NISMO Fairlady Z S-Tune GT on the front page of Road & Track
07-06-2004, 01:05 PM
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Nissan Fairlady Z Type E on the front pages of Road & Track
It's funny how they hype the car up for example
"SCOOP! The World's Most Exclusive Z-Car!"
when we all know it's just a Z with a few fancy body parts and NISMO bits.
There is also a comparison article between the RX-8 and the G35 Coupe.
Victor
"SCOOP! The World's Most Exclusive Z-Car!"
when we all know it's just a Z with a few fancy body parts and NISMO bits.
There is also a comparison article between the RX-8 and the G35 Coupe.
Victor
07-06-2004, 01:37 PM
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is it this months issue?? or is it in that special edtion :speed issue they came out with? the one a just saw at the store still has the enzo benz and porsche on the cover
also is it just those promtional pics released my nissan or is it some new stuff
by the way i thought the Type -E didnt have any nismo parts . isnt it just the body kit. with no additional hp the pic i saw even had the touring 18's on it thought only the S-tune GT had the nismo parts
also is it just those promtional pics released my nissan or is it some new stuff
by the way i thought the Type -E didnt have any nismo parts . isnt it just the body kit. with no additional hp the pic i saw even had the touring 18's on it thought only the S-tune GT had the nismo parts
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07-07-2004, 05:59 AM
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Originally posted by mc350z
is it this months issue?? or is it in that special edtion :speed issue they came out with? the one a just saw at the store still has the enzo benz and porsche on the cover
is it this months issue?? or is it in that special edtion :speed issue they came out with? the one a just saw at the store still has the enzo benz and porsche on the cover
you are talking about the issue with the Enzo, Carrera GT, and the SLR?
07-07-2004, 07:41 AM
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I don't have it infront of me, but if it's what I think it is, it is the 2nd most exclusive Z.
The front bumper, the rear bumper, are all factory items only.
The most exclusive Nismo S-tuned GT has the same exterior items plus hand built S1 engine, NISMO guages. only 240 cars are sold per year in Japan
The front bumper, the rear bumper, are all factory items only.
The most exclusive Nismo S-tuned GT has the same exterior items plus hand built S1 engine, NISMO guages. only 240 cars are sold per year in Japan
07-07-2004, 10:52 AM
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A buddy of mine at work had the R & T issue. This Z does have the nismo S1 engine and the article stated they "lengthened" it so they could race in a japanese league. However the race car had to be based on a production vehicle, so they made this to qualify.
As Wazowski said, it just has body parts front and rear, yet the article makes it sound like they made it special and longer.
Still only brought it up to 300 hp. Cool looking rear spoiler though.
As Wazowski said, it just has body parts front and rear, yet the article makes it sound like they made it special and longer.
Still only brought it up to 300 hp. Cool looking rear spoiler though.
07-07-2004, 11:21 AM
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http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....ber=1&preview=
"Nissan maintains that they can get as much as 500 bhp from the 350Z's V-6 (the company will compete in the GT500 class of the Japanese Touring Car Championship with a 500-bhp 350Z). Expect these changes in future versions of these cars; for now, though, we must make do with these first-run examples."
Are they hinting there's going to be high power NISMO 350Z in the future?
"Nissan maintains that they can get as much as 500 bhp from the 350Z's V-6 (the company will compete in the GT500 class of the Japanese Touring Car Championship with a 500-bhp 350Z). Expect these changes in future versions of these cars; for now, though, we must make do with these first-run examples."
Are they hinting there's going to be high power NISMO 350Z in the future?
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07-07-2004, 02:04 PM
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I am little confused on these comments.
"Nismo has already started by offering an R-Tune version of the 350Z, but we won't get that car here until it meets federal emissions standards".
Uhh. Looks like some of you guys snuck some R-tunes over from Japan.
"Nismo has already started by offering an R-Tune version of the 350Z, but we won't get that car here until it meets federal emissions standards".
Uhh. Looks like some of you guys snuck some R-tunes over from Japan.
07-07-2004, 03:11 PM
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No, a mid-engine design would place the motor behind the seats, but in front of the rear axle. The VQ35DE in the Z sits mostly behind the front axle, but the front set of cylinders sits in front of the axle. S2000 motors are completely behind the front axle though...
07-08-2004, 02:27 PM
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"Nissan maintains that they can get as much as 500 bhp from the 350Z's V-6 (the company will compete in the GT500 class of the Japanese Touring Car Championship with a 500-bhp 350Z). Expect these changes in future versions of these cars; for now, though, we must make do with these first-run examples."
1.) The JGTC GT500 class 500hp 350Z used VQ30DETT, which is a turbo engine.
2.) People are expecting this engine will be end up in the up coming GTR, not in the Z.
3.) this is not really a news, many people who pay attention to GTR news and Nissan news knows about this.
R&T should hired someone who works for Sport Compact Cars magazine or someone who really knows about Import to write article.
07-08-2004, 02:39 PM
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yeah it said in the "speed" edition of R&T when talking about the GT-R they(nissan) could get 500bhp SANS turbo or super charger as evident in GT500.
the word SANS means "without"
and like you said the GT500 car it turbocharged
so yeah the screwed up
the word SANS means "without"
and like you said the GT500 car it turbocharged
so yeah the screwed up
07-08-2004, 03:02 PM
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I saw the article today, it is the most exclusive Z, NISMO S-tune GT
Only sold in japan and made only 20 a month, to celebrate 20th anniversary of NISMO. It has exclusive exterior parts, S1 engine (VQ35 with lots of goodies), NISMO s-tune suspenshion, Brembo F50 brakes, Nismo wheels, NISMO gauge, NISMO sports seats, light weight flywheel/clutch cover/ clutch disk/clutch hose, Nismo adjustable rear spoiler, stainless exhaust
S1 Engine upgraded
-ECM
-Camshaft
-VTC body
-Valve springs
-control bolt
-inlet pipe and airflow meter
-carbon fiber funnel
-iridium plugs
-carbon engine fire
-engine oil cooler
-power steering cooler
For $60k, the price reflects that amount of parts that went into it but is it worth it's price? It's not really for me but it's worth it for racing teams and NISMO collectors
Only sold in japan and made only 20 a month, to celebrate 20th anniversary of NISMO. It has exclusive exterior parts, S1 engine (VQ35 with lots of goodies), NISMO s-tune suspenshion, Brembo F50 brakes, Nismo wheels, NISMO gauge, NISMO sports seats, light weight flywheel/clutch cover/ clutch disk/clutch hose, Nismo adjustable rear spoiler, stainless exhaust
S1 Engine upgraded
-ECM
-Camshaft
-VTC body
-Valve springs
-control bolt
-inlet pipe and airflow meter
-carbon fiber funnel
-iridium plugs
-carbon engine fire
-engine oil cooler
-power steering cooler
For $60k, the price reflects that amount of parts that went into it but is it worth it's price? It's not really for me but it's worth it for racing teams and NISMO collectors
07-09-2004, 09:40 AM
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listen how dumb i am ...after i read the post i went looking for the mag right...so i cant find it at the stores. this morning i go and pick my bro up from my old house and there it was sittign in the mailbox. i had forgot i had a subscription to the damn thing!
ok now that i read the article.
they rated it and on par with the track at 5.8?????? 5.8 sounds really bad
also i know the S1 uses a larger diameter tube for the intake with the stock housing. do you guys think thats +/- or equal to a nismo CAI. also that intake setup must not count for hardly any hp cause with cams exaust it should be a little over 300. according to their own advertised numbers. for instance my nismo CAI and exaust is rated at around 12/13 hp so thats 300 right there. and as we know on this board there has been conflicting #'s
ok now that i read the article.
they rated it and on par with the track at 5.8?????? 5.8 sounds really bad
also i know the S1 uses a larger diameter tube for the intake with the stock housing. do you guys think thats +/- or equal to a nismo CAI. also that intake setup must not count for hardly any hp cause with cams exaust it should be a little over 300. according to their own advertised numbers. for instance my nismo CAI and exaust is rated at around 12/13 hp so thats 300 right there. and as we know on this board there has been conflicting #'s
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07-09-2004, 10:04 AM
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also i know the S1 uses a larger diameter tube for the intake with the stock housing. do you guys think thats +/- or equal to a nismo CAI.
also i know the S1 uses a larger diameter tube for the intake with the stock housing. do you guys think thats +/- or equal to a nismo CAI.
The new intake is a replacement tube (with venturi) and *i think* a replacement rear section of the stock airbox. A much better design. It really is nothing like the us Nismo / AEM CAI.
07-09-2004, 10:23 AM
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oh ok
whats venturi?
the pics that ive seen just looked like a stock box with a huge tube. nismo does make a dry free flow filter i bet it incorporates that too.
i was just wondering cause they talked about how different the motor sounnds and i didnt know if they meant from the exaust intake or what because my nismo stuff has changed the sound of mine aswell but i didnt understand what effect that intake setup they had would produce
whats venturi?
the pics that ive seen just looked like a stock box with a huge tube. nismo does make a dry free flow filter i bet it incorporates that too.
i was just wondering cause they talked about how different the motor sounnds and i didnt know if they meant from the exaust intake or what because my nismo stuff has changed the sound of mine aswell but i didnt understand what effect that intake setup they had would produce
07-09-2004, 05:43 PM
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Dont forget that all the Japanese Auto Manufactures have a "Gentlemen's Agreement" that they wont make a car with over 300 hp, that is why you see the Skyline and other JDM cars listed with less than 300hp when you know they are making more..
Also, Road&Track is notoriously conservative with their 0-60 testing. When you see the same car tested by another magazine they are always at least .5 second or more slower.
Also, Road&Track is notoriously conservative with their 0-60 testing. When you see the same car tested by another magazine they are always at least .5 second or more slower.
07-10-2004, 10:46 AM
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Originally posted by ALong
Dont forget that all the Japanese Auto Manufactures have a "Gentlemen's Agreement" that they wont make a car with over 300 hp, that is why you see the Skyline and other JDM cars listed with less than 300hp when you know they are making more..
Also, Road&Track is notoriously conservative with their 0-60 testing. When you see the same car tested by another magazine they are always at least .5 second or more slower.
Dont forget that all the Japanese Auto Manufactures have a "Gentlemen's Agreement" that they wont make a car with over 300 hp, that is why you see the Skyline and other JDM cars listed with less than 300hp when you know they are making more..
Also, Road&Track is notoriously conservative with their 0-60 testing. When you see the same car tested by another magazine they are always at least .5 second or more slower.
6/10 Japan,
Japan Automobile Manufactures Association (JAIA) concluded that the industry's voluntary regulation of horsepower to 280hp applied to Japanese vehicles will be terminated.
source: sankei news (japanese)
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20...17-san-bus_all
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