Edmunds Comparison: 135i vs. 370Z
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I guess a built 4.5L stoker VVEL motor has no hope of making 400hp without FI
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Before giving someone the "end all" hp of a motor try doing a little research about whats already being done with the NA VQ/HR setups....the new VVEL motors will get to use much more extreme lifts and duration specs than the old DE heads...couple that with higer revs and you have a much higher ceiling in terms of ultimate power production
Its not cheap but its more than possible
In terms of which car will be quicker....most folks are guessing the VVEL motors will be fine to around 600whp with the increased strength and better flowing heads/valvetrain....with as much torque as the VVEL motors will make compared to the straight six...the Z will be quicker given they are similar in weight
NA gains arent as easy to make but I would refrain from telling someone 370hp fully built --- cosworth already made that kind of power with the old DE motor using off the shelf parts....a 4.5L motor should have no trouble making even more....just bring money
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This is a great comparison
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