness of the body/chassis/suspension allowing it to hook up slightly better from start AND top end being positively affected by ever-so-slightly-lower coefficient of drag (Cd) and the absence of lift due to the improved aero. For reference: All models 350Z (exc Nismo) have a Cd of .31 and Nismo is at .30.

Real world though, there's no difference. It's more likely a weight and/or driver factor (quicker reflexes on the loud pedal) and/or "state of tune" that you won.

NISMO-08-NLF

OK next question.. I am new to the game so please help.
I want to twin turbo my 08 nismo.
Not sure where to start tho.
anyone know what I should do and what type of turbos. I have the duel intakes.
so many people tell me different things. I need the Real OG's

travlee

iTrader: (8)

not many options right now for HR turbo systems

travlee

iTrader: (8)

what do you think you could turbo a car for...... it may be more expensive than you think

turboed350z

What do you want out of the car? Just high hp? A faster 1/4 time?

Like trav said, not alot of turbo options, but they are out there. You need to do your research, figure out what you want/need. Price the parts, double/triple the price if youre doing the work, 4-5x the price if a shop is. And go from there.

NISMO-08-NLF

Yes hp... I am part of a race team. we race streets 1/4miles.
I have seen videos of 350z that have turbo, are they not the HR's?
My guy said that it should be easy to attach to0 or where the intakes go.

I have money.. just want to make sure i dont do something stupid.

PP08HR

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Please don't turbo a Nismo

turboed350z

First. This forum does not approvebof street racing regardless.

Secondly, yes there are options out there, just not alot.

3rd if money is no object, you might as well slap a powerglide in, faster shift therefore better 1/4.

4thly, reasearch, this forum have covered it all, try googling your question and adding "my350z" at the end and 99.9% of the time, youll find the thread you need.

NiLL

I know this is knit picky.... sorry but the track models have wheel well inserts that lower the drag as well down to .30.

The only thing your nismo really has besides top speed killing aero (also weight), is the stitch welding every where on the car and a few extra stiffening bars and 2 dampeners Making the car a load stiffer. I'm assuming high milage on the cars where none of the suspension has been changed out would negate any of the gain from having a slightly better spring and damping rate as they have probably needed to be rebuilt / replaced a while ago.

KingBaby

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Name of raceteam ?

Firebase99

"Paul Walker Fry Daddies"

NISMO-08-NLF

why do you want to know the name of the race team.. ?

How about ideas to make it faster and still keep it nice and clean?

Firebase99

Flux Capacitor.

NISMO-08-NLF

dude I don't drive dorlean! :P